Texas 89th Legislature
Vehicles & Traffic--equipment
1 high-impact bill requires immediate attention. 4 bills have bipartisan support.
High-Impact Bills
1 bill requires immediate attention
Vehicles & Traffic--equipment Filing Activity
Compliance & Cost
Leading Authors
All Bills (7)
Relating to the disclosure under the public information law of a motor vehicle license plate number captured in a video recording obtained or maintained by a law enforcement agency.
Relating to the disclosure under the public information law of a motor vehicle license plate number captured in a video recording obtained or maintained by a law enforcement agency.
Relating to establishing a grant program to equip motor vehicles used by peace officers with certain bullet-resistant components.
Relating to establishing a grant program to equip motor vehicles used by peace officers with certain bullet-resistant components.
Relating to the authority of this state to implement a motor vehicle emissions inspection and maintenance program.
Relating to the authority of this state to implement a motor vehicle emissions inspection and maintenance program.
Relating to seat belts on buses that transport children.
Relating to seat belts on buses that transport children.
Relating to lighting equipment requirements for motor vehicles.
Relating to lighting equipment requirements for motor vehicles.
Relating to the issuance of animal friendly specialty license plates.
Relating to the issuance of animal friendly specialty license plates.
Relating to the registration of vehicles, the issuance of disabled parking placards, and certain benefits associated with that registration or issuance for certain peace officers with disabilities; authorizing a fee.
Relating to the registration of vehicles, the issuance of disabled parking placards, and certain benefits associated with that registration or issuance for certain peace officers with disabilities; authorizing a fee.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Texas laws on vehicles & traffic--equipment passed in 2025?
- The Texas 89th Legislature enacted 7 laws related to vehicles & traffic--equipment. These bills were authored by 7 different legislators and address various aspects of vehicles & traffic--equipment policy in Texas.
- Did vehicles & traffic--equipment bills originate in the Texas House or Senate?
- Vehicles & Traffic--equipment legislation from the 89th Legislature includes 4 Senate bills and 3 House bills. Both chambers contributed significant legislation on this topic.
- Which Texas legislators authored the most vehicles & traffic--equipment bills?
- The leading authors of vehicles & traffic--equipment legislation include Rep. David Cook (R) with 1 bills, Sen. Jose Menendez (D) with 1 bills, Sen. Judith Zaffirini (D) with 1 bills. These lawmakers have demonstrated particular focus on vehicles & traffic--equipment issues during the 89th Legislature.
- How urgent are the compliance requirements for vehicles & traffic--equipment legislation?
- Among the 7 vehicles & traffic--equipment bills enacted, 0 have critical compliance urgency and 3 have moderate urgency. Businesses should prioritize reviewing high-urgency bills for immediate compliance planning.
- What subjects are related to vehicles & traffic--equipment in Texas law?
- Vehicles & Traffic--equipment legislation frequently overlaps with Vehicles & Traffic, Law Enforcement, Vehicles & Traffic--vehicle Registration. Bills often address multiple related policy areas, so reviewing these connected subjects may provide additional context.
- Is there bipartisan support for vehicles & traffic--equipment legislation in Texas?
- Yes, 4 of the 7 vehicles & traffic--equipment bills (57%) have bipartisan sponsorship, with both Republican and Democrat sponsors. This indicates areas of cross-party agreement on vehicles & traffic--equipment policy.
- When do Texas vehicles & traffic--equipment laws from the 89th Legislature take effect?
- Most Texas legislation takes effect September 1, 2025, unless otherwise specified. Some vehicles & traffic--equipment bills may have immediate effective dates or delayed implementation schedules. Review individual bills for specific effective dates and compliance deadlines.
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