Texas 89th Legislature
Vehicles & Traffic--general
7 high-impact bills require immediate attention. 13 bills have bipartisan support.
High-Impact Bills
7 bills require immediate attention
Relating to certain municipal regulation of certain mixed-use and multifamily residential development projects and conversion of certain commercial buildings to mixed-use and multifamily residential occupancy.
Relating to the revocation of a driver's license or personal identification certificate and to disqualification from operating a commercial motor vehicle.
Relating to an exception to the titling requirement for certain motor vehicles; creating a criminal offense; providing for a fee.
Relating to the liability of a motorized off-road vehicle entity for injuries arising from certain activities.
Relating to the administration of the dealer-issued license plates database and to the removal and transfer of license plates.
Relating to motor vehicles, including automated motor vehicles; creating a criminal offense.
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All Bills (20)
Relating to vehicle safety inspections of certain travel trailers.
Relating to vehicle safety inspections of certain travel trailers.
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 a state agency or the state's air quality state implementation plan to impose certain restrictions with respect to a motor vehicle, including a motor vehicle powered by an engine.
Relating to the authority of a state agency or the state's air quality state implementation plan to impose certain restrictions with respect to a motor vehicle, including a motor vehicle powered by an engine.
Relating to fingerprinting requirements for the issuance of dealer general distinguishing numbers to certain persons.
Relating to fingerprinting requirements for the issuance of dealer general distinguishing numbers to certain persons.
Relating to the designation of a Texas Department of Transportation building in Starr County as the Eduardo "Eddie" Gracia, Jr., P.E., Area Engineer and Maintenance Facility.
Relating to the designation of a Texas Department of Transportation building in Starr County as the Eduardo "Eddie" Gracia, Jr., P.E., Area Engineer and Maintenance Facility.
Relating to providing notice of a vehicle towed to a vehicle storage facility by publication on a third-party Internet website.
Relating to providing notice of a vehicle towed to a vehicle storage facility by publication on a third-party Internet website.
Relating to exemptions from the taxes imposed on the sale, use, or rental of a motor vehicle for a vehicle purchased, used, or rented by a nonprofit food bank or a provider of housing and related services.
Relating to exemptions from the taxes imposed on the sale, use, or rental of a motor vehicle for a vehicle purchased, used, or rented by a nonprofit food bank or a provider of housing and related services.
Relating to motor fuel measuring, quality, and testing standards.
Relating to motor fuel measuring, quality, and testing standards.
Relating to the revocation of a driver's license or personal identification certificate and to disqualification from operating a commercial motor vehicle.
Relating to the revocation of a driver's license or personal identification certificate and to disqualification from operating a commercial motor vehicle.
Relating to an exception to the titling requirement for certain motor vehicles; creating a criminal offense; providing for a fee.
Relating to an exception to the titling requirement for certain motor vehicles; creating a criminal offense; providing for a fee.
Relating to the liability of a motorized off-road vehicle entity for injuries arising from certain activities.
Relating to the liability of a motorized off-road vehicle entity for injuries arising from certain activities.
Relating to driving safety or motorcycle operator training course dismissal.
Relating to driving safety or motorcycle operator training course dismissal.
Relating to seat belts on buses that transport children.
Relating to seat belts on buses that transport children.
Relating to certain municipal regulation of certain mixed-use and multifamily residential development projects and conversion of certain commercial buildings to mixed-use and multifamily residential occupancy.
Relating to certain municipal regulation of certain mixed-use and multifamily residential development projects and conversion of certain commercial buildings to mixed-use and multifamily residential occupancy.
Relating to the approval of a surety bond for a contract authorizing an oversize or overweight vehicle to cross a road or highway.
Relating to the approval of a surety bond for a contract authorizing an oversize or overweight vehicle to cross a road or highway.
Relating to the repeal of wheelbase and horsepower restrictions for the state's passenger vehicle fleet.
Relating to the repeal of wheelbase and horsepower restrictions for the state's passenger vehicle fleet.
Relating to the administration of the dealer-issued license plates database and to the removal and transfer of license plates.
Relating to the administration of the dealer-issued license plates database and to the removal and transfer of license plates.
Relating to the voluntary disclosure by an applicant for registration of a motor vehicle of the applicant's military status.
Relating to the voluntary disclosure by an applicant for registration of a motor vehicle of the applicant's military status.
Relating to an exemption from certain taxes imposed on the transfer of a motor vehicle to a person from a decedent or the decedent's estate.
Relating to an exemption from certain taxes imposed on the transfer of a motor vehicle to a person from a decedent or the decedent's estate.
Relating to motor vehicles, including automated motor vehicles; creating a criminal offense.
Relating to motor vehicles, including automated motor vehicles; creating a criminal offense.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Texas laws on vehicles & traffic--general passed in 2025?
- The Texas 89th Legislature enacted 20 laws related to vehicles & traffic--general. These bills were authored by 16 different legislators and address various aspects of vehicles & traffic--general policy in Texas.
- Did vehicles & traffic--general bills originate in the Texas House or Senate?
- Vehicles & Traffic--general legislation from the 89th Legislature includes 11 House bills and 9 Senate bills. Both chambers contributed significant legislation on this topic.
- Which Texas legislators authored the most vehicles & traffic--general bills?
- The leading authors of vehicles & traffic--general legislation include Sen. Robert Nichols (R) with 3 bills, Sen. Charles Perry (R) with 2 bills, Sen. Brent Hagenbuch (R) with 2 bills. These lawmakers have demonstrated particular focus on vehicles & traffic--general issues during the 89th Legislature.
- How urgent are the compliance requirements for vehicles & traffic--general legislation?
- Among the 20 vehicles & traffic--general bills enacted, 6 have critical compliance urgency and 6 have moderate urgency. Businesses should prioritize reviewing high-urgency bills for immediate compliance planning.
- What subjects are related to vehicles & traffic--general in Texas law?
- Vehicles & Traffic--general legislation frequently overlaps with Vehicles & Traffic, Occupational Regulation, Occupational Regulation--other Trades & Professions. Bills often address multiple related policy areas, so reviewing these connected subjects may provide additional context.
- Is there bipartisan support for vehicles & traffic--general legislation in Texas?
- Yes, 13 of the 20 vehicles & traffic--general bills (65%) have bipartisan sponsorship, with both Republican and Democrat sponsors. This indicates areas of cross-party agreement on vehicles & traffic--general policy.
- When do Texas vehicles & traffic--general laws from the 89th Legislature take effect?
- Most Texas legislation takes effect September 1, 2025, unless otherwise specified. Some vehicles & traffic--general bills may have immediate effective dates or delayed implementation schedules. Review individual bills for specific effective dates and compliance deadlines.
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