HB 167 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cortez, Philip | et. al.
Relating to contracts authorizing the use of photographic traffic signal enforcement systems.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| PHOTOGRAPHIC TRAFFIC SIGNALS | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 177 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cortez, Philip
Relating to contracts authorizing the use of photographic traffic signal enforcement systems.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| PHOTOGRAPHIC TRAFFIC SIGNALS | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 433 88-0 (2023)
Author: VanDeaver, GarySponsor: Flores, Pete
Relating to the definition of a commercial fleet.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/23
| Business & Commerce--General | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 508 88-0 (2023)
Author: Wu, Gene | et. al.
Relating to the civil prosecution of offenses involving certain municipal parking ordinances; authorizing a civil fine.
House: Urban Affairs
Considered in Calendars
| City Government--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | PARKING | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 684 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cole, Sheryl
Relating to the conspicuous marking of certain police vehicles as police vehicles.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Fire Fighters & Police--General | Law Enforcement | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 715 88-0 (2023)
Author: Patterson, JaredSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the operation of an electric bicycle in a state park.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
| BICYCLES | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 718 88-0 (2023)
Author: Goldman, Craig | et. al.Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the issuance of certain tags, permits, and license plates authorizing the movement of vehicles and the transfer and renewal of certain license plates.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| LICENSE PLATES | MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Taxation--Sales | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 747 88-0 (2023)
Author: Dean, Jay
Relating to the computation of the tax imposed on the sale of certain motor vehicles.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS | Taxation--Sales | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 820 88-0 (2023)
Author: King, Ken
Relating to imposing an additional fee for the registration of electric and hybrid vehicles.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| ELECTRIC VEHICLES | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HIGHWAY FUND | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 821 88-0 (2023)
Author: King, Ken | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the placement of electric vehicle charging equipment on state property.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Not again placed on intent calendar
| ELECTRIC VEHICLES | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 1031 88-0 (2023)
Author: Slaton, Bryan
Relating to remote vehicle disabling technology capable of being activated or engaged by a motor vehicle manufacturer or governmental entity; creating criminal offenses.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 1036 88-0 (2023)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to a law enforcement agency policy regarding the discharge of a firearm by a peace officer at or in the direction of a moving vehicle.
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Weapons
HB 1096 88-0 (2023)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to the enforcement of commercial motor vehicle safety standards in certain counties.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| CONSTABLES | County Government--Roads | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 1099 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to annually adjusting for inflation the maximum amount of a motor vehicle excluded in determining eligibility for the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Food Programs | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 1175 88-0 (2023)
Author: Plesa, Mihaela | et. al.
Relating to the distribution of funds designated for the low-income vehicle repair assistance, retrofit, and accelerated vehicle retirement program.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
| County Government--Finance | Environment--Air | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 1198 88-0 (2023)
Author: Dean, JaySponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to a public awareness campaign to promote the proper attachment of trailers to certain motor vehicles.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/23
| Safety | TRAILERS | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1287 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.Sponsor: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to the exclusion of certain resources in determining eligibility for the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Food Programs | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 1351 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hernandez, Ana | et. al.
Relating to the distribution of funds designated for the low-income vehicle repair assistance, retrofit, and accelerated vehicle retirement program.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| County Government--Finance | Environment--Air | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 1538 88-0 (2023)
Author: Gámez, Erin
Relating to parking privileges for disabled veterans.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Left pending in committee
| LICENSE PLATES | Military & Veterans | PARKING | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 1745 88-0 (2023)
Author: Leach, JeffSponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to vicarious liability of a transportation network company for acts of a driver using the company's digital network.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Insurance--Motor Vehicles | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION | Vehicles & Traffic--General | VEHICLES FOR HIRE
HB 1870 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to safety standards for private passenger van services that transport students to and from public primary and secondary schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--School Districts | Minors--Health & Safety | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Child Restraint | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 1964 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hernandez, Ana | et. al.Sponsor: Hall, Bob
Relating to the release of a motor vehicle accident report to an employee or authorized representative of a vehicle storage facility.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/23
| ACCIDENTS | Open Records | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2004 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thompson, Ed
Relating to the tax imposed on the purchase of a motor vehicle by the lessee on termination of the lease.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Taxation--Sales | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2027 88-0 (2023)
Author: Dean, Jay | et. al.
Relating to the imposition of a road use tax on the retail sale of electric motor vehicles.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | ELECTRIC VEHICLES | Highways | Taxation--General | Taxation--Sales | Taxation--State | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2028 88-0 (2023)
Author: Dean, Jay | et. al.
Relating to imposing a motor fuel tax recovery fee for the registration of an electric vehicle.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| ELECTRIC VEHICLES | Highways | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Taxation--Motor Fuels | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2033 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to the creation and use of the electricity supply chain map.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ELECTRICITY SUPPLY CHAIN SECURITY & MAPPING COMMITTEE, TEXAS | ENERGY RELIABILITY COUNCIL, TEXAS (TERC) | Highways | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Water & Sewer | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2144 88-0 (2023)
Author: Plesa, Mihaela | et. al.
Relating to the stopping, standing, or parking of a vehicle in a parking space designated as an electric vehicle charging station.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| ELECTRIC VEHICLES | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2190 88-0 (2023)
Author: Canales, TerrySponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the terminology used to describe transportation-related accidents.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/23
| ACCIDENTS | Insurance--Motor Vehicles | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Aviation | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road | Water--Navigation & Ports
HB 2191 88-0 (2023)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to mobile source emissions reductions and transportation electrification.
House: State Affairs
Reported favorably as substituted
| ELECTRIC VEHICLES | Electronic Information Systems | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | TRANSPORTATION ELECTRIFICATION COUNCIL, TEXAS | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | VEHICLE EMISSIONS | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2222 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to certain eligibility requirements for grants under the Texas natural gas vehicle grant program.
House: Environmental Regulation
Left pending in committee
| Environment--Air | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2236 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schaefer, Matt | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting the Texas Department of Transportation from participating in or using state money for certain electric vehicle infrastructure programs or plans.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| ELECTRIC VEHICLES | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2313 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Paxton, Angela
Relating to training materials for certain transportation network company drivers regarding human trafficking awareness and prevention.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/23
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Crime Prevention | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | Vehicles & Traffic--General | VEHICLES FOR HIRE
HB 2410 88-0 (2023)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to the repossession of a motor vehicle after default on a motor vehicle title loan.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
| Financial--General | LOANS | REPOSSESSION OF VEHICLES & REPOSSESSION COMPANIES | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2433 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hayes, Richard
Relating to the definition of a motorcycle.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| MOTORCYCLES | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2564 88-0 (2023)
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
Relating to the investigation of certain motor vehicle accidents.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| ACCIDENTS | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PEACE OFFICERS | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2685 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harless, Sam
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of unlawful use of criminal instrument or certain devices.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Crimes--Against Property | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2715 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hull, Lacey | et. al.Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Relating to a prohibition on following an individual and tracking or monitoring the individual's personal property or motor vehicle and to the criminal prosecution of that conduct.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/23
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT | Property Interests--Personal Property | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | STALKING | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2739 88-0 (2023)
Author: Smith, Reggie
Relating to the operation of a vehicle or combination of vehicles on a state highway or farm or ranch road at a weight that exceeds the maximum weight authorized for the road; imposing a criminal penalty.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Highways | VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITS & ENFORCEMENT | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2756 88-0 (2023)
Author: Romero, Ramon
Relating to the exclusion of certain resources in determining eligibility for financial assistance and supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Food Programs | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2885 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harris, Cody
Relating to the transfer of certain malt beverages between two or more licensed premises operating under the same general ownership or management.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | BEER, BREWERIES, & BREWPUBS | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 3008 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bryant, John
Relating to the effect of the category of the motor vehicle dealer general distinguishing number issued by the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles and held by a person on the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of the person's motor vehicle inventory.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3014 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harris, CarolineSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the motor vehicle safety inspection of electric vehicles.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/23
| ELECTRIC VEHICLES | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | VEHICLE EMISSIONS | VEHICLE INSPECTIONS | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3023 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lopez, Janie | et. al.
Relating to weight limitations for liquefied petroleum gas motor vehicles.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITS & ENFORCEMENT | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3100 88-0 (2023)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks
Relating to the creation of a hydrogen infrastructure and vehicle grant program under the Texas emissions reduction plan.
House: Environmental Regulation
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Energy--Alternative Fuels | Environment--Air | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | State Finances--Management & Control | VEHICLE EMISSIONS | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3109 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to provision of notice by a vehicle storage facility through a Texas Department of Motor Vehicles electronic system; authorizing a fee.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Withdrawn from schedule
| Electronic Information Systems | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | TOW COMPANIES & TOWING OF VEHICLES | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3148 88-0 (2023)
Author: Gámez, Erin
Relating to a vehicle storage facility operator's possessory lien on a vehicle and the vehicle's cargo, contents, and other personal property.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
| Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Property Interests--Personal Property | TOW COMPANIES & TOWING OF VEHICLES | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3155 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harris, Caroline
Relating to the use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| ALLIE'S WAY | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 3170 88-0 (2023)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to the exemption of certain personal property from garnishment, attachment, execution, or other seizure.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Property Interests--Personal Property | RECREATIONAL & ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3313 88-0 (2023)
Author: Ordaz, ClaudiaSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the use of certain lighting equipment on motorcycles and mopeds.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/23
| LIGHTING | MOTORCYCLES | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 3343 88-0 (2023)
Author: King, Ken
Relating to the regulation of electric vehicle supply equipment; requiring an occupational registration; authorizing fees; authorizing an administrative penalty.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
| Business & Commerce--General | ELECTRIC VEHICLES | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Utilities--Electric | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3389 88-0 (2023)
Author: Longoria, Oscar
Relating to a refund of motor vehicle sales taxes paid on certain bad debt.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| DEBT | Taxation--Sales | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3412 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lujan, John
Relating to the release of a motor vehicle title to a dealer after the discharge of a lien.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| Business & Commerce--General | MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3418 88-0 (2023)
Author: Canales, Terry | et. al.Sponsor: Nichols, Robert | et. al.
Relating to the implementation by the Texas Department of Transportation of a vehicle mileage user fee pilot program and a task force to assist in developing and evaluating the program.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Governor | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | Taxation--General | Taxation--Motor Fuels | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | VEHICLE MILEAGE USER FEE TASK FORCE | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3478 88-0 (2023)
Author: King, Tracy
Relating to mediation of certain fee disputes between towing companies and motor carriers.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Received from the House
| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | TOW COMPANIES & TOWING OF VEHICLES | Transportation--Mass Transit | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3577 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thompson, Ed
Relating to the issuance of title to a salvage pool operator for certain motor vehicles.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | SALVAGE YARDS & SALVAGE DEALERS | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 3701 88-0 (2023)
Author: Patterson, Jared | et. al.
Relating to the titling, registration, and operation of an autocycle.
House: Transportation
Laid on the table subject to call
| SEAT BELTS | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 3747 88-0 (2023)
Author: Goldman, Craig
Relating to the criminal penalty for the offense of the unauthorized reproduction, purchase, use, sale, or possession of a temporary tag; creating a criminal offense; increasing criminal penalties.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | LICENSE PLATES | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3756 88-0 (2023)
Author: Flores, Lulu | et. al.
Relating to civil liability for removing certain individuals or animals from a motor vehicle.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Animals | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3841 88-0 (2023)
Author: Frazier, Frederick
Relating to the reporting and investigation of motor vehicle accidents.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3875 88-0 (2023)
Author: Vo, Hubert
Relating to the disclosure of certain personal information contained in motor vehicle records.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Electronic Information Systems | Law Enforcement | PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS & PRIVATE SECURITY AGENCIES | Protection of Personal Information | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3934 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to the operation of vehicles transporting iron or steel products; authorizing a fee.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Highways | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PERMITS | SPEED LIMITS | VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITS & ENFORCEMENT | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3944 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lalani, Suleman
Relating to a notification provided by a transportation network company regarding a designated bicycle lane.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
| BICYCLES | Electronic Information Systems | Safety | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 3950 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kitzman, Stan
Relating to the maintenance of a tow rotation list by the commissioners court or sheriff's office of certain counties; authorizing fees; creating a criminal offense.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Withdrawn from schedule
| County Government--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | TOW COMPANIES & TOWING OF VEHICLES | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3963 88-0 (2023)
Author: Morales, Eddie
Relating to the enforcement of parking rules or policies for a multiunit complex by a third-party parking enforcement vendor.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Business & Commerce--General | PARKING | Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 4078 88-0 (2023)
Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.
Relating to motor vehicle franchised dealers and the reimbursement of motor vehicle franchised dealers by manufacturers and distributors for warranty, recall, and preparation and delivery work.
House: Transportation
Postponed
| Business & Commerce--General | FRANCHISES | MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | VEHICLE PROTECTION PRODUCTS & WARRANTORS | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 4121 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to motor vehicle windshield sunscreening devices.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 4122 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the operation and movement of motorcycles on a roadway laned for traffic.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/23
| MOTORCYCLES | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 4192 88-0 (2023)
Author: Burns, DeWayne
Relating to the overnight parking of a commercial motor vehicle in or near certain residential subdivisions.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| County Government--Roads | PARKING | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 4195 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Relating to the installation by a residential tenant of an electric vehicle charging station in a parking space assigned to the tenant.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| ELECTRIC VEHICLES | PARKING | Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 4218 88-0 (2023)
Author: Leach, JeffSponsor: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to liability related to a duty to retrofit certain rented or leased motor vehicles with safety devices.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | RENTAL CARS | Transportation--Miscellaneous | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 4424 88-0 (2023)
Author: Raney, John
Relating to an exception to the titling requirement for certain motor vehicles; creating a criminal offense.
House: Transportation
Withdrawn from schedule
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | SALVAGE YARDS & SALVAGE DEALERS | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 4435 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schatzline, Nate
Relating to the registration, ownership, and operation of certain motor vehicles.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 4447 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cook, David
Relating to impoundment, storage, and notification fees for vehicles stored at vehicle storage facilities; authorizing fee increases and decreases; requiring the adjustment of authorized fees.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| IMPOUNDMENT OF VEHICLES | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 4464 88-0 (2023)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to the operation of a motor vehicle passing a person operating a bicycle; creating a criminal offense.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| BICYCLES | Highways | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 4543 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kacal, Kyle
Relating to an exception to the titling requirement for certain motor vehicles; creating a criminal offense.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Environment--Recycling | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | SECONDHAND METAL | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 4639 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thimesch, Kronda | et. al.
Relating to unlawfully carrying a handgun in a motor vehicle or watercraft.
House: Community Safety, Select Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| BOATS & BOATING | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Weapons
HB 4661 88-0 (2023)
Author: Slaton, Bryan
Relating to the applicability of certain federal regulations to motor vehicles that are manufactured, sold, and operated exclusively in this state.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Environment--Air | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 4672 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bhojani, Salman
Relating to the installation of electric vehicle charging stations at state-owned parking lots and garages.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ELECTRIC VEHICLES | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | Utilities--Electric | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 5147 88-0 (2023)
Author: Smith, Reggie
Relating to the rules of the road regarding red signals at certain traffic-control signals.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| BICYCLES | MOTORCYCLES | TRAFFIC CONTROL | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 5260 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bumgarner, BenSponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the office of vehicle fleet management's plan for the state's vehicle fleet.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/23
| OFFICE OF VEHICLE FLEET MANAGEMENT | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HJR 174 88-0 (2023)
Author: Dean, Jay
Proposing a constitutional amendment recognizing the right of a person to purchase, to own, and to operate a motor vehicle that is powered by an internal-combustion engine.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 41 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ALLIE'S WAY | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 138 88-0 (2023)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the effect of the category of the motor vehicle dealer general distinguishing number issued by the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles and held by a person on the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of the person's motor vehicle inventory.
Senate: Local Government
Left pending in committee
| MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 238 88-0 (2023)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to the installment of electric school buses and solar panels in Texas public schools.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Co-author authorized
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Energy--Solar | FEDERAL RELATIONS | RENEWABLE ENERGY | SCHOOL BUSES & SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 273 88-0 (2023)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to annually adjusting for inflation the maximum amount of a motor vehicle excluded in determining eligibility for the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Food Programs | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 446 88-0 (2023)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to contracts authorizing the use of photographic traffic signal enforcement systems.
Senate: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| PHOTOGRAPHIC TRAFFIC SIGNALS | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 478 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: King, Ken
Relating to the administration of the motorcycle operator training and safety program and requirements for the issuance of certain driver's licenses and commercial driver's licenses; requiring an occupational license; authorizing a fee.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Transportation
See remarks for effective date
| CRIMINAL RECORDS | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MOTORCYCLES | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 528 88-0 (2023)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to an exception to the titling requirement for certain motor vehicles; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | SALVAGE YARDS & SALVAGE DEALERS | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 607 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the distribution of funds designated for the low-income vehicle repair assistance, retrofit, and accelerated vehicle retirement program.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| County Government--Finance | Environment--Air | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 858 88-0 (2023)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to safety standards for private passenger van services that transport students to and from public primary and secondary schools.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--School Districts | Minors--Health & Safety | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Child Restraint | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 901 88-0 (2023)
Author: Nichols, Robert
Relating to civil actions or arbitrations involving transportation network companies.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Insurance--Motor Vehicles | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION | Vehicles & Traffic--General | VEHICLES FOR HIRE
SB 903 88-0 (2023)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to the definition of a motorcycle.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| MOTORCYCLES | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 904 88-0 (2023)
Author: Springer, Drew | et. al.Sponsor: Landgraf, Brooks
Relating to the offense of the unauthorized use of parking designated for persons with disabilities.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/23
| Disabilities, Persons with | PARKING | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 1001 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: King, Ken
Relating to the regulation of electric vehicle supply equipment; requiring an occupational registration; authorizing fees; authorizing an administrative penalty.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| Business & Commerce--General | ELECTRIC VEHICLES | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Utilities--Electric | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 1090 88-0 (2023)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to the definition of a motorcycle.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| MOTORCYCLES | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 1115 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: Patterson, Jared | et. al.
Relating to the titling, registration, and operation of an autocycle.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/23
| SEAT BELTS | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
SB 1129 88-0 (2023)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to the funding categories of the unified transportation program.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| BORDER | Special Districts & Authorities--Navigation & Ports | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 1190 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to certain eligibility requirements for grants under the Texas natural gas vehicle grant program.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Environment--Air | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 1263 88-0 (2023)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to the issuance of title to a salvage pool operator for certain motor vehicles.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | SALVAGE YARDS & SALVAGE DEALERS | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
SB 1311 88-0 (2023)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to the creation of the Texas Transportation Electrification Council and the duties of that council.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| AFFORDABLE HOUSING CORPORATION, TEXAS STATE | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | ELECTRIC VEHICLES | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | Energy--Alternative Fuels | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE | TRANSPORTATION ELECTRIFICATION COUNCIL, TEXAS | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
SB 1344 88-0 (2023)
Author: Nichols, Robert | et. al.Sponsor: Ashby, Trent
Relating to the advertising of certain used motor vehicles.
House: Transportation Senate: Business & Commerce
Placed on General State Calendar
| ADVERTISING | MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 1369 88-0 (2023)
Author: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
Relating to training materials for certain transportation network company drivers regarding human trafficking awareness and prevention.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Crime Prevention | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | Vehicles & Traffic--General | VEHICLES FOR HIRE
SB 1448 88-0 (2023)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the location for which a wholesale motor vehicle dealer general distinguishing number may be issued.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| MOTOR VEHICLE BOARD | MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 1464 88-0 (2023)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: Goldman, Craig
Relating to prohibiting a retail seller of motor vehicles from imposing certain restrictions on the purchase of a motor vehicle.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Placed on General State Calendar
| Financial--General | MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 1597 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the office of vehicle fleet management's plan for the state's vehicle fleet.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| OFFICE OF VEHICLE FLEET MANAGEMENT | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 1676 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to a bond in an appeal from a hearing for probable cause in the towing or booting of a motor vehicle.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| BONDS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 1894 88-0 (2023)
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the operation of vehicles transporting iron or steel products; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Highways | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PERMITS | SPEED LIMITS | VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITS & ENFORCEMENT | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 2024 88-0 (2023)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to the registration, ownership, and operation of certain motor vehicles.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
SB 2099 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to motor vehicle franchised dealers and the reimbursement of motor vehicle franchised dealers by manufacturers and distributors for warranty, recall, and preparation and delivery work.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Business & Commerce--General | FRANCHISES | MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | VEHICLE PROTECTION PRODUCTS & WARRANTORS | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 2219 88-0 (2023)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to the funding categories of the unified transportation program.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| BORDER | Special Districts & Authorities--Navigation & Ports | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 2285 88-0 (2023)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to the transfer of certain malt beverages between two or more licensed premises operating under the same general ownership or management.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | BEER, BREWERIES, & BREWPUBS | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 2421 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to civil liability for removing certain individuals or animals from a motor vehicle.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Animals | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 2508 88-0 (2023)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to mobile source emissions reductions and transportation electrification.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| AFFORDABLE HOUSING CORPORATION, TEXAS STATE | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | ELECTRIC VEHICLES | Electronic Information Systems | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE | TRANSPORTATION ELECTRIFICATION COUNCIL, TEXAS | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | VEHICLE EMISSIONS | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 2567 88-0 (2023)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the issuance of temporary tags and license plates by a motor vehicle dealer.
Senate: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| LICENSE PLATES | MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 19 87-0 (2021)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to civil liability of a commercial motor vehicle owner or operator, including the effect that changes to that liability have on commercial automobile insurance.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/21
| ACCIDENTS | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | EVIDENCE | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Motor Vehicles | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 71 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
Relating to the authority of peace officers to conduct certain searches.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PEACE OFFICERS | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 95 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to requiring law enforcement agencies to adopt a policy regarding the discharge of a firearm by a peace officer at or in the direction of a moving vehicle.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Weapons
HB 113 87-0 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, TomSponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to peer-to-peer car sharing programs.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21
| Consumer Protection | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Motor Vehicles | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 273 87-0 (2021)
Author: Canales, Terry | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a pilot program for the issuance of digital identification.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Electronic Information Systems | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 427 87-0 (2021)
Author: King, Ken | et. al.
Relating to imposing an additional fee for the registration of electric and hybrid vehicles.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | HYBRID VEHICLES | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 442 87-0 (2021)
Author: Israel, Celia | et. al.
Relating to the prima facie speed limit in residence districts.
House: Transportation
Placed on General State Calendar
| SPEED LIMITS | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 443 87-0 (2021)
Author: Israel, Celia
Relating to requiring the operator of a vehicle to stop and yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian.
House: Transportation
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
| Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 503 87-0 (2021)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to the civil prosecution of offenses involving certain municipal parking ordinances; authorizing a civil fine.
House: Urban Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | PARKING | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 523 87-0 (2021)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks
Relating to the enforcement of commercial motor vehicle safety standards in certain counties.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 735 87-0 (2021)
Author: Minjarez, InaSponsor: Campbell, Donna
Relating to service contracts for leased or purchased motor vehicles.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21
| Consumer Protection | Financial--General | MOTOR VEHICLE LEASING | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 762 87-0 (2021)
Author: Israel, Celia
Relating to civil liability for removing certain individuals or animals from a motor vehicle.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Animals | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Safety | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 777 87-0 (2021)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to the repossession of a motor vehicle after default on an agreement.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
| Financial--General | REPOSSESSION OF VEHICLES & REPOSSESSION COMPANIES | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 914 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hernandez, AnaSponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the authority of certain municipal employees to request the removal and storage of certain abandoned or illegally parked vehicles.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21
| City Government--General | PARKING | TOW COMPANIES & TOWING OF VEHICLES | Vehicles & Traffic--General | VEHICLES FOR HIRE
HB 963 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lozano, J. M. | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the Texas natural gas vehicle grant program.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/21
| Environment--Air | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 996 87-0 (2021)
Author: Fierro, Art
Relating to the collection and disposition of motor vehicle certificate of title fees; increasing a fee.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 1122 87-0 (2021)
Author: Darby, Drew
Relating to county road reports.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| County Government--Roads | Highways | Transportation--Miscellaneous | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 1209 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cortez, Philip | et. al.
Relating to contracts authorizing the use of photographic traffic signal enforcement systems.
House: Transportation
Committee report sent to Calendars
| PHOTOGRAPHIC TRAFFIC SIGNALS | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1407 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schaefer, Matt | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to the carrying of a handgun by a license holder in a motor vehicle.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
| Vehicles & Traffic--General | Weapons
HB 1460 87-0 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to regulation of air ambulance subscription providers by the Department of State Health Services.
House: Insurance
Committee report sent to Calendars
| AMBULANCES | Consumer Protection | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | INTERNET | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 1489 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dean, Jay
Relating to computation of tax based on the standard presumptive value of a motor vehicle.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Taxation--Sales | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 1998 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to weight limitations for liquefied petroleum gas motor vehicles.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITS & ENFORCEMENT | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2081 87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron | et. al.
Relating to motor vehicle accidents involving a pedestrian or other vulnerable road user within the area of a crosswalk; creating a criminal offense.
House: Transportation
Laid on the table subject to call
| ACCIDENTS | LISA TORRY SMITH ACT | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2173 87-0 (2021)
Author: Krause, Matt
Relating to a limitation on fees that may be charged by the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles for the disclosure of personal information contained in a motor vehicle record.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Protection of Personal Information | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2184 87-0 (2021)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to the disclosure of personal information associated with a motor vehicle record.
House: Transportation
Withdrawn from schedule
| Protection of Personal Information | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2191 87-0 (2021)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.
Relating to the enforcement of commercial motor vehicle safety standards in certain counties.
House: Transportation
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2195 87-0 (2021)
Author: Morales, Eddie
Relating to the imposition of a toll by the Texas Department of Transportation on the Presidio International Bridge.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| PRESIDIO, CITY OF | RIO GRANDE RIVER | TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2221 87-0 (2021)
Author: Canales, Terry | et. al.
Relating to mobile source emissions reductions and transportation electrification; authorizing a surcharge.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| AFFORDABLE HOUSING CORPORATION, TEXAS STATE | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | Energy--Alternative Fuels | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | HYBRID VEHICLES | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE | TRANSPORTATION ELECTRIFICATION COUNCIL, TEXAS | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Utilities--Electric | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2223 87-0 (2021)
Author: Canales, Terry | et. al.Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to a study by the Texas Department of Transportation on the impact of certain classifications of motor vehicle on the roads and bridges of this state.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
| BRIDGES & CAUSEWAYS | Highways | TEXAS A&M TRANSPORTATION INSTITUTE | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS CENTER FOR TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2415 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.
Relating to the collection, remittance, and administration of certain taxes on motor vehicles rented through a marketplace rental provider; imposing a penalty.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Electronic Information Systems | RENTAL CARS | Taxation--General | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2539 87-0 (2021)
Author: Turner, John | et. al.
Relating to the distribution of funds designated for the low-income vehicle repair assistance, retrofit, and accelerated vehicle retirement program.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| County Government--Finance | Environment--Air | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2577 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kuempel, John
Relating to the light-duty motor vehicle purchase or lease incentive program.
House: Environmental Regulation
Received from the House
| Environment--Air | MOTORCYCLES | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2618 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to the exception to disclosure under the public information law of certain personal information contained in a citation issued for a violation of a state traffic law or local traffic ordinance.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Open Records | Protection of Personal Information | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2627 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to the clarification of certain provisions regarding taxes imposed on the sale, rental, and use of motor vehicles.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Taxation--Sales | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2628 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to the administration and collection of motor vehicle sales and use taxes.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Taxation--Sales | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2748 87-0 (2021)
Author: Ellzey, JakeSponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the enforcement of commercial motor vehicle safety standards in certain municipalities.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/21
| Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2749 87-0 (2021)
Author: Ellzey, JakeSponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the enforcement of commercial motor vehicle safety standards in certain counties.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
| Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2788 87-0 (2021)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to civil actions or arbitrations involving transportation network companies.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Insurance--Motor Vehicles | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION | Vehicles & Traffic--General | VEHICLES FOR HIRE
HB 2879 87-0 (2021)
Author: Landgraf, BrooksSponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to notice required in connection with possessory liens on certain motor vehicles.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21
| Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Property Interests--Personal Property | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2940 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kuempel, John
Relating to an exception to the titling requirement for certain vehicles; creating a criminal offense.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| SALVAGE YARDS & SALVAGE DEALERS | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 2947 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cyrier, JohnSponsor: Hall, Bob
Relating to county subdivision platting requirements for recreational vehicle communities.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Local Government
No action taken in committee
| County Government--Land Use & Zoning | PLATTING | Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant | Property Interests--Personal Property | RECREATIONAL & ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2967 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cason, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to the unlawful carrying of a handgun in a motor vehicle or watercraft.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Vehicles & Traffic--General | Weapons
HB 3026 87-0 (2021)
Author: Canales, TerrySponsor: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the operation and regulation of certain automated motor vehicles.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/21
| VEHICLE INSPECTIONS | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 3142 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dominguez, Alex
Relating to the posting of nonconsent towing fees schedules in licensed vehicle storage facilities and the provision of nonconsent towing fees schedules by tow truck operators.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | TOW COMPANIES & TOWING OF VEHICLES | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3143 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dominguez, Alex
Relating to requiring the release of certain vehicles by tow truck operators.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | TOW COMPANIES & TOWING OF VEHICLES | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3220 87-0 (2021)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to liability arising from incident management towing.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | TOW COMPANIES & TOWING OF VEHICLES | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3304 87-0 (2021)
Author: Metcalf, Will
Relating to exemptions from the motor vehicle use tax for a motor vehicle brought into this state by an active duty member of the United States armed forces or the member's spouse.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Military & Veterans | Taxation--Sales | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3325 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to the terminology used to describe transportation-related accidents.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| ACCIDENTS | AIRPORTS | Insurance--Motor Vehicles | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Aviation | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road | Water--Navigation & Ports
HB 3374 87-0 (2021)
Author: Pacheco, Leo | et. al.Sponsor: Paxton, Angela
Relating to the requirement to compare and verify signatures when renting a motor vehicle.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21
| RENTAL CARS | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3388 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thompson, EdSponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to information regarding state agency vehicle fleets.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| OFFICE OF VEHICLE FLEET MANAGEMENT | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3408 87-0 (2021)
Author: Goldman, CraigSponsor: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the regulation of motor fuel metering devices and motor fuel quality.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MOTOR FUEL METERING & QUALITY ADVISORY BOARD | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Oil & Gas | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3454 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James
Relating to certain employment and occupational licensing restrictions based on a person's prior conviction.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Criminal Procedure--General | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | FOOD | OCCUPATIONAL DRIVER'S LICENSE | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3471 87-0 (2021)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.
Relating to the Texas Consumer Privacy Act Phase I; creating criminal offenses; increasing the punishment for an existing criminal offense.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Protection of Personal Information | TEXAS CONSUMER PRIVACY ACT PHASE I | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3514 87-0 (2021)
Author: Canales, TerrySponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the functions of the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles; authorizing a penalty.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/21
| MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3531 87-0 (2021)
Author: Martinez, ArmandoSponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to motor vehicle titles, registration, and license plates.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Returned from the House for further action
| AUCTIONS & AUCTIONEERS | LICENSE PLATES | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | SALVAGE YARDS & SALVAGE DEALERS | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 3533 87-0 (2021)
Author: Martinez, ArmandoSponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the security requirement for the issuance or renewal of a motor vehicle dealer general distinguishing number or a wholesale motor vehicle auction general distinguishing number.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/21
| Business & Commerce--General | Consumer Protection | Financial--General | MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3597 87-0 (2021)
Author: Metcalf, WillSponsor: Paxton, Angela
Relating to policies, procedures, and measures for school safety in public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| CRIMINAL RECORDS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--School Districts | Law Enforcement | Minors--Health & Safety | Safety | SCHOOL SAFETY CENTER, TEXAS | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3635 87-0 (2021)
Author: Frullo, John
Relating to vehicle modification services provided under the vocational rehabilitation program.
House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General | Vehicles & Traffic--General | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3665 87-0 (2021)
Author: Ordaz, Claudia | et. al.Sponsor: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to expanding the definition of bicycle to include devices with more than two wheels, including to accommodate modifications necessary for adaptive riding by persons with disabilities.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/21
| BICYCLES | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3865 87-0 (2021)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to the verification of the status of certain driver's licenses before renting a motor vehicle.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| Business & Commerce--General | Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 3925 87-0 (2021)
Author: Collier, Nicole | et. al.
Relating to pedestrian use of a sidewalk.
House: Transportation
Received from the House
| Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 3963 87-0 (2021)
Author: King, Ken | et. al.
Relating to the placement of electric vehicle charging equipment in state parks.
House: State Affairs Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3982 87-0 (2021)
Author: Neave, Victoria
Relating to the regulation of motor vehicle towing and booting.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | SIGNS | TOW COMPANIES & TOWING OF VEHICLES | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3990 87-0 (2021)
Author: Romero, Ramon
Relating to the report of right-angle collisions of vehicles.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| ACCIDENTS | Highways | Law Enforcement | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 4010 87-0 (2021)
Author: Spiller, David
Relating to the filing of certain reports by distributors of certain off-highway vehicles purchased outside this state; providing civil penalties.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Taxation--General | Taxation--Sales | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 4073 87-0 (2021)
Author: Smith, ReggieSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the operation of a vehicle or combination of vehicles on a state highway or farm or ranch road at a weight that exceeds the maximum weight authorized for the road; imposing a criminal penalty.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| Highways | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITS & ENFORCEMENT | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 4110 87-0 (2021)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the regulation of metal recycling; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/21
| Crimes--Against Property | Criminal Procedure--General | Environment--Recycling | SECONDHAND METAL | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 4201 87-0 (2021)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to a feasibility study on the colocation of federal and state motor vehicle inspection facilities at ports of entry.
House: Transportation
Placed on General State Calendar
| FEDERAL RELATIONS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | TEXAS A&M TRANSPORTATION INSTITUTE | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous | VEHICLE INSPECTIONS | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 4379 87-0 (2021)
Author: Harris, Cody | et. al.
Relating to the ownership or operation of a motor vehicle dealership by a manufacturer or distributor of motor vehicles.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| Energy--Alternative Fuels | MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HR 1997 87-0 (2021)
Author: King, Phil
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 15.
Reported enrolled
| Protection of Personal Information | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 15 87-0 (2021)
Author: Nichols, Robert | et. al.Sponsor: King, Phil | et. al.
Relating to the Texas Consumer Privacy Act Phase I; creating criminal offenses; increasing the punishment for an existing criminal offense.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
| MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Protection of Personal Information | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | TEXAS CONSUMER PRIVACY ACT PHASE I | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 72 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to requiring law enforcement agencies to adopt a policy regarding the discharge of a firearm by a peace officer at or in the direction of a moving vehicle.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Weapons
SB 586 87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, DrewSponsor: Spiller, David
Relating to the filing of certain reports by distributors of certain off-highway vehicles purchased outside this state; providing civil penalties.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/21
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | RECREATIONAL & ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES | Taxation--General | Taxation--Sales | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 645 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the Texas natural gas vehicle grant program.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Environment--Air | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 781 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to an optional county fee on vehicle registration in certain counties to be used for transportation projects.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Highways | Transportation--Miscellaneous | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
SB 795 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campbell, DonnaSponsor: Cain, Briscoe
Relating to an exemption from the requirement that the title of a state agency be printed on state-owned motor vehicles.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
| Military & Veterans | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 839 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schwertner, CharlesSponsor: Huberty, Dan
Relating to the regulation of electric vehicle supply equipment; requiring an occupational registration; authorizing fees; authorizing an administrative penalty.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Placed on General State Calendar
| Business & Commerce--General | HYBRID VEHICLES | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Utilities--Electric | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 901 87-0 (2021)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: Landgraf, Brooks
Relating to the enforcement of commercial motor vehicle safety standards in certain counties.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/21
| Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 935 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Kuempel, John
Relating to an exception to the titling requirement for certain motor vehicles; creating a criminal offense.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Committee report sent to Calendars
| SALVAGE YARDS & SALVAGE DEALERS | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
SB 1053 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to commercial motor vehicle route restrictions in certain counties; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| County Government--Roads | Highways | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 1055 87-0 (2021)
Author: Huffman, JoanSponsor: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to motor vehicle accidents involving a vulnerable road user within the area of a crosswalk and to requiring the operator of a vehicle to yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian; creating a criminal offense.
House: Transportation Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/21
| ACCIDENTS | LISA TORRY SMITH ACT | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 1080 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to service contracts for leased or purchased motor vehicles.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| Consumer Protection | Financial--General | MOTOR VEHICLE LEASING | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 1183 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to a highway toll exemption for certain vehicles that are owned by or operated on behalf of public schools or open-enrollment charter schools.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--School Districts | Highways | TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 1202 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: Paddie, Chris
Relating to the applicability of certain utility provisions to a vehicle charging service.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 1308 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.Sponsor: Canales, Terry
Relating to a study on the impacts of using certain motor vehicle technologies.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 1375 87-0 (2021)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the authority of certain municipal employees to request the removal and storage of certain abandoned or illegally parked or operated vehicles.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| City Government--General | PARKING | TOW COMPANIES & TOWING OF VEHICLES | Vehicles & Traffic--General | VEHICLES FOR HIRE
SB 1463 87-0 (2021)
Author: Nichols, Robert
Relating to a study by the Texas Department of Transportation on the impact of certain classifications of motor vehicle on the roads and bridges of this state.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| BRIDGES & CAUSEWAYS | Highways | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 1711 87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to state and local taxes and fees; imposing a tax; imposing fees.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| ADVERTISING | BARBERS | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | COSMETOLOGISTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | FUNERALS & FUNERAL DIRECTORS | HYBRID VEHICLES | INTERIOR DESIGNERS | MASSAGE THERAPY & MASSAGE THERAPISTS | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Taxation--Cigarette | Taxation--General | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--Sales | Taxation--School District | Tobacco Products | Vehicles & Traffic--General | VETERINARIANS
SB 1733 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to recreational vehicle rental communities.
Senate: Local Government
Left pending in committee
| County Government--Land Use & Zoning | RECREATIONAL & ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 1736 87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to the titling, registration, and operation of an autocycle.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
SB 1816 87-0 (2021)
Author: Seliger, KelSponsor: Thompson, Ed
Relating to certain temporary vehicle permits and tags.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
House appoints conferees-reported
| Electronic Information Systems | LICENSE PLATES | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PERMITS | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
SB 1905 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to authorizing an optional county fee imposed on an applicant for a motor vehicle certificate of title.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| County Government--Finance | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 1907 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, CésarSponsor: Martinez, Armando
Relating to a feasibility study on the colocation of federal and state motor vehicle inspection facilities at ports of entry.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/21
| BORDER | FEDERAL RELATIONS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | TEXAS A&M TRANSPORTATION INSTITUTE | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | VEHICLE INSPECTIONS | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 1945 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the terminology used to describe transportation-related accidents.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| ACCIDENTS | AIRPORTS | Insurance--Motor Vehicles | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Aviation | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road | Water--Navigation & Ports
SB 2062 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, JoséSponsor: Goldman, Craig
Relating to the establishment of the Motor Fuel Metering and Quality Advisory Board.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | MOTOR FUEL METERING & QUALITY ADVISORY BOARD | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Oil & Gas | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 2106 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to peer-to-peer car sharing programs.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Consumer Protection | Insurance--Motor Vehicles | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SR 545 87-0 (2021)
Author: Nichols, Robert
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction on SB on 15.
Reported enrolled
| Protection of Personal Information | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 173 87-2 (2021)
Author: Morales, Eddie
Relating to vehicle safety inspections for vehicles registered in certain counties; imposing a fee.
Filed
| Environment--Air | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | VEHICLE INSPECTIONS | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 198 87-2 (2021)
Author: Dominguez, Alex
Relating to the enforcement of parking privileges for people with disabilities; increasing criminal fines; authorizing a fee.
Filed
| Courts--Justice | Courts--Municipal | Disabilities, Persons with | PARKING | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 17 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to public school safety measures and procedures.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | FIRE MARSHAL | Minors--Health & Safety | Safety | SCHOOL SAFETY CENTER, TEXAS | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 105 86-0 (2019)
Author: Minjarez, InaSponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to the inclusion of information about oversize and overweight vehicles in the curriculum of driver education and driving safety courses.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/19
| Education--Driver Education & Training | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITS & ENFORCEMENT | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 242 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bernal, Diego | et. al.
Relating to credit services organizations and extensions of consumer credit facilitated by credit services organizations; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
| City Government--General | Consumer Protection | CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS | DEFERRED PRESENTMENT TRANSACTIONS | FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS | Financial--General | LOANS | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 262 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Ed
Relating to the authority of the governing body of a local authority to operate an automated traffic control system; providing a civil penalty.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| City Government--General | TRAFFIC CONTROL | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 263 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Ed
Relating to an exemption from motor vehicle sales and use taxes for certain previously leased motor vehicles.
House: Ways & Means
No action taken in committee
| MOTOR VEHICLE LEASING | Taxation--Sales | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 511 86-0 (2019)
Author: Wilson, Terry M. | et. al.Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the enforcement of commercial motor vehicle safety standards in certain counties.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/19
| Safety | SHERIFFS | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 625 86-0 (2019)
Author: Neave, Victoria
Relating to notice and request for a hearing regarding a vehicle that has been towed or booted.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | TOW COMPANIES & TOWING OF VEHICLES | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 626 86-0 (2019)
Author: Neave, Victoria
Relating to notice of a person's right to a hearing placed on a sign prohibiting unauthorized vehicles on a parking facility.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| SIGNS | TOW COMPANIES & TOWING OF VEHICLES | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 695 86-0 (2019)
Author: Clardy, TravisSponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the enforcement of commercial motor vehicle safety standards in certain municipalities.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/19
| City Government--Roads | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 710 86-0 (2019)
Author: Wray, John
Relating to the computation of cost of goods sold for purposes of the franchise tax by taxable entities that transport ready-mixed concrete.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| CEMENT & CONCRETE | Taxation--Franchise | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 810 86-0 (2019)
Author: Israel, Celia | et. al.
Relating to civil liability for removing certain individuals or animals from a motor vehicle.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Animals | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 813 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huberty, Dan
Relating to money used by counties that participate in the low-income vehicle repair assistance, retrofit, and accelerated vehicle retirement program.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
| County Government--Finance | Environment--Air | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 889 86-0 (2019)
Author: Murphy, Jim
Relating to the repeal of the light-duty motor vehicle purchase or lease incentive program.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
| Environment--Air | Purchasing--State | State Finances--Management & Control | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 924 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to county surety bond requirements for concrete batch plants.
House: County Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| BONDS | Business & Commerce--General | CEMENT & CONCRETE | City Government--Roads | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 947 86-0 (2019)
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.
Relating to exemptions from the motor vehicle use tax for a motor vehicle brought into this state by an active duty member of the United States armed forces or the member's spouse.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Military & Veterans | Taxation--Sales | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 1002 86-0 (2019)
Author: Collier, NicoleSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the term of a parking permit issued to a residential tenant by a landlord.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 1/1/20
| PARKING | PERMITS | Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 1043 86-0 (2019)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to sources of funding for the Texas emissions reduction plan.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
| Environment--Air | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Management & Control | VEHICLE EMISSIONS | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 1056 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of leased motor vehicles that are not held primarily for the production of income by the lessee.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | MOTOR VEHICLE LEASING | Political Subdivisions | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 1087 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kuempel, John
Relating to an exception to the titling requirement for certain vehicles; creating a criminal offense.
House: Transportation
Committee report sent to Calendars
| MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | SALVAGE YARDS & SALVAGE DEALERS | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 1121 86-0 (2019)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Relating to the recovery of property from certain vehicles stored at a vehicle storage facility or governmental vehicle storage facility.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 1140 86-0 (2019)
Author: King, TracySponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to fees for vehicles stored at vehicle storage facilities; authorizing fee increases and decreases; eliminating a fee; eliminating a minimum fee.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 1212 86-0 (2019)
Author: Israel, Celia
Relating to the modification or reprogramming of the exhaust emission system of a diesel-powered motor vehicle to emit soot, smoke, or other particulate matter.
House: Environmental Regulation
Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
| Environment--Air | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 1287 86-0 (2019)
Author: Israel, Celia | et. al.
Relating to the prima facie speed limit on certain streets and highways.
House: Transportation
Committee report sent to Calendars
| SPEED LIMITS | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1289 86-0 (2019)
Author: Israel, Celia
Relating to requiring the operator of a vehicle to stop and yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1345 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Ed
Relating to sources of funding for the Texas emissions reduction plan.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
| Environment--Air | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Management & Control | VEHICLE EMISSIONS | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 1363 86-0 (2019)
Author: Wu, Gene | et. al.
Relating to the civil prosecution of offenses involving certain municipal parking ordinances; authorizing a civil fine.
House: Urban Affairs
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
| City Government--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | PARKING | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 1541 86-0 (2019)
Author: Paddie, Chris
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles and to the operations of certain other entities performing functions associated with the department.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| AUTOMOBILE BURGLARY & THEFT PREVENTION AUTHORITY | MOTOR VEHICLE CRIME PREVENTION AUTHORITY | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Sunset--Commission Bills | Transportation--Miscellaneous | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 1543 86-0 (2019)
Author: Springer, Drew | et. al.Sponsor: Fallon, Pat
Relating to methods to enhance the enforcement of the collection of the use tax due on certain off-highway vehicles purchased outside this state; providing a civil penalty.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/19
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MOTORCYCLES | RECREATIONAL & ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES | Taxation--General | Taxation--Sales | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 1631 86-0 (2019)
Author: Stickland, Jonathan | et. al.Sponsor: Hall, Bob | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting the use of photographic traffic signal enforcement systems.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | PHOTOGRAPHIC TRAFFIC SIGNALS | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1649 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kuempel, JohnSponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the amount of and vehicles eligible for the light-duty motor vehicle purchase or lease incentive program.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Placed on intent calendar
| Environment--Air | MOTORCYCLES | VEHICLE EMISSIONS | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 1667 86-0 (2019)
Author: Goldman, CraigSponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the regulation of salvage vehicle dealers.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | SALVAGE YARDS & SALVAGE DEALERS | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 1720 86-0 (2019)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to a study on the impacts of using certain motor vehicle technologies.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Placed on General State Calendar
| BORDER | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 1726 86-0 (2019)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from the motor vehicle sales and use tax for certain military service members serving on active duty.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Military & Veterans | Taxation--Sales | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 1732 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the facilitation of a funeral procession by a vehicle escort service.
House: Transportation
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| FUNERALS & FUNERAL DIRECTORS | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1971 86-0 (2019)
Author: King, Ken | et. al.
Relating to imposing an additional fee for the registration of electric and hybrid vehicles.
House: Transportation
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | HYBRID VEHICLES | STATE HIGHWAY FUND | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 2007 86-0 (2019)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to the enforcement of traffic regulations on a public road that is owned, operated, and maintained by a special district.
House: County Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
| County Government--General | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2112 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, EdSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to salvage motor vehicles, including flood vehicles, and nonrepairable motor vehicles.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Transportation
Vetoed by the Governor
| FLOODS | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | SALVAGE YARDS & SALVAGE DEALERS | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Insurance/Financial Responsibility | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 2155 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Relating to a grant program to reduce wait times for agricultural inspections of vehicles at ports of entry along the Texas-Mexico border.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/19
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | BORDER | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2163 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bernal, Diego | et. al.
Relating to the types of vehicles regulated as neighborhood electric vehicles.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2253 86-0 (2019)
Author: Israel, Celia | et. al.
Relating to certain programs under the Texas Clean Air Act that reduce vehicle emissions and improve air quality; authorizing a fee.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
| County Government--Finance | Environment--Air | Environment--General | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | VEHICLE EMISSIONS | VEHICLE INSPECTIONS | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2254 86-0 (2019)
Author: Israel, Celia
Relating to a study by the Texas A&M Transportation Institute on the collection of road use fees from owners of alternatively fueled vehicles.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Energy--Alternative Fuels | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | TEXAS A&M TRANSPORTATION INSTITUTE | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 2262 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Ed | et. al.
Relating to the use of traffic surveillance systems.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | PHOTOGRAPHIC TRAFFIC SIGNALS | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2310 86-0 (2019)
Author: Vo, Hubert | et. al.Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the information necessary to appropriately title certain flood damaged vehicles that have been repaired with federal financial assistance.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/19
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DIVISION OF THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY | FLOODS | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 2338 86-0 (2019)
Author: Noble, CandySponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the exemption from the taxes imposed on the sale, use, or rental of a motor vehicle for certain motor vehicles used for religious purposes.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/19
| Religion | Taxation--Sales | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2377 86-0 (2019)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the re-creation, funding, and uses of the off-highway vehicle trail and recreational area account.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Highways | Parks & Wildlife--General | RECREATIONAL & ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES | State Finances--Appropriations | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2443 86-0 (2019)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to the punishment for certain offenses involving parking in a space designated for persons with disabilities.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| COMMUNITY SERVICE | Disabilities, Persons with | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 2556 86-0 (2019)
Author: Holland, Justin | et. al.
Relating to excess wear and use waivers in connection with the lease of motor vehicles; providing a civil penalty.
House: Business & Industry
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Business & Commerce--General | MOTOR VEHICLE LEASING | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2604 86-0 (2019)
Author: Sanford, ScottSponsor: Paxton, Angela
Relating to the number of emissions inspections performed by certain vehicle inspection stations.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Transportation
Effective on 1/1/20
| County Government--General | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | VEHICLE EMISSIONS | VEHICLE INSPECTIONS | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Insurance/Financial Responsibility
HB 2620 86-0 (2019)
Author: Martinez, Armando | et. al.Sponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the movement of oversize or overweight vehicles, including the enforcement of motor vehicle size and weight limitations; creating a criminal offense.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/19
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PERMITS | VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITS & ENFORCEMENT | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2715 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to a study by the Texas Department of Transportation on shared motor-assisted scooters.
House: Transportation
Received from the House
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | TEXAS A&M TRANSPORTATION INSTITUTE | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2801 86-0 (2019)
Author: Goldman, Craig
Relating to airport police forces and security vehicles, including the authority to commission peace officers and the rights, privileges, and duties of those officers.
House: Transportation
Withdrawn from schedule
| AIRPORTS | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Transportation--Aviation | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Weapons
HB 2834 86-0 (2019)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to access to information related to investigations by the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles.
House: Transportation
Committee report sent to Calendars
| MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Open Records | Protection of Personal Information | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2872 86-0 (2019)
Author: Burrows, Dustin | et. al.
Relating to the collection, remittance, and administration of certain taxes on motor vehicles rented through a marketplace rental provider.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Business & Commerce--General | Electronic Information Systems | RENTAL CARS | Taxation--General | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2915 86-0 (2019)
Author: Springer, Drew | et. al.
Relating to state and local taxes and fees.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Taxation--Cigarette | Taxation--General | Taxation--Motor Fuels | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--Sales | Taxation--School District | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2940 86-0 (2019)
Author: Geren, Charlie
Relating to the ownership, control, or operation of a franchised or nonfranchised dealer or dealership by certain motor vehicle manufacturers and distributors.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Committee report sent to Calendars
| MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2975 86-0 (2019)
Author: Metcalf, Will
Relating to the sale of a motor vehicle, motorboat, vessel, or outboard motor by a lienholder.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| BOATS & BOATING | Business & Commerce--General | County Government--General | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Property Interests--Personal Property | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3016 86-0 (2019)
Author: Schaefer, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the carrying of a handgun by a license holder in a motor vehicle.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| CONCEALED HANDGUNS | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Weapons
HB 3051 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to damage to a motor vehicle caused by the vehicle being flooded.
House: Transportation
Placed on General State Calendar
| FLOODS | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 3077 86-0 (2019)
Author: King, Ken
Relating to certain obligations of franchised dealers in connection with certain warranties for a new motor vehicle.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
| Consumer Protection | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3118 86-0 (2019)
Author: Schaefer, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the titling of certain off-highway vehicles purchased outside this state.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS | RECREATIONAL & ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES | Taxation--General | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 3163 86-0 (2019)
Author: Springer, DrewSponsor: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to parking for persons with disabilities.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/19
| Disabilities, Persons with | LICENSE PLATES | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PARKING | SIGNS | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 3171 86-0 (2019)
Author: Krause, MattSponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the classification and operation of mopeds and certain motorcycles.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/19
| MOTORCYCLES | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 3225 86-0 (2019)
Author: Springer, DrewSponsor: Fallon, Pat
Relating to the penalty for failing to file or failing to timely file a Dealer's Motor Vehicle Inventory Tax Statement.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Placed on intent calendar
| County Government--Finance | MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3381 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
Relating to the placement and use of video recording equipment in vehicles used by certain child-care facilities.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Day Care | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Minors--Health & Safety | Vehicles & Traffic--General | VIDEO CAMERAS
HB 3434 86-0 (2019)
Author: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to the regulation of motor vehicle towing, booting, and storage; authorizing administrative penalties.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | TOW COMPANIES & TOWING OF VEHICLES | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3486 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perez, Mary Ann
Relating to the movement of certain vehicles transporting an intermodal shipping container; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| SHIPPING & SHIPYARDS | Transportation--Miscellaneous | VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITS & ENFORCEMENT | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3510 86-0 (2019)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary
Relating to the intermodal shipping container permit in North Texas.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PERMITS | SHIPPING & SHIPYARDS | Transportation--Miscellaneous | VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITS & ENFORCEMENT | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3530 86-0 (2019)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to the towing of certain property from a self-service storage facility for disposition by a vehicle storage facility.
House: Business & Industry
Received from the House
| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | SELF-SERVICE STORAGE FACILITIES | TOW COMPANIES & TOWING OF VEHICLES | TRAILERS | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3760 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the issuance of buyer's temporary tags for vehicles sold by governmental agencies.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/19
| MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | SURPLUS PROPERTY | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 3783 86-0 (2019)
Author: Burrows, Dustin
Relating to the transportation of municipal solid waste in certain enclosed vehicles.
House: Environmental Regulation
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Environment--Solid Waste | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3856 86-0 (2019)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to the costs of conducting a traffic study on the effects of a development project proposed to be located in the county.
House: Land & Resource Management
Left pending in committee
| County Government--Land Use & Zoning | County Government--Roads | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3935 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bell, Cecil
Relating to the certification of constables and deputy constables to enforce commercial motor vehicle safety standards.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| CONSTABLES | Law Enforcement | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3955 86-0 (2019)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to the repossession of a motor vehicle after default on an agreement.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
| Financial--General | REPOSSESSION OF VEHICLES & REPOSSESSION COMPANIES | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3988 86-0 (2019)
Author: Raney, John
Relating to the filing fee for a complaint concerning the failure of a manufacturer, converter, or distributor to conform a motor vehicle to certain express warranties.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Consumer Protection | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 4005 86-0 (2019)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to certification by a physical therapist of a person's eligibility for license plates or parking placards issued to persons with disabilities.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Disabilities, Persons with | Health Care Providers | LICENSE PLATES | PARKING | PHYSICAL THERAPISTS | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 4168 86-0 (2019)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to the definition of authorized emergency vehicles.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| County Government--Roads | EMERGENCY VEHICLES | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 4196 86-0 (2019)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to the definition of an authorized emergency vehicle.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| EMERGENCY VEHICLES | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 4243 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to the terminology used to describe transportation-related accidents.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| ACCIDENTS | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 4304 86-0 (2019)
Author: Clardy, Travis
Relating to appropriations to and revenue of the Automobile Burglary and Theft Prevention Authority.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| AUTOMOBILE BURGLARY & THEFT PREVENTION AUTHORITY | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Crimes--Against Property | State Finances--Appropriations | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 4326 86-0 (2019)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to imposing a local fee on the sale or lease of a new luxury motor vehicle in certain areas.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| City Government--Finance | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS | MOTOR VEHICLE LEASING | Taxation--Sales | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 4362 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nevárez, Poncho | et. al.
Relating to peer-to-peer vehicle sharing platforms and the applicability of certain taxes to those platforms.
House: Transportation
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Business & Commerce--General | Insurance--Motor Vehicles | Taxation--Sales | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Insurance/Financial Responsibility
HB 4378 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Ed
Relating to the administration of certain programs under the Texas emissions reduction plan.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
| Energy--Alternative Fuels | Environment--Air | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | VEHICLE EMISSIONS | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 4405 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the requirement that certain applicants for a vehicle dealer general distinguishing number complete a dealer education course.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
No action taken in committee
| MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 4422 86-0 (2019)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.
Relating to permit conditions relating to road paving for certain mining-related facilities.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
| CEMENT & CONCRETE | County Government--Roads | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Mines & Mineral Resources | PERMITS | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 4484 86-0 (2019)
Author: Wray, John
Relating to prohibiting the use of photographic traffic signal enforcement systems.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| PHOTOGRAPHIC TRAFFIC SIGNALS | SCHOOL BUSES & SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 4493 86-0 (2019)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to supplemental environmental projects authorized by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Energy--Alternative Fuels | Environment--General | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HJR 97 86-0 (2019)
Author: Springer, Drew
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation by a school district a portion of the appraised value of an individual's residence homestead in an amount equal to the lesser of 50 percent of the appraised value of the residence homestead after all other applicable exemptions for which the individual has qualified the homestead are applied or 150 percent of the median appraised value of all single-family residences in the state and authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation by one or more political subdivisions of this state inventory held for sale at retail.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--Sales | Taxation--School District | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 11 86-0 (2019)
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.Sponsor: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to policies, procedures, and measures for school safety and mental health promotion in public schools and the creation of the Texas Child Mental Health Care Consortium.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| CHILD MENTAL HEALTH CARE CONSORTIUM, TEXAS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--School Districts | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Health & Safety | PARENTAL NOTIFICATION | PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS | REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS | Safety | SCHOOL SAFETY CENTER, TEXAS | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | STUDENT LOANS | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 57 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the release of a motor vehicle accident report to an authorized representative of certain professionals.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ACCIDENTS | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 58 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of leased motor vehicles that are not held primarily for the production of income by the lessee.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Property Tax
Effective on 9/1/19
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | MOTOR VEHICLE LEASING | Political Subdivisions | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 77 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the use of information from traffic surveillance technology by governmental entities.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Courts--Justice | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 78 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the use of automatic license plate readers by a law enforcement agency or municipal parking enforcement authority.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| City Government--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Law Enforcement | LICENSE PLATES | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 79 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the elimination of a requirement that certain buses that transport schoolchildren be equipped with three-point seat belts.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Minors--Health & Safety | SCHOOL BUSES & SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS | SEAT BELTS | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 125 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the term of a parking permit issued to a residential tenant by a landlord.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| PARKING | PERMITS | Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 198 86-0 (2019)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Canales, Terry
Relating to payment for the use of a highway toll project.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| Highways | TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 250 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to civil liability for removing certain animals from a motor vehicle.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
| Animals | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 297 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the disposition of fines for traffic violations collected by certain municipalities.
Senate: Transportation
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 356 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the enforcement of commercial motor vehicle safety standards in certain municipalities.
Senate: Transportation
Committee report printed and distributed
| City Government--Roads | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 486 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to vehicle eligibility for the light-duty motor vehicle purchase or lease incentive program.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Left pending in committee
| Environment--Air | MOTORCYCLES | VEHICLE EMISSIONS | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 531 86-0 (2019)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.Sponsor: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to the sources of funding for the Texas emissions reduction plan.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
House passage as amended reported
| Environment--Air | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Management & Control | VEHICLE EMISSIONS | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 604 86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.Sponsor: Paddie, Chris
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles and to the operations of certain other entities performing functions associated with the department.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/19
| AUTOMOBILE BURGLARY & THEFT PREVENTION AUTHORITY | COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | LICENSE PLATES | MOTOR VEHICLE CRIME PREVENTION AUTHORITY | MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Sunset--Commission Bills | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
SB 644 86-0 (2019)
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the computation of cost of goods sold for purposes of the franchise tax by taxable entities that transport ready-mixed concrete.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| CEMENT & CONCRETE | Taxation--Franchise | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 653 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting the use of photographic traffic signal enforcement systems.
Senate: Transportation
Co-author authorized
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | PHOTOGRAPHIC TRAFFIC SIGNALS | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 675 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the exemption from the taxes imposed on the sale, use, or rental of a motor vehicle for certain motor vehicles used for religious purposes.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Religion | Taxation--Sales | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 870 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the enforcement of parking privileges for people with disabilities; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS | Courts--Justice | Courts--Municipal | Disabilities, Persons with | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | PARKING | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
SB 897 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the regulation of salvage vehicle dealers.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | SALVAGE YARDS & SALVAGE DEALERS | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 1023 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the prima facie speed limit on certain streets and highways.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| SPEED LIMITS | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 1070 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to local initiatives programs under the Texas Clean Air Act and the repeal of the low-income vehicle repair assistance, retrofit, and accelerated vehicle retirement program; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Not again placed on intent calendar
| County Government--Finance | Environment--Air | Environment--General | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | VEHICLE EMISSIONS | VEHICLE INSPECTIONS | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 1185 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the towing of certain property from a self-service storage facility for disposition by a vehicle storage facility.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | SELF-SERVICE STORAGE FACILITIES | TOW COMPANIES & TOWING OF VEHICLES | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 1216 86-0 (2019)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to imposing an additional fee for the registration of an alternatively fueled vehicle.
Senate: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| Energy--Alternative Fuels | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
SB 1237 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.
Relating to the assumption of the powers and duties relating to driver's licenses, personal identification cards, the driver responsibility program, and other related powers and duties by the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Education--Driver Education & Training | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 1272 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the transfer of the motorcycle and off-highway vehicle operator training programs to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation; authorizing fees.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MOTORCYCLE SAFETY ADVISORY BOARD | MOTORCYCLES | RECREATIONAL & ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES | Safety | State Finances--Management & Control | TEXAS A&M TRANSPORTATION INSTITUTE | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 1366 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to airport police forces and security vehicles, including the authority to commission peace officers and the rights, privileges, and duties of those officers.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| AIRPORTS | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Transportation--Aviation | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Weapons
SB 1415 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: Geren, Charlie
Relating to the ownership, control, or operation of a franchised or nonfranchised dealer or dealership by certain motor vehicle manufacturers and distributors.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 1532 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the licensing and regulation of certain occupations and activities; authorizing fees.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| AUDIOLOGISTS | BOILERS | Business & Commerce--General | Business & Commerce--Trade Practices | Consumer Protection | DIETETICS & DIETITIANS | DRIVER EDUCATION & SAFETY CLASSES | Education--Driver Education & Training | Education--Higher--General | Insurance--General | Labor--General | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MOLD & MOLD REMEDIATION | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | ORTHOTICS & ORTHOTISTS | PROSTHETISTS & PROSTHETICS | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 1578 86-0 (2019)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the collection, remittance, and administration of certain taxes on motor vehicles rented through a marketplace rental provider.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Business & Commerce--General | Electronic Information Systems | RENTAL CARS | Taxation--General | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 1651 86-0 (2019)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to motor vehicle towing.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PARKING | TOW COMPANIES & TOWING OF VEHICLES | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 1653 86-0 (2019)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Relating to a study by the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles regarding alternatively fueled vehicles and gasoline and diesel taxes.
Senate: Transportation
Co-author authorized
| Energy--Alternative Fuels | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Taxation--Motor Fuels | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 1671 86-0 (2019)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the regulation of motor vehicle towing, booting, and storage; authorizing administrative penalties.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | TOW COMPANIES & TOWING OF VEHICLES | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 1712 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the authority of the Texas Department of Transportation and a regional mobility authority to enter into a comprehensive development agreement for a project in Hidalgo and Cameron Counties.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| CAMERON COUNTY | HIDALGO COUNTY | Highways | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 1715 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to a study on the need for infrastructure improvements or designations of oversize and overweight vehicle corridors in certain counties.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| CAMERON COUNTY | HIDALGO COUNTY | Highways | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITS & ENFORCEMENT | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 1716 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the creation of an independent advisory committee to assess the state's long-term transportation infrastructure and mobility needs.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | Transportation--Miscellaneous | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 1718 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to Texas Department of Transportation and regional mobility authority comprehensive development agreements.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Highways | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 1778 86-0 (2019)
Author: Paxton, AngelaSponsor: Holland, Justin
Relating to excess wear and use waivers in connection with the lease of motor vehicles; providing a civil penalty.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| Business & Commerce--General | MOTOR VEHICLE LEASING | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 1812 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Relating to a grant program to reduce wait times for agricultural inspections of vehicles at ports of entry along the Texas-Mexico border.
Senate: Transportation
Co-author authorized
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | BORDER | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 1863 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the types of vehicles regulated as neighborhood electric vehicles.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 1942 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Relating to the classification and operation of mopeds and certain motorcycles.
Senate: Transportation
Co-author authorized
| MOTORCYCLES | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 2154 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the administration of certain programs under the Texas emissions reduction plan.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Energy--Alternative Fuels | Environment--Air | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | VEHICLE EMISSIONS | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 2240 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Kuempel, John
Relating to an exception to the titling requirement for certain vehicles; creating a criminal offense.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Committee report sent to Calendars
| MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | SALVAGE YARDS & SALVAGE DEALERS | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
SB 2245 86-0 (2019)
Author: Paxton, AngelaSponsor: Leach, Jeff
Relating to the enforcement of traffic regulations on a public road that is owned, operated, and maintained by a special district.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| County Government--General | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 2273 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to an optional county fee on vehicle registration in certain counties to be used for transportation projects.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| BORDER | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Highways | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
SB 2559 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to supplemental environmental projects authorized by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Energy--Alternative Fuels | Environment--General | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 100 85-0 (2017)
Author: Paddie, Chris | et. al.Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the regulation of transportation network companies; requiring an occupational permit; authorizing a fee.
House: Transportation Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PERMITS | Transportation--Miscellaneous | Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Insurance/Financial Responsibility | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration | VEHICLES FOR HIRE
HB 113 85-0 (2017)
Author: Keough, Mark | et. al.
Relating to the authority of the governing body of a local authority to impose a civil penalty for certain violations recorded by an automated traffic control system or a photographic traffic signal enforcement system; providing a civil penalty.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | City Government--General | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--District | PHOTOGRAPHIC TRAFFIC SIGNALS | TRAVIS COUNTY | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 250 85-0 (2017)
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of the booting of vehicles.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 321 85-0 (2017)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to the development of a statewide motor vehicle registration program to prevent transnational motor vehicle theft; authorizing fees.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Crimes--Against Property | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 359 85-0 (2017)
Author: Cyrier, John
Relating to the motor vehicle sales tax imposed on the purchase, rental, or use of certain emergency services vehicles.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| AMBULANCES | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Taxation--Sales | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 401 85-0 (2017)
Author: Villalba, Jason | et. al.
Relating to civil or criminal liability for leaving certain animals unattended in or removing certain individuals or animals from a motor vehicle.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Animals | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Minors--Health & Safety | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 402 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huberty, Dan
Relating to the low-income vehicle repair assistance, retrofit, and accelerated vehicle retirement program and local initiative air quality projects.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| County Government--Finance | Environment--Air | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 423 85-0 (2017)
Author: Wray, JohnSponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the computation of cost of goods sold for purposes of the franchise tax by taxable entities that transport ready-mixed concrete.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| CEMENT & CONCRETE | Taxation--Franchise | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 478 85-0 (2017)
Author: Israel, Celia | et. al.Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to civil liability for removing certain individuals from a motor vehicle.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
| Animals | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Minors--Health & Safety | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 479 85-0 (2017)
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.
Relating to the authority of the governing body of a local authority to impose a civil penalty for certain violations recorded by an automated traffic control system or a photographic traffic signal enforcement system.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| PHOTOGRAPHIC TRAFFIC SIGNALS | TRAFFIC CONTROL | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 564 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to a defense to prosecution for certain offenses involving the operation or use of a commercial motor vehicle or other heavy motor vehicle.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Common Carriers | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 644 85-0 (2017)
Author: Phillips, Larry
Relating to criminal liability for certain federal motor carrier safety regulation violations; creating a criminal offense.
House: Transportation
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 652 85-0 (2017)
Author: Clardy, Travis | et. al.
Relating to the deposit and appropriation of revenue received or collected by the Automobile Burglary and Theft Prevention Authority.
House: Appropriations
Left pending in committee
| AUTOMOBILE BURGLARY & THEFT PREVENTION AUTHORITY | Crimes--Against Property | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 808 85-0 (2017)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to the use of photographic traffic signal enforcement systems.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | PHOTOGRAPHIC TRAFFIC SIGNALS | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 809 85-0 (2017)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary
Relating to prohibiting the use of an electronic device to film or photograph a traffic accident; creating an offense.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 814 85-0 (2017)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
Relating to the authority of peace officers to conduct certain searches.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Criminal Procedure--General | EVIDENCE | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PEACE OFFICERS | SEARCH WARRANTS | Vehicles & Traffic--General | VIDEO CAMERAS
HB 819 85-0 (2017)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to the authority of certain entities to enter into a comprehensive development agreement.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| County Government--General | Highways | Legislature | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 897 85-0 (2017)
Author: Ashby, Trent | et. al.Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the exemption from the taxes imposed on the sale, use, or rental of certain motor vehicles owned or used by a church, religious society, or open-enrollment charter school and from registration fees for motor vehicles owned by open-enrollment charter schools.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/17
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Religion | Taxation--General | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 920 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kacal, Kyle | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the operation of all-terrain vehicles and recreational off-highway vehicles.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/17
| Fire Fighters & Police--General | Fire Fighters & Police--Volunteer | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Law Enforcement | RECREATIONAL & ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 925 85-0 (2017)
Author: Villalba, Jason | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of the booting of vehicles; imposing an administrative penalty; changing a fee.
House: Urban Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 935 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to emergency medical air transportation funding.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 983 85-0 (2017)
Author: Wray, John
Relating to an increase in punishment for certain persons convicted of theft of a trailer, semitrailer, farm tractor, or implement of husbandry.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Crimes--Against Property | TRAILERS | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 1188 85-0 (2017)
Author: Phelan, Dade | et. al.
Relating to three-point seat belts on buses that transport schoolchildren.
House: Transportation
Committee report sent to Calendars
| SCHOOL BUSES & SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS | SEAT BELTS | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1247 85-0 (2017)
Author: Pickett, JosephSponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to notice provided to vehicle owners and lienholders by operators of vehicle storage facilities.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| IMPOUNDMENT OF VEHICLES | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 1249 85-0 (2017)
Author: Goldman, Craig | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to a prohibition of certain motor vehicles resembling emergency medical services vehicles; creating a criminal offense.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/17
| AMBULANCES | Crimes--Miscellaneous | EMERGENCY VEHICLES | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 1312 85-0 (2017)
Author: Sanford, Scott | et. al.
Relating to the number of emissions inspections performed by certain vehicle inspection stations.
House: Transportation
Transferred to Calendars Committee
| County Government--General | VEHICLE INSPECTIONS | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Insurance/Financial Responsibility
HB 1332 85-0 (2017)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to the exemption of certain entities that operate ambulances from certain motor fuel taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| AMBULANCES | Taxation--Motor Fuels | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 1350 85-0 (2017)
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Relating to pedestrian use of a sidewalk.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1355 85-0 (2017)
Author: Wray, JohnSponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the enforcement of commercial motor vehicle safety standards in certain municipalities.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/17
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1368 85-0 (2017)
Author: Israel, Celia | et. al.
Relating to the prima facie speed limit in an urban district.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| SPEED LIMITS | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1392 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the use of an electronic recovery and access to data prepaid card reader to seize forfeitable property.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Withdrawn from schedule
| CREDIT & DEBIT CARDS | CRIMINAL ASSET FORFEITURE | Electronic Information Systems | Law Enforcement | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1511 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al.
Relating to providing certain election information on the highway changeable message sign system.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Elections--General | Highways | SIGNS | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 1589 85-0 (2017)
Author: Oliveira, René | et. al.
Relating to certain comprehensive development agreements of the Texas Department of Transportation or a regional mobility authority.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| CAMERON COUNTY | HIDALGO COUNTY | Highways | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 1677 85-0 (2017)
Author: Israel, Celia | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Vision Zero Task Force to propose a plan to eliminate traffic deaths in this state.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATIONS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Safety | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1693 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dean, Jay | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to documentation for a motor vehicle title.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Committee report printed and distributed
| Electronic Information Systems | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 1699 85-0 (2017)
Author: Geren, CharlieSponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the participation by qualified persons in the Department of Public Safety's driver record monitoring pilot program.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Insurance/Financial Responsibility | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1713 85-0 (2017)
Author: Israel, Celia
Relating to the modification or reprogramming of the exhaust emission system of a diesel-powered motor vehicle to emit soot, smoke, or other particulate matter; creating an offense.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
| Environment--Air | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 1725 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hernandez, Ana | et. al.
Relating to the exception to disclosure under the public information law of certain personal information contained in a citation issued for a violation of a state traffic law or local traffic ordinance.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Open Records | Protection of Personal Information | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 1753 85-0 (2017)
Author: Farrar, Jessica | et. al.
Relating to authorizing a beneficiary designation that transfers a motor vehicle at the owner's death.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Received from the House
| MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Probate--Wills & Admin of Estates | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 1791 85-0 (2017)
Author: Pickett, JosephSponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the use of connected braking systems to maintain distance between vehicles.
House: Transportation Senate: Administration
Effective immediately
| Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1864 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to training regarding interactions with law enforcement during traffic stops.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Placed on General State Calendar
| COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS | Education--Driver Education & Training | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 1875 85-0 (2017)
Author: Elkins, Gary | et. al.
Relating to the use of the Plains Junction Trail by adjoining landowners.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
No action taken in committee
| HALL COUNTY | Parks & Wildlife--General | Property Interests--Real Property | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 1985 85-0 (2017)
Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al.
Relating to debt cancellation agreements offered in connection with certain retail installment contracts and leases for vehicles.
House: Investments & Financial Services
Laid on the table subject to call
| Business & Commerce--General | DEBT | Financial--General | LOANS | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2070 85-0 (2017)
Author: Smithee, JohnSponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the enforcement of certain warranties for a new motor vehicle.
House: Transportation Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
| Consumer Protection | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | VEHICLE PROTECTION PRODUCTS & WARRANTORS | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2166 85-0 (2017)
Author: Isaac, Jason
Relating to Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation rules on fees for nonconsent vehicle tows and a study on those fees.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Political Subdivisions | TOW COMPANIES & TOWING OF VEHICLES | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2260 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to discovery procedures for a claim against a governmental entity under the Texas Tort Claims Act.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | SUPREME COURT | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2267 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to the use of hazard warning lamps to warn approaching vehicles of stopped traffic.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2306 85-0 (2017)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the use of auction proceeds from the sale of certain abandoned motor vehicles to reimburse law enforcement agencies for compensation paid to certain property owners.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
| ABANDONED & JUNKED VEHICLES | AUCTIONS & AUCTIONEERS | Law Enforcement | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2321 85-0 (2017)
Author: Turner, Chris | et. al.Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to low-income vehicle repair assistance, retrofit, and accelerated vehicle retirement programs and local initiative projects.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Not again placed on intent calendar
| County Government--Finance | Environment--Air | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | VEHICLE EMISSIONS | VEHICLE INSPECTIONS | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2339 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to trade-in credit agreements offered in connection with certain motor vehicle retail installment contracts.
House: Investments & Financial Services Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
| Business & Commerce--General | Financial--General | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2371 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to the release of a motor vehicle accident report to a first lienholder of a vehicle damaged in the accident described by the report.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| ACCIDENTS | TOW COMPANIES & TOWING OF VEHICLES | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2426 85-0 (2017)
Author: Neave, Victoria
Relating to notice of a person's right to a hearing placed on a sign prohibiting unauthorized vehicles on a parking facility.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| PARKING | SIGNS | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2427 85-0 (2017)
Author: Neave, Victoria
Relating to notice and request for a hearing regarding a vehicle that has been towed or booted.
House: Urban Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | TOW COMPANIES & TOWING OF VEHICLES | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2482 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miller, Rick | et. al.
Relating to the authority of certain counties to operate a roadway clearance program; creating an offense.
House: County Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| County Government--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS | SHERIFFS | TOW COMPANIES & TOWING OF VEHICLES | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2508 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kuempel, John
Relating to the licensing and regulation of tow truck companies, tow truck operators, vehicle storage facilities, and vehicle storage facility employees, the regulation of parking facilities and parking facility owners, and the elimination of required state licensing for vehicle booting companies and operators.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| ABANDONED & JUNKED VEHICLES | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PARKING | SIGNS | TEXAS PARKING FACILITY ACT | TOW COMPANIES & TOWING OF VEHICLES | TOWING & STORAGE ADVISORY BOARD | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2544 85-0 (2017)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of unlawful installation of tracking device or malicious software.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Protection of Personal Information | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2568 85-0 (2017)
Author: Pickett, Joseph
Relating to a review of the motor vehicle emissions inspection and maintenance program to vehicles of certain model years.
House: Environmental Regulation
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | VEHICLE INSPECTIONS | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 2598 85-0 (2017)
Author: Goldman, Craig
Relating to the release of personal property and commercial cargo by a vehicle storage facility.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| Property Interests--Personal Property | TOW COMPANIES & TOWING OF VEHICLES | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2628 85-0 (2017)
Author: Pickett, Joseph
Relating to the cessation of certain deposits to the credit of the Texas emissions reduction plan fund.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Environment--Air | State Finances--Management & Control | VEHICLE EMISSIONS | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2682 85-0 (2017)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the administration of and funding for the Texas emissions reduction plan.
House: Environmental Regulation
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CONSTRUCTION & HEAVY EQUIPMENT | Energy--Alternative Fuels | Environment--Air | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Management & Control | VEHICLE EMISSIONS | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2686 85-0 (2017)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to a study by the Texas A&M Transportation Institute on vehicle fleet management.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency & Reform
Committee report sent to Calendars
| TEXAS A&M TRANSPORTATION INSTITUTE | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2696 85-0 (2017)
Author: Workman, Paul
Relating to allowing the placement and maintenance of traffic-control signals in municipalities to permit emergency vehicles to safely enter a highway.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| EMERGENCY VEHICLES | Highways | TRAFFIC CONTROL | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2714 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of leased motor vehicles that are not held primarily for the production of income by the lessee.
House: Ways & Means
Placed on General State Calendar
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Political Subdivisions | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2733 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the authority of a towing company or booting company to remove and store or boot an unauthorized vehicle in a parking facility.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PARKING | TOW COMPANIES & TOWING OF VEHICLES | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2759 85-0 (2017)
Author: Metcalf, Will
Relating to motor vehicle sales tax paid by active duty members of the United States military and their spouses and submission of an affidavit asserting qualification for a tax on gift of a motor vehicle.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Military & Veterans | Taxation--Sales | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2784 85-0 (2017)
Author: White, James
Relating to vehicles exempt from vehicle safety inspections.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Highways | VEHICLE INSPECTIONS | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2816 85-0 (2017)
Author: Minjarez, Ina | et. al.
Relating to service contract providers.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
| Consumer Protection | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2915 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to certain comprehensive development agreements of the Texas Department of Transportation or a regional mobility authority.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| CAMERON COUNTY | HIDALGO COUNTY | Highways | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2921 85-0 (2017)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Relating to the recovery of property from certain vehicles stored at a vehicle storage facility or governmental vehicle storage facility.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Property Interests--Personal Property | TOW COMPANIES & TOWING OF VEHICLES | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2949 85-0 (2017)
Author: Holland, Justin | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the maximum amount of a documentary fee charged by a retail seller of motor vehicles.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
| Financial--General | MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2963 85-0 (2017)
Author: Pickett, Joseph | et. al.
Relating to off-site sales by a dealer for antique or special interest vehicles that have been subject to a retail sale.
House: Transportation
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
| AUCTIONS & AUCTIONEERS | MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2976 85-0 (2017)
Author: Frullo, JohnSponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the towing of unauthorized or unattended vehicles on a parking facility.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PARKING | Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant | TOW COMPANIES & TOWING OF VEHICLES | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2979 85-0 (2017)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to the punishment for certain offenses involving parking in a space designated for persons with disabilities.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| COMMUNITY SERVICE | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Disabilities, Persons with | PARKING | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 3017 85-0 (2017)
Author: Minjarez, Ina | et. al.
Relating to toll collections and the imposition of administrative fees and civil penalties for past-due tolls; eliminating certain criminal offenses.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| EMERGENCY VEHICLES | Highways | TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3163 85-0 (2017)
Author: Button, Angie
Relating to persons engaged in business as a vehicle lessor or vehicle lease facilitator.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Placed on General State Calendar
| Business & Commerce--General | MOTOR VEHICLE LEASING | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3212 85-0 (2017)
Author: Isaac, Jason
Relating to the disposition of fines collected by a county or municipality from the enforcement of commercial motor vehicle safety standards.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| City Government--Finance | County Government--Finance | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3215 85-0 (2017)
Author: Goldman, CraigSponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the authority of a person to sell property without engaging in business as a motor vehicle dealer.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
| AUCTIONS & AUCTIONEERS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3223 85-0 (2017)
Author: Goldman, Craig | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to liability for the sale or transfer of law enforcement vehicles before removal of certain equipment and insignia; providing civil penalties.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Law Enforcement | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3306 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kuempel, John
Relating to the regulation of motor vehicle towing, booting, and storage and to the elimination of required state licensing for vehicle booting companies and operators.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | TOW COMPANIES & TOWING OF VEHICLES | TOWING & STORAGE ADVISORY BOARD | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3350 85-0 (2017)
Author: Israel, Celia
Relating to the operation of vehicles transporting mobile cranes; authorizing a fee.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| PERMITS | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous | VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITS & ENFORCEMENT | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3355 85-0 (2017)
Author: Israel, Celia
Relating to the operation of vehicles transporting precast prestressed concrete products; authorizing a fee.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| CEMENT & CONCRETE | PERMITS | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITS & ENFORCEMENT | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3421 85-0 (2017)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie
Relating to the types of medical professionals who may conduct an examination of certain school bus drivers.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| CHIROPRACTIC & CHIROPRACTORS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Health Care Providers | SCHOOL BUSES & SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3432 85-0 (2017)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to civil liability for injury of a protestor by the operator of a motor vehicle.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3443 85-0 (2017)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to imposing a local tax on the sale or lease of a new luxury motor vehicle in certain areas.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| City Government--Finance | County Government--Finance | MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS | MOTOR VEHICLE LEASING | Taxation--Sales | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3455 85-0 (2017)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.
Relating to the enforcement of commercial motor vehicle safety standards in certain counties.
House: Transportation
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
| Safety | SHERIFFS | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 3475 85-0 (2017)
Author: Geren, Charlie
Relating to the operation of automated motor vehicles on highways in this state.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3499 85-0 (2017)
Author: Wray, John
Relating to sending notice of proposed contracts for highway projects by e-mail.
House: Transportation
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | Highways | Purchasing--State | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3505 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the operation of a motor vehicle dealership by certain manufacturers or distributors.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
| MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3511 85-0 (2017)
Author: Faircloth, Wayne
Relating to the movement of equipment transporting intermodal shipping containers in international commerce.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| PERMITS | Special Districts & Authorities--Navigation & Ports | Transportation--Miscellaneous | VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITS & ENFORCEMENT | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3547 85-0 (2017)
Author: Phillips, Larry
Relating to the requirement that the name of a state agency be printed on certain state motor vehicles.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | State Finances--Appropriations | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 3551 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burkett, Cindy
Relating to the conduct of a live sound study after the completion of certain transportation projects.
House: Transportation
Placed on General State Calendar
| Environment--Noise | Highways | SOUND BARRIERS | TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3620 85-0 (2017)
Author: Goldman, Craig
Relating to the towing, booting, and storage of vehicles.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| ABANDONED & JUNKED VEHICLES | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | TOW COMPANIES & TOWING OF VEHICLES | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3622 85-0 (2017)
Author: Goldman, Craig
Relating to abandoned vehicles held by vehicle storage facilities.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| ABANDONED & JUNKED VEHICLES | Law Enforcement | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3653 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodriguez, Justin
Relating to eligibility for supplemental financial assistance provided to certain grandparents.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| GRANDPARENTS | Human Services--Direct Assistance | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3679 85-0 (2017)
Author: Isaac, Jason | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to signs informing motorists of facilities providing alternative fuels and electric vehicle charging stations.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| Energy--Alternative Fuels | SIGNS | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3807 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burns, DeWayne
Relating to the operation of vehicles transporting agricultural products; authorizing a fee.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Agriculture | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PERMITS | VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITS & ENFORCEMENT | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3876 85-0 (2017)
Author: Goldman, Craig
Relating to repealing training licenses for motor vehicle towing.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | TOW COMPANIES & TOWING OF VEHICLES | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3877 85-0 (2017)
Author: Goldman, Craig
Relating to repealing consent towing operator licenses.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | TOW COMPANIES & TOWING OF VEHICLES | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3931 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schaefer, Matt
Relating to the provision of and local regulation of certain for-hire passenger transportation.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Business & Commerce--General | City Government--General | Vehicles & Traffic--General | VEHICLES FOR HIRE
HB 3933 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schaefer, Matt
Relating to the sale of mobility motor vehicles by certain dealers.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3940 85-0 (2017)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to the sale of a motor vehicle with an open product recall.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Safety | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3980 85-0 (2017)
Author: Pickett, Joseph
Relating to requiring a referendum regarding the use of photographic traffic signal enforcement systems.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Elections--Initiative, Referendum & Recall | PHOTOGRAPHIC TRAFFIC SIGNALS | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 4126 85-0 (2017)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to signs required to be posted in licensed vehicle storage facilities.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | SIGNS | TOW COMPANIES & TOWING OF VEHICLES | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 4127 85-0 (2017)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to the inspection of towing companies and vehicle storage facilities by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | TOW COMPANIES & TOWING OF VEHICLES | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 4236 85-0 (2017)
Author: Isaac, Jason | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of motor vehicle dealers, manufacturers, and distributors.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HR 2616 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kuempel, John
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 2065.
Reported enrolled
| Business & Commerce--General | Business & Commerce--Trade Practices | Consumer Protection | Labor--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 66 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to an exemption from the motor vehicle sales and use tax for certain military servicemembers serving on active duty.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Military & Veterans | Taxation--Sales | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 69 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to civil or criminal liability for leaving certain animals unattended in or removing certain individuals or animals from a motor vehicle.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
| Animals | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Minors--Health & Safety | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 88 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.
Relating to the use of photographic traffic signal enforcement systems.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | PHOTOGRAPHIC TRAFFIC SIGNALS | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 91 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the use of automatic license plate readers by a law enforcement agency.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Law Enforcement | LICENSE PLATES | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 111 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don
Relating to prohibiting the use of photographic traffic enforcement systems.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| PHOTOGRAPHIC TRAFFIC SIGNALS | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 113 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don | et. al.
Relating to the provision of and local regulation of certain for-hire passenger transportation.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Co-author authorized
| Business & Commerce--General | City Government--General | Vehicles & Traffic--General | VEHICLES FOR HIRE
SB 176 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of transportation network companies; requiring an occupational permit; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Co-author authorized
| COMMISSION OF LICENSING & REGULATION | Electronic Information Systems | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PERMITS | Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Insurance/Financial Responsibility | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration | VEHICLES FOR HIRE
SB 184 85-0 (2017)
Author: Uresti, Carlos | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from the motor vehicle use tax for motor vehicles brought into this state by certain current or former military personnel.
Senate: Finance
Co-author authorized
| Military & Veterans | Taxation--Sales | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 188 85-0 (2017)
Author: Uresti, Carlos | et. al.
Relating to civil liability for removing certain individuals or animals from a motor vehicle and criminal liability for removing certain animals from a motor vehicle.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Animals | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 194 85-0 (2017)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to the use of seat belts on buses that transport schoolchildren.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--School Districts | Minors--Health & Safety | SCHOOL BUSES & SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS | SEAT BELTS | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 205 85-0 (2017)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to eligibility for supplemental financial assistance provided to certain grandparents.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| GRANDPARENTS | Human Services--Direct Assistance | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 233 85-0 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to training regarding interactions with law enforcement during traffic stops.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS | Education--Driver Education & Training | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 346 85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the rules of the road regarding red signals at certain traffic control signals.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| TRAFFIC CONTROL | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 381 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burton, Konni | et. al.
Relating to the authority of peace officers to conduct certain searches.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Co-author authorized
| Criminal Procedure--General | EVIDENCE | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PEACE OFFICERS | SEARCH WARRANTS | Vehicles & Traffic--General | VIDEO CAMERAS
SB 480 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burton, Konni | et. al.
Relating to the use of an electronic recovery and access to data prepaid card reader to seize forfeitable property.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
| CREDIT & DEBIT CARDS | CRIMINAL ASSET FORFEITURE | Electronic Information Systems | Law Enforcement | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 693 85-0 (2017)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia | et. al.Sponsor: Phelan, Dade | et. al.
Relating to three-point seat belts on buses that transport schoolchildren.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/17
| Minors--Health & Safety | SCHOOL BUSES & SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS | SEAT BELTS | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 841 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of unlawful installation of tracking device or malicious software.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Protection of Personal Information | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 869 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffman, JoanSponsor: Farrar, Jessica | et. al.
Relating to authorizing a beneficiary designation that transfers a motor vehicle at the owner's death.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
| MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Probate--Wills & Admin of Estates | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
SB 1013 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the disclosure of personal information contained in motor vehicle records; providing an administrative penalty.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Protection of Personal Information | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
SB 1052 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hughes, BryanSponsor: Flynn, Dan
Relating to certain retail installment contracts and leases for vehicles; providing for a civil penalty.
House: Investments & Financial Services Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
| Business & Commerce--General | DEBT | Financial--General | LOANS | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 1059 85-0 (2017)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the term of a parking permit issued to a residential tenant by a landlord.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| PARKING | PERMITS | Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 1062 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: Dean, Jay
Relating to documentation for the transfer of a motor vehicle title.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 1/1/18
| Electronic Information Systems | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 1078 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burton, Konni
Relating to the offense of leaving a motor vehicle unattended.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 1108 85-0 (2017)
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the computation of cost of goods sold for purposes of the franchise tax by taxable entities that transport ready-mixed concrete.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| CEMENT & CONCRETE | Taxation--Franchise | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 1199 85-0 (2017)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Minjarez, Ina
Relating to service contract providers.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
| Consumer Protection | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 1244 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al.
Relating to the prima facie speed limit in an urban district.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| SPEED LIMITS | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 1245 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Vision Zero Task Force to propose a plan to eliminate traffic deaths in this state.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATIONS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Safety | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 1321 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to the deposit and appropriation of revenue received or collected by the Automobile Burglary and Theft Prevention Authority.
Senate: Finance
Co-author authorized
| AUTOMOBILE BURGLARY & THEFT PREVENTION AUTHORITY | Crimes--Against Property | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 1348 85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the deposit and appropriation of revenue received or collected by the Automobile Burglary and Theft Prevention Authority.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| AUTOMOBILE BURGLARY & THEFT PREVENTION AUTHORITY | Crimes--Against Property | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Appropriations | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 1351 85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to allowing the placement and maintenance of traffic-control signals in municipalities to permit emergency vehicles to safely enter a highway.
Senate: Transportation
No action taken in committee
| EMERGENCY VEHICLES | Highways | TRAFFIC CONTROL | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 1372 85-0 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the operation of an electric unicycle.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 1437 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Burkett, Cindy
Relating to payment for the use of a highway toll project.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Highways | TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 1501 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Kuempel, John
Relating to the regulation of motor vehicle towing, booting, and storage and to the elimination of required state licensing for vehicle booting companies and operators; creating a criminal offense.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
See remarks for effective date
| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | TOW COMPANIES & TOWING OF VEHICLES | TOWING & STORAGE ADVISORY BOARD | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 1550 85-0 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to a study by the Texas Department of Transportation of the effects of restricting trucks from the use of one lane of a highway.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Highways | PICKUP & HEAVY TRUCKS | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 1572 85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the operation of a motor vehicle dealership by certain manufacturers or distributors.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Not again placed on intent calendar
| MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 1607 85-0 (2017)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the operation of vehicles transporting precast prestressed concrete products.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| CEMENT & CONCRETE | PERMITS | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITS & ENFORCEMENT | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 1608 85-0 (2017)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the operation of vehicles transporting mobile cranes.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| PERMITS | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous | VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITS & ENFORCEMENT | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 1652 85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the designation of an area of highway by a municipality as an immediate removal area.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| City Government--General | Highways | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | TOW COMPANIES & TOWING OF VEHICLES | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 1731 85-0 (2017)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.Sponsor: Meyer, Morgan
Relating to the repeal of laws governing certain state entities, including the functions of those entities, and to certain duties, responsibilities, and functions of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality on the abolishment of certain of those entities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
See remarks for effective date
| Agriculture | AWARDS, MEDALS, PRIZES | BIOENERGY POLICY COUNCIL | BIOENERGY RESEARCH COMMITTEE | BORDER SECURITY COUNCIL | DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARDS COMMITTEE, TEXAS | EMISSIONS REDUCTION PLAN ADVISORY BOARD, TEXAS | Energy--Alternative Fuels | Environment--Air | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | HEALTH PROFESSIONS COUNCIL | PATIENT PROTECTION, OFFICE OF | SCHOOL BUSES & SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS | SECRETARY OF STATE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TEXAS A&M ENGINEERING EXPERIMENT STATION | VEHICLE EMISSIONS | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 1825 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burton, Konni
Relating to the use of automatic license plate readers by a law enforcement agency.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Law Enforcement | LICENSE PLATES | Protection of Personal Information | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 1830 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the use of connected braking systems to maintain distance between vehicles.
Senate: Transportation
Committee report printed and distributed
| Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 1877 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: Wray, John
Relating to sending notice of proposed contracts for highway projects by e-mail.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | Highways | Purchasing--State | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 1952 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hughes, BryanSponsor: Pickett, Joseph | et. al.
Relating to off-site sales by a dealer for antique or special interest vehicles that have been subject to a retail sale.
House: Transportation Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
| AUCTIONS & AUCTIONEERS | MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 1959 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to certain comprehensive development agreements of the Texas Department of Transportation or a regional mobility authority.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| CAMERON COUNTY | HIDALGO COUNTY | Highways | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 2003 85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the low-income vehicle repair assistance, retrofit, and accelerated vehicle retirement program and local initiative air quality projects.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Left pending in committee
| County Government--Finance | Environment--Air | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 2065 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: Kuempel, John
Relating to the licensing and regulation of certain occupations and activities.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
See remarks for effective date
| BARBERS | Business & Commerce--General | Business & Commerce--Trade Practices | Consumer Protection | COSMETOLOGISTS | Labor--General | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | TOW COMPANIES & TOWING OF VEHICLES | TOWING & STORAGE ADVISORY BOARD | VEHICLE PROTECTION PRODUCTS & WARRANTORS | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 2093 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the regulation of motor vehicle dealers, manufacturers, and distributors.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 2157 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to parking privileges for people with disabilities; authorizing a fee; amending dismissal procedures for a criminal offense.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS | Courts--Justice | Courts--Municipal | Disabilities, Persons with | PARKING | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
SB 2171 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don
Relating to the number of emissions inspections performed by certain vehicle inspection stations.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| County Government--General | VEHICLE INSPECTIONS | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Insurance/Financial Responsibility
SB 2184 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to new capital investment in the state.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Electronic Information Systems | MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Taxation--Sales | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 2202 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the authority of school districts and school district students to participate in University Interscholastic League competitions.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities | Minors--Health & Safety | SEAT BELTS | UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 2279 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the ownership, control, or operation of a franchised or nonfranchised dealer or dealership by certain manufacturers.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Not again placed on intent calendar
| MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SCR 42 85-0 (2017)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia | et. al.
Directing the Texas Department of Transportation to adopt a Vision Zero strategy to reduce traffic fatalities and injuries.
Senate: Transportation
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Resolutions--Legislative Policy | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SR 938 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction on SB 2065.
Reported enrolled
| Business & Commerce--General | Business & Commerce--Trade Practices | Consumer Protection | Labor--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 205 85-1 (2017)
Author: Pickett, Joseph
Relating to a review of the motor vehicle emissions inspection and maintenance program to vehicles of certain model years.
House: Environmental Regulation
Left pending in committee
| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | VEHICLE INSPECTIONS | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 250 85-1 (2017)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to civil liability for injury of a protestor by the operator of a motor vehicle.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 385 85-1 (2017)
Author: Villalba, Jason
Relating to motor vehicle booting.
Filed
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | TOW COMPANIES & TOWING OF VEHICLES | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 14 84-0 (2015)
Author: Morrison, Geanie | et. al.Sponsor: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Relating to the Texas emissions reduction plan.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
House appoints conferees-reported
| BELL COUNTY | Environment--Air | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | MCLENNAN COUNTY | VEHICLE EMISSIONS | Vehicles & Traffic--General | WEBB COUNTY
HB 129 84-0 (2015)
Author: Goldman, Craig
Relating to the allocation to the state highway fund of revenue from the taxes imposed on the sale, rental, or use of motor vehicles and other taxes imposed on motor vehicles.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Highways | STATE HIGHWAY FUND | Taxation--Sales | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 142 84-0 (2015)
Author: Stickland, Jonathan | et. al.
Relating to the authority of the governing body of a local authority to impose a civil penalty for certain violations recorded by an automated traffic control system or a photographic traffic signal enforcement system.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| Highways | PHOTOGRAPHIC TRAFFIC SIGNALS | TRAFFIC CONTROL | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 151 84-0 (2015)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to authorizing a credit representing motor fuels taxes against, and imposing, a mileage tax and to the use of revenue from that tax; providing penalties.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS | Electronic Information Systems | GOOD ROADS INTERCHANGE ACT | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Motor Fuels | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous | VEHICLE INSPECTIONS | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 166 84-0 (2015)
Author: Larson, Lyle
Relating to the issuance of a safety belt exemption placard.
House: Transportation
Left pending in subcommittee
| MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | SEAT BELTS | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 202 84-0 (2015)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to the allocation of certain motor vehicle sales, use, and rental tax revenue to the state highway fund and to the uses of that revenue.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Highways | RENTAL CARS | STATE HIGHWAY FUND | Taxation--Sales | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 323 84-0 (2015)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to tort liability arising from a volunteer's operation of a Parks and Wildlife Department motor-driven vehicle or motor-driven equipment.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Laid on the table subject to call
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--General | VOLUNTEERS
HB 350 84-0 (2015)
Author: Farias, Joe
Relating to an exemption from the motor vehicle sales and use tax for certain motor vehicles purchased or used by veterans with disabilities.
House: Ways & Means
Withdrawn from schedule
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Taxation--Sales | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 385 84-0 (2015)
Author: Keough, Mark
Relating to the requirement for a dealer general distinguishing number for private sales of an automobile.
House: Transportation
Withdrawn from schedule
| MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 439 84-0 (2015)
Author: Gonzales, Larry | et. al.
Relating to the titling, registration, and operation of an autocycle; clarifying the vehicles that may be operated under certain licenses; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty.
House: Transportation
Laid on the table subject to call
| MOTORCYCLES | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 441 84-0 (2015)
Author: Gonzales, LarrySponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the use of a court order as an occupational license.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/15
| OCCUPATIONAL DRIVER'S LICENSE | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 469 84-0 (2015)
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.
Relating to the allocation of certain motor vehicle sales tax revenue to the state highway fund and to the uses of that revenue.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Highways | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HIGHWAY FUND | Taxation--Sales | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 594 84-0 (2015)
Author: Israel, Celia | et. al.
Relating to toll rates for certain vehicles traveling on State Highway 130.
House: Transportation
Placed on General State Calendar
| State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Mass Transit | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 682 84-0 (2015)
Author: Sheets, Kenneth | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from the motor vehicle sales and use tax for certain military servicemembers serving on active duty.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Military & Veterans | Taxation--Sales | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 735 84-0 (2015)
Author: Israel, CeliaSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the collection of information regarding the number of alternatively fueled vehicles registered in this state.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS | Energy--Alternative Fuels | HYBRID VEHICLES | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 790 84-0 (2015)
Author: Burkett, Cindy | et. al.Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to a study on the implementation and effectiveness of sound mitigation measures on certain highways.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
| Environment--Noise | Highways | TEXAS A&M TRANSPORTATION INSTITUTE | TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES | Transportation--Miscellaneous | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 804 84-0 (2015)
Author: Geren, CharlieSponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the forms of payment that the operator of a vehicle storage facility must accept.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
| Financial--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | SIGNS | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 823 84-0 (2015)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to criminal liability for certain federal motor carrier safety regulation violations; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Safety | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 833 84-0 (2015)
Author: Clardy, TravisSponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to certain holders of motor home manufacturer's and dealer's licenses.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
| Housing--Manufactured Housing | MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | RECREATIONAL & ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 864 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to the rules of the road regarding red signals at certain traffic control signals.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| TRAFFIC CONTROL | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 933 84-0 (2015)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the testing of autonomous motor vehicles; creating a border security pilot program.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Highways | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 936 84-0 (2015)
Author: Murphy, Jim
Relating to the operation of a neighborhood electric vehicle.
House: Transportation
Withdrawn from schedule
| Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 978 84-0 (2015)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the designation of the Route 66 Historic Corridor.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/15
| Highways | ROUTE 66 HISTORIC CORRIDOR | Transportation--Miscellaneous | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 1030 84-0 (2015)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to money used by counties for the low-income vehicle repair assistance, retrofit, and accelerated vehicle retirement program and local initiative air quality projects.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
| County Government--Finance | Environment--Air | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 1056 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodriguez, Justin
Relating to discount programs for certain veterans provided by toll project entities.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
| Military & Veterans | TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 1066 84-0 (2015)
Author: Goldman, CraigSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the regulation of certain motor vehicle auctions.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Administration
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| AUCTIONS & AUCTIONEERS | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 1081 84-0 (2015)
Author: Paul, Dennis
Relating to the allocation of certain motor vehicle sales tax revenue to the state highway fund.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Highways | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HIGHWAY FUND | Taxation--Sales | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 1107 84-0 (2015)
Author: Phillips, LarrySponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to criminal liability for certain federal motor carrier safety violations; creating a criminal offense.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 1121 84-0 (2015)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Relating to a study on the implementation of a traffic light synchronization program.
House: Transportation
Referred directly to s/c on Long-term Infrastructure Planning by chair
| TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY | TEXAS TRANSPORTATION INSTITUTE | TRAFFIC CONTROL | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 1127 84-0 (2015)
Author: Gonzales, Larry
Relating to the computation of total consideration for purposes of the motor vehicle sales and use tax.
House: Ways & Means
Withdrawn from schedule
| Taxation--Sales | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 1130 84-0 (2015)
Author: Sheets, Kenneth
Relating to the removal of a disabled vehicle from a roadway or right-of-way.
House: Transportation
Withdrawn from schedule
| City Government--General | City Government--Roads | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | TOW COMPANIES & TOWING OF VEHICLES | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 1147 84-0 (2015)
Author: Kacal, Kyle | et. al.
Relating to the operation of all-terrain vehicles and recreational off-highway vehicles.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Fire Fighters & Police--General | Fire Fighters & Police--Volunteer | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Law Enforcement | RECREATIONAL & ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 1174 84-0 (2015)
Author: Fletcher, Allen
Relating to the types of medical professionals who may conduct an examination of certain school bus drivers.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| CHIROPRACTIC & CHIROPRACTORS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | SCHOOL BUSES & SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 1183 84-0 (2015)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to the authority of certain entities to enter into a comprehensive development agreement.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| Highways | Legislature | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 1368 84-0 (2015)
Author: Phillips, Larry
Relating to annual permits to move certain equipment; authorizing a fee.
House: Transportation
Laid on the table subject to call
| Highways | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PERMITS | Utilities--Electric | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1370 84-0 (2015)
Author: Phillips, Larry | et. al.
Relating to the allocation of certain motor vehicle sales tax revenue to the state highway fund and to the uses of that revenue.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| Highways | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HIGHWAY FUND | Taxation--Sales | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 1398 84-0 (2015)
Author: Craddick, Tom | et. al.
Relating to the motor vehicle sales tax applicable to motor vehicles used by transportation companies for certain purposes.
House: Ways & Means
Placed on General State Calendar
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | SCHOOL BUSES & SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS | Taxation--Sales | Taxation--State | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 1465 84-0 (2015)
Author: Huberty, Dan
Relating to money used by certain counties for the low-income vehicle repair assistance, retrofit, and accelerated vehicle retirement program and local initiative air quality projects.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
| County Government--Roads | Environment--Air | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 1511 84-0 (2015)
Author: Peña, Gilbert
Relating to appointment of a municipal judge to serve as a visiting justice of the peace in certain proceedings involving misdemeanor traffic offenses.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Courts--Administration | Courts--Judges | Courts--Justice | JUSTICE OF THE PEACE | Vehicles & Traffic--General | VISITING JUDGES
HB 1542 84-0 (2015)
Author: Paddie, ChrisSponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the use of digital message display systems in certain public facilities.
House: Government Transparency & Operation Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| ADVERTISING | County Government--General | Electronic Information Systems | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 1578 84-0 (2015)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the release of a motor vehicle accident report.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| ACCIDENTS | Insurance--Motor Vehicles | Open Records | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1653 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the ownership or operation of a motor vehicle dealership by certain manufacturers or distributors.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
| MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 1788 84-0 (2015)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to the regulation of salvage vehicle dealers, salvage pool operators, and salvage vehicle rebuilders; expanding the applicability of an occupational license.
House: Environmental Regulation
Left pending in committee
| MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | SALVAGE YARDS & SALVAGE DEALERS | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 1795 84-0 (2015)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the eligibility for indigent status for purposes of the driver responsibility program.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Placed on General State Calendar
| INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Insurance/Financial Responsibility | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1854 84-0 (2015)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to documentation verifying that the interior of certain commercial motor vehicles was cleaned before loading cargo into the vehicles.
House: Transportation
Withdrawn from schedule
| BORDER | Health--General | MEXICO | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 1907 84-0 (2015)
Author: Phillips, Larry
Relating to a study by the Texas Department of Transportation of the navigability of the Red River for commercial purposes.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| Business & Commerce--General | RED RIVER | Special Districts & Authorities--Navigation & Ports | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 1954 84-0 (2015)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to the licensing of vehicles for hire and passenger transportation services by certain airport governing boards; authorizing the imposition of fees; expanding the authorization to require an occupational license; amending a provision subject to a criminal penalty.
House: Transportation
Committee report sent to Calendars
| AIRPORTS | TAXICABS | Transportation--Aviation | Transportation--Miscellaneous | Vehicles & Traffic--General | VEHICLES FOR HIRE
HB 1985 84-0 (2015)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to the use of high occupancy vehicle lanes by motor vehicles displaying license plates issued to veterans with disabilities.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
No action taken in committee
| Disabilities, Persons with | HOV & EXCLUSIVE LANES | LICENSE PLATES | Military & Veterans | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 2052 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bohac, DwayneSponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to loss damage waivers in connection with the rental of certain heavy equipment; providing penalties.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
| Business & Commerce--General | CONSTRUCTION & HEAVY EQUIPMENT | Consumer Protection | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2076 84-0 (2015)
Author: Oliveira, René | et. al.Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to notice requirements and other procedures relating to the possession or sale of a motor vehicle, motorboat, vessel, or outboard motor by a possessory lienholder.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
See remarks for effective date
| BOATS & BOATING | Business & Commerce--General | County Government--General | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Property Interests--Personal Property | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2085 84-0 (2015)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to the administration and oversight of overweight corridors; authorizing a fee.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Highways | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITS & ENFORCEMENT | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2112 84-0 (2015)
Author: Spitzer, Stuart | et. al.
Relating to the valuation used to compute the sales and use tax imposed on the sale of certain motor vehicles.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Taxation--Sales | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2166 84-0 (2015)
Author: Flynn, Dan
Relating to certain extensions of consumer credit facilitated by credit access businesses; providing a civil penalty.
House: Investments & Financial Services
Left pending in committee
| CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS | DEFERRED PRESENTMENT TRANSACTIONS | LOANS | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2169 84-0 (2015)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to requiring used motor vehicle dealers to inspect vehicles for sale to consumers for certain defects; creating a civil penalty.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| Consumer Protection | MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | VEHICLE INSPECTIONS | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2194 84-0 (2015)
Author: Springer, Drew | et. al.Sponsor: Burton, Konni
Relating to the offense of leaving a motor vehicle unattended.
House: Transportation Senate: Administration
Effective immediately
| Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2202 84-0 (2015)
Author: Kacal, Kyle | et. al.
Relating to requirements for certain farm vehicles when operating on a highway.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Laid on the table subject to call
| Agriculture | Highways | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Insurance/Financial Responsibility
HB 2277 84-0 (2015)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to the disposition of certain surplus property by the Department of Public Safety.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | SURPLUS PROPERTY | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2303 84-0 (2015)
Author: Kuempel, John | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to a landowner's liability for injuries incurred during certain recreational activities.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | RECREATIONAL & ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2335 84-0 (2015)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to an annual report of used motor vehicle purchaser complaints.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| Business & Commerce--General | Consumer Protection | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2400 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Van
Relating to the sale of a new motor vehicle to certain manufacturers or distributors.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/15
| LICENSE PLATES | MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS | Taxation--Sales | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2440 84-0 (2015)
Author: Paddie, Chris | et. al.
Relating to transportation network companies; imposing and authorizing fees; requiring an occupational permit; authorizing a civil penalty.
House: Transportation
Committee report sent to Calendars
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PERMITS | Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Insurance/Financial Responsibility | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 2481 84-0 (2015)
Author: Smith, WayneSponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to the licensing and regulation of auctioneers, associate auctioneers, and auctions; requiring an occupational license; requiring a fee.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
| AUCTIONS & AUCTIONEERS | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2516 84-0 (2015)
Author: Keffer, Jim
Relating to the certification of municipal police officers to enforce commercial motor vehicle safety standards.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2554 84-0 (2015)
Author: White, Molly | et. al.
Relating to pedestrian use of a sidewalk.
House: Transportation
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2605 84-0 (2015)
Author: Aycock, Jimmie Don
Relating to the issuance of Gold Star family member specialty license plates; eliminating a fee.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Left pending in committee
| LICENSE PLATES | Military & Veterans | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 2686 84-0 (2015)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to the provision and use of certain transportation funding, including the allocation of certain revenue from the taxes imposed on the sale or use of motor vehicles.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HIGHWAY FUND | Taxation--Sales | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2714 84-0 (2015)
Author: Phillips, Larry
Relating to commercial driver's licenses and commercial learner's permits and the operation of commercial motor vehicles; creating a criminal offense; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty; authorizing fees.
House: Transportation
Laid on the table subject to call
| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2722 84-0 (2015)
Author: Goldman, Craig | et. al.
Relating to prohibition of the operation and sale of certain motor vehicles resembling authorized emergency vehicles; creating a criminal offense.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| EMERGENCY VEHICLES | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Political Subdivisions | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2744 84-0 (2015)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to the use of automatic license plate readers by a law enforcement agency or municipal parking enforcement authority.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Law Enforcement | LICENSE PLATES | Protection of Personal Information | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2779 84-0 (2015)
Author: Elkins, Gary
Relating to the authority of a local government to impose a civil penalty for certain failures to obey a traffic-control signal.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| PHOTOGRAPHIC TRAFFIC SIGNALS | TRAFFIC CONTROL | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2781 84-0 (2015)
Author: Elkins, Gary
Relating to the enforcement of traffic laws by local authorities.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| PHOTOGRAPHIC TRAFFIC SIGNALS | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road | VIDEO CAMERAS
HB 2803 84-0 (2015)
Author: Peña, Gilbert
Relating to notice requirements for licensed lenders of deferred presentment transactions and motor vehicle certificate of title loans; adding a provision subject to a criminal penalty.
House: Investments & Financial Services
Left pending in committee
| CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS | DEFERRED PRESENTMENT TRANSACTIONS | FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS | Financial--General | LOANS | PUBLIC NOTICE | SIGNS | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2808 84-0 (2015)
Author: White, James
Relating to credit services organizations and extensions of consumer credit facilitated by credit services organizations; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Investments & Financial Services
Left pending in committee
| City Government--General | Consumer Protection | CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS | DEFERRED PRESENTMENT TRANSACTIONS | FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS | Financial--General | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2857 84-0 (2015)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to parking privileges for people with disabilities; authorizing a fee; amending dismissal procedures for a criminal offense.
House: Transportation
Left pending in subcommittee
| Criminal Procedure--General | Disabilities, Persons with | PARKING | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 2861 84-0 (2015)
Author: Raymond, Richard PeñaSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to an optional procedure for the issuance of a permit by the City of Laredo for the movement of oversize or overweight vehicles carrying cargo in Webb County; authorizing a fee.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/15
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Highways | LAREDO, CITY OF | PERMITS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HIGHWAY FUND | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITS & ENFORCEMENT | Vehicles & Traffic--General | WEBB COUNTY
HB 2946 84-0 (2015)
Author: Phillips, LarrySponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to certain laws governing the intersections of railroad tracks and public roadways.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
| Transportation--Railroads | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2957 84-0 (2015)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to motorcycle footrest and handhold requirements; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty.
House: Transportation
Referred directly to s/c on Long-term Infrastructure Planning by chair
| MOTORCYCLES | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2975 84-0 (2015)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to speed limits; amending provisions subject to a general criminal penalty.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| SPEED LIMITS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 3047 84-0 (2015)
Author: Craddick, Tom | et. al.
Relating to credit services organizations and extensions of consumer credit facilitated by credit services organizations; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Investments & Financial Services
Left pending in committee
| City Government--General | Consumer Protection | CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS | DEFERRED PRESENTMENT TRANSACTIONS | Electronic Information Systems | FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS | Financial--General | LOANS | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3050 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the modification of a motor vehicle to emit soot, smoke, or other particulate matter; creating an offense; imposing an administrative penalty.
House: Transportation
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
| Transportation--Miscellaneous | VEHICLE EMISSIONS | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3061 84-0 (2015)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to the movement of vehicles transporting ocean cargo shipping containers; authorizing a fee.
House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs
Considered in Calendars
| SHIPPING & SHIPYARDS | Transportation--Miscellaneous | VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITS & ENFORCEMENT | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3077 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.
Relating to funding for trauma facilities, emergency medical services, and emergency medical air transportation.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency & Reform Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--General | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | Transportation--Aviation | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 3098 84-0 (2015)
Author: Kuempel, John
Relating to the exemption of certain vehicles from towing regulations.
House: Transportation
Laid on the table subject to call
| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | TOW COMPANIES & TOWING OF VEHICLES | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3131 84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to abandoned vehicles held by vehicle storage facilities.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ABANDONED & JUNKED VEHICLES | Law Enforcement | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3144 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to expanding the memorial sign program for motorcyclists to include bicyclists.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| BICYCLES | Highways | MOTORCYCLES | SIGNS | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3223 84-0 (2015)
Author: Romero, Ramon
Relating to requiring a credit access business to verify the vehicle identification number used to obtain a motor vehicle title loan; adding a provision subject to a criminal penalty.
House: Investments & Financial Services
Left pending in committee
| CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS | Financial--General | LOANS | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3224 84-0 (2015)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to the release of certain information relating to motor vehicle accidents.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| ACCIDENTS | City Government--General | County Government--General | Transportation--Miscellaneous | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3229 84-0 (2015)
Author: Cyrier, John | et. al.
Relating to the motor vehicle sales tax imposed on the purchase, rental, or use of certain emergency services vehicles.
House: Ways & Means
Placed on General State Calendar
| AMBULANCES | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Taxation--Sales | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3265 84-0 (2015)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the licensing and regulation of tow truck companies, tow trucks, tow truck operators, vehicle storage facilities, vehicle storage facility employees, booting companies, and booting operators.
House: Transportation
Left pending in subcommittee
| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | TOW COMPANIES & TOWING OF VEHICLES | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3306 84-0 (2015)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Relating to a motor vehicle sales tax credit or refund in an amount equal to certain tolls paid by the purchaser of a motor vehicle.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Taxation--Sales | TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3329 84-0 (2015)
Author: Larson, Lyle
Relating to turning a motor vehicle in an intersection; adding a provision subject to a criminal penalty.
House: Transportation
Left pending in subcommittee
| Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 3350 84-0 (2015)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to an exemption from length limitations for certain vehicles or combinations of vehicles used to transport harvest machines.
House: Transportation
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| Agriculture | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3468 84-0 (2015)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to the exemption of certain entities that operate ambulances from certain motor fuel taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Placed on General State Calendar
| AMBULANCES | Taxation--Motor Fuels | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3518 84-0 (2015)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks | et. al.
Relating to alternative fuel fleets of certain governmental entities, including funding for motor vehicles, infrastructure, and equipment.
House: Energy Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
| City Government--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--General | Energy--Alternative Fuels | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3575 84-0 (2015)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to eligibility for supplemental financial assistance provided to certain grandparents.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Family--Child Protection | FOSTER CARE | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3647 84-0 (2015)
Author: Larson, Lyle
Relating to ready-mix concrete trucks.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| CEMENT & CONCRETE | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3704 84-0 (2015)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to the development of a statewide motor vehicle registration program to prevent transnational motor vehicle theft, including authorizing proposed fees to support the program.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Crimes--Against Property | MEXICO | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3812 84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to extensions of consumer credit in the form of a motor vehicle title loan that a credit access business obtains for a consumer or assists a consumer in obtaining; providing a civil penalty.
House: Investments & Financial Services
Left pending in committee
| Consumer Protection | CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS | FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS | Financial--General | LOANS | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3817 84-0 (2015)
Author: Elkins, Gary
Relating to the photographic enforcement of traffic laws.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| PHOTOGRAPHIC TRAFFIC SIGNALS | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 3824 84-0 (2015)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of certain short-term consumer loans; imposing an assessment and fees; adding provisions subject to a criminal penalty; requiring an occupational license.
House: Investments & Financial Services
Left pending in committee
| CONSUMER CREDIT COMMISSIONER, OFFICE OF | Consumer Protection | Financial--General | LOANS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | State Finances--Management & Control | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3828 84-0 (2015)
Author: Villalba, Jason
Relating to the ownership or operation of a motor vehicle dealership by a manufacturer or distributor of motor vehicles powered only by electricity or battery.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| Energy--Alternative Fuels | MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3835 84-0 (2015)
Author: Isaac, Jason | et. al.
Relating to the use of certain alternative fuels by state agency motor vehicles.
House: Energy Resources
Returned to committee
| Energy--Alternative Fuels | Purchasing--State | Transportation--Miscellaneous | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3907 84-0 (2015)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to the use of hazard warning lamps to warn approaching vehicles of stopped traffic.
House: Transportation
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 3923 84-0 (2015)
Author: Wray, John
Relating to the computation of cost of goods sold for purposes of the franchise tax by taxable entities that transport ready-mixed concrete; adding a provision subject to a criminal penalty.
House: Ways & Means
Placed on General State Calendar
| CEMENT & CONCRETE | Taxation--Franchise | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 4004 84-0 (2015)
Author: Schaefer, Matt
Relating to certain holders of independent mobility vehicle dealer's licenses.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| Disabilities, Persons with | MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 4063 84-0 (2015)
Author: Cook, Byron | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a Texas conditional driver's permit, provisional Texas conditional driver's permit, and Texas conditional instruction permit; authorizing a fee; creating a criminal offense.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Insurance/Financial Responsibility | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 4082 84-0 (2015)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to license plates for certain vehicles used to provide passenger transportation services for compensation; creating a criminal offense.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| LICENSE PLATES | Transportation--Miscellaneous | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration | VEHICLES FOR HIRE
HB 4083 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the light-duty motor vehicle purchase or lease incentive program.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
| Energy--Alternative Fuels | Environment--Air | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 4084 84-0 (2015)
Author: Farney, Marsha
Relating to the requirement of a franchised dealer's license for the sale of certain truck cranes.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| CONSTRUCTION & HEAVY EQUIPMENT | MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 4194 84-0 (2015)
Author: Isaac, Jason
Relating to the ownership and operation of autonomous motor vehicles in LaSalle Municipal Utility District Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| LASALLE MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1 | LASALLE MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 2 | LASALLE MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 3 | LASALLE MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 4 | LASALLE MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 5 | Special Districts & Authorities--Municipal Utility Districts | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HJR 27 84-0 (2015)
Author: Pickett, Joseph
Proposing a constitutional amendment limiting the uses of revenue from motor vehicle registration fees, taxes on motor fuels and lubricants, and certain revenue received from the federal government.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HJR 28 84-0 (2015)
Author: Pickett, Joseph
Proposing a constitutional amendment prescribing the purposes for which revenue from motor vehicle registration fees, certain motor vehicle-related taxes, and certain revenues received from the federal government may be used.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Highways | Law Enforcement | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HJR 29 84-0 (2015)
Author: Pickett, Joseph | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment prescribing the purposes for which revenue from motor vehicle registration fees, certain motor vehicle-related taxes, and certain revenues received from the federal government may be used.
House: Transportation
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Highways | Law Enforcement | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HJR 53 84-0 (2015)
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment dedicating certain revenue derived from the tax imposed on the sale of motor vehicles to the state highway fund.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Highways | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HIGHWAY FUND | Taxation--Sales | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HJR 91 84-0 (2015)
Author: Phillips, Larry | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment dedicating certain revenue derived from the tax imposed on the sale of motor vehicles to the state highway fund.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Highways | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HIGHWAY FUND | Taxation--Sales | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 5 84-0 (2015)
Author: Nichols, Robert | et. al.
Relating to the allocation to the state highway fund and the available school fund of certain motor vehicle sales, use, and rental tax revenue and to the uses of the revenue allocated to the state highway fund.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Highways | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HIGHWAY FUND | Taxation--Sales | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 12 84-0 (2015)
Author: Uresti, Carlos | et. al.Sponsor: Landgraf, Brooks | et. al.
Relating to alternative fuel fleets of certain governmental entities, including funding for motor vehicles, infrastructure, and equipment.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Committee report sent to Calendars
| City Government--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--General | Energy--Alternative Fuels | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Purchasing--Local | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | VEHICLE EMISSIONS | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 61 84-0 (2015)
Author: Huffines, Don
Relating to the allocation and use of revenue derived from certain transportation-related taxes.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Highways | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HIGHWAY FUND | Taxation--Sales | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
SB 139 84-0 (2015)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Pickett, Joseph
Relating to use of money in the state highway fund.
House: Transportation Senate: Finance
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Highways | Law Enforcement | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HIGHWAY FUND | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 270 84-0 (2015)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Relating to toll rates for certain vehicles traveling on State Highway 130.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Mass Transit | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 334 84-0 (2015)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the rules of the road regarding red signals at certain traffic control signals.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| TRAFFIC CONTROL | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 341 84-0 (2015)
Author: Huffines, Don
Relating to the allocation of certain motor vehicle sales tax revenue to the state highway fund and to the uses of that revenue.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Highways | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HIGHWAY FUND | Taxation--Sales | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 381 84-0 (2015)
Author: Uresti, Carlos | et. al.Sponsor: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to tort liability arising from a volunteer's operation of a Parks and Wildlife Department motor-driven vehicle or motor-driven equipment.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--General | VOLUNTEERS
SB 441 84-0 (2015)
Author: Burton, Konni
Relating to the sale of motor vehicles on consecutive Saturdays and Sundays.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 449 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bettencourt, PaulSponsor: Gonzales, Larry
Relating to the titling, registration, and operation of an autocycle.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
| MOTORCYCLES | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
SB 530 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: Parker, Tan
Relating to the licensing of vehicles for hire and passenger transportation services by certain airport governing boards; authorizing the imposition of fees; expanding the authorization to require an occupational license; amending a provision subject to a criminal penalty.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
| AIRPORTS | TAXICABS | Transportation--Aviation | Transportation--Miscellaneous | Vehicles & Traffic--General | VEHICLES FOR HIRE
SB 562 84-0 (2015)
Author: Nichols, RobertSponsor: Phillips, Larry
Relating to annual permits to move certain equipment; authorizing a fee.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
| Highways | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PERMITS | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 639 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the ownership or operation of a motor vehicle dealership by certain manufacturers or distributors.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 689 84-0 (2015)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to a refund of overpayments of the motor vehicle sales tax computed based on standard presumptive value.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Taxation--Sales | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 714 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.
Relating to the use of automated traffic control systems and photographic traffic signal enforcement systems.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
| PHOTOGRAPHIC TRAFFIC SIGNALS | TRAFFIC CONTROL | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 724 84-0 (2015)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: Craddick, Tom | et. al.
Relating to the motor vehicle sales tax applicable to motor vehicles used by transportation companies for certain purposes.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | SCHOOL BUSES & SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS | Taxation--Sales | Taxation--State | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 911 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Morrison, Geanie
Relating to the eligibility for grants for natural gas fueling stations.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
| CORPUS CHRISTI, CITY OF | Energy--Alternative Fuels | Environment--Air | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Highways | LAREDO, CITY OF | SAN ANTONIO, CITY OF | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 971 84-0 (2015)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: Kacal, Kyle
Relating to requirements for certain farm vehicles when operating on a highway.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/15
| Agriculture | Highways | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Insurance/Financial Responsibility
SB 1056 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to penalties for certain criminal offenses regarding operating a motor vehicle; imposing a fee and changing a surcharge.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Transportation
Placed on General State Calendar
| INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Insurance/Financial Responsibility | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 1125 84-0 (2015)
Author: Taylor, Van | et. al.
Relating to the application of the motor vehicle sales tax to the sale of a new motor vehicle to certain manufacturers or distributors.
Senate: Finance
Not again placed on intent calendar
| LICENSE PLATES | MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS | Taxation--Sales | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 1167 84-0 (2015)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to relating to autonomous motor vehicles.
Senate: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Insurance/Financial Responsibility
SB 1173 84-0 (2015)
Author: Nichols, RobertSponsor: Phillips, Larry
Relating to commercial driver's licenses and commercial learner's permits and the operation of commercial motor vehicles; creating a criminal offense; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty; authorizing fees.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Placed on General State Calendar
| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 1208 84-0 (2015)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the disclosure of personal information contained in motor vehicle records; creating a criminal offense; providing penalties.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Protection of Personal Information | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 1239 84-0 (2015)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to a study on the implementation of a traffic light synchronization program.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY | TEXAS TRANSPORTATION INSTITUTE | TRAFFIC CONTROL | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 1286 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the use of automatic license plate readers by a law enforcement agency.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Law Enforcement | LICENSE PLATES | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 1292 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to parking privileges for people with disabilities; authorizing a fee; amending dismissal procedures for a criminal offense.
Senate: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| Criminal Procedure--General | Disabilities, Persons with | PARKING | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
SB 1294 84-0 (2015)
Author: Nichols, Robert
Relating to certain limitations on design-build contracts for transportation infrastructure projects.
Senate: Transportation
Not again placed on intent calendar
| DESIGN-BUILD CONTRACTS | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 1338 84-0 (2015)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: Springer, Drew
Relating to an exemption from length limitations for certain vehicles or combinations of vehicles used to transport harvest machines.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
| Agriculture | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 1340 84-0 (2015)
Author: Huffines, Don | et. al.
Relating to the photographic enforcement of traffic laws.
Senate: Transportation
Co-author authorized
| PHOTOGRAPHIC TRAFFIC SIGNALS | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 1380 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the exemption of municipalities, certain metropolitan rapid transit authorities, and regional transit authorities from certain motor fuel taxes.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| City Government--General | Energy--Alternative Fuels | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Taxation--Motor Fuels | Transportation--Mass Transit | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 1392 84-0 (2015)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to service contracts, vehicle protection products and loss damage waivers for heavy equipment; requiring an occupational license; expanding the applicability of an occupational license.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Business & Commerce--General | Consumer Protection | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 1424 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the administration and oversight of overweight corridors; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Transportation
Committee report printed and distributed
| Highways | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITS & ENFORCEMENT | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 1425 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the Automobile Burglary and Theft Prevention Authority.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| AUTOMOBILE BURGLARY & THEFT PREVENTION AUTHORITY | BURGLARY | Insurance--Motor Vehicles | Law Enforcement | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 1443 84-0 (2015)
Author: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to the licensing and regulation of auctioneers and associate auctioneers; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty; requiring an occupational license.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| AUCTIONS & AUCTIONEERS | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 1493 84-0 (2015)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to emergency medical air transportation funding.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--General | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | Transportation--Aviation | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 1502 84-0 (2015)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to county regulation of the removal and storage in certain counties of unlawfully stopped motor vehicles.
Senate: Transportation
Not again placed on intent calendar
| County Government--General | HARRIS COUNTY | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PERMITS | TOW COMPANIES & TOWING OF VEHICLES | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 1504 84-0 (2015)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to the regulation of salvage vehicle dealers, salvage pool operators, and salvage vehicle rebuilders; expanding the applicability of an occupational license.
Senate: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | SALVAGE YARDS & SALVAGE DEALERS | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 1555 84-0 (2015)
Author: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to the regulation of transportation network companies; requiring an occupational permit.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Transportation--Miscellaneous | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 1594 84-0 (2015)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the allocation of certain amounts transferred to the state highway fund to designated corridors of commerce.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Business & Commerce--General | Highways | STATE HIGHWAY FUND | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 1619 84-0 (2015)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the Texas emissions reduction plan.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| BELL COUNTY | Environment--Air | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | MCLENNAN COUNTY | VEHICLE EMISSIONS | Vehicles & Traffic--General | WEBB COUNTY
SB 1675 84-0 (2015)
Author: Huffines, Don | et. al.
Relating to the repeal of mandatory periodic motor vehicle inspections.
Senate: Transportation
Co-author authorized
| Environment--Air | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | VEHICLE EMISSIONS | VEHICLE INSPECTIONS | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 1685 84-0 (2015)
Author: Huffines, Don
Relating to the repeal of the Texas emissions reduction plan and the low-income vehicle repair assistance, retrofit, and accelerated vehicle retirement program.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Environment--Air | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 1720 84-0 (2015)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to ready-mix concrete trucks.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| CEMENT & CONCRETE | Taxation--Franchise | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 1820 84-0 (2015)
Author: Taylor, VanSponsor: Kuempel, John
Relating to the exemption of certain vehicles from towing regulations.
House: Transportation Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | TOW COMPANIES & TOWING OF VEHICLES | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 1835 84-0 (2015)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to an exemption from the motor vehicle use tax for motor vehicles brought into this state by certain current or former military personnel.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to Ways & Means
| Military & Veterans | Taxation--Sales | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 1948 84-0 (2015)
Author: Nichols, Robert
Relating to certain holders of motor home manufacturer's and dealer's licenses.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Housing--Manufactured Housing | MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | RECREATIONAL & ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 1982 84-0 (2015)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Goldman, Craig
Relating to the regulation of certain motor vehicle auctions.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
| AUCTIONS & AUCTIONEERS | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SJR 5 84-0 (2015)
Author: Nichols, Robert | et. al.Sponsor: Pickett, Joseph | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment dedicating a portion of the revenue derived from the state sales and use tax and the tax imposed on the sale, use, or rental of a motor vehicle to the state highway fund.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Filed with the Secretary of State
| Highways | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HIGHWAY FUND | Taxation--Sales | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SJR 12 84-0 (2015)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Pickett, Joseph
Proposing a constitutional amendment prescribing the purposes for which revenue from motor vehicle registration fees, certain motor vehicle-related taxes, and certain revenues received from the federal government may be used.
House: Transportation Senate: Finance
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Highways | Law Enforcement | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Motor Fuels | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
SJR 42 84-0 (2015)
Author: Huffines, Don
Proposing a constitutional amendment prescribing the purposes for which revenues from motor vehicle registration fees and taxes on motor fuels and lubricants may be used.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Highways | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Motor Fuels | Taxation--Sales | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 120 83-0 (2013)
Author: Larson, Lyle | et. al.Sponsor: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the issuance of military specialty license plates; providing an exemption from a fee.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/13
| LICENSE PLATES | Military & Veterans | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 295 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the creation of a commission to study drowsy driving.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | DROWSY DRIVING STUDY COMMISSION | Governor | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Safety | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | TEXAS TRANSPORTATION INSTITUTE | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 315 83-0 (2013)
Author: Otto, JohnSponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to the applicability of the law governing the ad valorem taxation of a dealer's motor vehicle inventory.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 1/1/14
| MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 332 83-0 (2013)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to tort liability arising from a volunteer's operation of a Parks and Wildlife Department motor-driven vehicle or motor-driven equipment.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--General | VOLUNTEERS
HB 338 83-0 (2013)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the court in which a hearing regarding the towing of a motor vehicle may be held.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
| Courts--Justice | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | TOW COMPANIES & TOWING OF VEHICLES | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 411 83-0 (2013)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to the release of a vehicle held by a vehicle storage facility.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Courts--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | TOW COMPANIES & TOWING OF VEHICLES | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 430 83-0 (2013)
Author: Riddle, Debbie | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from the motor vehicle use tax for certain motor vehicles brought into this state by certain military personnel.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Military & Veterans | Taxation--General | Taxation--Sales | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 479 83-0 (2013)
Author: Harper-Brown, Linda | et. al.
Relating to the allocation to the state highway fund of certain revenue from the taxes imposed on the sale, rental, or use of motor vehicles.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency and Reform
No action taken in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | FOUNDATION SCHOOL FUND | MOTOR VEHICLE LEASING | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HIGHWAY FUND | Taxation--Sales | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 514 83-0 (2013)
Author: Harper-Brown, Linda
Relating to the allocation of certain revenue from the taxes imposed on the sale, rental, or use of motor vehicles to the state highway fund.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Highways | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HIGHWAY FUND | Taxation--Sales | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 759 83-0 (2013)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to the repeal of the prohibition on the sale of motor vehicles on consecutive Saturdays and Sundays.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| Business & Commerce--General | MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 782 83-0 (2013)
Author: Phillips, Larry
Relating to the allocation of certain motor vehicle sales tax revenue to the state highway fund and to the uses of that revenue.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Highways | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HIGHWAY FUND | Taxation--Sales | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 787 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to incentives for the purchase or lease of an electric-powered light-duty motor vehicle.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
| Energy--Alternative Fuels | Environment--Air | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Financial--General | HYBRID VEHICLES | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 802 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rose, ToniSponsor: Carona, John
Relating to the definition of an authorized emergency vehicle.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| County Government--General | EMERGENCY VEHICLES | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 859 83-0 (2013)
Author: Sheets, Kenneth
Relating to an exemption from the motor vehicle sales and use tax for certain military servicemembers serving on active duty.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Military & Veterans | Taxation--Sales | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 886 83-0 (2013)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to restrictions in connection with motor vehicle title loans that a credit access business obtains for a consumer or assists a consumer in obtaining.
House: Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Investments & Financial Services
| Business & Commerce--General | CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS | Financial--General | LOANS | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 919 83-0 (2013)
Author: Fletcher, Allen
Relating to excepting certain vehicle location information from required disclosure under the public information law.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Considered in Calendars
| Law Enforcement | Open Records | PEACE OFFICERS | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 955 83-0 (2013)
Author: Isaac, Jason | et. al.
Relating to the penalty for the offense of reckless driving.
House: Transportation Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | DRIVER EDUCATION & SAFETY CLASSES | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 987 83-0 (2013)
Author: Márquez, Marisa
Relating to certain motor vehicle records excepted from disclosure under the Public Information Act.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform
Laid on the table subject to call
| Open Records | Protection of Personal Information | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 1077 83-0 (2013)
Author: Kleinschmidt, Tim | et. al.
Relating to the transportation and storage of firearms and ammunition in private vehicles on the campuses of institutions of higher education.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Laid on the table subject to call
| Education--Higher--General | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Weapons
HB 1134 83-0 (2013)
Author: Darby, Drew
Relating to performance and payment security for certain comprehensive development agreements.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| BONDS | Highways | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 1170 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lavender, George
Relating to all-terrain vehicles and recreational off-highway vehicles.
House: Transportation
Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
| RECREATIONAL & ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 1216 83-0 (2013)
Author: Craddick, Tom
Relating to the penalty for the offense of reckless driving.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Placed on General State Calendar
| Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1233 83-0 (2013)
Author: Flynn, Dan
Relating to the documentary fee charged in connection with the sale of certain recreational vehicles and boats.
House: Investments & Financial Services
Laid on the table subject to call
| BOATS & BOATING | Business & Commerce--General | CONSUMER CREDIT COMMISSIONER, OFFICE OF | FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS | Financial--General | MOTORCYCLES | RECREATIONAL & ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 1258 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to the punishment for the offense of attempting to evade arrest or detention through the use of a vehicle.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Law Enforcement | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 1268 83-0 (2013)
Author: Harper-Brown, Linda
Relating to the peace officers authorized to operate an authorized emergency service vehicle used to conduct a police escort.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| EMERGENCY VEHICLES | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | PEACE OFFICERS | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 1288 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to a credit or refund for diesel fuel taxes paid on diesel fuel used in this state by auxiliary power units or power take-off equipment.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Taxation--Motor Fuels | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 1309 83-0 (2013)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to authorizing a credit representing motor fuels taxes against, and imposing, a mileage tax and to the use of revenue from that tax; providing penalties.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS | Electronic Information Systems | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Motor Fuels | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous | VEHICLE INSPECTIONS | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 1591 83-0 (2013)
Author: Cortez, Philip | et. al.
Relating to designation of certain vehicles of the Texas Division of Emergency Management as authorized emergency vehicles.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Laid on the table subject to call
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DIVISION OF THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY | EMERGENCY VEHICLES | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 1654 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lavender, George
Relating to designation of certain vehicles of the Texas Division of Emergency Management as authorized emergency vehicles.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DIVISION OF THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY | EMERGENCY VEHICLES | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 1692 83-0 (2013)
Author: Gutierrez, RolandSponsor: Patrick, Dan
Relating to the regulation of motor vehicle dealers, manufacturers, and distributors.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Transportation
Effective on 1/1/14
| FRANCHISES | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION | MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 1713 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lozano, J. M. | et. al.
Relating to reimbursing property owners in certain counties for damages caused by certain criminal activities; authorizing a fee.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| County Government--General | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Law Enforcement | Property Interests--Personal Property | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2054 83-0 (2013)
Author: Phillips, Larry
Relating to certain rights of a motor vehicle manufacturer or distributor concerning a proposed transfer of ownership of a dealership.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2119 83-0 (2013)
Author: Gonzales, Larry
Relating to the computation of total consideration for purposes of the motor vehicle sales and use tax.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Taxation--Sales | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2148 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hilderbran, HarveySponsor: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the motor fuel tax on compressed natural gas and liquefied natural gas; providing penalties; imposing a tax.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/13
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Energy--Alternative Fuels | Taxation--Energy Resources | Taxation--Motor Fuels | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2183 83-0 (2013)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the issuance of U.S. Army Combat Infantryman Badge specialty license plates.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
| LICENSE PLATES | Military & Veterans | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 2202 83-0 (2013)
Author: Pickett, Joseph | et. al.Sponsor: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the disposition of fees collected by or on behalf of the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles; authorizing fees.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency and Reform Senate: Finance
See remarks for effective date
| COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HIGHWAY FUND | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 2235 83-0 (2013)
Author: Farias, Joe
Relating to an exemption from the motor vehicle sales and use tax for certain motor vehicles purchased or used by veterans with disabilities.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Taxation--Sales | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2255 83-0 (2013)
Author: Geren, Charlie
Relating to the recovery of certain payments by motor vehicle manufacturers and distributors from motor vehicle dealers.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2304 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodriguez, EddieSponsor: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Relating to the certification of sheriffs and deputy sheriffs to enforce commercial motor vehicle safety standards in certain counties.
House: Transportation Senate: Administration
Effective immediately
| BORDER | MEXICO | SHERIFFS | UNITED MEXICAN STATES | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 2325 83-0 (2013)
Author: Gonzalez, Naomi
Relating to public notice of procedures for submitting complaints about motor vehicle dealers.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| INTERNET | MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2345 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to the request for a hearing regarding a vehicle that has been towed or booted.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | TOW COMPANIES & TOWING OF VEHICLES | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2459 83-0 (2013)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to the limitation on the amount that may be charged for certain debt cancellation agreements.
House: Investments & Financial Services Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/13
| DEBT | Financial--General | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2462 83-0 (2013)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Carona, John
Relating to automobile club memberships offered in connection with certain motor vehicle retail installment contracts.
House: Investments & Financial Services Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/13
| AUTOMOBILE CLUBS | Business & Commerce--General | Financial--Savings & Loans | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2492 83-0 (2013)
Author: Frank, James
Relating to the allocation of certain revenue from the taxes imposed on the sale, rental, or use of motor vehicles to the state highway fund.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HIGHWAY FUND | Taxation--General | Taxation--Sales | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2612 83-0 (2013)
Author: Flynn, DanSponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to prohibitions and restrictions on using county roads in certain circumstances.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
| BRIDGES & CAUSEWAYS | County Government--General | County Government--Roads | VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITS & ENFORCEMENT | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2690 83-0 (2013)
Author: Elkins, GarySponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the sale of a vehicle by an unlicensed seller; creating an offense.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/13
| Business & Commerce--General | PEACE OFFICERS | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2741 83-0 (2013)
Author: Phillips, LarrySponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the regulation of motor vehicles by counties and the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles; authorizing a fee; creating an offense.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
See remarks for effective date
| ADVERTISING | County Government--General | COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | LICENSE PLATES | Military & Veterans | MOTOR VEHICLE BOARD | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PERMITS | TRAILERS | VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITS & ENFORCEMENT | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 2745 83-0 (2013)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to a study administered by the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles to research the safety and economic impact of in-vehicle safety devices for motor vehicles.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| EMERGENCY VEHICLES | Interim Studies | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | RADIO | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2779 83-0 (2013)
Author: Frank, James
Relating to the taxation and titling of certain off-road vehicles; providing penalties.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | RECREATIONAL & ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES | Taxation--Sales | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 2815 83-0 (2013)
Author: Burkett, Cindy | et. al.
Relating to noise abatement procedures on certain turnpikes.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| Environment--Noise | Highways | TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2827 83-0 (2013)
Author: Burkett, Cindy
Relating to the punishment for the offense of burglary of a vehicle and to grants of community supervision to persons who commit that offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
| BURGLARY | Crimes--Against Property | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2882 83-0 (2013)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the movement of certain commercial motor vehicles by convoy on state highways.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| Highways | VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITS & ENFORCEMENT | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2904 83-0 (2013)
Author: Harper-Brown, Linda
Relating to the allocation to the state highway fund of certain revenue from the taxes imposed on the sale, rental, or use of motor vehicles.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Highways | STATE HIGHWAY FUND | Taxation--Sales | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2932 83-0 (2013)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Relating to the operation of autonomous motor vehicles.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2974 83-0 (2013)
Author: Gonzalez, Naomi
Relating to the short-term motor vehicle rental tax used to finance certain athletic events.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Amusements, Games, Sports | RENTAL CARS | Taxation--City | Taxation--Sales | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3071 83-0 (2013)
Author: Pitts, Jim | et. al.
Relating to a worker's lien on a vehicle, motorboat, vessel, or outboard motor; providing a penalty.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | MECHANICS' LIENS | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Property Interests--Personal Property | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3183 83-0 (2013)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie
Relating to the types of medical professionals who may conduct an examination of certain school bus drivers.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
| CHIROPRACTIC & CHIROPRACTORS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | SCHOOL BUSES & SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3204 83-0 (2013)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the regulation of motor vehicle dealers, manufacturers, and distributors.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3273 83-0 (2013)
Author: Simmons, Ron
Relating to regulation of traffic on certain roads by counties.
House: Transportation
Placed on General State Calendar
| County Government--Roads | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3275 83-0 (2013)
Author: Simmons, Ron
Relating to the punishment for the offense of unlawful use of a criminal instrument with intent to commit certain felony offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3351 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the ownership or operation of a motor vehicle dealership by a manufacturer of motor vehicles powered only by electricity or battery.
House: Business & Industry
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Energy--Alternative Fuels | HYBRID VEHICLES | MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3458 83-0 (2013)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to the offense of evading arrest or detention.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| BOATS & BOATING | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3658 83-0 (2013)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the use of the Texas emissions reduction plan fund.
House: Environmental Regulation
Left pending in committee
| CONSTRUCTION & HEAVY EQUIPMENT | Energy--Alternative Fuels | Environment--Air | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Governor | Legislature | Oil & Gas | PICKUP & HEAVY TRUCKS | State Finances--Management & Control | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3666 83-0 (2013)
Author: Darby, Drew | et. al.
Relating to authorizing a public safety fee for the compulsory inspection of motor vehicles.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency and Reform
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | VEHICLE INSPECTIONS | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3668 83-0 (2013)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to an individual's responsibilities following an accident reasonably likely to result in injury to or death of a person; imposing criminal penalties.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/13
| ACCIDENTS | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3836 83-0 (2013)
Author: Harper-Brown, Linda
Relating to the establishment of a motor vehicle mileage fee program for certain motor vehicles by the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles; authorizing a fee.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency and Reform
Left pending in subcommittee
| Energy--Alternative Fuels | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3838 83-0 (2013)
Author: Phillips, LarrySponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to motorcycle equipment and training and the license requirements for a three-wheeled motorcycle; creating an offense.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Transportation
See remarks for effective date
| MOTORCYCLES | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3852 83-0 (2013)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to information technologies to enhance the efficiency, useful life and global competitiveness of Texas' international commercial freight infrastructure.
House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs
Referred to International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs
| Business & Commerce--General | Environment--Air | Highways | INTERMODAL FREIGHT DATA SHARING TASK FORCE | Science & Technology | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HJR 68 83-0 (2013)
Author: Phillips, Larry | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment dedicating certain revenue derived from the tax imposed on the sale of motor vehicles to the state highway fund.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Highways | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HIGHWAY FUND | Taxation--Sales | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HJR 108 83-0 (2013)
Author: Phillips, Larry | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to limit the purposes for which revenue from motor vehicle registration fees, taxes on motor fuels and lubricants and motor vehicle tires and parts, and certain revenues received from the federal government may be used.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency and Reform
Left pending in subcommittee
| Highways | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Motor Fuels | TIRES | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HR 3011 83-0 (2013)
Author: Phillips, Larry
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 2741.
Reported enrolled
| Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 145 83-0 (2013)
Author: Williams, Tommy
Relating to a credit or refund for diesel fuel taxes paid on diesel fuel used in this state by auxiliary power units or power take-off equipment.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in subcommittee
| Taxation--Motor Fuels | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 159 83-0 (2013)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Rose, Toni
Relating to the definition of an authorized emergency vehicle.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| County Government--General | EMERGENCY VEHICLES | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 223 83-0 (2013)
Author: Watson, KirkSponsor: Cortez, Philip | et. al.
Relating to designation of certain vehicles of the Texas Division of Emergency Management as authorized emergency vehicles.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DIVISION OF THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY | EMERGENCY VEHICLES | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 287 83-0 (2013)
Author: Nichols, Robert | et. al.
Relating to the allocation of certain motor vehicle sales tax revenue to the state highway fund and to the uses of that revenue.
Senate: Finance
Co-author authorized
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Highways | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HIGHWAY FUND | Taxation--Sales | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 298 83-0 (2013)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to the licensing and regulation of the towing of a vehicle by its owner.
Senate: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| COMMISSION OF LICENSING & REGULATION | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | TOW COMPANIES & TOWING OF VEHICLES | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 371 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the manner in which the tax on the even exchange of motor vehicles is applied.
Senate: Finance
Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
| Taxation--Sales | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 383 83-0 (2013)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Kuempel, John
Relating to the repeal of certain provisions governing the sale and use of certain refrigerants.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | REFRIGERANTS & REFRIGERATION | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 458 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodríguez, JoséSponsor: Márquez, Marisa
Relating to certain motor vehicle records excepted from disclosure under the Public Information Act.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform Senate: Open Government
Effective immediately
| Open Records | Protection of Personal Information | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 487 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, WendySponsor: Lavender, George
Relating to all-terrain vehicles and recreational off-highway vehicles.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/13
| RECREATIONAL & ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 545 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: Harper-Brown, Linda
Relating to the peace officers authorized to operate an authorized emergency service vehicle used to conduct a police escort.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| EMERGENCY VEHICLES | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | PEACE OFFICERS | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 638 83-0 (2013)
Author: Paxton, Ken
Relating to performance and payment security for certain comprehensive development agreements.
Senate: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Highways | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 812 83-0 (2013)
Author: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to the recovery of certain payments by motor vehicle manufacturers and distributors from motor vehicle dealers.
Senate: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 1053 83-0 (2013)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the notice provided to an owner or lienholder of a vehicle towed to a vehicle storage facility or provided to an owner or operator of a vehicle by a parking facility owner.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/13
| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | TOW COMPANIES & TOWING OF VEHICLES | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 1137 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the powers and duties of the Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority and to the creation of the vehicle crime prevention account.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| BOATS & BOATING | BURGLARY | Crimes--Against Property | RECREATIONAL & ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES | VEHICLE CRIME PREVENTION AUTHORITY | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 1248 83-0 (2013)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Flynn, Dan
Relating to the documentary fee charged in connection with the sale of certain recreational vehicles and boats.
House: Investments & Financial Services Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/13
| BOATS & BOATING | MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS | RECREATIONAL & ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 1268 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to recreational vehicles and recreational vehicle parks.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/13
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant | Property Interests--Personal Property | RECREATIONAL & ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES | Utilities--Water & Sewer | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 1274 83-0 (2013)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the certification of sheriffs and deputy sheriffs to enforce commercial motor vehicle safety standards in certain counties.
Senate: Transportation
Committee report printed and distributed
| BORDER | MEXICO | SHERIFFS | UNITED MEXICAN STATES | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
SB 1288 83-0 (2013)
Author: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the disposition of fees collected by or on behalf of the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles; authorizing fees.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in subcommittee
| COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HIGHWAY FUND | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
SB 1619 83-0 (2013)
Author: Paxton, Ken
Relating to the exemption of inventory of certain retail businesses from ad valorem taxation by a school district.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in subcommittee
| Housing--Manufactured Housing | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 1648 83-0 (2013)
Author: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the motor fuel tax on compressed natural gas and liquefied natural gas; providing penalties.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to Ways & Means
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Energy--Alternative Fuels | Taxation--Energy Resources | Taxation--Motor Fuels | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 1659 83-0 (2013)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to manufacturers and distributors of only all electric-powered or all battery-powered motor vehicles.
Senate: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| Energy--Alternative Fuels | HYBRID VEHICLES | MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 1669 83-0 (2013)
Author: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the regulation of motor vehicles by counties and the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles; authorizing a fee; creating an offense.
Senate: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| ADVERTISING | County Government--General | COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | LICENSE PLATES | Military & Veterans | MOTOR VEHICLE BOARD | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PERMITS | TRAILERS | VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITS & ENFORCEMENT | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
SB 1705 83-0 (2013)
Author: Campbell, DonnaSponsor: Parker, Tan
Relating to the administration of certain examinations required to obtain a driver's license.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/13
| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
SB 1707 83-0 (2013)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the allocation of certain revenue from the tax on the sale, rental, and use of motor vehicles to the Texas Mobility Fund.
Senate: Finance
Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
| Taxation--General | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 1727 83-0 (2013)
Author: Deuell, Bob | et. al.Sponsor: Isaac, Jason | et. al.
Relating to the use of the Texas emissions reduction plan fund.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| CONSTRUCTION & HEAVY EQUIPMENT | Energy--Alternative Fuels | Environment--Air | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Governor | Legislature | Oil & Gas | PICKUP & HEAVY TRUCKS | State Finances--Management & Control | VEHICLE EMISSIONS | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 1757 83-0 (2013)
Author: Uresti, CarlosSponsor: Zedler, Bill
Relating to the manufacture, sale, distribution, purchase, or possession of a license plate flipper; creating an offense.
House: Transportation Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT | LICENSE PLATES | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 1781 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the eligibility for grants for natural gas fueling stations under the Texas natural gas vehicle grant program.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Energy--Alternative Fuels | Environment--Air | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SJR 20 83-0 (2013)
Author: Nichols, Robert | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment dedicating certain revenue derived from the tax imposed on the sale of motor vehicles to the state highway fund.
Senate: Finance
Co-author authorized
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Highways | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HIGHWAY FUND | Taxation--Sales | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SR 1090 83-0 (2013)
Author: Nichols, Robert
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 2741.
Reported enrolled
| Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 20 83-1 (2013)
Author: Harper-Brown, Linda | et. al.
Relating to the allocation of certain motor vehicle sales, use, and rental tax revenue to the state highway fund and to the uses of that revenue.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HIGHWAY FUND | Taxation--Sales | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 29 83-1 (2013)
Author: Phillips, Larry
Relating to the allocation of certain motor vehicle sales tax revenue to the state highway fund and to the uses of that revenue.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Highways | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HIGHWAY FUND | Taxation--Sales | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 65 83-1 (2013)
Author: Frank, James
Relating to the allocation of certain revenue from the taxes imposed on the sale, rental, or use of motor vehicles to the state highway fund.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HIGHWAY FUND | Taxation--General | Taxation--Sales | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HJR 14 83-1 (2013)
Author: Phillips, Larry
Proposing a constitutional amendment dedicating certain revenue derived from the tax imposed on the sale of motor vehicles to the state highway fund.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Highways | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HIGHWAY FUND | Taxation--Sales | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 38 83-2 (2013)
Author: Frank, James
Relating to the allocation of certain revenue from the taxes imposed on the sale, rental, or use of motor vehicles to the state highway fund.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS | MOTOR VEHICLE LEASING | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HIGHWAY FUND | Taxation--General | Taxation--Sales | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 7 83-3 (2013)
Author: Frank, James
Relating to the allocation of certain revenue from the taxes imposed on the sale, rental, or use of motor vehicles to the state highway fund.
House: Transportation Funding, Select
Referred to Transportation Funding, Select
| Highways | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HIGHWAY FUND | Taxation--General | Taxation--Sales | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 12 83-3 (2013)
Author: Isaac, Jason
Relating to the allocation of certain motor vehicle sales tax revenue to the state highway fund.
House: Transportation Funding, Select
Referred to Transportation Funding, Select
| Highways | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HIGHWAY FUND | Taxation--Sales | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 13 83-3 (2013)
Author: Isaac, Jason
Relating to the deposit to the state highway fund and the Texas emissions reduction plan fund of certain motor vehicle sales tax revenue.
House: Transportation Funding, Select
Referred to Transportation Funding, Select
| Highways | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HIGHWAY FUND | Taxation--Sales | VEHICLE EMISSIONS | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 16 83-3 (2013)
Author: Harper-Brown, Linda
Relating to the allocation of certain motor vehicle sales, use, and rental tax revenue; making an appropriation.
House: Transportation Funding, Select
Referred to Transportation Funding, Select
| State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HIGHWAY FUND | Taxation--Sales | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 20 82-0 (2011)
Author: Riddle, Debbie | et. al.
Relating to the punishment prescribed for burglary of a vehicle and to grants of community supervision to persons who commit that offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| BURGLARY | Crimes--Against Property | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 42 82-0 (2011)
Author: Menendez, JoseSponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the duty imposed on the operator of a motor vehicle that strikes a structure adjacent to a highway.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/11
| ACCIDENTS | Highways | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 221 82-0 (2011)
Author: Fletcher, Allen | et. al.
Relating to the punishment prescribed for burglary of a vehicle and to grants of community supervision to persons who commit that offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| BURGLARY | Crimes--Against Property | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 305 82-0 (2011)
Author: Harless, Patricia | et. al.
Relating to the punishment prescribed for burglary of a vehicle.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| BURGLARY | Crimes--Against Property | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 509 82-0 (2011)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the penalty for the offense of reckless driving.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 512 82-0 (2011)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the authority of peace officers to conduct certain searches.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in subcommittee
| Criminal Procedure--General | EVIDENCE | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 522 82-0 (2011)
Author: Sheffield, Ralph | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from the motor vehicle use tax for motor vehicles brought into this state by military service members serving on active duty.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Military & Veterans | Taxation--Sales | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 640 82-0 (2011)
Author: Sheets, Kenneth
Relating to an exemption from the motor vehicle sales and use tax for military servicemembers serving on active duty.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Military & Veterans | Taxation--Sales | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 787 82-0 (2011)
Author: Kuempel, JohnSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to abandoned, wrecked, dismantled, discarded, and inoperable aircraft and vessels.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/11
| BOATS & BOATING | Law Enforcement | Transportation--Aviation | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 837 82-0 (2011)
Author: Taylor, Van | et. al.
Relating to the authority of peace officers to request thumbprints during motor vehicle stops.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| BIOMETRIC IDENTIFIERS & VOICEPRINTS | Criminal Procedure--General | PEACE OFFICERS | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 864 82-0 (2011)
Author: Fletcher, Allen | et. al.
Relating to the punishment for the offense of evading arrest or detention.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 1201 82-0 (2011)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to repeal of authority for the establishment and operation of the Trans-Texas Corridor.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective immediately
| Highways | TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES | TRANS-TEXAS CORRIDOR | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 1214 82-0 (2011)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to certain fees imposed in connection with the operation of overweight and oversize vehicles.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Highways | PERMITS | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITS & ENFORCEMENT | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 1274 82-0 (2011)
Author: Peña, Aaron | et. al.Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to an exemption from the payment of a toll for unmarked military vehicles conducting or training for emergency operations.
House: Transportation Senate: Administration
Effective immediately
| Highways | Military & Veterans | TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 1276 82-0 (2011)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to state actions necessary to maximize federal funding for certain transportation projects and activities in this state.
House: Transportation
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
| HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES | Human Relations | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Management & Control | Transportation--Miscellaneous | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 1376 82-0 (2011)
Author: Bohac, DwayneSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the definition of a junked vehicle for purposes of abatement of a public nuisance.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/11
| ABANDONED & JUNKED VEHICLES | NUISANCES | Transportation--Miscellaneous | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 1377 82-0 (2011)
Author: Taylor, Van | et. al.
Relating to the authority of peace officers to request fingerprints during motor vehicle stops.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Corrected committee report sent to Calendars
| BIOMETRIC IDENTIFIERS & VOICEPRINTS | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 1385 82-0 (2011)
Author: Harless, Patricia
Relating to personalization of certain license plates issued to veterans with disabilities.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
| LICENSE PLATES | Military & Veterans | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 1403 82-0 (2011)
Author: Rodriguez, EddieSponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to eligibility to participate in the low-income vehicle repair assistance, retrofit, and accelerated vehicle retirement program.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources
Committee report printed and distributed
| Environment--Air | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 1450 82-0 (2011)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to a study regarding tort liability arising from a volunteer's operation of a Parks and Wildlife Department vehicle.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Vehicles & Traffic--General | VOLUNTEERS
HB 1526 82-0 (2011)
Author: Miller, Doug
Relating to the prevention of automobile burglary and theft.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| AUTOMOBILE BURGLARY & THEFT PREVENTION AUTHORITY | BURGLARY | Insurance--Motor Vehicles | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 1538 82-0 (2011)
Author: Pickett, Joseph
Relating to certain fees imposed in connection with the operation of overweight and oversize vehicles.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Highways | PERMITS | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITS & ENFORCEMENT | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 1541 82-0 (2011)
Author: McClendon, RuthSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the prevention of automobile burglary and theft.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/11
| AUTOMOBILE BURGLARY & THEFT PREVENTION AUTHORITY | BURGLARY | Insurance--Motor Vehicles | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 1654 82-0 (2011)
Author: Castro, Joaquin
Relating to the creation of a commission to study drowsy driving.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| DROWSY DRIVING STUDY COMMISSION | Safety | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 1667 82-0 (2011)
Author: Harper-Brown, Linda
Relating to the authority of the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles to contract with certain entities to provide a department service.
House: Transportation
No action taken in committee
| MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 1669 82-0 (2011)
Author: Harper-Brown, Linda
Relating to the establishment of a motor vehicle mileage fee pilot program for certain motor vehicles by the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles.
House: Transportation
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Energy--Conservation | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 1691 82-0 (2011)
Author: Flynn, Dan
Relating to the licensing and regulation of motor vehicle towing, booting, and storage.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
| COMMISSION OF LICENSING & REGULATION | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | TOW COMPANIES & TOWING OF VEHICLES | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 1794 82-0 (2011)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of motor vehicles leased for noncommercial use by persons 65 years of age or older.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 1896 82-0 (2011)
Author: Harper-Brown, Linda | et. al.
Relating to the designation of the Irving Diamond Interchange.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
| IRVING DIAMOND INTERCHANGE | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 1906 82-0 (2011)
Author: Howard, DonnaSponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the idling of motor vehicles; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/11
| County Government--General | Environment--Air | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | STATE AGENCIES' RULES | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 1984 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to an insurance company's access to and removal of a motor vehicle stored in a vehicle storage facility.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
| Insurance--Motor Vehicles | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2017 82-0 (2011)
Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al.Sponsor: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the organization, governance, duties, and functions of the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/11
| COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS | DIGITAL SIGNATURES | INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY | MOTOR VEHICLE BOARD | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | Transportation--Miscellaneous | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 2032 82-0 (2011)
Author: Darby, DrewSponsor: Williams, Tommy
Relating to performance and payment security for certain comprehensive development agreements.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Highways | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Mass Transit | Transportation--Miscellaneous | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2091 82-0 (2011)
Author: Craddick, TomSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the authority of the State Cemetery Committee.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Administration
Left pending in committee
| Cemeteries | STATE CEMETERY | STATE CEMETERY COMMITTEE | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2153 82-0 (2011)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to a fee collected by the Automobile Burglary and Theft Prevention Authority.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| AUTOMOBILE BURGLARY & THEFT PREVENTION AUTHORITY | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Insurance--Motor Vehicles | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2237 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lyne, Lanham | et. al.Sponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to the taxation and titling of certain off-road vehicles.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Left pending in committee
| RECREATIONAL & ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES | Taxation--Sales | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2240 82-0 (2011)
Author: Legler, Ken
Relating to an optional procedure for the issuance of a permit by a certain county for the movement of oversize or overweight vehicles.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | HARRIS COUNTY | Highways | PERMITS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITS & ENFORCEMENT | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2293 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of motor vehicle dealers, manufacturers, distributors, and representatives.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Laid on the table subject to call
| FRANCHISES | MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2357 82-0 (2011)
Author: Pickett, JosephSponsor: Williams, Tommy
Relating to motor vehicles; providing penalties.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
See remarks for effective date
| DIGITAL SIGNATURES | Electronic Information Systems | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | LICENSE PLATES | MOTOR VEHICLE BOARD | MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Insurance/Financial Responsibility | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 2389 82-0 (2011)
Author: Fletcher, Allen
Relating to records of a holder of a motor vehicle title service license.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
| County Government--General | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 2423 82-0 (2011)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to certain prohibited practices of third-party administrators relating to automotive glass repair services.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Placed on General State Calendar
| Insurance--Motor Vehicles | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2469 82-0 (2011)
Author: Phillips, LarrySponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to a memorial sign program for victims of motorcycle accidents.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective immediately
| ACCIDENTS | MIKE GROVE MOTORCYCLE FATALITY AWARENESS ACT | MOTORCYCLES | SIGNS | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2470 82-0 (2011)
Author: Phillips, Larry
Relating to the regulation of sport bikes and certain other motorcycles.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
| MOTORCYCLES | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2519 82-0 (2011)
Author: Kuempel, JohnSponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the regulation of certain motor vehicle auctions.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/11
| AUCTIONS & AUCTIONEERS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2527 82-0 (2011)
Author: Harper-Brown, Linda
Relating to the allocation of certain motor vehicle sales tax revenue to the state highway fund and to the uses of that revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Highways | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Sales | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2528 82-0 (2011)
Author: Harper-Brown, Linda
Relating to restrictions on private investigators' and security officers' use of vehicles that mimic law enforcement vehicles.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| Law Enforcement | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS & PRIVATE SECURITY AGENCIES | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2541 82-0 (2011)
Author: Solomons, BurtSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the regulation of traffic on certain roads by counties.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective immediately
| County Government--Roads | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2559 82-0 (2011)
Author: Truitt, VickiSponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to commercial motor vehicle installment sales.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/11
| Business & Commerce--General | CONSUMER CREDIT COMMISSIONER, OFFICE OF | FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS | Financial--General | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2567 82-0 (2011)
Author: Gonzalez, Naomi
Relating to public notice of procedures for submitting complaints about motor vehicle dealers.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
| MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PUBLIC NOTICE | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2570 82-0 (2011)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to municipal prohibition of the use of low-speed vehicles to transport passengers for hire.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
| City Government--General | TAXICABS | Transportation--Miscellaneous | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2575 82-0 (2011)
Author: Phillips, LarrySponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles' electronic lien system.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/11
| Electronic Information Systems | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2639 82-0 (2011)
Author: Chisum, Warren
Relating to motor vehicle inspections that employ remote sensing equipment.
House: Environmental Regulation
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Environment--Air | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | VEHICLE EMISSIONS | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 2644 82-0 (2011)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to providing proof of identity to obtain a one-trip or 30-day trip permit for the transit of certain unregistered vehicles.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| IDENTIFICATION CARDS | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2651 82-0 (2011)
Author: Allen, Alma | et. al.Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the eligibility of visitors to use certain public transportation services for people with disabilities.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/11
| Disabilities, Persons with | Human Services--General | Transportation--Mass Transit | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2671 82-0 (2011)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the disclosure of personal information under the Motor Vehicle Records Disclosure Act.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
| Open Records | Vehicles & Traffic--General | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2675 82-0 (2011)
Author: Harper-Brown, Linda | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Department of Transportation; providing penalties.
House: Transportation
Laid on the table subject to call
| MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Sunset--Commission Bills | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | TRANSPORTATION, COMMISSIONER OF | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2730 82-0 (2011)
Author: White, James
Relating to weight limits on a vehicle loaded with certain agricultural products.
House: Transportation
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| Agriculture | VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITS & ENFORCEMENT | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2767 82-0 (2011)
Author: Strama, Mark
Relating to the parking of construction equipment and certain motor vehicles; creating an offense.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| CONSTRUCTION & HEAVY EQUIPMENT | Highways | PARKING | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2780 82-0 (2011)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to the punishment prescribed for burglary of a vehicle and to grants of community supervision to persons who commit that offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| BURGLARY | Crimes--Against Property | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2808 82-0 (2011)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to the issuance of disabled parking placards to elderly persons.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PARKING | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2832 82-0 (2011)
Author: Smith, Wayne
Relating to the idling of motor vehicles.
House: Environmental Regulation
Left pending in committee
| Environment--Air | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITS & ENFORCEMENT | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2850 82-0 (2011)
Author: Mallory Caraway, Barbara | et. al.
Relating to a prohibition on the sale or transfer of certain law enforcement vehicles before removal of certain equipment and insignia.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| City Government--General | Law Enforcement | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2852 82-0 (2011)
Author: Mallory Caraway, Barbara
Relating to requiring signs at intersections with photographic traffic monitoring systems and photographic traffic signal enforcement systems.
House: Urban Affairs
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| City Government--General | PHOTOGRAPHIC TRAFFIC SIGNALS | SIGNS | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2865 82-0 (2011)
Author: Harper-Brown, Linda
Relating to the management of the state vehicle fleet.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform
No action taken in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2872 82-0 (2011)
Author: Orr, RobSponsor: Davis, Wendy
Relating to restrictions on the sale of certain motor vehicles at vehicle shows or exhibitions.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective immediately
| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | RECREATIONAL & ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2896 82-0 (2011)
Author: King, Tracy
Relating to duties of law enforcement involving damaged fences.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Placed on General State Calendar
| ABANDONED & JUNKED VEHICLES | County Government--General | Crimes--Against Property | Law Enforcement | Political Subdivisions | Property Interests--Personal Property | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2928 82-0 (2011)
Author: Farias, JoeSponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to privileged parking for recipients of the Silver Star Medal.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective on 9/1/11
| LICENSE PLATES | Military & Veterans | PARKING | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2929 82-0 (2011)
Author: Elkins, Gary
Relating to authorization to impose an administrative penalty on salvage vehicle dealers.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | County Government--Finance | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | SALVAGE YARDS & SALVAGE DEALERS | State Finances--Management & Control | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2938 82-0 (2011)
Author: Strama, Mark
Relating to a grant program for certain natural gas motor vehicles.
House: Energy Resources
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
| Environment--Air | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Oil & Gas | PICKUP & HEAVY TRUCKS | State Finances--Management & Control | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2960 82-0 (2011)
Author: Darby, Drew | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to vehicles used for the purpose of participating in equine activities or attending livestock shows.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective immediately
| Agriculture | Animals | HORSES | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 3067 82-0 (2011)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to a surcharge on certain fuel inefficient vehicles.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Taxation--Sales | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3165 82-0 (2011)
Author: Legler, Ken
Relating to notice requirements for licensed lenders of deferred presentment transactions and motor vehicle certificate of title loans.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
| CONSUMER CREDIT COMMISSIONER, OFFICE OF | Consumer Protection | DEFERRED PRESENTMENT TRANSACTIONS | FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS | Financial--General | LOANS | PAYDAY LOANS | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3210 82-0 (2011)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the documentary fee charged in retail installment transactions for the sale of certain vehicles.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
| Business & Commerce--General | FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS | Financial--General | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3269 82-0 (2011)
Author: Callegari, Bill
Relating to certain grants awarded under the new technology research and development program.
House: Transportation Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | TRAFFIC CONTROL | VEHICLE EMISSIONS | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 3310 82-0 (2011)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to incentives for the purchase or lease of an electric-powered light-duty motor vehicle.
House: Energy Resources
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
| Energy--Alternative Fuels | Environment--Air | Financial--General | HYBRID VEHICLES | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3320 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Relating to costs related to the towing and storage of a motor vehicle for certain law enforcement purposes.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | TOW COMPANIES & TOWING OF VEHICLES | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3395 82-0 (2011)
Author: Callegari, BillSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to state purchasing preferences for recycled products and to the efficient operation of certain telecommunications entities.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform Senate: Government Organization
Effective immediately
| Environment--Recycling | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES | Utilities--Telecommunications | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3510 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hamilton, MikeSponsor: Carona, John
Relating to the regulation of the towing, booting, and storage of vehicles.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/11
| COMMISSION OF LICENSING & REGULATION | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | TOW COMPANIES & TOWING OF VEHICLES | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3553 82-0 (2011)
Author: Carter, Stefani
Relating to unauthorized towing.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
| Highways | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | State Finances--Management & Control | TOW COMPANIES & TOWING OF VEHICLES | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3841 82-0 (2011)
Author: Martinez, ArmandoSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the designation of a portion of Farm-to-Market Road 907 in Hidalgo County as Rudy Villarreal Road.
House: Transportation Senate: International Relations & Trade
Effective immediately
| HIDALGO COUNTY | RUDY VILLARREAL ROAD | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HCR 179 82-0 (2011)
Author: Harper-Brown, Linda
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the senate to make corrections in S.B. No. 1420.
Filed
| MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Resolutions--Corrective | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Sunset--Commission Bills | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | TRANSPORTATION, COMMISSIONER OF | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HJR 77 82-0 (2011)
Author: Harper-Brown, Linda
Proposing a constitutional amendment dedicating certain revenue derived from the tax imposed on the sale, use, or rental of motor vehicles to the state highway fund.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Highways | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Sales | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HR 2666 82-0 (2011)
Author: Harper-Brown, Linda
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1420.
Reported enrolled
| MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Sunset--Commission Bills | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | TRANSPORTATION, COMMISSIONER OF | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 9 82-0 (2011)
Author: Williams, Tommy | et. al.Sponsor: Miller, Sid
Relating to homeland security; providing penalties.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Crimes--Drugs | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | GANGS | IMMIGRATION LAW | Labor--General | Law Enforcement | LICENSE PLATES | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | RANGERS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 20 82-0 (2011)
Author: Williams, Tommy | et. al.Sponsor: Strama, Mark | et. al.
Relating to grant programs for certain natural gas motor vehicles and alternative fuel facilities.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/11
| Environment--Air | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Oil & Gas | PICKUP & HEAVY TRUCKS | State Finances--Management & Control | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 182 82-0 (2011)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Isaac, Jason
Relating to the penalty for the offense of reckless driving.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| ACCIDENTS | Crimes--Against Persons--General | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 203 82-0 (2011)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the punishment prescribed for burglary of a vehicle and to grants of community supervision to persons who commit that offense.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| BURGLARY | Crimes--Against Property | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 266 82-0 (2011)
Author: Williams, TommySponsor: Harless, Patricia
Relating to notice required in connection with possessory liens on motor vehicles.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/11
| Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Property Interests--Personal Property | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 267 82-0 (2011)
Author: Williams, Tommy | et. al.Sponsor: Elkins, Gary
Relating to a joint statement regarding the transfer of a motor vehicle as the result of a gift.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective immediately
| GIFTS & DONATIONS | Taxation--Sales | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 305 82-0 (2011)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the punishment prescribed for burglary of a vehicle and to grants of community supervision to persons who commit that offense.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| BURGLARY | Crimes--Against Property | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 321 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hegar, Glenn | et. al.Sponsor: Kleinschmidt, Tim
Relating to an employee's transportation and storage of certain firearms or ammunition while on certain property owned or controlled by the employee's employer.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11
| CONCEALED HANDGUNS | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Weapons
SB 343 82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, Wendy
Relating to the administrative fee charged for the collection of an unpaid toll.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
No action taken in committee
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Highways | TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 493 82-0 (2011)
Author: Fraser, TroySponsor: Smith, Wayne
Relating to the idling of motor vehicles.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| Environment--Air | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PICKUP & HEAVY TRUCKS | VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITS & ENFORCEMENT | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 495 82-0 (2011)
Author: Fraser, Troy
Relating to an exemption from the motor vehicle use tax for motor vehicles brought into this state by certain military personnel or retired military personnel.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| Military & Veterans | Taxation--General | Taxation--Sales | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 500 82-0 (2011)
Author: Jackson, Mike
Relating to the authority of the governing body of a local authority to impose a civil penalty for certain violations recorded by an automated traffic control system or a photographic traffic signal enforcement system.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
| City Government--General | County Government--General | PHOTOGRAPHIC TRAFFIC SIGNALS | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 523 82-0 (2011)
Author: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the allocation of certain motor vehicle sales tax revenue to the state highway fund and to the uses of that revenue.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Highways | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Sales | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 529 82-0 (2011)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Hunter, Todd | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of motor vehicle dealers, manufacturers, distributors, and representatives.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/11
| FRANCHISES | MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 565 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hegar, Glenn | et. al.
Relating to repeal of authority for the establishment and operation of the Trans-Texas Corridor and to the operation of vehicles on certain Texas roadways.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Highways | TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES | TRANS-TEXAS CORRIDOR | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 1018 82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, Wendy
Relating to state actions necessary to maximize federal funding for certain transportation projects and activities in this state.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
No action taken in committee
| HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES | Human Relations | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 1036 82-0 (2011)
Author: Williams, TommySponsor: Geren, Charlie
Relating to notice required in connection with possessory liens on motor vehicles.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Property Interests--Real Property | SELF-SERVICE STORAGE FACILITIES | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 1100 82-0 (2011)
Author: Shapiro, Florence | et. al.Sponsor: Harper-Brown, Linda
Relating to the designation of the Irving Diamond Interchange.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/11
| IRVING DIAMOND INTERCHANGE | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 1280 82-0 (2011)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to the taxation and titling of certain off-road vehicles.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Left pending in committee
| RECREATIONAL & ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES | Taxation--Sales | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 1307 82-0 (2011)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Peña, Aaron
Relating to an exemption from the payment of a toll for unmarked military vehicles conducting or training for emergency operations.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| Highways | Military & Veterans | TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 1346 82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, Wendy
Relating to the deposit of fees for oversize and overweight vehicle permits in the state highway fund.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Highways | PERMITS | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITS & ENFORCEMENT | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 1371 82-0 (2011)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to the regulation of the towing, booting, and storage of vehicles.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Left pending in committee
| COMMISSION OF LICENSING & REGULATION | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | TOW COMPANIES & TOWING OF VEHICLES | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 1401 82-0 (2011)
Author: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the organization, governance, duties, and functions of the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Not again placed on intent calendar
| COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS | DIGITAL SIGNATURES | INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY | MOTOR VEHICLE BOARD | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | Transportation--Miscellaneous | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
SB 1402 82-0 (2011)
Author: Williams, TommySponsor: Pickett, Joseph
Relating to motor vehicles; providing penalties.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Committee report sent to Calendars
| DIGITAL SIGNATURES | Electronic Information Systems | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | LICENSE PLATES | MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Insurance/Financial Responsibility | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
SB 1420 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.Sponsor: Harper-Brown, Linda | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Department of Transportation; providing penalties.
House: Transportation Senate: Government Organization
See remarks for effective date
| MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Sunset--Commission Bills | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | TRANSPORTATION, COMMISSIONER OF | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 1466 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the powers and duties of the Vehicle and Watercraft Crime Prevention Authority and to the creation of the vehicle and watercraft crime prevention account.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Left pending in committee
| AUTOMOBILE BURGLARY & THEFT PREVENTION AUTHORITY | BOATS & BOATING | BURGLARY | Crimes--Against Property | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Management & Control | VEHICLE & WATERCRAFT CRIME PREVENTION AUTHORITY | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 1515 82-0 (2011)
Author: Deuell, Bob | et. al.
Relating to motor vehicle inspections that employ remote sensing equipment.
Senate: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| Environment--Air | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | VEHICLE EMISSIONS | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
SB 1755 82-0 (2011)
Author: Van de Putte, LeticiaSponsor: Smith, Wayne
Relating to the issuance of certain specialty license plates.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective on 9/1/11
| LICENSE PLATES | Military & Veterans | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 1825 82-0 (2011)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the design and installation of signs at low-water crossings.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Refer to s/c on Flooding & Evacuations by Pres
| Safety | SIGNS | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SCR 60 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Harper-Brown, Linda
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the senate to make corrections in S.B. No. 1420.
Signed by the Governor
| MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Resolutions--Corrective | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Sunset--Commission Bills | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | TRANSPORTATION, COMMISSIONER OF | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SJR 22 82-0 (2011)
Author: Nichols, Robert
Proposing a constitutional amendment dedicating certain revenue derived from the tax imposed on the sale of motor vehicles to the state highway fund.
Senate: Finance
No action taken in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Highways | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Sales | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SR 1246 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1420.
Reported enrolled
| Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Transportation--Miscellaneous | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 80 82-1 (2011)
Author: Harper-Brown, Linda
Relating to restrictions on certain private security companies' use of vehicles that mimic law enforcement vehicles.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Law Enforcement | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS & PRIVATE SECURITY AGENCIES | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 84 82-1 (2011)
Author: Miller, Sid | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas to operate one or more southbound vehicle checkpoints near the international border of this state for the purpose of preventing certain criminal offenses.
Filed
| BORDER | Crimes--Drugs | Crimes--Miscellaneous | CURRENCY & CURRENCY EXCHANGE | Law Enforcement | MEXICO | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | VEHICLE CHECKPOINTS | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Weapons
SB 43 82-1 (2011)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas to operate one or more southbound vehicle checkpoints near the international border of this state for the purpose of preventing certain criminal offenses.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Received from the Senate
| BORDER | Crimes--Drugs | Crimes--Miscellaneous | CURRENCY & CURRENCY EXCHANGE | Law Enforcement | MEXICO | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | VEHICLE CHECKPOINTS | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Weapons
HB 56 81-0 (2009)
Author: Branch, Dan | et. al.
Relating to the theft or unlawful possession of a motor vehicle inspection certificate; providing penalties.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Withdrawn from schedule
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | VEHICLE INSPECTIONS | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 207 81-0 (2009)
Author: Jackson, Jim | et. al.
Relating to enforcement of commercial motor vehicle safety standards in certain counties.
House: Public Safety
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
| BORDER | Safety | SHERIFFS | Transportation--Miscellaneous | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 236 81-0 (2009)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the procedures to obtain an exemption from the motor vehicle sales tax for motor vehicles driven by persons who have orthopedic handicaps.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/09
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disabilities, Persons with | Taxation--Sales | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 291 81-0 (2009)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to discovery procedures for a claim against a governmental entity under the Texas Tort Claims Act.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | SUPREME COURT | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 300 81-0 (2009)
Author: Isett, Carl | et. al.Sponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Department of Transportation, including the transfer of certain functions to the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles and the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation; providing penalties.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Conf. Comm. Report printed and distributed
| Highways | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Sunset Bills | TRANSPORTATION LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE | TRANSPORTATION, COMMISSIONER OF | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 336 81-0 (2009)
Author: Harless, Patricia | et. al.
Relating to the repeal of the requirement that school districts conduct emergency school bus evacuation training.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Minors--Health & Safety | SCHOOL BUSES & SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 356 81-0 (2009)
Author: Quintanilla, Chente
Relating to the penalty for certain traffic offenses committed while using a wireless communication device.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 374 81-0 (2009)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis | et. al.
Relating to school bus emergency evacuation training.
House: Public Education Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Minors--Health & Safety | SCHOOL BUSES & SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 382 81-0 (2009)
Author: Heflin, Joe
Relating to the regulation of the towing of vehicles.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| CRIMINAL RECORDS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | TOW COMPANIES & TOWING OF VEHICLES | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 400 81-0 (2009)
Author: Herrero, AbelSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the dismissal of a charge of unlawfully parking a vehicle in a space designated specifically for persons with disabilities.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/09
| Disabilities, Persons with | PARKING | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 432 81-0 (2009)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to the acquisition by state agencies of low-emissions vehicles and vehicles using alternative fuels.
House: State Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/09
| Energy--Alternative Fuels | Environment--Air | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 443 81-0 (2009)
Author: Edwards, Al
Relating to requiring certain service stations to be capable of operating with alternate generated power.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Business & Commerce--General | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 454 81-0 (2009)
Author: Gonzalez Toureilles, Yvonne
Relating to the deduction of points or the removal of certain surcharges under the driver responsibility program.
House: Public Safety
Considered in Calendars
| DRIVER EDUCATION & SAFETY CLASSES | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 457 81-0 (2009)
Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Relating to disaster preparedness and emergency management in relation to alternative electrical power for certain service stations in certain populous counties.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Business & Commerce--General | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Energy--General | GULF OF MEXICO | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 470 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hartnett, Will
Relating to the denial, suspension, or revocation of a motor vehicle inspection station certificate or an inspector certificate.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | VEHICLE INSPECTIONS | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 529 81-0 (2009)
Author: Miller, Sid | et. al.Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to operation of a motor vehicle equipped with a blue light.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Left pending in committee
| Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 629 81-0 (2009)
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
Relating to the purchase of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles by state agencies.
House: Energy Resources
Considered in Calendars
| Environment--General | HYBRID VEHICLES | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 657 81-0 (2009)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to the requirement that state agencies purchase low-emissions vehicles as a minimum percentage of their purchased vehicles.
House: Environmental Regulation
Left pending in committee
| Environment--Air | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 662 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ortiz, Jr., Solomon | et. al.
Relating to the operation of a motor vehicle by a person under 18 years of age while using a wireless communications device.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
| Minors--General | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 714 81-0 (2009)
Author: Rose, Patrick
Relating to the penalty for the offense of reckless driving.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| ACCIDENTS | Crimes--Against Persons--General | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 726 81-0 (2009)
Author: Miklos, Robert
Relating to the frequency and content of school bus emergency evacuation training.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Minors--Health & Safety | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SCHOOL BUSES & SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 734 81-0 (2009)
Author: Orr, Rob
Relating to certain requirements for school bus emergency evacuation training.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | Minors--Health & Safety | SCHOOL BUSES & SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 738 81-0 (2009)
Author: Quintanilla, Chente
Relating to the penalty for an offense committed during the inattentive operation of a motor vehicle.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 754 81-0 (2009)
Author: Gonzalez Toureilles, Yvonne
Relating to an exemption from the tax imposed on the rental of a motor vehicle under certain circumstances.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| RENTAL CARS | Taxation--Sales | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 854 81-0 (2009)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie
Relating to the repeal of the requirement that school districts conduct emergency school bus evacuation training.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Minors--Health & Safety | SCHOOL BUSES & SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 917 81-0 (2009)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the authority of peace officers to conduct certain searches.
House: Public Safety
Considered in Calendars
| Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SEARCH WARRANTS | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 1213 81-0 (2009)
Author: Rios Ybarra, TaraSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the promulgation by the commissioner of the General Land Office of rules authorizing the use on a public beach of a golf cart for the transportation of a person with a physical disability.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | Disabilities, Persons with | GENERAL LAND OFFICE COMMISSIONER | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 1261 81-0 (2009)
Author: Harper-Brown, Linda | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from the motor vehicle sales tax for a limited period.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Taxation--Sales | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 1331 81-0 (2009)
Author: Maldonado, Diana
Relating to the frequency of required school bus emergency evacuation training.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | Minors--Health & Safety | SCHOOL BUSES & SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 1396 81-0 (2009)
Author: Farrar, Jessica | et. al.
Relating to the punishment prescribed for burglary of a vehicle and to grants of community supervision to persons who commit that offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Crimes--Against Property | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 1413 81-0 (2009)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to the definition of a junked vehicle for purposes of abatement of a public nuisance.
House: Urban Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| ABANDONED & JUNKED VEHICLES | NUISANCES | Transportation--Miscellaneous | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 1420 81-0 (2009)
Author: Orr, RobSponsor: Averitt, Kip
Relating to the regulation of the transportation of oil and gas drill cuttings; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Committee report printed and distributed
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Safety | Transportation--Miscellaneous | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 1467 81-0 (2009)
Author: Chisum, Warren | et. al.Sponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to the purchase or lease by state agencies of vehicles using alternative fuels.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| Energy--Alternative Fuels | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 1490 81-0 (2009)
Author: Driver, Joe | et. al.
Relating to injury leave and related benefits for certain state peace officers injured in the course of performance of duty.
House: Public Safety
Laid on the table subject to call
| EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 1499 81-0 (2009)
Author: King, Tracy
Relating to the installation and removal of an ignition interlock device.
House: Public Safety
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | IGNITION INTERLOCK DEVICE | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 1549 81-0 (2009)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to the creation, organization, duties, and functions of the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles; providing a penalty.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| COMMISSIONER, MOTOR VEHICLES | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | Transportation--Miscellaneous | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 1559 81-0 (2009)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to the frequency of required school bus emergency evacuation training.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | Minors--Health & Safety | SCHOOL BUSES & SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 1561 81-0 (2009)
Author: Aycock, Jimmie
Relating to discount programs for certain veterans provided by toll project entities.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
No action taken in committee
| Disabilities, Persons with | Highways | Military & Veterans | TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 1631 81-0 (2009)
Author: Harless, Patricia
Relating to certain notice requirements regarding possessory liens on certain motor vehicles; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Laid on the table subject to call
| Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Property Interests--Personal Property | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 1659 81-0 (2009)
Author: King, PhilSponsor: Patrick, Dan
Relating to creating an exception to the offense of unlawful installation of a tracking device.
House: Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/09
| Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 1687 81-0 (2009)
Author: Cohen, Ellen | et. al.
Relating to the definition of an electric bicycle for purposes related to the use, registration, and licensing of electric bicycles.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
| BICYCLES | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 1727 81-0 (2009)
Author: Smith, Wayne | et. al.Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the transport of fireworks within a municipality.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report printed and distributed
| City Government--Roads | Safety--Fireworks | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 1746 81-0 (2009)
Author: Jackson, Jim | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of the towing and storage of vehicles.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| DRUG & ALCOHOL TESTING | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | TOW COMPANIES & TOWING OF VEHICLES | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 1747 81-0 (2009)
Author: Smith, Todd
Relating to the release of motor vehicle accident report information.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| ACCIDENTS | Open Records | RIGHT OF PRIVACY | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1826 81-0 (2009)
Author: Smith, Todd
Relating to the release of certain motor vehicle accident report information.
House: Transportation
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| ACCIDENTS | Open Records | RIGHT OF PRIVACY | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1897 81-0 (2009)
Author: Oliveira, Rene
Relating to transportation services provided to aged or disabled clients of certain programs and facilities.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Safety | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 1901 81-0 (2009)
Author: Branch, Dan | et. al.
Relating to transportation safety training requirements for certain child-care providers.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Day Care | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Safety | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2020 81-0 (2009)
Author: Weber, Randy | et. al.Sponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to parking privileges for veterans with disabilities.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective on 9/1/09
| Disabilities, Persons with | LICENSE PLATES | Military & Veterans | PARKING | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2071 81-0 (2009)
Author: Oliveira, ReneSponsor: Patrick, Dan
Relating to the reporting of certain inventories for ad valorem tax purposes; providing penalties.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/09
| BOATS & BOATING | MANUFACTURED HOUSING | MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS | Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2097 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hodge, Terri | et. al.Sponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the personal and official use of state vehicles.
House: State Affairs Senate: Government Organization
Placed on intent calendar
| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2107 81-0 (2009)
Author: Orr, Rob
Relating to restrictions on the sale of certain motor vehicles at vehicle shows or exhibitions.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | RECREATIONAL & ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2109 81-0 (2009)
Author: Geren, Charlie
Relating to the requirement that certain applicants for a vehicle dealer general distinguishing number complete a dealer education course.
House: Transportation
Returned to Calendars Committee
| MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2138 81-0 (2009)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to certain fees imposed in connection with the operation of overweight and oversize vehicles.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| Highways | PERMITS | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2299 81-0 (2009)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to a motor vehicle dealer's payment to a secured party of the balance due on a used motor vehicle and to the bond requirement for certain motor vehicle sellers.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Business & Commerce--Trade Practices | MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2346 81-0 (2009)
Author: Thibaut, KristiSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the removal of illegally parked vehicles from residential parking permit areas in certain municipalities.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/09
| City Government--Roads | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PARKING | TOW COMPANIES & TOWING OF VEHICLES | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2361 81-0 (2009)
Author: Farias, Joe
Relating to certain requirements for school bus emergency evacuation training.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Minors--Health & Safety | SCHOOL BUSES & SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2438 81-0 (2009)
Author: McCall, BrianSponsor: Carona, John
Relating to requirements regarding motor vehicle retail installment transactions.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/09
| Business & Commerce--General | Financial--General | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2489 81-0 (2009)
Author: Harper-Brown, Linda
Relating to the allocation of revenue from the motor vehicle sales tax to the state highway fund.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Highways | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Sales | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2490 81-0 (2009)
Author: Harper-Brown, Linda
Relating to the designation of the Diamond Interchange.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
| DIAMOND INTERCHANGE | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2556 81-0 (2009)
Author: Solomons, BurtSponsor: Carona, John
Relating to the rights and duties of the parties to a motor vehicle retail installment contract or a conditional delivery agreement involving the sale or conditional delivery of a motor vehicle; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/09
| FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS | Financial--General | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2571 81-0 (2009)
Author: Gonzales, Veronica | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the licensing and regulation of towing companies and vehicle storage facilities; providing penalties.
House: Transportation Senate: Administration
See remarks for effective date
| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | TOW COMPANIES & TOWING OF VEHICLES | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2640 81-0 (2009)
Author: Smith, ToddSponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the regulation of motor vehicle manufacturers and distributors.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/09
| Business & Commerce--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2654 81-0 (2009)
Author: Oliveira, ReneSponsor: Averitt, Kip
Relating to imposition of the motor vehicle sales tax on motor vehicles transferred as the result of a gift.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/09
| GIFTS & DONATIONS | Taxation--Sales | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2795 81-0 (2009)
Author: Homer, Mark
Relating to consumer goods and services covered under the Texas Telemarketing Disclosure and Privacy Act.
House: Business & Industry
Placed on General State Calendar
| Business & Commerce--General | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2863 81-0 (2009)
Author: Smith, Wayne
Relating to the titling and registration of certain motor vehicles.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| ABANDONED & JUNKED VEHICLES | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 2889 81-0 (2009)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to liability of ambulance service providers for certain occurrences.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| AMBULANCES | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2947 81-0 (2009)
Author: Miller, Doug
Relating to the requirement that certain orders closing, abandoning, or vacating a county road be filed and indexed in the deed records of the county where the road is located.
House: County Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
| County Government--Roads | Highways | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3022 81-0 (2009)
Author: Leibowitz, David | et. al.
Relating to the imposition of the motor vehicle sales tax on certain motor vehicles.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| ABANDONED & JUNKED VEHICLES | Taxation--Sales | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3054 81-0 (2009)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to the use of certain refrigerants in motor vehicle air conditioning units.
House: Transportation
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
| Environment--Air | REFRIGERANTS & REFRIGERATION | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3087 81-0 (2009)
Author: Kuempel, Edmund | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of the towing and storage of certain motor vehicles.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Withdrawn from schedule
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | TOW COMPANIES & TOWING OF VEHICLES | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3089 81-0 (2009)
Author: Veasey, Marc | et. al.Sponsor: Davis, Wendy
Relating to the disposition of vehicles by a local government participating in a program designed to encourage the use of low-emission vehicles.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/09
| City Government--General | Environment--Recycling | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3095 81-0 (2009)
Author: Harless, PatriciaSponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the use of a parking space or area designated specifically for persons with disabilities.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/09
| Disabilities, Persons with | PARKING | Political Subdivisions | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3097 81-0 (2009)
Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al.Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to the creation, organization, governance, duties, and functions of the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles, including the transfer of certain duties to the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles and the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, and to the regulation of certain franchised motor vehicle dealers; providing a penalty.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
See remarks for effective date
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Common Carriers | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | TEXAS USED AUTOMOTIVE PARTS RECYCLING ACT | TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 3191 81-0 (2009)
Author: McCall, Brian
Relating to a fee charged by a municipality for emergency response services to a motor vehicle accident within the municipality.
House: Urban Affairs
No action taken in committee
| ACCIDENTS | City Government--General | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3268 81-0 (2009)
Author: Leibowitz, David
Relating to the exemption of certain metropolitan rapid transit authorities from motor fuel taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Education--School Districts | Oil & Gas | Taxation--Motor Fuels | Transportation--Mass Transit | Transportation--Miscellaneous | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3278 81-0 (2009)
Author: Phillips, Larry
Relating to the creation, organization, governance, duties, and functions of the Texas Department of Vehicles; providing a penalty.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | Transportation--Miscellaneous | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration | VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3317 81-0 (2009)
Author: Chisum, Warren
Relating to the idling of motor vehicles.
House: Environmental Regulation
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Environment--Air | PICKUP & HEAVY TRUCKS | TRANSPORTATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3338 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hopson, Chuck | et. al.
Relating to debt cancellation agreements offered in connection with motor vehicle retail installment contracts.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| DEBT | Financial--General | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3403 81-0 (2009)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to the operation of certain commercial motor vehicles in certain residential subdivisions.
House: Transportation
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| County Government--Roads | SIGNS | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3416 81-0 (2009)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to motor vehicle title services.
House: Transportation
No action taken in committee
| CRIMINAL RECORDS | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 3509 81-0 (2009)
Author: Dunnam, Jim
Relating to disqualification from driving a commercial motor vehicle.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Common Carriers | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 3514 81-0 (2009)
Author: Dunnam, Jim
Relating to retail motor vehicles sales tax.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Taxation--Sales | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3520 81-0 (2009)
Author: Riddle, Debbie
Relating to the punishment prescribed for burglary of a vehicle and to grants of community supervision to persons who commit that offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| BURGLARY | Crimes--Against Property | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3548 81-0 (2009)
Author: Miklos, Robert
Relating to the forfeiture of certain contraband and an affirmative defense to that forfeiture.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CONTRABAND | Crimes--Against Morals | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3619 81-0 (2009)
Author: Harless, Patricia
Relating to the safe operation of certain commercial vehicles in this state.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Common Carriers | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3621 81-0 (2009)
Author: Solomons, BurtSponsor: Carona, John
Relating to certain charges included in a motor vehicle installment agreement.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/09
| FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS | Financial--General | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3656 81-0 (2009)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to the Texas emissions reduction plan, including the motor vehicle purchase or lease incentive program under the plan.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
| Environment--Air | VEHICLE EMISSIONS | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3659 81-0 (2009)
Author: Flynn, Dan
Relating to certain retail installment transactions involving the sale of motor vehicles.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Placed on General State Calendar
| Business & Commerce--General | Financial--General | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3672 81-0 (2009)
Author: Harper-Brown, LindaSponsor: Carona, John
Relating to the disclosure of personal information under the Motor Vehicle Records Disclosure Act; providing a penalty.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Left pending in committee
| Protection of Personal Information | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 4088 81-0 (2009)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to the rate of the motor vehicle sales and use tax imposed on certain motor vehicles.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Energy--Alternative Fuels | HYBRID VEHICLES | Taxation--Sales | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 4124 81-0 (2009)
Author: Harless, Patricia
Relating to certain possessory liens on certain motor vehicles, motorboats, vessels, or outboard motors.
House: Business & Industry
No action taken in committee
| MECHANICS' LIENS | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Property Interests--Personal Property | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 4186 81-0 (2009)
Author: Jones, Delwin
Relating to weight limits on a vehicle loaded with certain agricultural products.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
| Agriculture | VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITS & ENFORCEMENT | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 4187 81-0 (2009)
Author: Jones, Delwin
Relating to a length exemption for a vehicle or combination of vehicles used to transport a combine used in farm custom harvesting operations.
House: Transportation
Laid on the table subject to call
| Agriculture | Highways | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 4201 81-0 (2009)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to a credit or reimbursement of the motor vehicle sales tax paid on uncollectable payments.
House: Ways & Means
Reported favorably as substituted
| MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS | Taxation--Sales | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 4240 81-0 (2009)
Author: Mallory Caraway, Barbara
Relating to the authority of the governing body of a local authority to impose a civil penalty for certain violations recorded by a photographic traffic signal enforcement system.
House: Urban Affairs
Left pending in committee
| City Government--General | PHOTOGRAPHIC TRAFFIC SIGNALS | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 4361 81-0 (2009)
Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of retail installment contracts for commercial vehicles.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Laid on the table subject to call
| Business & Commerce--General | Financial--General | Insurance--Motor Vehicles | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 4369 81-0 (2009)
Author: Elkins, Gary
Relating to the constituting of certain sales of a used motor vehicle as a private disposition for purposes of Chapter 9, Business & Commerce Code.
House: Transportation
Laid on the table subject to call
| AUCTIONS & AUCTIONEERS | MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 4414 81-0 (2009)
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to the application of the sunset review process to the office of vehicle fleet management.
House: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| OFFICE OF VEHICLE FLEET MANAGEMENT | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Sunset Bills | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 4516 81-0 (2009)
Author: Homer, Mark | et. al.
Relating to the taxation and titling of off-road vehicles.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
| RECREATIONAL & ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES | Taxation--Sales | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 4522 81-0 (2009)
Author: Phillips, Larry
Relating to the powers and duties of the Texas Department of Transportation related to county traffic officers.
House: County Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| County Government--Employees/Officers | Law Enforcement | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--General
