Texas 89th Legislature
Vehicles & Traffic--vehicle Registration
2 high-impact bills require immediate attention. 11 bills have bipartisan support.
High-Impact Bills
2 bills require immediate attention
Vehicles & Traffic--vehicle Registration Filing Activity
Compliance & Cost
Leading Authors
All Bills (18)
Relating to the issuance of Central Catholic High School specialty license plates.
Relating to the issuance of Central Catholic High School specialty license plates.
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 vehicle safety inspections of certain travel trailers.
Relating to vehicle safety inspections of certain travel trailers.
Relating to the registration of frac tanks; authorizing a fee.
Relating to the registration of frac tanks; authorizing a fee.
Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates for retired firefighters.
Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates for retired firefighters.
Relating to issuance of specialty license plates for certain United States Army Rangers.
Relating to issuance of specialty license plates for certain United States Army Rangers.
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 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 issuance of Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal specialty license plates.
Relating to the issuance of Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal specialty license plates.
Relating to fees for the issuance of certain military specialty license plates.
Relating to fees for the issuance of certain military specialty license plates.
Relating to certificates of number and certificates of title issued by and records kept by the Parks and Wildlife Department; creating a criminal offense.
Relating to certificates of number and certificates of title issued by and records kept by the Parks and Wildlife Department; creating a criminal offense.
Relating to a hearing on the refusal to issue or the revocation or suspension of a vehicle title.
Relating to a hearing on the refusal to issue or the revocation or suspension of a vehicle title.
Relating to the registration and inspection of vehicles.
Relating to the registration and inspection of vehicles.
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 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 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.
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 the issuance of specialty license plates to state and federal judges.
Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates to state and federal judges.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Texas laws on vehicles & traffic--vehicle registration passed in 2025?
- The Texas 89th Legislature enacted 18 laws related to vehicles & traffic--vehicle registration. These bills were authored by 16 different legislators and address various aspects of vehicles & traffic--vehicle registration policy in Texas.
- Did vehicles & traffic--vehicle registration bills originate in the Texas House or Senate?
- Vehicles & Traffic--vehicle Registration legislation from the 89th Legislature includes 10 Senate bills and 8 House bills. Both chambers contributed significant legislation on this topic.
- Which Texas legislators authored the most vehicles & traffic--vehicle registration bills?
- The leading authors of vehicles & traffic--vehicle registration legislation include Rep. Keith Bell (R) with 2 bills, Sen. Kelly Hancock (R) with 2 bills, Sen. Brent Hagenbuch (R) with 1 bills. These lawmakers have demonstrated particular focus on vehicles & traffic--vehicle registration issues during the 89th Legislature.
- How urgent are the compliance requirements for vehicles & traffic--vehicle registration legislation?
- Among the 18 vehicles & traffic--vehicle registration 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--vehicle registration in Texas law?
- Vehicles & Traffic--vehicle Registration legislation frequently overlaps with Vehicles & Traffic, License Plates, Motor Vehicles, Texas Department of. Bills often address multiple related policy areas, so reviewing these connected subjects may provide additional context.
- Is there bipartisan support for vehicles & traffic--vehicle registration legislation in Texas?
- Yes, 11 of the 18 vehicles & traffic--vehicle registration bills (61%) have bipartisan sponsorship, with both Republican and Democrat sponsors. This indicates areas of cross-party agreement on vehicles & traffic--vehicle registration policy.
- When do Texas vehicles & traffic--vehicle registration laws from the 89th Legislature take effect?
- Most Texas legislation takes effect September 1, 2025, unless otherwise specified. Some vehicles & traffic--vehicle registration bills may have immediate effective dates or delayed implementation schedules. Review individual bills for specific effective dates and compliance deadlines.
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