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HB 2349 87-0 (2021) Author: Noble, Candy | et. al. Relating to vehicle safety inspections of certain travel trailers. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 3532 87-0 (2021) Author: Martinez, Armando Relating to the regulation of motor vehicles and entities by the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles. House: Transportation Referred to Transportation
HB 2315 86-0 (2019) Author: Thompson, Ed | et. al.
Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to evidence of ownership of temporary housing provided by a government agency in response to a natural disaster or other declared emergency. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2386 86-0 (2019) Author: Kacal, Kyle | et. al.
Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the exclusion of the operation of certain vehicles from commercial driver's license requirements. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Transportation
Placed on local & uncontested calendar
HB 2810 86-0 (2019) Author: Kacal, Kyle | et. al.
Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to exempting certain trailers from being equipped with emergency brakes. House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 3068 86-0 (2019) Author: Kuempel, John
Sponsor: Flores, Peter
Relating to the use of certain license plates on classic motor vehicles and travel trailers, custom vehicles, street rods, and certain exhibition vehicles. House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/19
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
HB 3571 86-0 (2019) Author: Buckley, Brad Relating to the exclusion of the operation of certain vehicles from commercial driver's license requirements. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 946 85-0 (2017) Author: Paul, Dennis | et. al. Relating to vehicles exempt from vehicle safety inspections. House: Transportation Committee report sent to Calendars
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
HB 2433 85-0 (2017) Author: Pickett, Joseph Relating to the registration of certain trailers; changing a fee. House: Transportation Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2462 85-0 (2017) Author: Pickett, Joseph Relating to the titling of motor vehicles; creating a criminal offense and authorizing fees. House: Transportation Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3404 85-0 (2017) Author: Kuempel, John Relating to the regulation and sale of certain trailers, including cargo and livestock trailers, and cargo and livestock trailers with living quarters. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Left pending in committee
HB 3651 85-0 (2017) Author: Wray, John Relating to exempting certain trailers from being equipped with emergency brakes. House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
SB 1001 85-0 (2017) Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Sponsor: Paul, Dennis | et. al.
Relating to vehicle safety inspections, including vehicles exempt from those inspections. House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 2076 85-0 (2017) Author: Rodríguez, José
Sponsor: Pickett, Joseph
Relating to the titling of motor vehicles; creating a criminal offense and authorizing fees. House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation
See remarks for effective date
SB 1043 84-0 (2015) Author: Nichols, Robert Relating to the regulation of motor vehicles by the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles and the Department of Public Safety; creating a criminal offense; providing a penalty; authorizing fees. Senate: Transportation Not again placed on intent calendar
HB 511 83-0 (2013) Author: Murphy, Jim
Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to the registration of token trailers. House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
HB 2152 83-0 (2013) Author: Callegari, Bill
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to fees charged to certain recreational vehicle parks. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 2394 83-0 (2013) Author: Perry, Charles
Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to a study on the feasibility of requiring title for all trailers, semitrailers, and travel trailers not considered manufactured housing. House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
HB 2741 83-0 (2013) Author: Phillips, Larry
Sponsor: 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
HB 2999 83-0 (2013) Author: King, Tracy Relating to the sales and use tax imposed on trailers and semitrailers sold or used in this state. House: Transportation Referred to Transportation
HB 3638 83-0 (2013) Author: Keffer, Jim Relating to changing the fee for registering a recreational vehicle or certain trailers. House: Appropriations Referred to Appropriations
SB 685 83-0 (2013) Author: Carona, John Relating to the registration of token trailers. Senate: Transportation Left pending in committee
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
HB 2462 82-0 (2011) Author: Bonnen, Dennis Relating to motor vehicles used for fire, emergency, or disaster response purposes. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2180 81-0 (2009) Author: Pickett, Joseph Relating to registration requirements for certain motor vehicles. House: Transportation Referred to Transportation
HB 1928 80-0 (2007) Author: Flores, Kino
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain travel trailers. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
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HB 2992 80-0 (2007) Author: Murphy, Jim
Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to the registration of semitrailers. House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/07
SB 841 80-0 (2007) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain travel trailers. Senate: Finance Left pending in committee
HB 754 79-0 (2005) Author: Gattis, Dan | et. al.
Sponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to transportation of loose materials. House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 1244 79-0 (2005) Author: Hopson, Chuck
Sponsor: Ogden, Steve
Relating to specialty license plates for classic travel trailers. House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 3360 79-0 (2005) Author: Hunter, Bob Relating to the registration of certain trailers and semitrailers. House: Transportation Referred to Transportation
SB 456 79-0 (2005) Author: Fraser, Troy Relating to transportation of loose materials. Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
HB 40 78-0 (2003) Author: Chisum, Warren | et. al. Relating to the exemption of certain travel trailers from ad valorem taxation. House: Local Government Ways and Means Laid on the table subject to call
HB 161 78-0 (2003) Author: Flores, Kino Relating to the exemption of certain travel trailers from ad valorem taxation. House: Local Government Ways and Means Left pending in committee
HB 2096 78-0 (2003) Author: Pickett, Joseph
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to criminal consequences of conduct that involves certain trafficking or transporting of persons. House: Transportation
Senate: Infrastructure Development and Security
Effective on 9/1/03
HJR 12 78-0 (2003) Author: Chisum, Warren | et. al. Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt certain travel trailers from ad valorem taxation. House: Local Government Ways and Means Laid on the table subject to call
HJR 19 78-0 (2003) Author: Flores, Kino Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt certain travel trailers that are registered in this state from ad valorem taxation. House: Local Government Ways and Means Left pending in committee
SB 509 78-0 (2003) Author: Staples, Todd Relating to the exemption of travel trailers from ad valorem taxation. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SB 510 78-0 (2003) Author: Staples, Todd
Sponsor: Chisum, Warren
Relating to the exemption of certain travel trailers from ad valorem taxation. House: Local Government Ways and Means
Senate: Finance
Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/03
SB 1064 78-0 (2003) Author: Shapiro, Florence Relating to commercial vehicle inspections. Senate: Infrastructure Development and Security No action taken in committee
SJR 25 78-0 (2003) Author: Staples, Todd | et. al.
Sponsor: Chisum, Warren
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt certain travel trailers from ad valorem taxation. House: Local Government Ways and Means
Senate: Finance
Filed with the Secretary of State
HB 1457 77-0 (2001) Author: Moreno, Joe Relating to the required reimbursement of a commercial motor vehicle operator for certain expenditures made in connection with an out-of-service order. House: Transportation Left pending in committee
HB 2076 77-0 (2001) Author: Flores, Kino
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the exemption of travel trailers from ad valorem taxation. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 1/1/02
HB 2217 77-0 (2001) Author: Hawley, Judy
Sponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the issuance of a certificate of title for certain farm semitrailers. House: Transportation
Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/01
HJR 44 77-0 (2001) Author: Flores, Kino
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to authorize taxing units other than school districts to exempt certain travel trailers from ad valorem taxation. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Filed with the Secretary of State
SB 399 77-0 (2001) Author: Duncan, Robert
Sponsor: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the operation of a vehicle with a child in an open bed of the vehicle or in the open bed of a trailer being towed by the vehicle. House: Transportation
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 1099 77-0 (2001) Author: Lindsay, Jon Relating to the display of a motor home at a show, exhibition, or rally in this state. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1843 77-0 (2001) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to the exemption of travel trailers from ad valorem taxation. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SJR 54 77-0 (2001) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to authorize taxing units other than school districts to exempt certain travel trailers from ad valorem taxation. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
HB 476 76-0 (1999) Author: Chavez, Norma Relating to motor vehicle insurance coverage requirements for operation of certain motor vehicles; providing a penalty. House: Insurance Considered in Calendars
HB 676 76-0 (1999) Author: Isett, Carl | et. al.
Sponsor: Bivins, Teel
Relating to prima facie speed limits for vehicles on highways and beaches. House: Transportation
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 932 76-0 (1999) Author: Hawley, Judy
Sponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the use of towing safety chains. House: Transportation
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 1075 76-0 (1999) Author: Craddick, Tom | et. al.
Sponsor: Bivins, Teel
Relating to raising the speed limit for vehicles towing certain trailers. House: Transportation
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 2462 76-0 (1999) Author: Alexander, Clyde Relating to the operation of certain farm vehicles and trailers. House: Transportation Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
SB 349 76-0 (1999) Author: Nixon, Drew Relating to allowing certain trailers to travel at the posted speed limit. House: Transportation
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 408 76-0 (1999) Author: Duncan, Robert
Sponsor: Isett, Carl
Relating to the fee for registration of certain vehicles used for charitable purposes. House: Transportation
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 411 76-0 (1999) Author: Duncan, Robert Relating to the offense of operating a vehicle with a child in an open bed of the vehicle or in the open bed of a trailer being towed by the vehicle. House: Transportation
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 432 76-0 (1999) Author: Ratliff, Bill
Sponsor: Alexander, Clyde
Relating to the designation of an initial or a renewal registration period by the owner of a motor vehicle or a trailer. House: Transportation
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 518 76-0 (1999) Author: Cain, David
Sponsor: Alexander, Clyde
Relating to licensing requirements for the operation of certain farm vehicles and trailers on the highways. House: Transportation
Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 1212 76-0 (1999) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to an exemption from the motor vehicle sales tax for certain house trailers. Senate: Finance Left pending in committee
HB 1505 69-0 (1985) Author: Wallace III, Ralph Relating to the operation of a motor vehicle and trailer or semi-trailer combination on a public highway. House: Transportation Referred to Transportation
HB 1794 69-0 (1985) Author: Moreno, Alex Relating to affidavits by nonresidents concerning recreational vehicles and house trailers temporarily in the state. House: Ways & Means Considered in public hearing
HB 2057 69-0 (1985) Author: Armbrister, Kenneth Relating to the definition of motor vehicle for purposes of issuing a certificate of title. House: Labor & Employment Relations Referred to subcommittee
HB 1616 67-0 (1981) Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Sponsor: Uribe, Hector
Relating to operating a motor vehicle, trailer, or semi-trailer with expired registration. House: Transportation
Senate: State Affairs
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 551 63-0 (1973) Author: Hawn, Joe Requiring the use of certain approved secondary coupling devices on trailers. House: Transportation Committee hearing date
HB 336 42-0 (1931) Author: Stevenson, Coke Robert | et. al. Relating to amending certain laws relating to further regulating the operation of vehicles on the public highways.
HB 488 41-0 (1929) Author: Hubbard, Robert Moss Relating to providing for a lien upon any motor vehicle, tractor, trailer or semi-trailer for the payment of all registration fees required by law; providing for the seizure and holding or selling same for the fees due thereon.
HB 490 41-0 (1929) Author: Hubbard, Robert Moss Relating to authorizing the State Highway Department to audit the fees collected by tax collectors for the registration of motor vehicles, tractors, trailers, semi-trailers or other vehicles or for the transfer, or other vehicles or for the transfer thereof.
HB 492 41-0 (1929) Author: Gilbert, Victor Byron | et. al. Relating to providing for the registration in this state of vehicles owned by citizens of said state or country for the current year; prescribing restrictions and penalties.
HB 593 41-0 (1929) Author: Beck, Walter H. | et. al. Relating to regulating the operation of vehicles on the public highways; limiting the size and weight of vehicles and loads permitted on any public highway.
SB 454 41-0 (1929) Author: Pollard, Sr., Tomas (Thomas) Glover Relating to authorizing the State Highway Department of the State of Texas to audit the fees collected by tax collectors for the registration of motor vehicles.
SB 458 41-0 (1929) Author: Pollard, Sr., Tomas (Thomas) Glover Relating to providing for a lien upon any motor vehicle for the payment of all registration fees required by law.
HB 407 40-0 (1927) Author: Parrish, Sr., Melville Clyde Relating to providing for the registration of trailers drawn behind motor vehicles and providing for annual license fee.


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