Texas 89th Legislature
Vehicles & Traffic--rules of Road
2 high-impact bills require immediate attention. 9 bills have bipartisan support.
Vehicles & Traffic--rules of Road Filing Activity
Compliance & Cost
Leading Authors
All Bills (15)
Relating to the appeal of certain actions by the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles related to motor carriers.
Relating to the appeal of certain actions by the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles related to motor carriers.
Relating to regulation by certain counties of roadside or parking lot vendors and solicitors.
Relating to regulation by certain counties of roadside or parking lot vendors and solicitors.
Relating to creation of the Adopt-a-County Road program.
Relating to creation of the Adopt-a-County Road program.
Relating to the regulation of roadside vendors and solicitors in certain counties.
Relating to the regulation of roadside vendors and solicitors in certain counties.
Relating to driving safety or motorcycle operator training course dismissal.
Relating to driving safety or motorcycle operator training course dismissal.
Relating to the criminal offense of passing certain vehicles on a highway.
Relating to the criminal offense of passing certain vehicles on a 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 approval of a surety bond for a contract authorizing an oversize or overweight vehicle to cross a road or highway.
Relating to distribution of state traffic fine revenue received by the comptroller.
Relating to distribution of state traffic fine revenue received by the comptroller.
Relating to the inclusion of information about construction or maintenance work zones in the curriculum of driver education and driving safety courses.
Relating to the inclusion of information about construction or maintenance work zones in the curriculum of driver education and driving safety courses.
Relating to lighting equipment requirements for motor vehicles.
Relating to lighting equipment requirements for motor vehicles.
Relating to the release of motor vehicle collision report information.
Relating to the release of motor vehicle collision report information.
Relating to the titling, registration, and operation of a miniature vehicle.
Relating to the titling, registration, and operation of a miniature vehicle.
Relating to the applicability of certain pedestrian laws to certain sidewalk users.
Relating to the applicability of certain pedestrian laws to certain sidewalk users.
Relating to the operation of vehicles at railroad grade crossings; increasing a criminal penalty.
Relating to the operation of vehicles at railroad grade crossings; increasing a criminal penalty.
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--rules of road passed in 2025?
- The Texas 89th Legislature enacted 15 laws related to vehicles & traffic--rules of road. These bills were authored by 11 different legislators and address various aspects of vehicles & traffic--rules of road policy in Texas.
- Did vehicles & traffic--rules of road bills originate in the Texas House or Senate?
- Vehicles & Traffic--rules of Road legislation from the 89th Legislature includes 11 Senate bills and 4 House bills. Both chambers contributed significant legislation on this topic.
- Which Texas legislators authored the most vehicles & traffic--rules of road bills?
- The leading authors of vehicles & traffic--rules of road legislation include Sen. Brent Hagenbuch (R) with 2 bills, Sen. Charles Perry (R) with 2 bills, Sen. Kelly Hancock (R) with 2 bills. These lawmakers have demonstrated particular focus on vehicles & traffic--rules of road issues during the 89th Legislature.
- How urgent are the compliance requirements for vehicles & traffic--rules of road legislation?
- Among the 15 vehicles & traffic--rules of road bills enacted, 2 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--rules of road in Texas law?
- Vehicles & Traffic--rules of Road legislation frequently overlaps with Vehicles & Traffic, County Government, Vehicles & Traffic--general. Bills often address multiple related policy areas, so reviewing these connected subjects may provide additional context.
- Is there bipartisan support for vehicles & traffic--rules of road legislation in Texas?
- Yes, 9 of the 15 vehicles & traffic--rules of road bills (60%) have bipartisan sponsorship, with both Republican and Democrat sponsors. This indicates areas of cross-party agreement on vehicles & traffic--rules of road policy.
- When do Texas vehicles & traffic--rules of road laws from the 89th Legislature take effect?
- Most Texas legislation takes effect September 1, 2025, unless otherwise specified. Some vehicles & traffic--rules of road bills may have immediate effective dates or delayed implementation schedules. Review individual bills for specific effective dates and compliance deadlines.
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