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
HB 1674
87-0 (2021)
Author: Holland, Justin
Relating to the taking of a blood specimen on arrest following certain motor vehicle accidents.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
No action taken in committee
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
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
HB 3990
87-0 (2021)
Author: Romero, Ramon
Relating to the report of right-angle collisions of vehicles.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
SB 17
87-0 (2021)
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to procedure, evidence, and remedies in civil actions.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
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
SB 1945
87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the terminology used to describe transportation-related accidents.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 119
86-0 (2019)
Author: Minjarez, Ina
Relating to liability for and reporting of accidents involving certain motor vehicles.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 3953
86-0 (2019)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to motor vehicle operation and accidents.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
HB 4020
86-0 (2019)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to offenses involving leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 4243
86-0 (2019)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to the terminology used to describe transportation-related accidents.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
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
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
HB 3950
85-0 (2017)
Author: Gonzales, Larry
Relating to motor vehicle accident reports.
House: Transportation
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 4215
85-0 (2017)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to distracted driving collisions; creating an offense.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 533
84-0 (2015)
Author: Ashby, Trent | et. al.
Relating to the impoundment of a motor vehicle operated without financial responsibility and involved in an accident or traffic violation; authorizing a fee.
House: Insurance
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 820
84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, Ed
Relating to liability for injury arising from certain motor vehicle accidents.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 1578
84-0 (2015)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the release of a motor vehicle accident report.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 2107
84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the impoundment of a motor vehicle operated without financial responsibility and involved in an accident; authorizing a fee.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 2633
84-0 (2015)
Author: Hernandez, Ana | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to the release of a motor vehicle accident report.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
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
HB 3798
84-0 (2015)
Author: Allen, Alma
Relating to providing financial assistance to certain survivors of an inmate who died as a result of a traffic accident that occurred while the inmate was being transported by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice or a person under contract with the department.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 72
83-0 (2013)
Author: Fletcher, Allen | et. al.
Relating to the penalty for the offense of leaving the scene of an accident that involves personal injury or death.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 583
83-0 (2013)
Author: Kleinschmidt, Tim
Relating to the impoundment of a motor vehicle operated without financial responsibility and involved in an accident or traffic violation.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 848
83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the impoundment of a motor vehicle involved in an accident if operated without financial responsibility.
House: Transportation
No action taken in committee
HB 926
83-0 (2013)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to the penalty for the offense of leaving the scene of an accident that involves personal injury or death.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1295
83-0 (2013)
Author: Fletcher, Allen
Relating to the release of a motor vehicle accident report; authorizing a fee.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
HB 1774
83-0 (2013)
Author: Thompson, Ed
Relating to liability for injury arising from certain motor vehicle accidents.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 2188
83-0 (2013)
Author: Smith, Wayne
Relating to the requirements for elevators, escalators, and related equipment; providing penalties.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
HB 2229
83-0 (2013)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to the penalty for the offense of leaving the scene of an accident that involves personal injury or death.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 3056
83-0 (2013)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to the penalty for the offense of leaving the scene of an accident that involves personal injury or death.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 3206
83-0 (2013)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a Texas resident driver's permit, provisional Texas resident driver's permit, and Texas resident driver's instruction permit; authorizing fees; creating an offense.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
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
HB 3837
83-0 (2013)
Author: Phillips, Larry
Relating to driver's licenses and accident crash reports of the Department of Public Safety.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
SB 275
83-0 (2013)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.Sponsor: Fletcher, Allen | et. al.
Relating to the penalty for the offense of leaving the scene of an accident that involves personal injury or death.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 673
83-0 (2013)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Smith, Wayne
Relating to the requirements for elevators, escalators, and related equipment; providing penalties.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 796
83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to a study on the use of technology and other methods to report, track, and prevent traffic violations and accidents.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
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
HB 109
82-0 (2011)
Author: Brown, FredSponsor: Ogden, Steve
Relating to the temporary lowering of prima facie speed limits at a vehicular accident reconstruction site.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 343
82-0 (2011)
Author: Fletcher, AllenSponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the reporting and recording of a motor vehicle accident involving an official vehicle driven by a peace officer, firefighter, or an emergency medical services employee in the course of official duties.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 555
82-0 (2011)
Author: Howard, DonnaSponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to reportable boating accidents and the penalties for certain boating accidents.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 1213
82-0 (2011)
Author: Fletcher, Allen
Relating to increasing the penalty for the offense of leaving the scene of an accident that involves personal injury or death.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 2062
82-0 (2011)
Author: Vo, Hubert
Relating to rate increases for an insured's personal automobile insurance policies following an accident involving the insured's operation of a vehicle covered by a commercial automobile insurance policy.
House: Insurance
No action taken in committee
HB 2138
82-0 (2011)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the search for and rescue of victims of water-oriented accidents.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective immediately
HB 2164
82-0 (2011)
Author: Scott, Connie
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of barratry and solicitation of professional employment.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in subcommittee
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
HB 2686
82-0 (2011)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the impoundment of a motor vehicle involved in an accident if operated without financial responsibility.
House: Transportation
Committee report sent to Calendars
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
SB 487
82-0 (2011)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to increasing the penalty for the offense of leaving the scene of an accident that involves personal injury or death.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 42
81-0 (2009)
Author: Corte, Jr., Frank
Relating to liability for injury arising from a motor vehicle accident.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 148
81-0 (2009)
Author: Smith, ToddSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of barratry and solicitation of professional employment.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 714
81-0 (2009)
Author: Rose, Patrick
Relating to the penalty for the offense of reckless driving.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 1634
81-0 (2009)
Author: Smith, Todd | et. al.Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to the release of a motor vehicle accident report or certain information in a motor vehicle accident report; providing penalties.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Left pending in committee
HB 1747
81-0 (2009)
Author: Smith, Todd
Relating to the release of motor vehicle accident report information.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
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
HB 2998
81-0 (2009)
Author: Fletcher, Allen
Relating to the reporting and recording of a motor vehicle accident involving an official vehicle driven by a peace officer, firefighter, or an emergency medical services employee in the course of official duties.
House: Public Safety
Placed on General State Calendar
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
SB 375
81-0 (2009)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Smith, Todd
Relating to the release of certain motor vehicle accident report information.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective immediately
SB 521
81-0 (2009)
Author: Averitt, KipSponsor: Keffer, Jim
Relating to the Texas Department of Transportation's memorial sign program.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/09
SB 583
81-0 (2009)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the penalty for failure to yield the right-of-way.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
SB 1077
81-0 (2009)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Phillips, Larry
Relating to driver education and driver's licensing requirements for minors.
House: Public Education Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
1 hr. notice-to suspend rules
SB 1389
81-0 (2009)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Rose, Patrick
Relating to the penalty for the offense of reckless driving.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 2194
81-0 (2009)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to the reporting and recording of a motor vehicle accident involving an official vehicle driven by a peace officer, fire fighter, or an emergency medical services employee in the course of official duties.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
HB 26
80-0 (2007)
Author: Corte, Jr., Frank
Relating to liability for injury arising from a motor vehicle accident.
House: Civil Practices
Left pending in committee
HB 423
80-0 (2007)
Author: Corte, Jr., FrankSponsor: Carona, John
Relating to requiring that medical examiners and justices of the peace report certain deaths that result from a motor vehicle accident to the Texas Department of Public Safety.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 489
80-0 (2007)
Author: Berman, Leo
Relating to the duty of a passenger involved in certain accidents to render aid.
House: Law Enforcement
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
HB 528
80-0 (2007)
Author: Menendez, Jose
Relating to the penalty for failure to yield the right-of-way.
House: Law Enforcement
Referred to Law Enforcement
HB 895
80-0 (2007)
Author: Puente, Robert
Relating to accident report forms prepared by the Department of Public Safety and the release of information included on an accident report.
House: Law Enforcement
Referred to Law Enforcement
HB 1519
80-0 (2007)
Author: Smith, Todd | et. al.Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to including within the offense of barratry and solicitation of professional employment certain solicitations made during certain periods.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 1840
80-0 (2007)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis | et. al.Sponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the punishment for failing to stop following a motor vehicle accident.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 1992
80-0 (2007)
Author: Gattis, Dan
Relating to the penalty for being in violation of financial responsibility requirements at the time of causing a motor vehicle accident.
House: Law Enforcement
Referred to Law Enforcement
HB 2309
80-0 (2007)
Author: Rose, Patrick
Relating to the penalty for failure to yield the right-of-way.
House: Transportation
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
HB 2311
80-0 (2007)
Author: Rose, Patrick | et. al.
Relating to the penalty for the offense of reckless driving.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
HB 2828
80-0 (2007)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the release of a motor vehicle accident report or certain information in a motor vehicle accident report; providing penalties.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
HB 2859
80-0 (2007)
Author: Brown, Betty | et. al.Sponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to a memorial sign program for victims of certain vehicle accidents.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective immediately
SB 766
80-0 (2007)
Author: Ogden, SteveSponsor: Gattis, Dan
Relating to the transfer of powers and duties for accident reports from the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas to the Texas Department of Transportation.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/07
SB 798
80-0 (2007)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Menendez, Jose
Relating to the penalty for failure to yield the right-of-way.
House: Law Enforcement Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 937
80-0 (2007)
Author: Deuell, Bob
Relating to a memorial sign program for victims of certain vehicle accidents.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
SB 1208
80-0 (2007)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to the release of a motor vehicle accident report or certain information in a motor vehicle accident report; providing penalties.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Not again placed on intent calendar
HB 15
79-0 (2005)
Author: Corte, Jr., Frank
Relating to liability for injury arising from a motor vehicle accident.
House: Civil Practices
Left pending in committee
HB 195
79-0 (2005)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to motor vehicles equipped with recording devices.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 514
79-0 (2005)
Author: Hunter, Bob | et. al.
Relating to the penalty for failure to yield the right-of-way.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
HB 1484
79-0 (2005)
Author: Talton, RobertSponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the penalty for failing to perform certain duties following a vehicle accident.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 3132
79-0 (2005)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to the report of a motor vehicle accident prepared by a law enforcement officer.
House: Law Enforcement
Referred to Law Enforcement
HB 3372
79-0 (2005)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the solicitation of personal injury and other tort claims and the reporting of charges and convictions; providing criminal penalties.
House: Civil Practices
Referred to Civil Practices
HB 19
78-0 (2003)
Author: Corte, Frank | et. al.
Relating to liability for injury arising from a motor vehicle accident.
House: Civil Practices
Left pending in committee
HB 931
78-0 (2003)
Author: Chavez, Norma
Relating to the penalty for failure to yield the right-of-way.
House: Transportation
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1122
78-0 (2003)
Author: Crabb, Joe
Relating to the admissibility in a civil action of certain communications of sympathy.
House: Civil Practices
Referred to Civil Practices
HB 2513
78-0 (2003)
Author: Canales, Gabi
Relating to increasing the penalty for the offense of leaving the scene of an accident.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 46
77-0 (2001)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to the availability of governmental information about motor vehicle accidents.
House: Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 738
77-0 (2001)
Author: Noriega, Rick
Relating to the statute of limitations for a felony involving leaving the scene of an accident.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1544
77-0 (2001)
Author: Uher, D.R. | et. al.Sponsor: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to the release of certain personal information from motor vehicle records and information relating to motor vehicle accident reports; providing penalties.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 2230
77-0 (2001)
Author: McReynolds, JimSponsor: Ogden, Steve
Relating to the reporting and investigation of motor vehicle accidents.
House: Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 2656
77-0 (2001)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.
Relating to a licensed peace officer who is a visiting resource officer in a public school.
House: Public Safety
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 111
77-0 (2001)
Author: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to the release of certain information relating to motor vehicle accidents and the disclosure of certain personal information from motor vehicle records; providing penalties.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 329
77-0 (2001)
Author: Jackson, Mike
Relating to the statute of limitations for certain offenses involving leaving the scene of an accident.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee
HB 2346
76-0 (1999)
Author: Culberson, JohnSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to periods of limitation for a felony involving leaving the scene of an accident.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee
HB 2772
76-0 (1999)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis
Relating to liability for certain motor vehicle accidents and the motor vehicle insurance requirement for that liability.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 2948
76-0 (1999)
Author: Goodman, Toby
Relating to the release of motor vehicle accident reports and the disclosure of certain personal information from motor vehicle records; providing a penalty.
House: Public Safety
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
HB 3098
76-0 (1999)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to establishment of the Texas Motor Vehicle Insurance System and to liability for motor vehicle accidents.
House: Insurance
No action taken in committee
HB 3615
76-0 (1999)
Author: Hilbert, Paul | et. al.
Relating to the criminal consequences of the refusal to consent to the taking of a blood or breath specimen by a person who as the operator of a motor vehicle or watercraft is involved in a serious accident and is subsequently arrested for operating a motor vehicle or watercraft while intoxicated.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 3775
76-0 (1999)
Author: Olivo, DoraSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the persons a justice of the peace may order to take a specimen of blood from the body of a person who died in a vehicle accident.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 1035
76-0 (1999)
Author: Moncrief, Mike | et. al.Sponsor: Goodman, Toby
Relating to the release of motor vehicle accident reports and the disclosure of certain personal information from motor vehicle records; providing penalties.
House: Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1581
76-0 (1999)
Author: Haywood, Tom
Relating to the investigation and reporting of certain motor vehicle accidents.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to s/c on Infrastructure by Chair
HB 664
70-0 (1987)
Author: Glossbrenner, Ernestine
Relating to a presumption of recklessness if an employer fails to comply with federal regulations in excavating a trench.
House: Business & Commerce
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
HB 666
70-0 (1987)
Author: Glossbrenner, Ernestine
Relating to reports of death or injury occurring at a trench construction site; providing a penalty.
House: Business & Commerce
S/C laid on table subject to call
HB 766
70-0 (1987)
Author: Cuellar, HenrySponsor: Tejeda, Frank
Relating to duties of railroad corporations after accidents; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Transportation Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/87
HB 1021
70-0 (1987)
Author: Criss, LloydSponsor: Farabee, Ray
Relating to the provision of safety and accident prevention services at job sites.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/87
HB 1177
70-0 (1987)
Author: Gavin, John
Relating to the providing of accident prevention services on excess policies of professional liability insurance.
House: Insurance
House passage reported
HB 1318
70-0 (1987)
Author: Wilson, RonSponsor: Washington, Craig
Relating to municipal liability for certain traffic offenses committed by municipal employees in the course and scope of ther employment.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 1438
70-0 (1987)
Author: Perry, Rick
Relating to persons authorized to make a determination of death at the scene of an accidental or unattended death.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2169
70-0 (1987)
Author: Polumbo, Anthony
Relating to information in driving records maintained by the Texas Department of Public Safety.
House: Public Safety
Pending in committee
HB 2361
70-0 (1987)
Author: Hackney, Clint
Relating to the requirement that the Industrial Accident Board prepare information concerning the number and causes of employee injuries and deaths occurring each year and to the requirement that certain employers use accident prevention services.
House: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1041
70-0 (1987)
Author: Lyon, Ted
Relating to the punishment for certain offenses involving leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1276
70-0 (1987)
Author: Edwards, Chet
Relating to the requirement that an employer or supervisor report a death or injury occurring at a construction site to local law enforcement officials; providing a penalty.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Postponed in committee
HB 1168
69-0 (1985)
Author: Green, Gene
Relating to certain requirements for reporting motor vehicle accidents, to certain requirements and limitations on providing proof of financial responsibility, and to certain fees charged under the safety responsibility program.
House: Insurance
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1259
69-0 (1985)
Author: Cain, DavidSponsor: Traeger, John
Relating to the reporting of vehicle accidents that result in injury to or the death of a person or in damage to a vehicle.
House: Transportation Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 2412
69-0 (1985)
Author: Eckels, RobertSponsor: Brown, J.E.
Relating to the authority of Harris County to erect markers designating the location of traffic accidents in which a fatality occurred.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SB 1311
69-0 (1985)
Author: Glasgow, BobSponsor: Wolens, Steven
Relating to punishment for failure to comply with provisions applicable to drivers of motor vehicles with cause damage; defining offenses and providing penalties.
House: Transportation Senate: Jurisprudence
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
HB 1712
68-0 (1983)
Author: Wolens, StevenSponsor: Farabee, Ray
Relating to the reporting of certain traffic accidents.
House: Transportation Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HR 540
68-0 (1983)
Author: Wright, Brad
Requesting the Department of Public Safety and other law enforcement agencies to maintain records of traffic accidents where alcoholic beverages are present.
HB 809
66-0 (1979)
Author: Hudson III, Samuel
Relating to substitute service of citation in certain lawsuits involving motor vehicle collisions.
House: Judiciary
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1420
66-0 (1979)
Author: Hendricks, Bob
Relating to a defense of accident.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Notice given -1 hour to suspend rules to consider
HB 368
65-0 (1977)
Author: Lauhoff, Herman E.Sponsor: Jones, Gene
Relating to actions taken and reports made after a motor vehicle accident; amending the Uniform Act Regulating Traffic on Highways.
House: Transportation Senate: State Affairs
Effective in 90 days
HB 531
65-0 (1977)
Author: Gilley, Smith
Relating to proof of financial responsibility in accidents occuring on highways and on property that is not part of a highway and in judgments growing out of the ownership, maintenance, or use of motor vehicles on the highways and on property that is not part of a highway.
House: Transportation
Referred to Committee on Transportation
HB 666
65-0 (1977)
Author: Hill, Danny
Relating to reporting motor vehicle accidents.
House: Transportation
Considered by subcommittee in formal meeting
HB 1049
65-0 (1977)
Author: Wieting, Leroy J.
Relating to the filing of an accident report under the water Safety Act.
House: Environmental Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1230
65-0 (1977)
Author: Laney, James
Relating to actions taken and reports made after a motor vehicle accident.
House: Transportation
Considered by subcommittee in formal meeting
HB 1516
65-0 (1977)
Author: Hill, Gerald
Relating to certain accident reports to the Department of Public Safety.
House: Transportation
Considered by committee in public hearing
HB 1786
65-0 (1977)
Author: Hudson III, Samuel
Relates to providing for substitute service of citation upon the State Highway Commission.
House: Judiciary
Referred to subcommittee
SB 166
65-0 (1977)
Author: Meier, Bill
Relating to reporting motor vehicle accidents.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Subcommittee on Criminal Matters
SB 1054
65-0 (1977)
Author: Hance, KentSponsor: Wieting, Leroy J.
Relating to the filing of an accident report under the Water Safety Act.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 146
64-0 (1975)
Author: Miller, ChrisSponsor: Andujar, Betty
Establishing penalties for the failure to stop and render aid or to give certain information in an accident on public water and for failure to make required accident reports.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 189
64-0 (1975)
Author: Geiger, Richard S.
Relating to reporting motor vehicle accidents.
House: Transportation Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Jurisprudence
SB 414
64-0 (1975)
Author: Andujar, Betty
Establishing penalties for the failure to stop and render aid or to give certain information in an accident on public water and for failure to make required accident reports.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Reported from committee favorably
SB 416
64-0 (1975)
Author: Braecklein, Bill
Relating to suspension of license and registration under certain conditions.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Subcommittee on Civil Matters
HB 137
63-0 (1973)
Author: Salem, Joe
Relating to requiring deposit of security and proof of financial responsibility after the Department of Public Safety makes a finding, after a hearing, if requested, that there is a reasonable possibility of a judgment being rendered against a vehicle owner or operator as a result of a vehicle accident; amending Section 5, Texas Motor Vehicle Safety-Responsibility Act, as amended (Article 6701h, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes); and declaring an emergency.
House: Judiciary
Amended in committee
HB 240
63-0 (1973)
Author: Allred, Dave
Requiring owners and operators of vehicles involved in accidents to divulge certain information regarding their insurance coverage under certain circumstances.
House: Judiciary
Referred to subcommittee
HB 467
63-0 (1973)
Author: Bock II, BennieSponsor: Herring, Charles
Relating to filing certain accident reports with cities.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Signed by the Governor
HB 975
63-0 (1973)
Author: Williams, Lindon
Relating to confidentiality of certain information in a persons's driving record on file with the Department of Public Safety; prohibiting the basing of motor vehicle insurance rates on involvement in an accidetn in which a person is not convicted of a traffic law violation nor found civilly liable.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 983
63-0 (1973)
Author: Vecchio, James S.
Requiring employers to report certain accidents to the Industrial Accident Board.
House: Judiciary
Subcommittee hearing date
SB 555
63-0 (1973)
Author: Clower, Ron
Requiring employers to report certain accidents to the Industrial Accident Board.
Senate: Human Resources
Sent to subcommittee
SB 274
62-0 (1971)
Author: McKool, Mike
Relating to failure to report liability insurance coverage by a party required to file a report of a motor vehicle accident.
SB 6
62-4 (1972)
HB 749
61-0 (1969)
Author: Evans, C. David | et. al.
Relating to reports of accidents to the Department of Public Safety, making peace officers' accident reports public records and providing fees for copies of such reports.
HB 779
61-0 (1969)
Author: Ray, Jr., C. L.
Relating to liability to gratuitous guest in a motor vehicle.
HB 1369
61-0 (1969)
Author: Wright, John
Relating to amending the Texas Motor Vehicle Safety-Responsibility Act relating to deposits of security following a motor vehicle accident.
HB 356
60-0 (1967)
Author: Crews, David William | et. al.
Relating to the duty of the State Department of Health to recommend policies relating to medical aspects of driver licensing, traffic safety, and accident investigation.
HB 567
60-0 (1967)
Author: Crews, David William | et. al.
Relating to withdrawal, analysis and reporting of analysis of blood samples taken from bodies of motor vehicle operators and pedestrians killed in traffic accidents.
HB 765
60-0 (1967)
Author: Allred, Dave
Relating to authorizing the investigation of certain motor vehicle accidents occurring on publicly or privately owned access ways and parking areas operated for the convenience of, and commonly used by, the public, but not on privately owned residential parking areas or on parking lots where a fee is charged for the privilege of parking or storing a motor vehicle.
HB 1009
60-0 (1967)
Author: Crews, David William | et. al.
Relating to amending certain acts by increasing the amount of damage required before an accident report is submitted; providing that accident reports are confidential and privileged and not to be used as evidence in any trial, civil or criminal, arising out of such accident.
SB 120
60-0 (1967)
Author: Blanchard, H.J. "Doc"
Relating to the duty of the State Department of Health to recommend policies relating to medical aspects of driver licensing, traffic safety, and accident investigation.
SB 302
60-0 (1967)
Author: Cole, Criss
Relating to reports of certain eye injuries in the schools.
SB 498
60-0 (1967)
Author: Blanchard, H.J. "Doc"
Relating to amending certain acts by increasing the amount of damage required before an accident report is submitted and providing that a certificate from the Department of Public Safety that no accident report has been filed shall be prima facie evidence of failure to comply with the provisions of the Act.
HB 372
58-0 (1963)
Author: Alaniz, John C.
Relating to providing that the Department of Public Safety be required upon request to furnish copies of accident reports to duly licensed attorneys for a stipulated fee.
HB 992
57-0 (1961)
Author: Wells, Halen Gill
Relating to amending a certain Act authorizing inspection of accident reports by general public.
SB 261
56-0 (1959)
Author: Hazlewood, Grady
Relating to amending the Texas Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act to fix time for bringing criminal or civil action; providing for certain exemptions.
HB 57
56-3 (1959)
Author: Miller, Clyde
Relating to the taking of a statement from an injured person.
HB 202
55-0 (1957)
Author: Sutton, Jr., Robert Keltner | et. al.
Relating to amending certain Statutes so as to exempt from taxation all property belonging to any institution of purely public charity organized for the sole and exclusive purpose of promoting the conservation of human life in Texas through the prevention of accidents and by establishing, encouraging and carrying on worthy efforts to accomplish that objective to the extent that such property is reasonably necessary to the accomplishment of such purposes.
HB 752
55-0 (1957)
Author: Shackelford, E. E. "Shack"
Relating to the taking of a statement from an injured person; relating to the negotiation of a settlement from an injured person.
SB 159
55-0 (1957)
Author: Herring, Charles
Relating to amending certain Statutes so as to exempt from taxation all property belonging to any institution of purely public charity organized for the purpose of promoting the conservation of human life in Texas through the prevention of accidents and by establishing, encouraging and carrying on worthy efforts to accomplish that objective.
HB 440
54-0 (1955)
Author: Lieck, Jr., Charles J.
Relating to amending certain Acts to provide that vehicle accident reports made to the Department of Public Safety shall be without prejudice and confidential except under certain circumstances; making peace officers' reports available to the parties or their representatives.
HB 489
54-0 (1955)
Author: Lieck, Jr., Charles J.
Relating to making it unlawful for any firm, person, corporation, partnership, individual, or agent thereof, to obtain a statement from certain persons under certain circumstances; prohibiting negotiations of settlements under certain circumstances and that certain requirements be met concerning such statements; providing for the furnishing of statements when not requested; providing a penalty; repealing all laws or parts of laws in conflict; containing a savings clause.
HB 32
53-0 (1953)
Author: Bradshaw, Floyd Francis
Relating to authorizing the Board of Insurance Commissioners to make, approve or promulgate premium rating plans, designed to encourage the prevention of accidents, or formulas for Motor Vehicle, Workmen's Compensation and other lines of Casualty Insurance.
HB 160
53-0 (1953)
Author: Lieck, Jr., Charles J.
Relating to amending certain Acts to provide that vehicle accident reports made to the Department of Public Safety shall be without prejudice and confidential except under certain circumstances; making peace officers' reports available to the parties or their representatives.
HB 421
53-0 (1953)
Author: Downer, Albert Dee
Relating to amending the Texas Motor Vehicle Safety-Responsibility Act to provide for reinstatement of a suspended driver's license, motor vehicle registration or privilege of operating a motor vehicle where the driver of a motor vehicle involved in an accident, by reason of which such suspension occurred, was not at fault in causing such accident.
HB 556
53-0 (1953)
Author: Hightower, Jack
Relating to amending certain Acts by increasing to ten (10) days the time in which a written report of an accident is required; providing a penalty for failure to report an accident.
HB 666
53-0 (1953)
Author: Chambers, William R. "Bill"
Relating to amending certain Acts to provide for suspensions of licenses, registrations, and privileges by Court judgment after hearing on petition filed by the Department of Public Safety.
SB 263
53-0 (1953)
Author: Strauss, Sr., Gus James
Relating to amending the Drivers Responsibility Act to provide for suspensions of licenses, registrations and privileges by Court judgment after hearing on petition filed by the Department of Public Safety.
HB 219
52-0 (1951)
Author: Aynesworth, Jake K. | et. al.
Relating to encouraging safer use of motor vehicles on the streets and highways of Texas and to deny the privilege of driving to reckless and financially irresponsible persons by requiring security of owners and operators of motor vehicles following accidents and by providing for proof of financial responsibility for the future; providing a saving clause; providing a short title for this Act; and providing an effective date of this Act.
SB 65
52-0 (1951)
Author: Shofner, William Algee "Son" | et. al.
Relating to promote safe driving and to remove from the highways the reckless and financially irresponsible drivers by providing for proof of financial responsibility and requiring security of owners and operators of motor vehicles following accidents; defining certain words and phrases; prescribing the duties and vesting power to administer the provisions of this Act in the Department of Public Safety and Texas Highway Department and making appropriation therefor.
HB 456
51-0 (1949)
Author: Aynesworth, Jake K.
Relating to promote safe driving and to remove from the highways the reckless and financially irresponsible drivers by providing for proof of financial responsibility and requiring security of owners and operators of motor vehicles following accidents; providing a saving clause; providing a short title for this Act; and providing effective date of this Act.
HB 673
51-0 (1949)
Author: Lindsey, Jim T.
Relating to amending a previous Act, providing a means of serving civil process upon non-residents of this State, their agents, servants or employees, in any civil action or proceeding against such non-residents, their agents, servants or employees, growing out of any accident or collision in which said non-residents. their agents, servants or employees may be involved while operating a motor vehicle or motorcycle in this State.
SB 21
51-0 (1949)
Author: Morris, George C. | et. al.
Relating to promote safe driving and to remove from the highways the reckless and financially irresponsible drivers by providing for proof of financial responsibility and requiring security of owners and operators of motor vehicles following accidents; providing a saving clause; providing effective date of this Act.
HB 749
50-0 (1947)
Author: Jones, Obie
Relating to providing that when the driver of a truck or automobile upon or along any street or highway in this State negligently causes any injury to the person or property of another with such truck or automobile, that such injured person or the owner of such property shall have a first and superior lien upon the truck or automobile being so driven by the person guilty of such negligence.
SB 255
50-0 (1947)
Author: Morris, George C.
Relating to amending a previous Act, by adding thereto a new section fixing venue in suits for damages arising from motor vehicle collisions.
HB 114
46-0 (1939)
Author: Harrell, Eugene F.
Relating to providing that every person operating a motor vehicle which is in any manner involved in an accident shall return to the scene to the accident, etc.
SB 137
46-0 (1939)
Author: Spears, J. Franklin
Relating to amending a certain Article of the Penal Code, relating to assault with motor vehicle, by providing that if any driver or operator of a motor vehicle or motorcycle shall willfully or with negligence collide with or cause injury less than death to any other person he shall be guilty of aggravated assault; prescribing punishment upon conviction of such offense.
SB 172
43-0 (1933)
Author: Woodward, Walter Calisto | et. al.
Relating to the service of process on the State Highway Commissioner and designating said officer as the agent for such purposes in suits against non-residents for injuries inflicted within this State by non-resident operators of motor vehicles or motorcycles, so as to extend, cover and include not only the owners of said motor vehicles but likewise their agents, servants or employees operating the same.
HB 184
39-0 (1925)
Author: Jacks, Nathaniel Green | et. al.
Relating to making appropriation to pay the widow of Leroy Derryberry, killed while in the service of the Texas State Highway Department by an employee of the State Highway Department by a collision of their trucks.
House: Claims and Accounts
HB 420
39-0 (1925)
Author: Durham, Sr., Abel James
Relating to requiring all operators of motor vehicles on the public highways of this State to report all accidents of every kind and character to sheriffs, chiefs of police, and city marshals to the State Highway Commission; requiring the publication in the public press, monthly, and in the annual reports by the State Highway Commission of statistics so collected; providing a penalty for failure to make such reports by operators; defining the terms used in this act.
House: Highways and Motor Traffic
HB 372
37-0 (1921)
Author: Hardin, J. Roy
Relating to injuries sustained in motor vehicle accidents.
HB 666
35-0 (1917)
Author: Fisher, Harry Vining
Relating to defining the offense of negligent assault and battery; providing a penalty.