HB 64 88-0 (2023)
Author: Landgraf, BrooksSponsor: Sparks, Kevin
Relating to the peace officers authorized to operate an authorized emergency vehicle used to conduct a police escort.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/23
| ECTOR COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | EMERGENCY VEHICLES | FUNERALS & FUNERAL DIRECTORS | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
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 396 88-0 (2023)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to pedestrian use of a sidewalk.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 421 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lopez, Ray | et. al.
Relating to the operation of a motor vehicle passing a pedestrian or a person operating a bicycle; creating a criminal offense.
House: Transportation
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
| BICYCLES | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 521 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Relating to the use of a high occupancy vehicle lane by an operator of a motor vehicle who is pregnant.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Highways | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road | Women
HB 648 88-0 (2023)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara | et. al.
Relating to the enforcement of the prohibition on passing a school bus using images from a school bus monitoring system.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| SCHOOL BUSES & SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road | VIDEO CAMERAS
HB 769 88-0 (2023)
Author: Allen, Alma | et. al.
Relating to the punishment for the offense of driving while license invalid.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 805 88-0 (2023)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to the use of a high occupancy vehicle lane to pass certain vehicles.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| Highways | HOV & EXCLUSIVE LANES | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 842 88-0 (2023)
Author: Patterson, JaredSponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to prohibiting the suspension of a person's driver's license or extension of the period of a driver's license suspension for certain driving while license invalid convictions; authorizing a fee.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/23
| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 898 88-0 (2023)
Author: Stucky, Lynn | et. al.Sponsor: Parker, Tan
Relating to the offense of passing certain vehicles on a highway; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/23
| Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
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 1199 88-0 (2023)
Author: Dean, JaySponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the inclusion of certain information regarding trailers in vehicle accident reports.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/23
| ACCIDENTS | Safety | TRAILERS | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1277 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to pedestrian use of a sidewalk.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/23
| Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1415 88-0 (2023)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to lighting equipment requirements for motor vehicles.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| LIGHTING | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1442 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Ann | et. al.Sponsor: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution of certain criminal conduct involving a reckless driving exhibition or racing on a highway and to the forfeiture of contraband as a result of a reckless driving exhibition.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/23
| CONTRABAND | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1460 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to axle weight limitations for certain vehicles transporting aggregates.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITS & ENFORCEMENT | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1521 88-0 (2023)
Author: Ordaz, Claudia
Relating to transporting dogs in open truck or trailer beds in certain counties.
House: Transportation
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Animals | Highways | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1639 88-0 (2023)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to the authority of the Texas Transportation Commission to establish variable speed limits.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| SPEED LIMITS | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1744 88-0 (2023)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to the use of a high occupancy vehicle lane by an operator of a motor vehicle who is pregnant.
House: Transportation
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Highways | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road | Women
HB 1885 88-0 (2023)
Author: Canales, TerrySponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the authority of the Texas Transportation Commission to establish variable speed limits.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/23
| Highways | SPEED LIMITS | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
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 2084 88-0 (2023)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks | et. al.
Relating to the punishment for the criminal offense of racing on highway; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Highways | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2137 88-0 (2023)
Author: Burns, DeWayne
Relating to the enforcement of commercial motor vehicle safety standards in certain municipalities.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Highways | Law Enforcement | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
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 2195 88-0 (2023)
Author: Noble, Candy | et. al.Sponsor: Parker, Tan
Relating to wrong, fictitious, altered, or obscured license plates; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/23
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | LICENSE PLATES | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 2224 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hernandez, Ana | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a municipality to alter speed limits.
House: Transportation
Received from the House
| City Government--Roads | SPEED LIMITS | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2385 88-0 (2023)
Author: Perez, Mary Ann
Relating to exempting certain autocycles from the requirement that an operator or passenger of an autocycle wear protective headgear.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| MOTORCYCLE HELMETS | Safety | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2399 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to the use of automated traffic control systems.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| City Government--Roads | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | SCHOOL CROSSING GUARDS & CROSSING ZONES | TRAFFIC CONTROL | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2465 88-0 (2023)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the operation and movement of motorcycles on a roadway laned for traffic.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| MOTORCYCLES | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
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 2616 88-0 (2023)
Author: Vasut, CodySponsor: LaMantia, Morgan
Relating to the operation of and lighting equipment for medical examiner vehicles and vehicles operated by justices of the peace in certain circumstances.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/23
| JUSTICE OF THE PEACE | LIGHTING | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2684 88-0 (2023)
Author: Burns, DeWayne | et. al.
Relating to the issuance of oversize or overweight permits for vehicles transporting agricultural commodities during or preceding a disaster.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Agriculture | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | Highways | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PERMITS | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITS & ENFORCEMENT | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2870 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to the use of automated traffic control systems by certain municipalities.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| City Government--Roads | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | SCHOOL CROSSING GUARDS & CROSSING ZONES | SPEED LIMITS | TRAFFIC CONTROL | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
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 2899 88-0 (2023)
Author: Plesa, Mihaela | et. al.Sponsor: Hall, Bob
Relating to the impoundment of a vehicle used in the commission of the offense of racing on a highway or in the commission of certain criminal conduct involving a reckless driving exhibition.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Highways | IMPOUNDMENT OF VEHICLES | PEACE OFFICERS | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2901 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harris, CodySponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the enforcement of commercial motor vehicle safety standards in certain municipalities.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/23
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | GULF COAST INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY | Law Enforcement | ORANGE COUNTY | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2999 88-0 (2023)
Author: Goldman, Craig
Relating to the enforcement of county traffic rules in certain private subdivisions.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| County Government--Roads | Law Enforcement | Property Interests--Property Owners Association | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 3126 88-0 (2023)
Author: Gámez, ErinSponsor: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the definitions of "pass" and "passing" used in reference to a vehicle.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/23
| Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
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 3274 88-0 (2023)
Author: Gámez, Erin
Relating to human operators of automated motor vehicles.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 3284 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lujan, John | et. al.
Relating to weight limitations for certain natural gas or electric vehicles.
House: Transportation
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ELECTRIC VEHICLES | VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITS & ENFORCEMENT | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 3293 88-0 (2023)
Author: Vasut, Cody
Relating to the designation of a weight enforcement officer by a commissioners court in certain counties.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| County Government--Roads | Law Enforcement | VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITS & ENFORCEMENT | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road | Water--Navigation & Ports
HB 3294 88-0 (2023)
Author: Vasut, Cody
Relating to the enforcement of commercial motor vehicle safety standards in certain counties.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Highways | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road | Water--Navigation & Ports
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 3420 88-0 (2023)
Author: Rogers, Glenn
Relating to the transfer of certain real property from the Texas Transportation Commission to Palo Pinto County.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
| County Government--General | PALO PINTO COUNTY | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 3558 88-0 (2023)
Author: Perez, Mary AnnSponsor: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the operation of a motor vehicle at an intersection with a stop sign.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/23
| Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 3887 88-0 (2023)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to the establishment and posting of the maximum loads permitted on certain bridges.
House: Transportation
Laid on the table subject to call
| BRIDGES & CAUSEWAYS | PUBLIC NOTICE | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITS & ENFORCEMENT | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
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 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 4180 88-0 (2023)
Author: Frazier, Frederick | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution of organized criminal activity involving obstructing a highway or other passageway by engaging in a reckless driving exhibition or street racing on a highway.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | ORGANIZED CRIME | 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 4196 88-0 (2023)
Author: Frazier, Frederick
Relating to disciplinary action against a peace officer for failure to comply with certain arrest and charging procedures for violations of the rules of the road.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| PEACE OFFICERS | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
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 4652 88-0 (2023)
Author: Orr, Angelia
Relating to the required label for sunscreening devices on a motor vehicle windshield or window.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 4986 88-0 (2023)
Author: Burrows, Dustin
Relating to size limitations for certain vehicles transporting agricultural products and equipment.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Referred to Agriculture & Livestock
| Agriculture | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | TRAILERS | VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITS & ENFORCEMENT | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
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 5151 88-0 (2023)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to the regulation of certain contract carriers and subcontractors of contract carriers.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HJR 106 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schaefer, Matt
Proposing a constitutional amendment recognizing the right of a person to travel in a vehicle using human decision-making to operate the vehicle.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
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 385 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.
Relating to the impoundment of a vehicle used in the commission of the offense of racing on a highway.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Co-author authorized
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Highways | IMPOUNDMENT OF VEHICLES | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
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 540 88-0 (2023)
Author: Campbell, DonnaSponsor: Isaac, Carrie
Relating to the enforcement of commercial motor vehicle safety standards in certain municipalities.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/23
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Law Enforcement | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 564 88-0 (2023)
Author: Sparks, Kevin
Relating to the peace officers authorized to operate an authorized emergency vehicle used to conduct a police escort.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| EMERGENCY VEHICLES | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 568 88-0 (2023)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to the rules of the road regarding red signals at certain traffic-control signals.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| BICYCLES | MOTORCYCLES | TRAFFIC CONTROL | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 772 88-0 (2023)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to lighting equipment requirements for motor vehicles.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 1023 88-0 (2023)
Author: Nichols, RobertSponsor: Canales, Terry
Relating to the establishment and posting of the maximum loads permitted on certain bridges.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
| BRIDGES & CAUSEWAYS | PUBLIC NOTICE | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITS & ENFORCEMENT | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 1364 88-0 (2023)
Author: Alvarado, CarolSponsor: Lujan, John | et. al.
Relating to weight limitations for certain natural gas or electric vehicles.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
| ELECTRIC VEHICLES | VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITS & ENFORCEMENT | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 1405 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to exempting certain autocycles from the requirement that an operator or passenger of an autocycle wear protective headgear.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| MOTORCYCLE HELMETS | Safety | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 1663 88-0 (2023)
Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.Sponsor: Hernandez, Ana | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a municipality to alter speed limits.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Placed on General State Calendar
| City Government--Roads | SPEED LIMITS | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 1970 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution of certain criminal conduct involving a reckless driving exhibition or racing on a highway and to the forfeiture of contraband as a result of a reckless driving exhibition or racing on a highway.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| CONTRABAND | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 2034 88-0 (2023)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to prohibiting the extension of the period of a driver's license suspension for certain driving while license invalid convictions.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 2043 88-0 (2023)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to the prosecution of organized criminal activity involving obstructing a highway or other passageway by engaging in a reckless driving exhibition or street racing on a highway.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | GANGS | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 2156 88-0 (2023)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to human operators of automated motor vehicles.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
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 2400 88-0 (2023)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to collection of certain fines assessed for traffic offenses.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--Justice | Courts--Municipal | Electronic Information Systems | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 2506 88-0 (2023)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to allowing a bicyclist to treat certain traffic-control devices as a yield sign.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| BICYCLES | TRAFFIC CONTROL | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 9 87-0 (2021)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.Sponsor: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Relating to the criminal punishment and conditions of community supervision for the offense of obstructing a highway or other passageway; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 86 87-0 (2021)
Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al.
Relating to the preemption and prosecution of certain offenses involving the use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
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 554 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lopez, Ray | et. al.
Relating to the operation of a motor vehicle passing a pedestrian or a person operating a bicycle; creating a criminal offense.
House: Transportation
Committee report sent to Calendars
| BICYCLES | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 555 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lopez, Ray
Relating to highway maintenance or construction vehicles and certain service vehicles.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Highways | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 761 87-0 (2021)
Author: Israel, Celia
Relating to the operation of a public transit motor bus by certain mass transit entities on an improved shoulder.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Highways | Transportation--Mass Transit | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 795 87-0 (2021)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to the designation of highway safety corridors; increasing a fine.
House: Transportation
Placed on General State Calendar
| Highways | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 827 87-0 (2021)
Author: Huberty, Dan | et. al.
Relating to the disclosure of vehicle speed information to a law enforcement agency by an entity that operates a toll project.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Law Enforcement | TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 934 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the operation of motor-assisted scooters.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1181 87-0 (2021)
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to the authority of certain counties to authorize the operation of a golf cart or off-highway vehicle on certain roads.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| County Government--Roads | GULF OF MEXICO | RECREATIONAL & ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES | RED RIVER | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1199 87-0 (2021)
Author: Metcalf, Will
Relating to the number of license plates to be issued for and displayed on certain motor vehicles.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| LICENSE PLATES | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
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 1274 87-0 (2021)
Author: Crockett, Jasmine
Relating to the number of license plates to be issued for and displayed on certain motor vehicles.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| LICENSE PLATES | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 1281 87-0 (2021)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the operation of golf carts in certain areas.
House: Transportation Senate: Administration
Effective immediately
| RECREATIONAL & ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 1759 87-0 (2021)
Author: Krause, MattSponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the operation of vehicles and certain equipment at railroad grade crossings when on-track equipment is approaching.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/21
| Transportation--Railroads | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1918 87-0 (2021)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to the creation of a criminal offense for failing to secure certain children in a rear-facing child passenger safety seat system.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| CHILD SAFETY SEATS | Vehicles & Traffic--Child Restraint | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2048 87-0 (2021)
Author: Krause, MattSponsor: Powell, Beverly
Relating to the criminal offense of passing certain vehicles on a highway.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/21
| TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2147 87-0 (2021)
Author: Allen, Alma
Relating to the punishment for the offense of driving while license invalid, the period of certain driver's license suspensions, and the requirement that a peace officer take possession of a person's driver's license following the person's failure to pass or refusal to consent to a test for intoxication.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Received from the House
| Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2150 87-0 (2021)
Author: Allison, Steve
Relating to the punishment for the criminal offense of obstructing a highway or other passageway; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
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 2315 87-0 (2021)
Author: Turner, John | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the forfeiture of contraband relating to the criminal offense of racing on a highway.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21
| CONTRABAND | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Highways | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2411 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dean, Jay
Relating to the authority of certain counties to authorize the operation of an off-highway vehicle on certain roads.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| SABINE RIVER | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2452 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campos, Liz
Relating to law enforcement policies prohibiting a peace officer from making a motor vehicle stop on the shoulder of certain highways.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Highways | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2520 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thompson, Ed
Relating to the considerations when determining whether an operator of a motor vehicle is an employee of a motor carrier or an independent contractor.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Safety | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
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 3212 87-0 (2021)
Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl | et. al.Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the inclusion of information relating to street racing in the curriculum of driver education courses and driving safety courses.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/21
| DRIVER EDUCATION & SAFETY CLASSES | Education--Driver Education & Training | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 3282 87-0 (2021)
Author: Canales, TerrySponsor: Nichols, Robert | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a district engineer for the Texas Department of Transportation to temporarily lower the speed limit at a highway maintenance activity site.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
| SPEED LIMITS | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 3291 87-0 (2021)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.
Relating to the criminal penalty for reckless driving and to the limitation on the authority to arrest a person for certain traffic offenses punishable by fine only.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 3319 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to certain measures to promote compliance with and improve public awareness of the state's move over or slow down law concerning the passing of certain vehicles.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/21
| DRIVER EDUCATION & SAFETY CLASSES | Education--Driver Education & Training | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Highways | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | Safety | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
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 3478 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rose, Toni
Relating to the prosecution of the offenses of reckless driving and racing on a highway and to the forfeiture of contraband relating to that conduct; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Withdrawn from schedule
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | DRIVER EDUCATION & SAFETY CLASSES | Education--Driver Education & Training | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
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
| BONDS | EMERGENCY VEHICLES | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | LICENSE PLATES | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PERMITS | TRAILERS | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITS & ENFORCEMENT | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 3725 87-0 (2021)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to the enforcement of the prohibition on passing a school bus using images from a school bus monitoring system.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| SCHOOL BUSES & SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 3758 87-0 (2021)
Author: Goldman, Craig
Relating to the exemption of certain vehicles from vehicle towing regulations.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
| TOW COMPANIES & TOWING OF VEHICLES | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 3823 87-0 (2021)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria
Relating to the civil penalty for certain signs placed on the right-of-way of a public road.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| SIGNS | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
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 3866 87-0 (2021)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to the offense of operating or loading an overweight vehicle.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITS & ENFORCEMENT | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 3877 87-0 (2021)
Author: Israel, Celia
Relating to the prima facie speed limit in certain urban districts.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| City Government--Roads | SPEED LIMITS | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 3884 87-0 (2021)
Author: Biedermann, Kyle
Relating to the authority of a county to regulate lot frontages on certain roads.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
| County Government--Land Use & Zoning | County Government--Roads | 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 3992 87-0 (2021)
Author: Canales, Terry | et. al.
Relating to the use of a flashing warning signal light and certain other equipment by a person operating a school bus.
House: Transportation
Laid on the table subject to call
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Minors--Health & Safety | SCHOOL BUSES & SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 4087 87-0 (2021)
Author: Burns, DeWayne
Relating to the enforcement of commercial motor vehicle safety standards in certain municipalities.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Highways | Law Enforcement | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 4138 87-0 (2021)
Author: Ellzey, Jake
Relating to the movement of certain vehicles transporting steel products made in the United States; authorizing a fee.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| DALLAS COUNTY | ELLIS COUNTY | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | JOHNSON COUNTY | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PERMITS | SPEED LIMITS | VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITS & ENFORCEMENT | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 4535 87-0 (2021)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to axle weight limitations for certain vehicles transporting aggregates.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITS & ENFORCEMENT | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HJR 98 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schaefer, Matt
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the right of a person to travel in and operate a vehicle using human decision-making.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HR 1969 87-0 (2021)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 1281.
Reported enrolled
| Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
SB 42 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 206 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the operation of golf carts in certain areas.
Senate: Transportation
Not again placed on intent calendar
| RECREATIONAL & ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
SB 221 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the prima facie speed limit in certain urban districts.
Senate: Transportation
Co-author authorized
| City Government--Roads | SPEED LIMITS | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 445 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.Sponsor: Canales, Terry
Relating to the use of a flashing warning signal light and certain other equipment by a person operating a school bus.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/21
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Minors--Health & Safety | SCHOOL BUSES & SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 681 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to requiring school districts to adopt a policy regarding the idling of the engine of a school bus.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | SCHOOL BUSES & SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 860 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.Sponsor: Goldman, Craig
Relating to the exclusion of certain car haulers from the definition of tow truck for purposes of certain laws regulating motor vehicle towing.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21
| TOW COMPANIES & TOWING OF VEHICLES | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 1002 87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to reducing the criminal penalty for the operation of overweight vehicles transporting livestock.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Agriculture | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 1163 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the criminal punishment and conditions of community supervision for the offense of obstructing a highway or other passageway; increasing a criminal penalty.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 1274 87-0 (2021)
Author: Nichols, Robert | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a district engineer for the Texas Department of Transportation to temporarily lower the speed limit at a highway maintenance activity site.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
| SPEED LIMITS | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 1290 87-0 (2021)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to the operation of a motor vehicle passing a pedestrian or a person operating a bicycle.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| BICYCLES | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 1291 87-0 (2021)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to the operation of a public transit motor bus by certain mass transit entities on an improved shoulder.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Highways | Transportation--Mass Transit | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 1383 87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the authority of certain counties to authorize the operation of a golf cart or off-highway vehicle on certain roads.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| County Government--Roads | GULF OF MEXICO | RECREATIONAL & ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES | RED RIVER | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 1495 87-0 (2021)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Turner, John | et. al.
Relating to certain criminal offenses related to highways and motor vehicles; creating a criminal offense; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 1553 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to weight limitations for over-the-road buses.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Transportation--Mass Transit | VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITS & ENFORCEMENT | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 1737 87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to the rules of the road regarding red signals at certain traffic-controls signals.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| BICYCLES | MOTORCYCLES | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 1766 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the impoundment of certain motor vehicles involved in the commission of the offense of racing on a highway.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Highways | IMPOUNDMENT OF VEHICLES | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 1814 87-0 (2021)
Author: Seliger, KelSponsor: Martinez, Armando
Relating to oversize and overweight vehicle permits.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/21
| INTERNET | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PERMITS | VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITS & ENFORCEMENT | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 1815 87-0 (2021)
Author: Seliger, KelSponsor: Martinez, Armando
Relating to motor vehicle size and weight limitations.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/21
| EMERGENCY VEHICLES | Highways | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITS & ENFORCEMENT | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 1828 87-0 (2021)
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the movement of certain vehicles transporting steel products made in the United States; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| DALLAS COUNTY | ELLIS COUNTY | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | JOHNSON COUNTY | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PERMITS | SPEED LIMITS | VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITS & ENFORCEMENT | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
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 2012 87-0 (2021)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the offense of operating certain vehicles without a license plate.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| LICENSE PLATES | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 36 87-1 (2021)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to the enforcement of the prohibition on passing a school bus using images from a school bus monitoring system.
Filed
| SCHOOL BUSES & SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road | VIDEO CAMERAS
HB 153 87-3 (2021)
Author: Cain, Briscoe
Relating to the use of a high occupancy vehicle lane by an operator of a motor vehicle who is pregnant.
Filed
| Highways | HOV & EXCLUSIVE LANES | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road | Women
HB 61 86-0 (2019)
Author: White, JamesSponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to highway maintenance or construction vehicles, certain service vehicles, and escort flag vehicles, including the use of certain lighting equipment on those vehicles.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/19
| LIGHTING | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 87 86-0 (2019)
Author: Minjarez, InaSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to information provided to minors during the driver's license application process.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/19
| Minors--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 113 86-0 (2019)
Author: Minjarez, Ina | et. al.
Relating to the vehicle description on an application for the registration of an automated motor vehicle.
House: Transportation
Received from the House
| Highways | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
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
| ACCIDENTS | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 153 86-0 (2019)
Author: White, James
Relating to the authority of the public safety director of the Department of Public Safety to adopt rules requiring the use and installation of intrastate commercial motor vehicle electronic logging devices.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
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 265 86-0 (2019)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to the collection and reporting of information from motor vehicle stops made by law enforcement.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| Aliens | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 269 86-0 (2019)
Author: Israel, Celia
Relating to the operation of a public transit motor bus by certain mass transit entities on an improved shoulder.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Highways | Transportation--Mass Transit | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 339 86-0 (2019)
Author: Murr, Andrew | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to the placement of speed limit signs at the end of construction or maintenance work zones.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/19
| Highways | SPEED LIMITS | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 372 86-0 (2019)
Author: Allen, Alma
Relating to the punishment for the offense of driving while license invalid.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 409 86-0 (2019)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to driver's licensing requirements for minors.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| Education--Driver Education & Training | Minors--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 448 86-0 (2019)
Author: Turner, Chris | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the creation of an offense for failing to secure certain children in a rear-facing child passenger safety seat system.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Vetoed by the Governor
| CHILD SAFETY SEATS | Vehicles & Traffic--Child Restraint | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
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 537 86-0 (2019)
Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.
Relating to traffic engineering studies on photographic traffic signal enforcement systems.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| City Government--Roads | PHOTOGRAPHIC TRAFFIC SIGNALS | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 550 86-0 (2019)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to the expiration of the driver responsibility program.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| CRIMINAL RECORDS | Education--Driver Education & Training | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 568 86-0 (2019)
Author: Minjarez, Ina
Relating to the regulation of automated neighborhood electric vehicles.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Highways | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 666 86-0 (2019)
Author: King, Ken
Relating to the criminal offense of operating certain vehicles without a license plate.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| LICENSE PLATES | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 673 86-0 (2019)
Author: King, Ken
Relating to the criminal offense of operating certain vehicles without a license plate.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| LICENSE PLATES | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 683 86-0 (2019)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to the repeal of the driver responsibility program; eliminating program surcharges.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
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 748 86-0 (2019)
Author: Neave, Victoria | et. al.
Relating to certain criminal offenses involving protective headgear requirements for motorcycle operators and passengers.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Insurance--Health & Accident | MOTORCYCLE HELMETS | MOTORCYCLES | Safety | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 754 86-0 (2019)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to an affirmative defense to the offense of operating a vehicle without displaying two license plates.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| LICENSE PLATES | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 757 86-0 (2019)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to the required notice of a surcharge assessed under the driver responsibility program.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 771 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, SarahSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the placement of warning signs in areas where the use of a wireless communication device is prohibited.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/19
| City Government--Roads | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | Highways | Minors--Health & Safety | SCHOOL CROSSING GUARDS & CROSSING ZONES | SIGNS | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 799 86-0 (2019)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks | et. al.Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to liability for certain damage caused by vehicles exceeding maximum height limitations; creating a criminal offense.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/19
| BRIDGES & CAUSEWAYS | Crimes--Against Property | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 804 86-0 (2019)
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 | SEARCH WARRANTS | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 900 86-0 (2019)
Author: Israel, Celia | et. al.
Relating to the act of smoking tobacco in a vehicle with a child present; authorizing an additional fine for certain criminal offenses.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Minors--Health & Safety | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | SMOKING | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Tobacco Products | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 901 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hefner, Cole | et. al.
Relating to registration of a motor vehicle alleged to have been involved in a violation detected by a photographic traffic signal enforcement system.
House: Transportation
Committee report sent to Calendars
| COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PHOTOGRAPHIC TRAFFIC SIGNALS | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 917 86-0 (2019)
Author: Craddick, TomSponsor: Flores, Peter | et. al.
Relating to the enforcement of commercial motor vehicle safety standards in certain municipalities and counties.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/19
| Law Enforcement | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 962 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miller, Rick | et. al.
Relating to the operation of a motor vehicle passing a pedestrian or a person operating a bicycle.
House: Transportation
Committee report sent to Calendars
| BICYCLES | Safety | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1027 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to the content of photographic traffic monitoring system signs.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| City Government--Roads | PHOTOGRAPHIC TRAFFIC SIGNALS | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1037 86-0 (2019)
Author: Price, Four
Relating to permits for certain vehicles being operated in connection with a motor sports racing event.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Amusements, Games, Sports | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PERMITS | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1105 86-0 (2019)
Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al.
Relating to the preemption and prosecution of certain offenses involving the use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1145 86-0 (2019)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the repeal of the driver responsibility program and the amount and allocation of state traffic fine funds; authorizing and increasing criminal fines; eliminating program surcharges.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID | Vehicles & Traffic--Insurance/Financial Responsibility | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1226 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lang, Mike | et. al.
Relating to highway maintenance vehicles and certain service vehicles.
House: Transportation
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Highways | Safety | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1270 86-0 (2019)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to the operation and movement of motorcycles on certain highways during periods of traffic congestion.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Highways | MOTORCYCLES | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
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 1308 86-0 (2019)
Author: Calanni, Gina | et. al.
Relating to the enforcement of commercial motor vehicle safety standards in certain municipalities.
House: Transportation
Laid on the table subject to call
| Law Enforcement | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1354 86-0 (2019)
Author: Cortez, Philip
Relating to the prima facie speed limit in certain urban districts.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| SPEED LIMITS | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1458 86-0 (2019)
Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc"
Relating to the repeal of the driver responsibility program and the amount and allocation of state traffic fine funds; authorizing and increasing criminal fines.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | State Finances--Management & Control | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID | Vehicles & Traffic--Insurance/Financial Responsibility | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1487 86-0 (2019)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.
Relating to the repeal of the driver responsibility program and the amount and allocation of state traffic fine funds; authorizing and increasing criminal fines.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | State Finances--Management & Control | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID | Vehicles & Traffic--Insurance/Financial Responsibility | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1493 86-0 (2019)
Author: Krause, Matt
Relating to weight limitations for over-the-road buses.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Transportation--Mass Transit | VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITS & ENFORCEMENT | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1505 86-0 (2019)
Author: Martinez, ArmandoSponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the recording of a criminal offense of transporting household goods without registration in a driving record.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/19
| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1548 86-0 (2019)
Author: Springer, Drew | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the operation of golf carts, neighborhood electric vehicles, and off-highway vehicles; authorizing fees.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
| City Government--Roads | County Government--Roads | Highways | LICENSE PLATES | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | RECREATIONAL & ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES | State Finances--Management & Control | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 1568 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to the authority of certain municipal employees to request the removal and storage of certain abandoned or illegally parked or operated vehicles.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| City Government--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road | VEHICLES FOR HIRE
HB 1611 86-0 (2019)
Author: Ashby, Trent | et. al.
Relating to regulation in the unincorporated area of a county of high-speed rail activity near schools.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
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 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 1770 86-0 (2019)
Author: Martinez, Armando | et. al.
Relating to regulation and liability of certain vehicles on a highway; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Safety | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1778 86-0 (2019)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to weight limitations for certain vehicles transporting agricultural products.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Agriculture | AGRILIFE EXTENSION SERVICE, TEXAS | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITS & ENFORCEMENT | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1831 86-0 (2019)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to reducing the criminal penalty for the operation of overweight vehicles transporting agricultural products.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Agriculture | VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITS & ENFORCEMENT | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1840 86-0 (2019)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to the operation of vehicles transporting agricultural products; authorizing a fee.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PERMITS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITS & ENFORCEMENT | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1908 86-0 (2019)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to the indigent status of a person for purposes of the driver responsibility program.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Courts--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
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 2048 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to the repeal of the driver responsibility program and the amount and allocation of state traffic fine funds; eliminating program surcharges; authorizing and increasing criminal fines; increasing a fee.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/19
| City Government--Finance | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--Finance | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2126 86-0 (2019)
Author: King, Ken
Relating to height limitations for certain vehicles transporting seed cotton or cotton.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Agriculture | COTTON | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2149 86-0 (2019)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to the number of license plates to be issued for and displayed on certain motor vehicles.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| LICENSE PLATES | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
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 2188 86-0 (2019)
Author: Frullo, John | et. al.Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Relating to the operation of electric and nonelectric bicycles.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/19
| BICYCLES | City Government--General | County Government--General | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2219 86-0 (2019)
Author: Israel, Celia
Relating to the operation of public transit vehicles equipped with connected braking systems.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Transportation--Mass Transit | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
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 2291 86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckley, Brad
Relating to the operation of a gas-powered bicycle.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| BICYCLES | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2292 86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckley, Brad | et. al.
Relating to the operation of a slow-moving vehicle on an improved shoulder.
House: Transportation
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2301 86-0 (2019)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks
Relating to the operation of personal delivery and mobile carrying devices.
House: Transportation
Committee report sent to Calendars
| City Government--Roads | County Government--Roads | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2311 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kacal, Kyle
Relating to the portion retained by a municipality or county of certain fines imposed for a criminal offense.
House: County Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| City Government--Finance | County Government--Finance | Courts--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2323 86-0 (2019)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to registration of a motor vehicle alleged to have been involved in a violation detected by a photographic traffic signal enforcement system.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| PHOTOGRAPHIC TRAFFIC SIGNALS | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 2332 86-0 (2019)
Author: Cortez, Philip
Relating to the prima facie speed limit in certain urban districts.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| SPEED LIMITS | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
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
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | HORSES | TRAILERS | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2415 86-0 (2019)
Author: Darby, Drew
Relating to the repeal of the driver responsibility program.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Driver Education & Training | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Management & Control | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2475 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the indigent status of a person for purposes of the driver responsibility program.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Transportation
Vetoed by the Governor
| Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2495 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Ed
Relating to the considerations when determining whether a person is an employee of a motor carrier or an independent contractor.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Safety | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 2517 86-0 (2019)
Author: Romero, Ramon
Relating to transporting dogs in open truck or trailer beds in certain counties.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Animals | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
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 2622 86-0 (2019)
Author: Phelan, Dade
Relating to surcharges assessed under the driver responsibility program; authorizing surcharges; reducing, repealing, and waiving surcharges.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Legislature | Military & Veterans | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2656 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon
Relating to the authority of a school district to implement a school bus monitoring system that records images of vehicles that pass a stopped school bus; authorizing a civil penalty.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | SCHOOL BUSES & SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road | VIDEO CAMERAS
HB 2661 86-0 (2019)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to requiring school districts to adopt a policy regarding the idling of the engine of a school bus.
House: Environmental Regulation
Considered in Calendars
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | SCHOOL BUSES & SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2681 86-0 (2019)
Author: Minjarez, Ina
Relating to the offense of passing certain vehicles on a highway.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Utilities--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2717 86-0 (2019)
Author: Harless, Sam
Relating to the use of a turn signal before turning a vehicle.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2807 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to regulation and liability of certain vehicles on a highway; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
| Highways | Safety | TOW COMPANIES & TOWING OF VEHICLES | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2837 86-0 (2019)
Author: Canales, TerrySponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the operation of and equipment for vehicles.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/19
| Law Enforcement | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 3161 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bailes, Ernest | et. al.
Relating to the operation of a vehicle transporting equipment used to load timber.
House: Transportation
Committee report sent to Calendars
| TIMBER & TIMBERLAND | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road | 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 3262 86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckley, Brad
Relating to the offense of passing certain vehicles on a highway.
House: Transportation
Withdrawn from schedule
| Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 3446 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the enforcement of commercial motor vehicle safety standards in certain counties.
House: Transportation
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| BORDER | Safety | SHERIFFS | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 3460 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, EdSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the route designation for the issuance of a permit for the movement of oversize and overweight vehicles in certain counties.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
| MATAGORDA COUNTY | PERMITS | VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITS & ENFORCEMENT | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 3473 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perez, Mary Ann
Relating to the fee for a permit authorizing the movement of certain vehicles transporting an intermodal shipping container.
House: Transportation
Placed on General State Calendar
| Common Carriers | PERMITS | SHIPPING & SHIPYARDS | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 3474 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perez, Mary Ann
Relating to increasing the fee for a permit authorizing the movement of certain vehicles transporting an intermodal shipping container.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | PERMITS | SHIPPING & SHIPYARDS | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 3476 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perez, Mary Ann
Relating to the movement of certain vehicles transporting an intermodal shipping container on a road or bridge for which a maximum weight or load has been established by a municipality.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITS & ENFORCEMENT | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 3558 86-0 (2019)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to capturing images of the illegal passing of a stationary tow truck.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| Highways | Safety | TOW COMPANIES & TOWING OF VEHICLES | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
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
| HORSES | TRAILERS | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 3646 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to operating a motor vehicle while a person is occupying the trunk of the motor vehicle; creating a criminal offense.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 3725 86-0 (2019)
Author: Tinderholt, Tony
Relating to the enforcement of traffic laws by private institutions of higher education.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Education--Higher--Private Schools | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 3762 86-0 (2019)
Author: Burrows, Dustin
Relating to size limitations for certain vehicles transporting agricultural products and equipment.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Agriculture | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 3871 86-0 (2019)
Author: Krause, MattSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the process for establishing speed limits on roads near certain schools.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/19
| City Government--Roads | County Government--Roads | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Minors--Health & Safety | SPEED LIMITS | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 3901 86-0 (2019)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to the authority of counties and municipalities to lower speed limits on certain highways.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| City Government--Roads | County Government--Roads | Highways | SPEED LIMITS | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 3953 86-0 (2019)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to motor vehicle operation and accidents.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| ACCIDENTS | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
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
| ACCIDENTS | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 4064 86-0 (2019)
Author: Phelan, Dade
Relating to the enforcement of commercial motor vehicle safety standards in certain municipalities and counties.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| BORDER | Law Enforcement | SHERIFFS | STATE HIGHWAY FUND | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 4140 86-0 (2019)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to license plate flippers.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| LICENSE PLATES | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 4144 86-0 (2019)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to the designation of a constable or deputy constable as a weight enforcement officer in certain counties.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| CONSTABLES | County Government--Roads | SAN JACINTO RIVER | VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITS & ENFORCEMENT | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
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 4265 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to the rules of the road regarding red signals at certain traffic-control signals.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| MOTORCYCLES | TRAFFIC CONTROL | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 4292 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the waiver of certain surcharges assessed under the driver responsibility program.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 4294 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the imposition of a time payment fee on certain persons convicted of a criminal offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
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 4499 86-0 (2019)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the operation of motor-assisted scooters.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 43 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 44 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the use of a wireless communication device by a state officer or employee while operating a motor vehicle.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| State Employees | State Officers | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
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 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 87 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the repeal of the driver responsibility program and the vehicle safety inspection program for certain vehicles; imposing replacement fees.
Senate: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | VEHICLE INSPECTIONS | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
SB 169 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the use of certain lighting equipment on escort flag vehicles.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 191 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, Borris | et. al.
Relating to the repeal of the driver responsibility program and the amount and allocation of state traffic fine funds; temporarily increasing a criminal fine.
Senate: Transportation
Co-author authorized
| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Management & Control | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Insurance/Financial Responsibility | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 273 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the operation and movement of motorcycles on certain highways during periods of traffic congestion.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Highways | MOTORCYCLES | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 274 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the driver responsibility program; reducing the amounts of surcharges.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | State Finances--Management & Control | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
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 413 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.
Relating to registration of a motor vehicle alleged to have been involved in a violation detected by a photographic traffic signal enforcement system.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| PHOTOGRAPHIC TRAFFIC SIGNALS | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
SB 549 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to the operation of motor-assisted scooters.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
No action taken in committee
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 571 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the authority of a municipality to lower speed limits on certain highways.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| City Government--Roads | County Government--Roads | SPEED LIMITS | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 577 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the repeal of the driver responsibility program and the amount and allocation of state traffic fine funds; increasing a criminal fine.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | DRIVER EDUCATION & SAFETY CLASSES | Education--Driver Education & Training | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 636 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Calanni, Gina | et. al.
Relating to the enforcement of commercial motor vehicle safety standards in certain municipalities.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/19
| Law Enforcement | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
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 663 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the punishment for the offense of driving while license invalid.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 688 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: King, Ken
Relating to height limitations for certain vehicles transporting seed cotton or cotton.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/19
| Agriculture | COTTON | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 779 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the prima facie speed limit in certain urban districts.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| SPEED LIMITS | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 780 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the offense of passing certain vehicles on a highway.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 805 86-0 (2019)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to the number of license plates to be issued for and displayed on certain motor vehicles.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| LICENSE PLATES | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
SB 809 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to weight limitations for over-the-road buses.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Transportation--Mass Transit | VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITS & ENFORCEMENT | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 892 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, JoséSponsor: Israel, Celia
Relating to the exhaust emission systems of certain diesel-powered motor vehicles.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Transportation
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
| Environment--Air | VEHICLE EMISSIONS | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 918 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to the repeal of the driver responsibility program and the amount and allocation of state traffic fine funds; eliminating program surcharges; authorizing and increasing criminal fines; increasing a fee.
Senate: Finance
Co-author authorized
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 969 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: Landgraf, Brooks
Relating to the operation of personal delivery and mobile carrying devices.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
| City Government--Roads | County Government--Roads | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
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 1064 86-0 (2019)
Author: Flores, Peter
Relating to the offense of passing certain vehicles on a highway.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Safety | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 1091 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nichols, RobertSponsor: Ashby, Trent
Relating to vehicles eligible for veteran toll discount programs.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
| Highways | Military & Veterans | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 1135 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the operation of public transit vehicles equipped with connected braking systems.
Senate: Transportation
No action taken in committee
| Transportation--Mass Transit | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 1183 86-0 (2019)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the process for establishing speed limits on roads near certain schools.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| City Government--Roads | County Government--Roads | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Minors--Health & Safety | SPEED LIMITS | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 1201 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the waiver of certain driver responsibility program surcharges on proof of commitment to enlist in the armed forces.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Military & Veterans | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 1363 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nichols, Robert | et. al.Sponsor: Lang, Mike | et. al.
Relating to highway maintenance or construction vehicles and certain service vehicles.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
| Highways | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 1364 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nichols, Robert | et. al.
Relating to the operation of a vehicle transporting equipment used to load timber.
Senate: Transportation
Co-author authorized
| TIMBER & TIMBERLAND | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
SB 1524 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the creation of an offense for failing to secure certain children in a rear-facing child passenger safety seat system.
Senate: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| CHILD SAFETY SEATS | Vehicles & Traffic--Child Restraint | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 1553 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the process for establishing speed limits on roads near certain schools.
Senate: Transportation
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | SPEED LIMITS | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 1717 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the issuance of a permit by certain port authorities for the operation and movement of oversize vehicles.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| PERMITS | Special Districts & Authorities--Navigation & Ports | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITS & ENFORCEMENT | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
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 2084 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to operating a motor vehicle while a person is occupying the trunk of the motor vehicle; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 2144 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to creating the offense of causing an accident resulting in personal injury or death while operating a motor vehicle without a license; providing a penalty.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 2159 86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to allowing operators of motor vehicles to treat a stop sign as a yield sign at certain intersections.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| SIGNS | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
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 2298 86-0 (2019)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to school safety measures, including the authority of a school district to implement a school bus monitoring system that records images of vehicles that pass a stopped school bus; authorizing a civil penalty; imposing a surcharge.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | SCHOOL BUSES & SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road | VIDEO CAMERAS
SB 2359 86-0 (2019)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to the operation of off-highway vehicles on a public street, road, or highway.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Highways | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 62 85-0 (2017)
Author: Craddick, Tom | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle; creating a criminal offense; modifying existing criminal penalties.
House: Transportation Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
| ALEX BROWN MEMORIAL ACT | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SIGNS | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 67 85-0 (2017)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to the repeal of the driver responsibility program.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Management & Control | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 76 85-0 (2017)
Author: White, James
Relating to certain conditions of suspension or renewal of a driver's license.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Courts--Municipal | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
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 160 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle; creating a criminal offense; modifying existing criminal penalties.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| ALEX BROWN MEMORIAL ACT | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SIGNS | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 275 85-0 (2017)
Author: Gonzales, Larry
Relating to the repeal of the driver responsibility program.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Management & Control | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 354 85-0 (2017)
Author: Raney, John | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the process for establishing speed limits on roads near certain schools.
House: Transportation Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | SPEED LIMITS | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 459 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dale, Tony
Relating to the suspension of a driver's license for the failure to pay a surcharge.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| JUSTICE OF THE PEACE | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
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 512 85-0 (2017)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to the placement of warning signs in areas where the use of a wireless communication device is prohibited.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| City Government--Roads | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | Minors--Health & Safety | SIGNS | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 519 85-0 (2017)
Author: Turner, Chris | et. al.
Relating to the creation of an offense for failing to secure certain children in a rear-facing child passenger safety seat system.
House: Transportation
Committee report sent to Calendars
| CHILD SAFETY SEATS | Vehicles & Traffic--Child Restraint | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 520 85-0 (2017)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to the use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle; creating an offense and providing penalties.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | Minors--Health & Safety | SCHOOL CROSSING GUARDS & CROSSING ZONES | SIGNS | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 561 85-0 (2017)
Author: Murphy, JimSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the operation of certain vehicles used for package delivery; authorizing a fee.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
| City Government--Roads | County Government--Roads | Highways | LICENSE PLATES | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
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 684 85-0 (2017)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to the required notice of a surcharge assessed under the driver responsibility program.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 714 85-0 (2017)
Author: Wu, Gene | et. al.Sponsor: Miles, Borris
Relating to the civil prosecution of offenses involving certain municipal parking ordinances; authorizing a civil fine.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Not again placed on intent calendar
| City Government--General | PARKING | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 732 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to the content of photographic traffic monitoring system signs.
House: Transportation
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
| City Government--Roads | PHOTOGRAPHIC TRAFFIC SIGNALS | SIGNS | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
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 812 85-0 (2017)
Author: Wu, Gene | et. al.Sponsor: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to standing in a roadway; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Placed on intent calendar
| Highways | Law Enforcement | Safety | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 859 85-0 (2017)
Author: Longoria, Oscar
Relating to the authority of a school district to implement a school bus monitoring system that records images, including images of vehicles that pass a stopped school bus; creating an offense; providing for the imposition of penalties.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Minors--Health & Safety | SCHOOL BUSES & SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
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 1016 85-0 (2017)
Author: Krause, Matt
Relating to the deferral and reduction or waiver of certain surcharges assessed under the driver responsibility program.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Committee report sent to Calendars
| DRUG COURTS | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
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 1223 85-0 (2017)
Author: Murr, Andrew | et. al.
Relating to the operation and movement of authorized emergency vehicles.
House: Transportation
Received from the House
| EMERGENCY VEHICLES | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1233 85-0 (2017)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to probation of certain disqualifications from driving a commercial motor vehicle.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1236 85-0 (2017)
Author: Martinez, Armando | et. al.
Relating to the operation of a motor vehicle in the vicinity of an unprotected road user; creating a criminal offense.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| IRIS STAGNER SAFE PASSING ACT | Safety | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1240 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zedler, Bill
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--Rules of Road
HB 1244 85-0 (2017)
Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.
Relating to registration or transfer of title of a motor vehicle alleged to have been involved in a violation detected by a photographic traffic signal enforcement system.
House: Transportation
Committee report sent to Calendars
| PHOTOGRAPHIC TRAFFIC SIGNALS | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
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 1401 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to allowing a person to register a motor vehicle when delinquent in the payment of certain civil penalties.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 1430 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the indigent status of a person for the purposes of the driver responsibility program.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1436 85-0 (2017)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to the offense of possessing an open container of alcohol in a motor vehicle.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | OPEN CONTAINERS | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1443 85-0 (2017)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to the issuance of a notice to appear for certain misdemeanors.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Insurance/Financial Responsibility | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 1570 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burns, DeWayneSponsor: 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 | Highways | Law Enforcement | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1611 85-0 (2017)
Author: VanDeaver, GarySponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the use of warning devices by stationary authorized emergency vehicles.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| EMERGENCY VEHICLES | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Safety | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1656 85-0 (2017)
Author: Israel, Celia | et. al.
Relating to the operation of a public transit motor bus by certain mass transit entities on an improved shoulder.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Highways | Transportation--Mass Transit | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
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 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 1745 85-0 (2017)
Author: Israel, Celia
Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to lower speed limits on certain highways.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| City Government--Roads | SPEED LIMITS | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1748 85-0 (2017)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary
Relating to the use of a portable electronic device while operating a motor vehicle; creating a criminal offense.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1757 85-0 (2017)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to the impoundment of a motor vehicle operated without financial responsibility by a driver who does not have a driver's license; authorizing a fee.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| IMPOUNDMENT OF VEHICLES | Law Enforcement | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Insurance/Financial Responsibility | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1789 85-0 (2017)
Author: Pickett, Joseph
Relating to motor vehicle size and weight limitations.
House: Transportation
Placed on General State Calendar
| EMERGENCY VEHICLES | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITS & ENFORCEMENT | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
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 1876 85-0 (2017)
Author: Martinez, Armando | et. al.
Relating to size and weight limitations for certain vehicles transporting agricultural products and equipment.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| Agriculture | VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITS & ENFORCEMENT | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1956 85-0 (2017)
Author: Springer, DrewSponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the operation of certain off-highway vehicles.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/17
| Agriculture | Education--Driver Education & Training | RECREATIONAL & ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2065 85-0 (2017)
Author: Phillips, Larry | et. al.Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to fines collected by a county or municipality from the enforcement of commercial motor vehicle safety standards.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/17
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Law Enforcement | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2068 85-0 (2017)
Author: Phillips, Larry | et. al.Sponsor: Miles, Borris
Relating to the repeal of the driver responsibility program and the amount and allocation of state traffic fine funds; authorizing and increasing criminal fines.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Transportation
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID | Vehicles & Traffic--Insurance/Financial Responsibility | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2142 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kacal, Kyle
Relating to oversize or overweight vehicles transporting livestock feed, grain, or grain by-products.
House: Transportation
Placed on General State Calendar
| Agriculture | Highways | VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITS & ENFORCEMENT | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2212 85-0 (2017)
Author: Stephenson, Phil
Relating to weight limitations for natural gas motor vehicles.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| Energy--Alternative Fuels | VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITS & ENFORCEMENT | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
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 2276 85-0 (2017)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to an increase in and the use of the fee for permits issued for the movement of oversize or overweight vehicles carrying cargo in Hidalgo County.
House: Transportation
Placed on General State Calendar
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | HIDALGO COUNTY | Highways | PERMITS | VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITS & ENFORCEMENT | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2319 85-0 (2017)
Author: Paddie, Chris | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the operation of certain overweight vehicles on highways; imposing a fee.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
| Energy--Alternative Fuels | VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITS & ENFORCEMENT | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2366 85-0 (2017)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the use of certain lighting equipment on airport security vehicles.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| AIRPORTS | EMERGENCY VEHICLES | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Safety | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
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
| County Government--Roads | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | SALVAGE YARDS & SALVAGE DEALERS | TRAILERS | VEHICLE INSPECTIONS | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 2477 85-0 (2017)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to the authority of certain municipal employees to request the removal and storage of certain abandoned or illegally parked or operated vehicles.
House: Urban Affairs
Received from the House
| City Government--Employees/Officers | PARKING | TOW COMPANIES & TOWING OF VEHICLES | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road | VEHICLES FOR HIRE
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 2778 85-0 (2017)
Author: Faircloth, Wayne
Relating to permits for oversize and overweight vehicles in a certain county.
House: Transportation
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| CHAMBERS COUNTY | Highways | PERMITS | VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITS & ENFORCEMENT | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2781 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miller, Rick | et. al.
Relating to county authority related to the removal and storage of vehicles and other personal property from a roadway and the regulation of vehicle storage facilities, junkyards, and automobile wrecking and salvage yards; authorizing fees.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
| County Government--Roads | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | SALVAGE YARDS & SALVAGE DEALERS | TOW COMPANIES & TOWING OF VEHICLES | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2812 85-0 (2017)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the use of certain lighting equipment on security patrol vehicles.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| Law Enforcement | LIGHTING | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2862 85-0 (2017)
Author: King, Ken
Relating to the operation of vehicles transporting fluid milk; authorizing a fee.
House: Transportation
Committee report sent to Calendars
| MILK | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PERMITS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITS & ENFORCEMENT | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 2934 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the civil consequences imposed on persons arrested for, charged with, or convicted of certain criminal offenses.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| County Government--General | COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 2957 85-0 (2017)
Author: Wray, John
Relating to permits for certain vehicles being operated in connection with a motor sports racing event.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Amusements, Games, Sports | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PERMITS | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2968 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bonnen, DennisSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the operation of a golf cart or utility vehicle on a public highway in certain counties.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | GULF OF MEXICO | RECREATIONAL & ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 3061 85-0 (2017)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to operating a motor vehicle while a person is occupying the trunk of the motor vehicle; creating a criminal offense.
House: Transportation
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 3087 85-0 (2017)
Author: Morrison, Geanie W.Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the definitions of highway maintenance and service vehicles for purposes of certain provisions governing vehicle equipment.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/17
| LIGHTING | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 3131 85-0 (2017)
Author: Martinez, ArmandoSponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the disposal of certain motor vehicles to a motor vehicle demolisher.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
| MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 3194 85-0 (2017)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to weight limitations for certain vehicles carrying livestock.
House: Transportation
No action taken in committee
| Agriculture | Animals | VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITS & ENFORCEMENT | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 3254 85-0 (2017)
Author: Phillips, LarrySponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the regulation of a motor carrier and the enforcement of motor carrier regulations; authorizing the imposition of a fee; creating a criminal offense.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 1/1/18
| Common Carriers | County Government--Roads | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 3255 85-0 (2017)
Author: Phillips, Larry
Relating to motor vehicle size and weight limitations, including the enforcement of those limitations; creating a criminal offense.
House: Transportation
Committee report sent to Calendars
| PERMITS | VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITS & ENFORCEMENT | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 3259 85-0 (2017)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to the enforcement of penalties imposed by a local authority using a photographic traffic signal enforcement system.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| PHOTOGRAPHIC TRAFFIC SIGNALS | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
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 3500 85-0 (2017)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to vehicles used in the maintenance of electrical power lines; creating a criminal offense.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Safety | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
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 3612 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to vehicles used in the maintenance of electrical power lines; creating a criminal offense.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Safety | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 3805 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burns, DeWayne
Relating to motor vehicle weight enforcement by certain weight enforcement officers.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| City Government--Roads | County Government--Roads | Highways | VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITS & ENFORCEMENT | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 3854 85-0 (2017)
Author: Morrison, Geanie W. | et. al.
Relating to the movement of certain vehicles transporting an intermodal shipping container; authorizing a fee; creating an offense.
House: Transportation
Laid on the table subject to call
| BORDER | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PERMITS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SHIPPING & SHIPYARDS | Transportation--Miscellaneous | VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITS & ENFORCEMENT | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 3950 85-0 (2017)
Author: Gonzales, Larry
Relating to motor vehicle accident reports.
House: Transportation
Placed on General State Calendar
| ACCIDENTS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Transportation--Miscellaneous | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
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 4018 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the operation of automated motor vehicles on highways in this state for research and testing purposes.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Highways | LICENSE PLATES | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 4019 85-0 (2017)
Author: Giddings, Helen
Relating to the collection of surcharges assessed under the driver responsibility program.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 4043 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to the definition of a neighborhood electric vehicle.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| MOTORCYCLES | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 4215 85-0 (2017)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to distracted driving collisions; creating an offense.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| ACCIDENTS | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 30 85-0 (2017)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to inclusion of instruction regarding interaction with peace officers in the required curriculum for certain public school students and in driver education courses and to civilian interaction training for peace officers.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
| EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Driver Education & Training | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--School Districts | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PEACE OFFICERS | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 31 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle; creating a criminal offense; modifying existing criminal penalties.
Senate: State Affairs
Not again placed on intent calendar
| ALEX BROWN MEMORIAL ACT | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SIGNS | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 57 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the use of a wireless communication device by a state officer or employee while operating a motor vehicle.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | State Employees | State Officers | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 67 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ALEX BROWN MEMORIAL ACT | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | SIGNS | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
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 90 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the repeal of the driver responsibility program.
Senate: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| DRIVER EDUCATION & SAFETY CLASSES | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
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 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 266 85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the driver responsibility program.
Senate: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | State Finances--Management & Control | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 278 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the creation of an offense for failing to secure certain children in a rear-facing child passenger safety seat system.
Senate: Transportation
Not again placed on intent calendar
| CHILD SAFETY SEATS | Vehicles & Traffic--Child Restraint | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 288 85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the operation and movement of motorcycles on certain highways during periods of traffic congestion.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Highways | MOTORCYCLES | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
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 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 599 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burton, Konni
Relating to the deferral and reduction or waiver of certain surcharges assessed under the driver responsibility program.
Senate: Transportation
Not again placed on intent calendar
| DRUG COURTS | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 661 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don
Relating to the repeal of the driver responsibility program.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Driver Education & Training | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 684 85-0 (2017)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the local regulation of the operation of utility vehicles, all-terrain vehicles, and recreational off-highway vehicles on public roadways.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| City Government--General | County Government--General | RECREATIONAL & ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES | 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 779 85-0 (2017)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the indigent status of a person for the purposes of the driver responsibility program.
Senate: Transportation
Not again placed on intent calendar
| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 906 85-0 (2017)
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the movement of portable building units over a state highway; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Highways | PERMITS | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
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 1102 85-0 (2017)
Author: Creighton, BrandonSponsor: Paddie, Chris
Relating to weight limitations for natural gas motor vehicles.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
| Energy--Alternative Fuels | VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITS & ENFORCEMENT | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 1187 85-0 (2017)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: Phillips, Larry
Relating to the offense of operating a motor vehicle without financial responsibility.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Insurance/Financial Responsibility | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
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 1274 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the operation of a motor vehicle in the vicinity of an unprotected road user; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| IRIS STAGNER SAFE PASSING ACT | Safety | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 1282 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don
Relating to prohibiting the use of automated traffic control systems.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | SPEED LIMITS | TRAFFIC CONTROL | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 1291 85-0 (2017)
Author: Creighton, BrandonSponsor: Faircloth, Wayne
Relating to permits for oversize and overweight vehicles in a certain county.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/17
| CHAMBERS COUNTY | Highways | PERMITS | VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITS & ENFORCEMENT | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 1311 85-0 (2017)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia | 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 and the amount and allocation of state traffic fine funds; creating an offense.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Aliens | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Insurance--Motor Vehicles | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 1356 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to distracted driving collisions; creating an offense.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| City Government--General | County Government--General | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 1383 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: King, Ken
Relating to the operation of vehicles transporting fluid milk; authorizing a fee.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 1/1/18
| MILK | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PERMITS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITS & ENFORCEMENT | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
SB 1384 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: Burrows, Dustin
Relating to the designation of certain legislation on contract carriers as the Justin Little Act.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
| Common Carriers | DRUG & ALCOHOL TESTING | JUSTIN LITTLE ACT | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 1524 85-0 (2017)
Author: Nichols, Robert | et. al.Sponsor: Morrison, Geanie W. | et. al.
Relating to the movement of certain vehicles, including vehicles transporting an intermodal shipping container; authorizing a fee; creating an offense.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 1/1/18
| MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PERMITS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SHIPPING & SHIPYARDS | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITS & ENFORCEMENT | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
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 1874 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to vehicles used in the maintenance of electrical power lines; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Safety | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 2004 85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the operation of a public transit motor bus by certain mass transit entities on an improved shoulder.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Highways | Transportation--Mass Transit | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 2076 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, JoséSponsor: 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
| County Government--Roads | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | SALVAGE YARDS & SALVAGE DEALERS | TRAILERS | VEHICLE INSPECTIONS | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 2102 85-0 (2017)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to lower speed limits on certain highways.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| City Government--Roads | SPEED LIMITS | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 2103 85-0 (2017)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to alter prima facie speed limits.
Senate: Transportation
Not again placed on intent calendar
| City Government--Roads | SPEED LIMITS | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 2185 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the repeal of the driver responsibility program and the amount and allocation of state traffic fine funds; authorizing and increasing criminal fines.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Management & Control | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID | Vehicles & Traffic--Insurance/Financial Responsibility | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
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 2205 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.Sponsor: Geren, Charlie
Relating to automated motor vehicles.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/17
| Highways | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 2227 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Martinez, Armando
Relating to an increase in the fee for permits issued for the movement of oversize or overweight vehicles carrying cargo in Hidalgo County.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/17
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | HIDALGO COUNTY | Highways | PERMITS | VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITS & ENFORCEMENT | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 117 85-1 (2017)
Author: Uresti, Tomas
Relating to the use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 171 85-1 (2017)
Author: Goldman, Craig | et. al.
Relating to prosecution of certain offenses involving and preemption of local regulation of the use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | SCHOOL BUSES & SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS | SCHOOL CROSSING GUARDS & CROSSING ZONES | SIGNS | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
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 221 85-1 (2017)
Author: Pickett, Joseph
Relating to motor vehicle size and weight limitations.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITS & ENFORCEMENT | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 235 85-1 (2017)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to registration of a motor vehicle alleged to have been involved in a violation detected by a photographic traffic signal enforcement system.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PHOTOGRAPHIC TRAFFIC SIGNALS | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 327 85-1 (2017)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to the placement of warning signs in areas where the use of a wireless communication device is prohibited.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Roads | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | Minors--Health & Safety | SCHOOL CROSSING GUARDS & CROSSING ZONES | SIGNS | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 384 85-1 (2017)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis | et. al.
Relating to the operation of a utility vehicle on a public highway in certain counties.
House: Transportation
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Highways | RECREATIONAL & ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 15 85-1 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don | et. al.
Relating to prosecution of certain offenses involving and preemption of local regulation of the use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Received from the Senate
| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | SCHOOL BUSES & SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS | SCHOOL CROSSING GUARDS & CROSSING ZONES | SIGNS | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 25 85-1 (2017)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to distracted driving; creating a criminal offense.
Filed
| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | SCHOOL BUSES & SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS | SCHOOL CROSSING GUARDS & CROSSING ZONES | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 39 85-1 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle; creating a criminal offense.
Filed
| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 58 85-1 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don
Relating to the elimination of regular mandatory vehicle safety inspections.
Filed
| COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SEAT BELTS | VEHICLE EMISSIONS | VEHICLE INSPECTIONS | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 92 85-1 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to distracted driving; adding a provision subject to a criminal penalty.
Filed
| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SIGNS | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 64 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the use of a portable wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle; creating an offense; providing penalties.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| ALEX BROWN MEMORIAL ACT | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 80 84-0 (2015)
Author: Craddick, Tom | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the use of a portable wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle; creating a criminal offense; modifying existing criminal penalties.
House: Transportation Senate: State Affairs
Placed on intent calendar
| ALEX BROWN MEMORIAL ACT | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 141 84-0 (2015)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle; creating an offense and providing penalties.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | SCHOOL CROSSING GUARDS & CROSSING ZONES | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
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 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 214 84-0 (2015)
Author: Harless, Patricia
Relating to the use of a portable wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle; creating an offense; providing penalties.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| ALEX BROWN MEMORIAL ACT | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 243 84-0 (2015)
Author: Longoria, Oscar
Relating to the route a school bus takes when transporting a public school student.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | Minors--Health & Safety | SCHOOL BUSES & SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 383 84-0 (2015)
Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al.
Relating to unprotected road users; providing penalties; creating an offense.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| Safety | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
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 461 84-0 (2015)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to the creation of an offense for smoking tobacco in a passenger vehicle with a child present.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Minors--Health & Safety | SMOKING | Tobacco Products | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 471 84-0 (2015)
Author: Farias, Joe
Relating to safety equipment requirements for certain cyclists; changing the elements of an offense.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| BICYCLES | Safety | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 509 84-0 (2015)
Author: Raney, JohnSponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the process for establishing speed limits on roads near certain schools.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | SPEED LIMITS | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 636 84-0 (2015)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to the fines for the operation of overweight vehicles transporting agricultural products.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| Agriculture | VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITS & ENFORCEMENT | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 716 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lozano, J. M.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the certification of certain peace officers to enforce commercial motor vehicle safety standards.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
| City Government--Employees/Officers | GULF OF MEXICO | Highways | PEACE OFFICERS | Safety | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 740 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to the content of photographic traffic monitoring system signs.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| PHOTOGRAPHIC TRAFFIC SIGNALS | SIGNS | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 745 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bohac, DwayneSponsor: Taylor, Van
Relating to the installation of solar-powered stop signs by a property owners' association.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
| City Government--Roads | County Government--Roads | Energy--Solar | Property Interests--Property Owners Association | SIGNS | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 789 84-0 (2015)
Author: Miller, Rick | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Van
Relating to license plates issued to retired members of the military.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Transportation
Effective on 1/1/16
| LICENSE PLATES | Military & Veterans | NATIONAL GUARD, TEXAS | STATE GUARD, TEXAS | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 813 84-0 (2015)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to the operation and movement of motorcycles during periods of traffic congestion.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| MOTORCYCLE HELMETS | MOTORCYCLES | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
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 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 955 84-0 (2015)
Author: Turner, Chris | et. al.
Relating to the creation of an offense for failing to secure certain children in a rear-facing child passenger safety seat system.
House: Transportation
Placed on General State Calendar
| CHILD SAFETY SEATS | Vehicles & Traffic--Child Restraint | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
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 1131 84-0 (2015)
Author: Elkins, Gary | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting the use of photographic traffic signal enforcement systems.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| PHOTOGRAPHIC TRAFFIC SIGNALS | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1165 84-0 (2015)
Author: Burkett, Cindy
Relating to the disposition of administrative penalties and fines collected for violations of certain laws involving the operation of an overweight vehicle.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Highways | State Finances--Management & Control | VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITS & ENFORCEMENT | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1238 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis
Relating to requirements for construction and maintenance work zones; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Highways | Safety | SPEED LIMITS | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1252 84-0 (2015)
Author: Pickett, JosephSponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to uniform weighing procedures requirements for motor vehicle weight enforcement officers.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/15
| Highways | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITS & ENFORCEMENT | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1297 84-0 (2015)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to the transportation of unsecured objects by a vehicle; creating an offense.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| Safety | Transportation--Miscellaneous | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1324 84-0 (2015)
Author: Israel, Celia | et. al.
Relating to the establishment and operation of a motor-bus-only lane pilot program in certain counties.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| BEXAR COUNTY | EL PASO COUNTY | Highways | HOV & EXCLUSIVE LANES | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | TARRANT COUNTY | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Mass Transit | TRAVIS COUNTY | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1352 84-0 (2015)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to the use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle; creating an offense and providing penalties.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | SCHOOL CROSSING GUARDS & CROSSING ZONES | SIGNS | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
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 1567 84-0 (2015)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the offense of driving while license invalid.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
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 1631 84-0 (2015)
Author: Phelan, Dade
Relating to the enforcement of commercial motor vehicle safety standards in certain municipalities and counties.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Law Enforcement | LOUISIANA | SHERIFFS | UNITED MEXICAN STATES | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1709 84-0 (2015)
Author: Harless, PatriciaSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the closing, abandoning, and vacating of a public road by a county; authorizing the imposition of a fee.
House: County Affairs Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective immediately
| City Government--Roads | County Government--Roads | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Utilities--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1710 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to an election to repeal a photographic traffic signal enforcement system ordinance.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| Elections--Initiative, Referendum & Recall | PHOTOGRAPHIC TRAFFIC SIGNALS | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1721 84-0 (2015)
Author: Koop, Linda | et. al.
Relating to the criminal and civil prosecution of certain offenses involving parking in a space designated for persons with disabilities.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Disabilities, Persons with | PARKING | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
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 1888 84-0 (2015)
Author: Capriglione, GiovanniSponsor: Taylor, Van
Relating to commercial driver's licenses and commercial learner's permits and the operation of commercial motor vehicles; authorizing a fee; increasing a penalty.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Transportation
See remarks for effective date
| MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | VEHICLE INSPECTIONS | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1916 84-0 (2015)
Author: Sheffield, J. D.
Relating to the enforcement of certain local traffic laws on the campus of a public or private institution of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Private Schools | Education--Junior College Districts | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | PEACE OFFICERS | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
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 2106 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the use of a portable wireless communication device to send a text-based communication while operating a motor vehicle; creating a criminal offense.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
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 2320 84-0 (2015)
Author: Peña, Gilbert
Relating to requirements for a peace officer stopping a motor vehicle for a suspected violation of a traffic law.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2347 84-0 (2015)
Author: Martinez, Armando
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--Rules of Road
HB 2442 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to allowing a person to register a motor vehicle when delinquent in the payment of certain civil penalties.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 2459 84-0 (2015)
Author: Martinez, Armando | et. al.
Relating to the operation of a motor vehicle in the vicinity of an unprotected road user; creating a criminal offense.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
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 2592 84-0 (2015)
Author: Phillips, Larry
Relating to the operation of ready-mixed concrete trucks on public roadways in this state; modifying provisions subject to a criminal penalty.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| CEMENT & CONCRETE | Highways | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2606 84-0 (2015)
Author: King, Ken | et. al.
Relating to the movement of oil well servicing and drilling machinery on public highways; authorizing a fee.
House: Transportation
Placed on General State Calendar
| Highways | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PERMITS | VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITS & ENFORCEMENT | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
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
| ACCIDENTS | Open Records | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2701 84-0 (2015)
Author: Pickett, Joseph
Relating to the regulation of motor vehicles by the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles and the Department of Public Safety; creating and modifying criminal offenses; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty; imposing, authorizing, and increasing fees.
House: Transportation
Placed on General State Calendar
| County Government--Roads | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
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 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 2972 84-0 (2015)
Author: Stephenson, Phil
Relating to notice concerning the availability to persons who transport agricultural products of an overweight vehicle permit.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Referred to Agriculture & Livestock
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITS & ENFORCEMENT | 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 3020 84-0 (2015)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to the offense of passing a school bus; increasing a fine.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Minors--Health & Safety | SCHOOL BUSES & SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
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 3129 84-0 (2015)
Author: King, Ken
Relating to the operation of vehicles transporting milk; authorizing a fee.
House: Transportation
Left pending in subcommittee
| County Government--Roads | Highways | MILK | PERMITS | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITS & ENFORCEMENT | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 3225 84-0 (2015)
Author: Murr, AndrewSponsor: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to lane restrictions for certain motor vehicles in highway construction or maintenance work zones.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/15
| Highways | TRAFFIC CONTROL | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
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 3358 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to municipal regulation of passenger transportation for compensation.
House: Urban Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Business & Commerce--General | City Government--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration | VEHICLES FOR HIRE
HB 3627 84-0 (2015)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to a requirement that certain persons convicted of the offense of using a wireless communications device while operating a motor vehicle, motorcycle, or moped be allowed to perform community service.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| COMMUNITY SERVICE | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | MOTORCYCLES | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 3714 84-0 (2015)
Author: Farney, Marsha
Relating to the operation of a golf cart or utility vehicle on a public highway in certain counties.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| County Government--Roads | RECREATIONAL & ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 3758 84-0 (2015)
Author: Burrows, Dustin
Relating to the assessment and disposition of charges for registering a motor vehicle that has been operated while improperly registered.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 3780 84-0 (2015)
Author: Krause, Matt
Relating to the deferral and reduction or waiver of certain surcharges assessed under the driver responsibility program.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
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 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
SB 25 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the use of a portable wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle; creating an offense; providing penalties.
Senate: Transportation
Co-author authorized
| ALEX BROWN MEMORIAL ACT | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 47 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to a study concerning enforcement of following distance laws in this state.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 93 84-0 (2015)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.Sponsor: Pickett, Joseph
Relating to the suspension of a driver's license for failure to pay a surcharge.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Driver Education & Training | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 238 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the use of a wireless communication device by a state officer or employee while operating a motor vehicle.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | State Officers | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 320 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the enforcement of certain motor vehicle weight and safety standards.
Senate: Transportation
Not again placed on intent calendar
| City Government--Employees/Officers | GULF OF MEXICO | Highways | PEACE OFFICERS | Safety | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
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 340 84-0 (2015)
Author: Huffines, Don | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting the use of photographic traffic signal enforcement systems.
Senate: Transportation
Co-author authorized
| PHOTOGRAPHIC TRAFFIC SIGNALS | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 422 84-0 (2015)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the establishment and operation of a motor-bus-only lane pilot program in certain counties.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| BEXAR COUNTY | EL PASO COUNTY | Highways | HOV & EXCLUSIVE LANES | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | TARRANT COUNTY | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Mass Transit | TRAVIS COUNTY | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 442 84-0 (2015)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the operation and movement of motorcycles on certain highways during periods of traffic congestion.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| MOTORCYCLES | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
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 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 564 84-0 (2015)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the driver responsibility program and the collection of delinquent driver responsibility program surcharges.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
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 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
| County Government--Roads | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | TRAILERS | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
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 1171 84-0 (2015)
Author: Nichols, RobertSponsor: Paddie, Chris
Relating to the operation of certain oversize or overweight vehicles transporting timber, timber products, or forestry equipment on certain public roadways.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
| County Government--Roads | TIMBER & TIMBERLAND | VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITS & ENFORCEMENT | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
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 1405 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to idling the diesel engine of a school bus or commercial charter bus while the bus is parked at a public school, school event, or field trip destination.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | SCHOOL BUSES & SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 1416 84-0 (2015)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the operation of a motor vehicle in the vicinity of an unprotected road user; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
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 1530 84-0 (2015)
Author: Burton, KonniSponsor: Springer, Drew
Relating to the offense of leaving a motor vehicle unattended.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 1539 84-0 (2015)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the operation of vehicles transporting milk; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| County Government--Roads | Highways | MILK | PERMITS | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITS & ENFORCEMENT | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
SB 1617 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to municipal regulation of passenger transportation for compensation.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Business & Commerce--General | City Government--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration | VEHICLES FOR HIRE
SB 1709 84-0 (2015)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to criminal liability for certain federal motor carrier safety regulation violations; increasing a criminal penalty.
Senate: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| Common Carriers | Safety | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 1715 84-0 (2015)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the offense of passing certain vehicles on a highway.
Senate: Transportation
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
| TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 1717 84-0 (2015)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to Prima Facie Speed Limits.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| SPEED LIMITS | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 1759 84-0 (2015)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the transportation of unsecured objects by a vehicle; creating an offense.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Safety | Transportation--Miscellaneous | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 1823 84-0 (2015)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the enforcement of commercial motor vehicle safety standards in certain municipalities.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| City Government--General | GULF OF MEXICO | Law Enforcement | Safety | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 1918 84-0 (2015)
Author: Watson, KirkSponsor: Pickett, Joseph
Relating to the use of certain lighting equipment on motorcycles.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/15
| LIGHTING | MOTORCYCLES | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 1919 84-0 (2015)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the establishment of a variable speed limit pilot program by the Texas Transportation Commission.
Senate: Transportation
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Highways | Safety | SPEED LIMITS | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 1922 84-0 (2015)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the funding of the designated trauma facility and emergency medical services account through the imposition of court costs on persons convicted of certain driving-related offenses.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | State Finances--Management & Control | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 1923 84-0 (2015)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the funding of the designated trauma facility and emergency medical services account through the imposition of court costs on persons convicted of certain driving-related offenses.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | State Finances--Management & Control | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 27 83-0 (2013)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to the creation of an offense for certain prohibited uses of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle.
House: Transportation
No action taken in committee
| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES | Transportation--Miscellaneous | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 41 83-0 (2013)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle; providing for penalties.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | SCHOOL CROSSING GUARDS & CROSSING ZONES | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 63 83-0 (2013)
Author: Craddick, Tom | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the creation of an offense for use of a handheld wireless communication device for text-based communication while operating a motor vehicle.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Co-sponsor authorized
| ALEX BROWN MEMORIAL ACT | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 69 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the creation of an offense for certain uses of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 74 83-0 (2013)
Author: Fletcher, Allen
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: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Open Records | Protection of Personal Information | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 84 83-0 (2013)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to the establishment and operation of a motor-bus-only lane pilot program in certain counties.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| BEXAR COUNTY | EL PASO COUNTY | Highways | HOV & EXCLUSIVE LANES | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | TARRANT COUNTY | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Mass Transit | TRAVIS COUNTY | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 104 83-0 (2013)
Author: Gonzales, Larry | et. al.
Relating to surcharges associated with and the enforcement of the driver responsibility program.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Driver Education & Training | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 108 83-0 (2013)
Author: Harless, Patricia
Relating to the creation of an offense for use of a handheld wireless communication device for text-based communication while operating a motor vehicle.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 299 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the operation and movement of a vehicle when certain traffic-control signals do not display an indication.
House: Transportation
Considered in Calendars
| EMERGENCY VEHICLES | TRAFFIC CONTROL | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 307 83-0 (2013)
Author: Farias, Joe
Relating to safety equipment requirements for certain cyclists; creating an offense.
House: Transportation
Placed on General State Calendar
| BICYCLES | Safety | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 347 83-0 (2013)
Author: Pitts, Jim | et. al.Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to prohibiting using a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle on school property.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/13
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | Minors--Health & Safety | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 355 83-0 (2013)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the eligibility of commercial driver's license holders for dismissal of certain charges on completion of a driving safety course.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
No action taken in committee
| DRIVER EDUCATION & SAFETY CLASSES | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 567 83-0 (2013)
Author: Smith, WayneSponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the definition of an authorized emergency vehicle.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
| AMBULANCES | EMERGENCY VEHICLES | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 606 83-0 (2013)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the punishment for traffic offenses committed in a construction or maintenance work zone.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
| Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 625 83-0 (2013)
Author: Harper-Brown, LindaSponsor: Carona, John
Relating to the penalty for the operation of a vehicle without a license plate.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/13
| Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | LICENSE PLATES | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 657 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lavender, George | et. al.
Relating to the number of license plates to be issued for and displayed on motor vehicles.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| Highways | LICENSE PLATES | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 689 83-0 (2013)
Author: Márquez, Marisa
Relating to the use of a photographic traffic enforcement system at a railroad crossing.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Highways | PHOTOGRAPHIC TRAFFIC SIGNALS | Transportation--Railroads | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 765 83-0 (2013)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to the disposition of certain misdemeanor offenses committed by a holder of a commercial driver's license.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
| Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 767 83-0 (2013)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.
Relating to preventing the fraudulent issuance and use of disabled parking placards; providing a civil penalty.
House: Transportation
Considered in Calendars
| Disabilities, Persons with | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PARKING | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 777 83-0 (2013)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to oversize or overweight vehicles transporting timber or timber products; authorizing fees and civil penalties.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| TIMBER & TIMBERLAND | VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITS & ENFORCEMENT | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 790 83-0 (2013)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the repeal of the driver responsibility program.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
No action taken in committee
| Education--Driver Education & Training | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 811 83-0 (2013)
Author: Cook, Byron
Relating to the disposition of fines for traffic violations collected by certain municipalities and counties.
House: Transportation
Committee report sent to Calendars
| City Government--Finance | City Government--General | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 836 83-0 (2013)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to permits for oversize and overweight vehicles in a certain county.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| CHAMBERS COUNTY | PERMITS | VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITS & ENFORCEMENT | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
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
| ACCIDENTS | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1044 83-0 (2013)
Author: Eiland, CraigSponsor: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the operation of all-terrain vehicles and recreational off-highway vehicles; creating an offense.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/13
| City Government--General | Coastal Affairs & Beaches | County Government--General | RECREATIONAL & ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES | Safety | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1097 83-0 (2013)
Author: Sheets, KennethSponsor: Paxton, Ken
Relating to the amount of a fine for certain traffic offenses committed in a construction or maintenance work zone.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/13
| Highways | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1174 83-0 (2013)
Author: Fallon, Pat | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the penalties for illegally passing a stopped school bus.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/13
| Minors--Health & Safety | SCHOOL BUSES & SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
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 1380 83-0 (2013)
Author: Martinez, Armando | et. al.
Relating to passing certain vehicles on a highway; providing a penalty.
House: Transportation
Laid on the table subject to call
| TRAFFIC CONTROL | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1607 83-0 (2013)
Author: Farney, MarshaSponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the authority of the commissioners court of a county to alter speed limits on county roads.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
| County Government--Roads | SPEED LIMITS | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1816 83-0 (2013)
Author: Cortez, Philip | et. al.
Relating to lighting requirements for drivers during motor vehicle stops.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1949 83-0 (2013)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to the authority of the Texas Transportation Commission to alter speed limits.
House: Transportation
No action taken in committee
| Highways | SPEED LIMITS | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2102 83-0 (2013)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to the authority of the governor to suspend requirements applicable to motor carriers during certain emergencies; authorizing a fee.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| Common Carriers | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Governor | PERMITS | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2132 83-0 (2013)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the certification and regulation of escort flag vehicle pilots; authorizing fees.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITS & ENFORCEMENT | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2204 83-0 (2013)
Author: Pickett, JosephSponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the establishment of a variable speed limit pilot program by the Texas Transportation Commission.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
| Highways | SPEED LIMITS | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2225 83-0 (2013)
Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al.
Relating to the operation of a motor vehicle in the vicinity of an unprotected road user; providing penalties.
House: Transportation
Placed on General State Calendar
| Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2279 83-0 (2013)
Author: Phillips, Larry
Relating to motorcycle training and the license requirements for a three-wheeled motorcycle; creating an offense.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| MOTORCYCLES | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2330 83-0 (2013)
Author: Gooden, Lance
Relating to regulation of traffic in a special district by a commissioners court.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| County Government--Roads | Special Districts & Authorities--Soil & Water Conservation | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2346 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to the use, sale, purchase, or possession of a license plate flipper device; creating an offense.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| LICENSE PLATES | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2420 83-0 (2013)
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
Committee report sent to Calendars
| County Government--General | PHOTOGRAPHIC TRAFFIC SIGNALS | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2421 83-0 (2013)
Author: Elkins, Gary
Relating to allowing a person to register a motor vehicle when delinquent in the payment of certain civil penalties.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 2742 83-0 (2013)
Author: Phillips, Larry
Relating to the operation of a golf cart or utility vehicle on a public highway in certain counties.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| County Government--Roads | Highways | LICENSE PLATES | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | RECREATIONAL & ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
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 2973 83-0 (2013)
Author: Gonzalez, Naomi
Relating to penalties for displaying vehicles for sale in certain public areas.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Highways | MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2986 83-0 (2013)
Author: Fletcher, Allen
Relating to certain solicitations of professional employment for the provision of legal services; creating an offense.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Lawyers | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 3025 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zedler, Bill | 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: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
| Highways | PHOTOGRAPHIC TRAFFIC SIGNALS | TRAFFIC CONTROL | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
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
| ACCIDENTS | Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | DEFERRED ADJUDICATION | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 3094 83-0 (2013)
Author: Fletcher, Allen
Relating to the fines for and other enforcement of laws providing for the operation of oversize or overweight vehicles; creating an offense.
House: Transportation
Placed on General State Calendar
| Law Enforcement | VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITS & ENFORCEMENT | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 3172 83-0 (2013)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to the content of photographic traffic monitoring system signs.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| PHOTOGRAPHIC TRAFFIC SIGNALS | SIGNS | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 3246 83-0 (2013)
Author: Callegari, Bill
Relating to fines for speed limit violations.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| SPEED LIMITS | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 3256 83-0 (2013)
Author: Kacal, Kyle | et. al.Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the eligibility of certain vehicles to be operated as farm vehicles on a road or highway in this state.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/13
| Agriculture | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Electronic Information Systems | Highways | LICENSE PLATES | PERMITS | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 3290 83-0 (2013)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to the operation of a motor vehicle in the vicinity of a vulnerable road user; providing penalties.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 3410 83-0 (2013)
Author: Flynn, Dan
Relating to the penalty for the operation of a vehicle without a license plate.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| LICENSE PLATES | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 3413 83-0 (2013)
Author: Flynn, Dan
Relating to the operation and movement of authorized emergency vehicles.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| EMERGENCY VEHICLES | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 3414 83-0 (2013)
Author: Flynn, Dan
Relating to motorcycle and all-terrain vehicle training; creating an offense.
House: Transportation
Withdrawn from schedule
| MOTORCYCLES | RECREATIONAL & ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 3415 83-0 (2013)
Author: Flynn, Dan
Relating to driving on an improved shoulder.
House: Transportation
Placed on General State Calendar
| Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 3418 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lavender, George
Relating to oversize or overweight vehicles transporting timber or timber products.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| TIMBER & TIMBERLAND | VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITS & ENFORCEMENT | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 3478 83-0 (2013)
Author: Allen, Alma
Relating to the authority of a school district to implement a school bus monitoring system that records images, including images of vehicles that pass a stopped school bus; providing for the imposition of penalties.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--School Districts | SCHOOL BUSES & SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 3523 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lewis, TryonSponsor: Paxton, Ken
Relating to punishment for the offense of driving a commercial motor vehicle without a commercial driver's license.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Transportation
Returned from the House for further action
| Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 3676 83-0 (2013)
Author: Phillips, LarrySponsor: Paxton, Ken
Relating to the application of restrictions on drivers under 18 years of age.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/13
| Minors--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 3754 83-0 (2013)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to vehicles passing a highway construction worker; providing a penalty.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| CONSTRUCTION & HEAVY EQUIPMENT | Highways | Safety | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 3770 83-0 (2013)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the refusal to register motor vehicles by a county assessor-collector or the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles; authorizing a fee.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| City Government--General | COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
SB 28 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the creation of an offense for use of a handheld wireless communication device for text-based communication while operating a motor vehicle.
Senate: Transportation
Co-author authorized
| ALEX BROWN MEMORIAL ACT | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 274 83-0 (2013)
Author: Williams, TommySponsor: Eiland, Craig
Relating to permits for oversize and overweight vehicles in a certain county.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/13
| CHAMBERS COUNTY | PERMITS | VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITS & ENFORCEMENT | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 277 83-0 (2013)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the operation and movement of a vehicle when certain traffic-control signals do not display an indication.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| EMERGENCY VEHICLES | TRAFFIC CONTROL | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 335 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the use of a photographic traffic enforcement system at a railroad crossing.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| City Government--General | Highways | PHOTOGRAPHIC TRAFFIC SIGNALS | Transportation--Railroads | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 510 83-0 (2013)
Author: Nichols, RobertSponsor: Martinez, Armando | et. al.
Relating to passing certain vehicles on a highway; providing a penalty.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/13
| TRAFFIC CONTROL | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 763 83-0 (2013)
Author: Watson, KirkSponsor: Phillips, Larry
Relating to motorcycle training, the enforcement of certification standards for motorcycles, and the license requirements for a three-wheeled motorcycle; creating an offense.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/13
| MOTORCYCLES | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
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
| ACCIDENTS | Interim Studies | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Science & Technology | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 1287 83-0 (2013)
Author: Williams, Tommy | et. al.
Relating to the operation of all-terrain vehicles and recreational off-highway vehicles; creating an offense.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| City Government--General | Coastal Affairs & Beaches | County Government--General | RECREATIONAL & ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES | Safety | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 1411 83-0 (2013)
Author: Deuell, BobSponsor: Gooden, Lance
Relating to regulation of traffic in a special district by a commissioners court.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
| County Government--Roads | Special Districts & Authorities--Soil & Water Conservation | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 1417 83-0 (2013)
Author: Deuell, Bob
Relating to enforcement of commercial motor vehicle safety standards in certain municipalities.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| City Government--Roads | Transportation--Miscellaneous | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 1515 83-0 (2013)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the operation of a motor vehicle in the vicinity of an unprotected road user; providing penalties.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 1670 83-0 (2013)
Author: Nichols, RobertSponsor: Phillips, Larry
Relating to the fees for oversize and overweight vehicle permits.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Committee report sent to Calendars
| County Government--Roads | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | PERMITS | VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITS & ENFORCEMENT | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 1917 83-0 (2013)
Author: Birdwell, BrianSponsor: Cook, Byron
Relating to the definition of an authorized emergency vehicle.
House: Transportation Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| County Government--Employees/Officers | EMERGENCY VEHICLES | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 62 83-1 (2013)
Author: Flynn, Dan
Relating to driving on an improved shoulder.
Filed
| Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 71 83-1 (2013)
Author: Flynn, Dan
Relating to the operation and movement of authorized emergency vehicles.
Filed
| EMERGENCY VEHICLES | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 19 82-0 (2011)
Author: Riddle, Debbie | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of a person operating a motor vehicle without a license.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
| Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Insurance/Financial Responsibility | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 37 82-0 (2011)
Author: Menendez, Jose
Relating to the use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle; providing for penalties.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
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 93 82-0 (2011)
Author: Cook, Byron
Relating to the creation of an offense for certain uses of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle; providing penalties.
House: Transportation
No action taken in committee
| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 103 82-0 (2011)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to the creation of an offense for certain prohibited uses of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle.
House: Transportation
No action taken in committee
| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 105 82-0 (2011)
Author: Brown, Fred
Relating to the creation of an offense for certain uses of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle; providing a penalty.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
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
| ACCIDENTS | SPEED LIMITS | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 242 82-0 (2011)
Author: Craddick, Tom | et. al.Sponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the enforcement of public safety, including the privileges and duties of certain types of law enforcement officers.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Vetoed by the Governor
| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road | Weapons
HB 243 82-0 (2011)
Author: Craddick, Tom | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the creation of an offense for certain uses of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Co-sponsor authorized
| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 258 82-0 (2011)
Author: Gonzalez, Naomi
Relating to the amount of the state traffic fine.
House: Ways & Means
Considered in Calendars
| Courts--General | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 287 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the creation of an offense for certain uses of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 288 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to prohibitions on the use of a wireless communication device while using certain motor vehicles.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 299 82-0 (2011)
Author: Berman, Leo
Relating to the repeal of the driver responsibility program.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 378 82-0 (2011)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: Williams, Tommy
Relating to stationary tow trucks on a highway; providing a penalty.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/11
| Highways | Safety | TOW COMPANIES & TOWING OF VEHICLES | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 478 82-0 (2011)
Author: Orr, RobSponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to certain court costs associated with the offense of failing to secure a child passenger in a motor vehicle.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
| CHILD SAFETY SEATS | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Minors--Health & Safety | SEAT BELTS | Vehicles & Traffic--Child Restraint | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
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 567 82-0 (2011)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to authorizing justice, municipal, and juvenile courts to obtain evidence that certain minors are in compliance with mandatory school attendance requirements and suspend driver's licenses or permits for failure to comply.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
| Courts--Justice | Courts--Municipal | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Minors--Juvenile Justice | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 641 82-0 (2011)
Author: Veasey, Marc
Relating to insurance requirements for certain contract carriers.
House: Transportation
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Common Carriers | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Insurance--Motor Vehicles | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 676 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the creation of an offense for certain uses of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | SCHOOL BUSES & SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 885 82-0 (2011)
Author: Rodriguez, EddieSponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the operation and movement of a vehicle when certain traffic-control signals do not display an indication.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective immediately
| Highways | TRAFFIC CONTROL | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 887 82-0 (2011)
Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.Sponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to registration of a motor vehicle alleged to have been involved in a violation detected by a photographic traffic signal enforcement system.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
| PHOTOGRAPHIC TRAFFIC SIGNALS | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 959 82-0 (2011)
Author: Harper-Brown, Linda
Relating to transportation of loose materials.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Transportation--Miscellaneous | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1010 82-0 (2011)
Author: Bonnen, DennisSponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to enforcement of commercial motor vehicle safety standards in certain municipalities.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/11
| City Government--Roads | Common Carriers | Law Enforcement | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1066 82-0 (2011)
Author: Workman, Paul
Relating to requiring the use of display timers with certain traffic-control signals.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
| PHOTOGRAPHIC TRAFFIC SIGNALS | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1116 82-0 (2011)
Author: Harper-Brown, Linda | et. al.Sponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to prohibiting the sale and use of certain radar interference devices; creating an offense.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/11
| Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
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
| ACCIDENTS | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1233 82-0 (2011)
Author: Gonzalez, Naomi
Relating to the amount of the state traffic fine.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Courts--General | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1336 82-0 (2011)
Author: Allen, Alma
Relating to the authority of a school district to implement a school bus monitoring system that records images, including images of vehicles that pass a stopped school bus; providing for the imposition of penalties.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--School Districts | PHOTOGRAPHIC TRAFFIC SIGNALS | SCHOOL BUSES & SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1353 82-0 (2011)
Author: Elkins, Gary | et. al.Sponsor: Williams, Tommy
Relating to speed limits.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/11
| City Government--Roads | County Government--Roads | Highways | Military & Veterans | SPEED LIMITS | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1363 82-0 (2011)
Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al.
Relating to the transfer of permit procedures and enforcement related to oversize and overweight vehicles from the Texas Department of Transportation to the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
| Highways | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous | VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITS & ENFORCEMENT | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 1365 82-0 (2011)
Author: Callegari, Bill
Relating to requiring flashing lights to be posted before an intersection at which a photographic system is used to enforce compliance with traffic-control signals.
House: Urban Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| PHOTOGRAPHIC TRAFFIC SIGNALS | SIGNS | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1371 82-0 (2011)
Author: Gonzalez, NaomiSponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to vehicle parking requirements in certain municipal housing authority communities.
House: Border & Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/11
| City Government--General | Housing--General | PARKING | Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1517 82-0 (2011)
Author: Isaac, JasonSponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the disposition of fines for traffic violations collected by certain counties and municipalities.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/11
| City Government--General | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1518 82-0 (2011)
Author: Isaac, Jason
Relating to the disposition of fines for traffic violations collected by certain municipalities.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| City Government--General | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1519 82-0 (2011)
Author: Isaac, Jason
Relating to the disposition of fines for traffic violations collected by certain municipalities.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| City Government--General | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1523 82-0 (2011)
Author: Phillips, Larry | et. al.Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the offense of transporting household goods without registration; providing a penalty.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/11
| Transportation--Miscellaneous | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 1561 82-0 (2011)
Author: Orr, Rob
Relating to the authority of a municipality to implement a photographic traffic signal enforcement system and impose civil penalties.
House: Urban Affairs
Withdrawn from schedule
| City Government--General | Elections--General | PHOTOGRAPHIC TRAFFIC SIGNALS | TRAFFIC CONTROL | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1571 82-0 (2011)
Author: Miller, Sid
Relating to the operation and movement of motorcycles during periods of traffic congestion.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| MOTORCYCLE HELMETS | MOTORCYCLES | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1583 82-0 (2011)
Author: Farias, Joe | et. al.
Relating to safety equipment requirements for certain cyclists; providing a penalty.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Corrected committee report sent to Calendars
| BICYCLES | LIGHTING | Safety | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1594 82-0 (2011)
Author: Isaac, Jason
Relating to disposition of fines imposed by certain municipalities for traffic violations.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| City Government--General | City Government--Roads | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1609 82-0 (2011)
Author: Gonzales, Larry
Relating to the repeal of the driver responsibility program.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1613 82-0 (2011)
Author: Gooden, Lance
Relating to regulation of traffic in a conservation and reclamation district by a commissioners court.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| County Government--General | County Government--Roads | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1735 82-0 (2011)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to the requirement of orange frames on certain speed limit signs erected by a municipality.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| City Government--General | SIGNS | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1736 82-0 (2011)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.
Relating to the penalty for illegally passing stationary authorized emergency vehicles.
House: Transportation
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1737 82-0 (2011)
Author: Bohac, DwayneSponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the installation of a speed feedback sign by a property owners' association.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective immediately
| City Government--Roads | County Government--Roads | Property Interests--Property Owners Association | SIGNS | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1762 82-0 (2011)
Author: Harper-Brown, Linda
Relating to regulation of high occupancy vehicle lanes operated, managed, or maintained by a regional transportation authority; providing penalties.
House: Transportation
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
| Highways | HOV & EXCLUSIVE LANES | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1795 82-0 (2011)
Author: Aliseda, JoseSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to permits issued for moving certain oil well servicing or drilling machinery.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Left pending in committee
| Highways | Oil & Gas | PERMITS | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITS & ENFORCEMENT | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1810 82-0 (2011)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to the repeal of the driver responsibility program and to the replacement of the revenue derived from the driver responsibility program through an increase in the tax on cigarettes.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Taxation--Cigarette | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2157 82-0 (2011)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to prohibitions on the use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2185 82-0 (2011)
Author: Harper-Brown, Linda
Relating to the eligibility of commercial driver's license holders for dismissal of certain charges on completion of a driving safety course.
House: Transportation
No action taken in committee
| Criminal Procedure--General | Education--Driver Education & Training | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2327 82-0 (2011)
Author: McClendon, RuthSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the establishment and operation of a motor-bus-only lane pilot program in certain counties.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Vetoed by the Governor
| Highways | HOV & EXCLUSIVE LANES | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Mass Transit | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
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 2361 82-0 (2011)
Author: Truitt, Vicki
Relating to the authority of a municipality, a county, or the Department of Public Safety to enforce compliance with posted speed limits by an automated traffic control system.
House: Urban Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | City Government--Roads | County Government--Roads | Highways | PEACE OFFICERS | PHOTOGRAPHIC TRAFFIC SIGNALS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | TRAFFIC CONTROL | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2443 82-0 (2011)
Author: Price, Walter "Four"
Relating to the offense of remaining, parking vehicles, or erecting structures on certain state property.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
| Highways | PARKING | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2466 82-0 (2011)
Author: Phillips, LarrySponsor: Carona, John
Relating to the licensing and operation of motor vehicles by minors.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/11
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | Minors--General | MOTORCYCLES | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2500 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to the disposition of fines for traffic violations collected by certain counties.
House: Transportation
No action taken in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--Finance | County Government--General | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2535 82-0 (2011)
Author: Castro, Joaquin
Relating to a requirement that middle, junior high, and high school and higher education students wear reflective clothing or gear while participating in nighttime athletic events or activities; providing penalties.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Higher--Athletics | Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities | Health--General | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Safety | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
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 2566 82-0 (2011)
Author: Gonzalez, Naomi
Relating to penalties for displaying vehicles for sale in certain public areas.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Highways | MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
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 2596 82-0 (2011)
Author: Garza, JohnSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to lower speed limits on certain highways.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective immediately
| City Government--Roads | County Government--Roads | SPEED LIMITS | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2628 82-0 (2011)
Author: Branch, Dan | et. al.Sponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to the posting of signs in school crossing zones regarding the prohibited use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Left pending in committee
| SCHOOL CROSSING GUARDS & CROSSING ZONES | SIGNS | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
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 2790 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Relating to the operation of a golf cart or utility vehicle on a public highway in certain counties.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
| Highways | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 2851 82-0 (2011)
Author: Mallory Caraway, BarbaraSponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to deferral of certain surcharge payments for military personnel deployed outside of the continental United States.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective on 9/1/11
| Military & Veterans | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
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 2884 82-0 (2011)
Author: Solomons, Burt
Relating to coordinated county transportation authorities; creating an offense.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Highways | Taxation--Sales | Transportation--Mass Transit | Transportation--Railroads | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2892 82-0 (2011)
Author: Sheets, Kenneth
Relating to prima facie speed limits.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| SPEED LIMITS | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2897 82-0 (2011)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.
Relating to driving safety courses for individuals younger than 25 years of age receiving deferred disposition for certain traffic offenses.
House: Transportation
Committee report sent to Calendars
| DEFERRED ADJUDICATION | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Driver Education & Training | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2981 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hunter, ToddSponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the operation on a highway or street of a motor vehicle that is drawing a boat or personal watercraft in or on which a child is riding; providing a penalty.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/11
| BOATS & BOATING | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Minors--Health & Safety | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 3064 82-0 (2011)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to preventing the fraudulent issuance and use of disabled parking placards; providing a civil penalty.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Left pending in committee
| Disabilities, Persons with | FRAUD | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PARKING | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 3080 82-0 (2011)
Author: Isaac, Jason
Relating to the issuance of a permit for the operation of certain overweight vehicle combinations.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| PERMITS | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITS & ENFORCEMENT | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
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 3308 82-0 (2011)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the operation of plug-in electric motor vehicles.
House: Transportation
Postponed
| Energy--Alternative Fuels | Highways | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 3527 82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the disposition of fines for traffic violations collected by certain municipalities.
House: Transportation
No action taken in committee
| County Government--General | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 3550 82-0 (2011)
Author: Fletcher, Allen
Relating to imposing a law enforcement fee for certain offenses, violations, and disqualifications related to commercial motor vehicles and to weight limits on a vehicle loaded with certain agricultural products.
House: Transportation
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Aliens | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Crimes--Drugs | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Law Enforcement | VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITS & ENFORCEMENT | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HCR 176 82-0 (2011)
Author: Isaac, JasonSponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 1517.
Signed by the Governor
| City Government--General | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Resolutions--Corrective | Transportation--Miscellaneous | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HR 1348 82-0 (2011)
Author: Straus, Joe
Expressing the importance of pedestrian safety and driver awareness and welcoming the Alamo Council of the Blind to the Capitol.
House: Rules & Resolutions
Withdrawn from calendar
| ALAMO COUNCIL OF THE BLIND | Disabilities, Persons with | Resolutions--Congratulatory & Honorary | Resolutions--Welcoming | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HR 1660 82-0 (2011)
Author: Straus, Joe
Expressing the importance of pedestrian safety and driver awareness and welcoming the American Council of the Blind to the Capitol.
House: Rules & Resolutions
Reported enrolled
| AMERICAN COUNCIL OF THE BLIND | Disabilities, Persons with | Resolutions--Congratulatory & Honorary | Resolutions--Welcoming | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HR 2550 82-0 (2011)
Author: Isaac, Jason
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 1517.
Reported enrolled
| City Government--General | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | Transportation--Miscellaneous | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HR 2689 82-0 (2011)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 2327.
Reported enrolled
| Highways | HOV & EXCLUSIVE LANES | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Mass Transit | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 46 82-0 (2011)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the creation of an offense for certain uses of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 86 82-0 (2011)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Miller, Sid
Relating to municipal contracts for enforcement of outstanding traffic violation arrest warrants.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| ARREST WARRANTS | City Government--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
SB 119 82-0 (2011)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the creation of an offense for certain uses of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Left pending in committee
| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 138 82-0 (2011)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to prohibitions on the use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Left pending in committee
| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
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
| ACCIDENTS | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
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 624 82-0 (2011)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to the repeal of the driver responsibility program.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 921 82-0 (2011)
Author: Deuell, Bob
Relating to regulation of traffic in a conservation and reclamation district by a commissioners court.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Left pending in committee
| County Government--General | County Government--Roads | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 990 82-0 (2011)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Harper-Brown, Linda
Relating to regulation of high occupancy vehicle lanes operated, managed, or maintained by a regional transportation authority; providing penalties.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/11
| Highways | HOV & EXCLUSIVE LANES | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 1102 82-0 (2011)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the establishment and operation of a motor-bus-only lane pilot program in certain counties.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Highways | HOV & EXCLUSIVE LANES | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Mass Transit | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 1249 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the disposition of fines for traffic violations collected by certain counties.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--Finance | County Government--General | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 1330 82-0 (2011)
Author: Watson, KirkSponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to driving safety courses for individuals younger than 25 years of age receiving deferred disposition for certain traffic offenses.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
See remarks for effective date
| DEFERRED ADJUDICATION | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Driver Education & Training | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 1376 82-0 (2011)
Author: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to prohibiting the sale and use of certain radar interference devices; creating an offense.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
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 1422 82-0 (2011)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Solomons, Burt
Relating to coordinated county transportation authorities; creating an offense.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/11
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Highways | Taxation--Sales | Transportation--Mass Transit | Transportation--Railroads | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 1485 82-0 (2011)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the authority of a school district to implement a school bus monitoring system that records images, including images of vehicles that pass a stopped school bus; providing for the imposition of penalties.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | PHOTOGRAPHIC TRAFFIC SIGNALS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SCHOOL BUSES & SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 1604 82-0 (2011)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to weight limits on a vehicle loaded with certain agricultural products.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
No action taken in committee
| Agriculture | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 1742 82-0 (2011)
Author: Fraser, Troy | et. al.Sponsor: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the operation of certain motor vehicles, including establishing a motor vehicle mileage fee pilot program.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Placed on General State Calendar
| Energy--Alternative Fuels | Highways | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
SB 1844 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to specifying the precinct in a notice to appear before a magistrate issued to a person arrested for a traffic violation.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
| Law Enforcement | MAGISTRATES | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SR 1252 82-0 (2011)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 2327.
Reported enrolled
| Highways | HOV & EXCLUSIVE LANES | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Mass Transit | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 26 81-0 (2009)
Author: Leibowitz, David
Relating to the registration of certain golf carts with the Texas Department of Transportation.
House: Transportation
Considered by s/c in public hearing
| RECREATIONAL & ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 55 81-0 (2009)
Author: Branch, Dan | et. al.Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to an offense of using a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/09
| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 95 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hodge, Terri
Relating to the authority of certain private institutions of higher education to enter into mutual assistance agreements regarding the enforcement of state or local law.
House: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Private Schools | Law Enforcement | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 149 81-0 (2009)
Author: Smith, Todd
Relating to the penalty for illegally passing a stopped school bus.
House: Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | SCHOOL BUSES & SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 219 81-0 (2009)
Author: Menendez, Jose
Relating to an offense of using a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle in a school crossing zone.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | SCHOOL CROSSING GUARDS & CROSSING ZONES | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 220 81-0 (2009)
Author: Menendez, Jose
Relating to prohibitions on the use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 273 81-0 (2009)
Author: Harper-Brown, Linda
Relating to a motor vehicle passing a bicyclist; providing penalties.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| BICYCLES | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 339 81-0 (2009)
Author: Phillips, Larry | et. al.Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to driver education and driver's licensing requirements.
House: Public Education Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/09
| Education--Driver Education & Training | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | LESS TEARS MORE YEARS ACT | Minors--General | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
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 438 81-0 (2009)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the creation of an offense for certain uses of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
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 474 81-0 (2009)
Author: Allen, Alma
Relating to the authority of a school district to implement a school bus monitoring system that records images, including images of vehicles that pass a stopped school bus; providing for the imposition of penalties.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--School Districts | SCHOOL BUSES & SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 528 81-0 (2009)
Author: Vaught, Allen | et. al.
Relating to the offense of failing to secure a child passenger in a motor vehicle and to fines for the offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
| CHILD SAFETY SEATS | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Minors--Health & Safety | Vehicles & Traffic--Child Restraint | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
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 548 81-0 (2009)
Author: Pickett, JosephSponsor: Carona, John
Relating to the impoundment of certain motor vehicles involved in the commission of the offense of racing on a highway.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/09
| IMPOUNDMENT OF VEHICLES | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 645 81-0 (2009)
Author: Veasey, Marc
Relating to safety regulations for certain contract carriers.
House: Transportation
Laid on the table subject to call
| Common Carriers | DRUG & ALCOHOL TESTING | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
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 730 81-0 (2009)
Author: Miklos, Robert
Relating to the general penalty for violation of a traffic law of this state.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 733 81-0 (2009)
Author: Fletcher, Allen
Relating to the definition of a police vehicle for the purposes of certain traffic laws.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
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 758 81-0 (2009)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey | et. al.
Relating to the creation of an offense for certain prohibited uses of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | Safety | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 805 81-0 (2009)
Author: Quintanilla, Chente | et. al.Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to the definitions of police vehicle and authorized emergency vehicle for the purposes of certain traffic laws.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Committee report printed and distributed
| Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 827 81-0 (2009)
Author: Harper-Brown, Linda | et. al.
Relating to the operation of a motor vehicle in the vicinity of a vulnerable road user; providing penalties.
House: Transportation
Placed on General State Calendar
| Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 869 81-0 (2009)
Author: Farabee, David
Relating to the stopping, standing, or parking of certain vehicles on a highway.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
| Law Enforcement | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 964 81-0 (2009)
Author: Cohen, Ellen
Relating to the definition of electric bicycle for purposes of regulating the use, registration, and licensing of electric bicycles.
House: Transportation
No action taken in committee
| BICYCLES | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 988 81-0 (2009)
Author: Fletcher, Allen
Relating to the imposition of a civil penalty against the owner of an authorized emergency vehicle for a violation recorded by a photographic traffic signal enforcement system.
House: Urban Affairs
Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
| EMERGENCY VEHICLES | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | PHOTOGRAPHIC TRAFFIC SIGNALS | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1027 81-0 (2009)
Author: Edwards, Al
Relating to the authority of a peace officer to stop, detain, or arrest a person for a violation of certain traffic offenses.
House: Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1040 81-0 (2009)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to a defense to prosecution for the offense of operating a motor vehicle with an expired inspection certificate.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
| VEHICLE INSPECTIONS | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1158 81-0 (2009)
Author: Truitt, Vicki
Relating to an enhanced penalty for an operator who commits certain traffic offenses while using a wireless communication device.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| Safety | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1179 81-0 (2009)
Author: Chavez, Norma | et. al.
Relating to a prohibition on certain uses of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| Safety | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1206 81-0 (2009)
Author: Vo, Hubert
Relating to prohibitions on the use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1207 81-0 (2009)
Author: Vo, Hubert
Relating to the creation of an offense for certain uses of a wireless communication device while operating certain vehicles.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1236 81-0 (2009)
Author: Menendez, Jose
Relating to the penalty for failure to yield the right-of-way to a disabled or visually impaired pedestrian.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Disabilities, Persons with | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1254 81-0 (2009)
Author: Callegari, Bill
Relating to requiring flashing lights to be posted before an intersection at which a photographic system is used to enforce compliance with traffic-control signals.
House: Urban Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| PHOTOGRAPHIC TRAFFIC SIGNALS | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1267 81-0 (2009)
Author: Turner, Sylvester | et. al.
Relating to a prohibition on certain uses of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| Safety | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1343 81-0 (2009)
Author: Menendez, Jose | et. al.Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to blind and disabled pedestrians and failure of the operator of a motor vehicle to yield the right-of-way.
House: Transportation Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/09
| Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Disabilities, Persons with | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
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
| ACCIDENTS | Open Records | RIGHT OF PRIVACY | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1649 81-0 (2009)
Author: Menendez, Jose | et. al.
Relating to the operation of a motor vehicle by a person under 18 years of age while using a wireless communications device; providing a penalty.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Minors--General | Minors--Health & Safety | MOTORCYCLES | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
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 1790 81-0 (2009)
Author: Bolton, Valinda | et. al.
Relating to the establishment and operation of a public transit motor-bus-only lane pilot program in certain counties.
House: Transportation
Laid on the table subject to call
| Highways | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Mass Transit | 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 1880 81-0 (2009)
Author: Pierson, Paula
Relating to an enhanced penalty for an operator who commits certain traffic offenses while using a wireless communication device to read, write, or send a text-based communication.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1909 81-0 (2009)
Author: Button, Angie | et. al.
Relating to rules of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality related to motor vehicle idling.
House: Environmental Regulation
Left pending in committee
| City Government--General | Environment--Air | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PICKUP & HEAVY TRUCKS | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1920 81-0 (2009)
Author: Kent, Carol | et. al.
Relating to rules of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality related to motor vehicle idling.
House: Environmental Regulation
Left pending in committee
| City Government--General | Environment--Air | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PICKUP & HEAVY TRUCKS | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2530 81-0 (2009)
Author: Harless, PatriciaSponsor: Davis, Wendy
Relating to the authority of a county assessor-collector or the Texas Department of Transportation to refuse to register certain vehicles.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective immediately
| COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS | MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 2537 81-0 (2009)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the certification of sheriffs and deputy sheriffs to enforce commercial motor vehicle safety standards.
House: Transportation
Placed on General State Calendar
| Highways | SHERIFFS | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2553 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hilderbran, HarveySponsor: Davis, Wendy
Relating to the registration and operation of certain motor vehicles.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
See remarks for effective date
| Parks & Wildlife--General | RECREATIONAL & ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 2639 81-0 (2009)
Author: Isett, Carl | et. al.
Relating to the power of a local authority to enforce compliance with speed limits or a traffic-control signal on a highway or street under its jurisdiction by an automated traffic control system.
House: Urban Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| PHOTOGRAPHIC TRAFFIC SIGNALS | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2682 81-0 (2009)
Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the authority of municipalities to alter speed limits.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective immediately
| City Government--Roads | SPEED LIMITS | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2839 81-0 (2009)
Author: Riddle, Debbie
Relating to the civil and criminal consequences of racing a motor vehicle on a highway.
House: Public Safety Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
| DRIVER EDUCATION & SAFETY CLASSES | IMPOUNDMENT OF VEHICLES | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2936 81-0 (2009)
Author: Driver, Joe
Relating to the licensing and regulation of funeral vehicle escort services.
House: Public Safety
Referred to Public Safety
| FUNERAL SERVICE COMMISSION, TEXAS | FUNERALS & FUNERAL DIRECTORS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2952 81-0 (2009)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to venue for the prosecution and punishment of certain offenses committed on the boundaries of two or more counties.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| County Government--General | Criminal Procedure--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 3027 81-0 (2009)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to prohibitions on the use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 3056 81-0 (2009)
Author: Turner, Sylvester | et. al.
Relating to the driver responsibility program.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 3143 81-0 (2009)
Author: Gonzalez Toureilles, Yvonne | et. al.
Relating to weight limits on a vehicle loaded with certain agricultural products.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Agriculture | VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITS & ENFORCEMENT | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 3213 81-0 (2009)
Author: Edwards, Al
Relating to the offense of operating or riding in a passenger vehicle while not secured by a safety belt.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Minors--General | SEAT BELTS | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 3275 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ortiz, Jr., Solomon
Relating to approval by the Texas Department of Transportation of the installation of certain photographic traffic signal systems.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Highways | PHOTOGRAPHIC TRAFFIC SIGNALS | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 3393 81-0 (2009)
Author: Harper-Brown, Linda
Relating to the deposit of fees for oversize and overweight vehicle permits in the state highway fund.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITS & ENFORCEMENT | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 3412 81-0 (2009)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the potential effect of certain convictions on automobile insurance rates.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Insurance--Motor Vehicles | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
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 3558 81-0 (2009)
Author: Phillips, Larry
Relating to the authority of a local authority to require a person who violates a photographic traffic signal enforcement system to take an intersection safety course.
House: Urban Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| Education--Driver Education & Training | PHOTOGRAPHIC TRAFFIC SIGNALS | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 3599 81-0 (2009)
Author: Brown, FredSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the operation of certain three-wheeled vehicles in this state.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/09
| MOTORCYCLES | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 3638 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hughes, BryanSponsor: Davis, Wendy
Relating to the use of safety belts by the operator of or a passenger in a motor vehicle used exclusively to transport solid waste.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/09
| Environment--Solid Waste | SEAT BELTS | Transportation--Miscellaneous | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 3702 81-0 (2009)
Author: Jackson, Jim
Relating to vehicles passing stationary tow trucks on a highway; providing a penalty.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Highways | TOW COMPANIES & TOWING OF VEHICLES | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 3736 81-0 (2009)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the prohibition on the use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 3794 81-0 (2009)
Author: Morrison, Geanie
Relating to the securing of a child passenger in a motor vehicle.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| CHILD SAFETY SEATS | Minors--Health & Safety | Vehicles & Traffic--Child Restraint | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 3912 81-0 (2009)
Author: Madden, Jerry
Relating to the enforcement of the change interval for a yellow signal at certain intersections.
House: Urban Affairs
No action taken in committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | PHOTOGRAPHIC TRAFFIC SIGNALS | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 3979 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Relating to the operation of a motor vehicle on a highway or street that is drawing a boat or personal watercraft in or on which a person is riding; providing a penalty.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| BOATS & BOATING | Highways | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 4112 81-0 (2009)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to requiring certain defendants convicted of traffic offenses to complete a driver education course.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Subcommittee members named
| Education--Driver Education & Training | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
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 4332 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hamilton, Mike
Relating to the certification of certain municipal police officers to enforce commercial motor vehicle safety standards.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Highways | Safety | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 4400 81-0 (2009)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to the forfeiture of certain contraband.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| CONTRABAND | Criminal Procedure--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 4449 81-0 (2009)
Author: Bolton, Valinda
Relating to the criminal consequences of operating a motorcycle on which a person younger than five is a passenger.
House: Transportation
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Minors--Health & Safety | MOTORCYCLES | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 4495 81-0 (2009)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to the titling, registration, and operation of mini-trucks.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| PICKUP & HEAVY TRUCKS | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 4523 81-0 (2009)
Author: Phillips, Larry
Relating to certain requirements for sunscreening devices that are placed on or attached to a motor vehicle; providing a penalty.
House: Transportation
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| Law Enforcement | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 4628 81-0 (2009)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to school bus safety, including the authority of a school district to implement a monitoring system that captures images of vehicles passing illegally; creating an offense and providing for the imposition of civil and criminal penalties.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--School Districts | PHOTOGRAPHIC TRAFFIC SIGNALS | SCHOOL BUSES & SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 4634 81-0 (2009)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to prohibitions on the use of a wireless communication device while operating a commercial motor vehicle.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 4643 81-0 (2009)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the minimum change interval at an intersection at which a photographic traffic monitoring system is in use.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| PHOTOGRAPHIC TRAFFIC SIGNALS | TRAFFIC CONTROL | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HR 2950 81-0 (2009)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 2682.
Reported enrolled
| Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 51 81-0 (2009)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the creation of an offense for certain uses of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 61 81-0 (2009)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Vaught, Allen
Relating to the offense of failing to secure a child passenger in a motor vehicle and to fines for the offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/09
| CHILD SAFETY SEATS | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Minors--Health & Safety | Vehicles & Traffic--Child Restraint | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 129 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, RodneySponsor: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the maximum speed limit for a neighborhood electric vehicle being operated on a street or highway and to the operation of a motorcycle.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/09
| RECREATIONAL & ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES | SPEED LIMITS | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 365 81-0 (2009)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to the suspension of sentence and deferral of final disposition in certain misdemeanor cases.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 374 81-0 (2009)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Sheffield, Ralph
Relating to the authority of a county or the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas to enforce compliance with posted speed limits by an automated traffic control system.
House: Public Safety Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Committee report sent to Calendars
| City Government--General | County Government--General | PHOTOGRAPHIC TRAFFIC SIGNALS | TRAFFIC CONTROL | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
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
| ACCIDENTS | Open Records | RIGHT OF PRIVACY | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 389 81-0 (2009)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Relating to the definition of a police vehicle for the purposes of certain traffic laws.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
| Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 434 81-0 (2009)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Bolton, Valinda
Relating to the establishment and operation of a public transit motor-bus-only lane pilot program in certain counties.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Vetoed by the Governor
| Highways | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Mass Transit | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 481 81-0 (2009)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Veasey, Marc
Relating to safety regulations for certain contract carriers.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/09
| Common Carriers | DRUG & ALCOHOL TESTING | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 488 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.Sponsor: Harper-Brown, Linda
Relating to the operation of a motor vehicle in the vicinity of a vulnerable road user; providing penalties.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Vetoed by the Governor
| Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 506 81-0 (2009)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to the operation and movement of motorcycles during periods of traffic congestion.
House: Public Safety Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Left pending in committee
| MOTORCYCLES | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 558 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ogden, Steve
Relating to the designation of highway safety corridors; providing penalties.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
| Highways | Safety | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 582 81-0 (2009)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to prohibitions on the use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
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.
| ACCIDENTS | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 589 81-0 (2009)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Phillips, Larry
Relating to certain requirements for sunscreening devices that are placed on or attached to a motor vehicle; providing a penalty.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/09
| Law Enforcement | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 647 81-0 (2009)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to blind and disabled pedestrians and failure of the operator of a motor vehicle to yield the right-of-way.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Disabilities, Persons with | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 772 81-0 (2009)
Author: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the operation of a motor vehicle by a person under 18 years of age while using a wireless communications device.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
| Minors--Health & Safety | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 896 81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot | et. al.
Relating to the driver responsibility program.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Left pending in committee
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Transportation--Miscellaneous | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 926 81-0 (2009)
Author: Huffman, JoanSponsor: Fletcher, Allen
Relating to the imposition of a civil penalty against the owner of an authorized emergency vehicle for a violation recorded by a photographic traffic signal enforcement system.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/09
| EMERGENCY VEHICLES | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | PHOTOGRAPHIC TRAFFIC SIGNALS | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 1021 81-0 (2009)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to a prohibition on parking a commercial motor vehicle in certain residential subdivisions.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Not again placed on intent calendar
| PARKING | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 1028 81-0 (2009)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.Sponsor: Gallego, Pete
Relating to the offense of operating or riding in a passenger vehicle while not secured by a safety belt.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Placed on General State Calendar
| Safety | SEAT BELTS | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 1094 81-0 (2009)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Merritt, Tommy
Relating to the submission of reports on certain convictions or adjudications relating to the operation of motor vehicles to the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas.
House: Public Safety Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Committee report sent to Calendars
| CRIMINAL RECORDS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 1165 81-0 (2009)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Fletcher, Allen
Relating to the use of certain vehicles for law enforcement purposes.
House: Public Safety Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Committee report sent to Calendars
| EMERGENCY VEHICLES | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 1367 81-0 (2009)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Pickett, Joseph
Relating to parking placard or specialty license plate applications by persons with a mobility problem caused by an impairment of vision.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/09
| Disabilities, Persons with | EYECARE & VISION | PARKING | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 1426 81-0 (2009)
Author: Williams, TommySponsor: Phillips, Larry
Relating to the installation, operation, and maintenance of automatic license plate identification cameras on a highway; providing for the imposition of criminal penalties.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Highways | Law Enforcement | LICENSE PLATES | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 1508 81-0 (2009)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to the authority of certain transportation and transit authorities to enforce compliance with high occupancy vehicle lane restrictions by an automated enforcement system; providing for the imposition of penalties.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Left pending in committee
| Highways | HOV & EXCLUSIVE LANES | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 1610 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to liability of vehicle lessees for unpaid tolls.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Left pending in committee
| Highways | MOTOR VEHICLE LEASING | TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 1839 81-0 (2009)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Relating to the definition of an authorized emergency vehicle.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
| County Government--Employees/Officers | EMERGENCY VEHICLES | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 1967 81-0 (2009)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Chavez, Norma
Relating to the safe operation of motorcycles and other vehicles in this state; providing penalties.
House: Public Safety Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/09
| MOTORCYCLES | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Safety | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 2041 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.Sponsor: Driver, Joe
Relating to requiring an applicant for a driver's license to demonstrate knowledge of motorists' rights and responsibilities in relation to bicyclists.
House: Public Safety Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/09
| BICYCLES | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 2060 81-0 (2009)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the authority of a school district to implement a school bus monitoring system that records images, including images of vehicles that pass a stopped school bus; providing for the imposition of penalties.
House: Public Education Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Public Education
| Education--School Districts | PHOTOGRAPHIC TRAFFIC SIGNALS | SCHOOL BUSES & SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 2095 81-0 (2009)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to requiring a boater education course for certain operators of vessels.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Not again placed on intent calendar
| BOATS & BOATING | Parks & Wildlife--Water Safety | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 2219 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the authority of a municipality to impose a civil penalty on the owner of certain motor vehicles parked on a highway under the jurisdiction of the municipality that do not display a valid registration insignia or inspection certificate.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
| City Government--Roads | Highways | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
SB 2295 81-0 (2009)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the minimum change interval at an intersection at which a photographic traffic monitoring system is in use.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Left pending in committee
| PHOTOGRAPHIC TRAFFIC SIGNALS | TRAFFIC CONTROL | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 2361 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the operation of certain three-wheeled vehicles in this state.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
| MOTORCYCLES | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 2477 81-0 (2009)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the authority of a municipality to lower the speed limit on certain highways in the municipality.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
| City Government--Roads | SPEED LIMITS | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SR 1082 81-0 (2009)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 2682.
Reported enrolled
| Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 32 80-0 (2007)
Author: Berman, Leo | et. al.
Relating to the penalty for discarding lighted smoking materials from a motor vehicle.
House: State Affairs
Postponed
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Environment--Solid Waste | Safety | Tobacco Products | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 55 80-0 (2007)
Author: Isett, Carl
Relating to the power of a local authority to enforce compliance with a traffic-control signal on a highway under its jurisdiction by a photographic traffic signal enforcement system.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
| PHOTOGRAPHIC TRAFFIC SIGNALS | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 118 80-0 (2007)
Author: Brown, Fred | et. al.
Relating to the securing of a child passenger in a motor vehicle.
House: Transportation
Considered in Calendars
| CHILD SAFETY SEATS | Minors--Health & Safety | Vehicles & Traffic--Child Restraint | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 200 80-0 (2007)
Author: Menendez, Jose
Relating to an offense of using a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle in a school crossing zone.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | SCHOOL CROSSING GUARDS & CROSSING ZONES | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 201 80-0 (2007)
Author: Menendez, Jose
Relating to an offense of using a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 227 80-0 (2007)
Author: Ritter, Allan | et. al.
Relating to the operation of golf carts and side-by-side utility vehicles on municipal streets or county roads.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
| RECREATIONAL & ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 397 80-0 (2007)
Author: Cook, Byron
Relating to an offense of using a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle in a school crossing zone.
House: Transportation
No action taken in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | SCHOOL CROSSING GUARDS & CROSSING ZONES | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
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
| ACCIDENTS | Criminal Procedure--General | JUSTICE OF THE PEACE | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
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
| ACCIDENTS | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
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
| ACCIDENTS | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 565 80-0 (2007)
Author: Driver, Joe
Relating to enforcement of certain vehicle weight and safety requirements by a noncommissioned employee of the Department of Public Safety.
House: Law Enforcement
Laid on the table subject to call
| Common Carriers | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous | VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITS & ENFORCEMENT | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 586 80-0 (2007)
Author: Gonzalez Toureilles, YvonneSponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to eligibility for dismissal of certain speeding charges on completion of a driving safety course.
House: Law Enforcement Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/07
| Education--Driver Education & Training | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 614 80-0 (2007)
Author: Quintanilla, Chente | et. al.Sponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to requiring a standard change interval for a yellow signal at intersections at which a municipality uses a photographic traffic monitoring system to enforce compliance with a traffic-control signal.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Roads | PHOTOGRAPHIC TRAFFIC SIGNALS | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 652 80-0 (2007)
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 727 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hopson, Chuck
Relating to the wearing of protective headgear by certain motorcycle operators and passengers.
House: Transportation
Placed on General State Calendar
| Minors--Health & Safety | MOTORCYCLE HELMETS | MOTORCYCLES | Vehicles & Traffic--Drivers Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 743 80-0 (2007)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to an offense involving a motor vehicle with an altered or obscured license plate.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| LICENSE PLATES | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 801 80-0 (2007)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to dismissal of a complaint of the offense of speeding committed by the holder of a commercial driver's license.
House: Law Enforcement
Referred to Law Enforcement
| Vehicles & Traffic--Drivers Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
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
| ACCIDENTS | Open Records | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 922 80-0 (2007)
Author: Truitt, VickiSponsor: Carona, John | et. al.
Relating to the power of a municipality to enforce compliance with speed limits by an automated traffic control system.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | City Government--General | PHOTOGRAPHIC TRAFFIC SIGNALS | TRAFFIC CONTROL | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 985 80-0 (2007)
Author: Isett, Carl
Relating to the power of a local authority to enforce compliance with speed limits or a traffic-control signal on a highway under its jurisdiction by an automated traffic-control system.
House: Urban Affairs
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | PHOTOGRAPHIC TRAFFIC SIGNALS | TRAFFIC CONTROL | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 995 80-0 (2007)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to civil and criminal consequences of riding on a coasting motor vehicle without an operator; providing penalties.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Education--Driver Education & Training | Vehicles & Traffic--Drivers Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1052 80-0 (2007)
Author: Callegari, BillSponsor: Carona, John
Relating to requiring warning signs before intersections at which a municipality uses a photographic traffic monitoring system to enforce compliance with a traffic-control signal.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/07
| PHOTOGRAPHIC TRAFFIC SIGNALS | SIGNS | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1081 80-0 (2007)
Author: Straus, Joe
Relating to the establishment and operation of a motor bus-only lane program.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Mass Transit | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1083 80-0 (2007)
Author: Veasey, Marc
Relating to safety regulations for certain contract carriers.
House: Transportation
Placed on General State Calendar
| Common Carriers | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1184 80-0 (2007)
Author: King, Tracy
Relating to the offense of obstructing a railroad crossing with a train.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| Transportation--Railroads | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1211 80-0 (2007)
Author: Cook, Robert
Relating to vehicles passing certain stationary vehicles engaged in the delivery of United States mail on a highway; providing a penalty.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| POSTAL SERVICE | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1279 80-0 (2007)
Author: Deshotel, JoeSponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the requirement that a detector for certain traffic-actuated electric traffic-control devices register the presence of a motorcycle.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/07
| MOTORCYCLES | TRAFFIC CONTROL | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1341 80-0 (2007)
Author: Menendez, Jose | et. al.
Relating to the criminal penalty for endangering certain blind or disabled pedestrians.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Disabilities, Persons with | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1347 80-0 (2007)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the suspension of sentence and deferral of final disposition for a violation of certain state laws or local ordinances committed by a holder of a commercial driver's license.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Vehicles & Traffic--Drivers Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1539 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to deferred disposition of certain offenses.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
| Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | DEFERRED ADJUDICATION | Education--Driver Education & Training | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1570 80-0 (2007)
Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.
Relating to the deposit of revenue collected from certain traffic penalties in the designated trauma facility and emergency medical services account.
House: Urban Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | PHOTOGRAPHIC TRAFFIC SIGNALS | State Finances--Management & Control | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1621 80-0 (2007)
Author: Goolsby, Tony
Relating to a civil or administrative penalty imposed by a local authority to enforce compliance with a traffic-control signal.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1623 80-0 (2007)
Author: Phillips, LarrySponsor: Carona, John
Relating to certain offenses, fees, and penalties imposed for operating a motor vehicle or vessel in violation of law and to the use of the money collected.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/07
| Courts--Administration | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | PHOTOGRAPHIC TRAFFIC SIGNALS | Vehicles & Traffic--Drivers Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 1638 80-0 (2007)
Author: Taylor, LarrySponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to enforcement of commercial motor vehicle safety standards in certain municipalities.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/07
| Fire Fighters & Police--General | Highways | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1666 80-0 (2007)
Author: Brown, Fred
Relating to the number of license plates to be issued for and displayed on a motor vehicle.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| LICENSE PLATES | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 1718 80-0 (2007)
Author: McReynolds, Jim
Relating to motor vehicle inspection fee refunds for vehicles used by volunteer fire departments.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Fire Fighters & Police--Volunteer | VEHICLE INSPECTIONS | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1790 80-0 (2007)
Author: Harper-Brown, Linda | et. al.
Relating to a motor vehicle passing a bicyclist; providing penalties.
House: Transportation
Placed on General State Calendar
| BICYCLES | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1817 80-0 (2007)
Author: Isett, Carl | et. al.
Relating to weight limitations for certain vehicles transporting agricultural products and equipment.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| Agriculture | VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITS & ENFORCEMENT | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
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
| ACCIDENTS | SARAH KATHRYN THOMPSON ACT | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1843 80-0 (2007)
Author: Allen, Alma
Relating to the authority of a school district to implement a monitoring system that records images of vehicles that pass a stopped school bus; providing for the imposition of civil penalties.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--School Districts | SCHOOL BUSES & SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1862 80-0 (2007)
Author: Quintanilla, Chente
Relating to penalties for certain violations by a person or facility certified to conduct vehicle and equipment inspections required by law.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Environment--Air | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | VEHICLE EMISSIONS | VEHICLE INSPECTIONS | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1975 80-0 (2007)
Author: Miller, Sid
Relating to operation of a motor vehicle equipped with a blue light.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| LIGHTING | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2025 80-0 (2007)
Author: Davis, John
Relating to the design and installation of signs at certain crosswalks used regularly by elderly pedestrians.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| Aging | Highways | SIGNS | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2028 80-0 (2007)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to the issuance of a written notice to appear for certain misdemeanor offenses punishable by fine only.
House: Law Enforcement
Referred to Law Enforcement
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | MAGISTRATES | PEACE OFFICERS | Vehicles & Traffic--Drivers Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2093 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hill, FredSponsor: Carona, John
Relating to the issuance and enforcement of motor carrier overweight or oversize vehicle permits and motor carrier registrations; providing administrative penalties.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/07
| Common Carriers | PERMITS | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous | VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITS & ENFORCEMENT | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 2111 80-0 (2007)
Author: Patrick, Diane
Relating to requiring flashing lights to be posted in school crossing zones.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | LIGHTING | SCHOOL CROSSING GUARDS & CROSSING ZONES | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2146 80-0 (2007)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to assignment of points for a conviction involving failure to secure a child by a safety belt.
House: Transportation
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Minors--Health & Safety | SEAT BELTS | Vehicles & Traffic--Child Restraint | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2267 80-0 (2007)
Author: Solomons, Burt | et. al.Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the suspension of sentence and deferral of final disposition in certain misdemeanor cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/07
| Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | DEFERRED COMPENSATION | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
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.
| ACCIDENTS | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2431 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hamilton, Mike
Relating to the use of a safety belt by a school bus operator.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Safety | SCHOOL BUSES & SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS | SEAT BELTS | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2433 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hamilton, Mike
Relating to the operation of a school bus; creating an offense.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | SCHOOL BUSES & SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2481 80-0 (2007)
Author: Cook, Robert
Relating to the penalty for certain violations of county traffic regulations.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | SIGNS | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
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.
| ACCIDENTS | Open Records | RIGHT OF PRIVACY | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2901 80-0 (2007)
Author: Harper-Brown, Linda
Relating to enforcement of commercial motor vehicle safety related to drug testing.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Common Carriers | DRUG & ALCOHOL TESTING | Transportation--Miscellaneous | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2973 80-0 (2007)
Author: Chisum, Warren
Relating to the operation of hydrogen-powered motor vehicles.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| Energy--Alternative Fuels | TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES | VEHICLE EMISSIONS | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 3345 80-0 (2007)
Author: Vo, Hubert
Relating to the use of headlights and windshield wipers when driving in unfavorable conditions.
House: Transportation
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
| Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 3620 80-0 (2007)
Author: Raymond, Richard
Relating to revenue collected from certain traffic penalties by municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Finance | PHOTOGRAPHIC TRAFFIC SIGNALS | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 3640 80-0 (2007)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the collection of surcharges assessed under the driver responsibility program.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| State Finances--Budget | Vehicles & Traffic--Drivers Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 3689 80-0 (2007)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to an offense of using a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 3761 80-0 (2007)
Author: Phillips, Larry
Relating to suspension or denial of a driver's license or permit for failure to comply with terms of appearance, a judgment, or a summons.
House: Law Enforcement
Referred to Law Enforcement
| Criminal Procedure--General | MAGISTRATES | Vehicles & Traffic--Drivers Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 3846 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to the punishment for failing to stop following a motor vehicle or vessel accident.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 3849 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hilderbran, HarveySponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the registration of all-terrain vehicles by the Texas Department of Transportation; creating an offense.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective immediately
| RECREATIONAL & ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HR 2848 80-0 (2007)
Author: Phillips, Larry
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 1623.
Reported enrolled
| Courts--Administration | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | Vehicles & Traffic--Drivers Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HR 2876 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hill, Fred
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 2093.
Reported enrolled
| Common Carriers | PERMITS | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous | VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITS & ENFORCEMENT | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HR 2880 80-0 (2007)
Author: Murphy, Jim
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1119.
Reported enrolled
| City Government--Roads | PHOTOGRAPHIC TRAFFIC SIGNALS | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 60 80-0 (2007)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the offense of failing to secure a child passenger in a motor vehicle and to fines for the offense.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
| CHILD SAFETY SEATS | Minors--Health & Safety | Vehicles & Traffic--Child Restraint | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 125 80-0 (2007)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Murphy, Jim | et. al.
Relating to a civil or administrative penalty imposed by a local authority to enforce compliance with a traffic-control signal and use of the money collected to help fund trauma facilities and emergency medical services.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Placed on General State Calendar
| Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | PHOTOGRAPHIC TRAFFIC SIGNALS | State Finances--Management & Control | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 132 80-0 (2007)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff | et. al.Sponsor: Straus, Joe
Relating to the establishment and operation of a motor-bus-only lane pilot program in certain counties.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Placed on General State Calendar
| Common Carriers | Highways | Transportation--Mass Transit | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 153 80-0 (2007)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Phillips, Larry
Relating to the creation of an offense involving the supervision of a vehicle operator holding an instruction permit.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/07
| Vehicles & Traffic--Drivers Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 154 80-0 (2007)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to an offense of using a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Not again placed on intent calendar
| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 188 80-0 (2007)
Author: Brimer, Kim
Relating to a promise to appear in court for speeding offenses.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
| ARREST WARRANTS | Criminal Procedure--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 195 80-0 (2007)
Author: Jackson, Mike
Relating to the powers of a county, municipality, or local entity with respect to the regulation of traffic on highways under its jurisdiction.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Roads | County Government--Roads | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 248 80-0 (2007)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.Sponsor: Harper-Brown, Linda
Relating to a motor vehicle passing a bicyclist; providing penalties.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Placed on General State Calendar
| BICYCLES | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 315 80-0 (2007)
Author: Ogden, Steve
Relating to the extension of privileged parking for expectant and new mothers.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
| Disabilities, Persons with | PARKING | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 327 80-0 (2007)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to cargo transported by vehicle; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
| Transportation--Miscellaneous | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 328 80-0 (2007)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Harper-Brown, Linda
Relating to the requirement that the results of an alcohol and drug test taken by certain holders of a commercial driver's license be reported to the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas.
House: Law Enforcement Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/07
| DRUG & ALCOHOL TESTING | Transportation--Miscellaneous | Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 329 80-0 (2007)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Harper-Brown, Linda
Relating to an object or material placed on or attached to a window of a commercial motor vehicle.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective immediately
| Common Carriers | Transportation--Miscellaneous | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 330 80-0 (2007)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Driver, Joe
Relating to enforcement of certain vehicle weight and safety requirements by a noncommissioned employee of the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas.
House: Law Enforcement Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective immediately
| Common Carriers | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous | VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITS & ENFORCEMENT | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 331 80-0 (2007)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to the maximum length for certain vehicles.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective immediately
| Common Carriers | Transportation--Miscellaneous | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 387 80-0 (2007)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Harper-Brown, Linda
Relating to loose material transported by vehicle.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/07
| Transportation--Miscellaneous | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 395 80-0 (2007)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to dismissal of the charge in certain traffic offense cases.
House: Law Enforcement Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Law Enforcement
| Courts--Justice | Courts--Municipal | Vehicles & Traffic--Drivers Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
SB 398 80-0 (2007)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to dismissal of the charge in certain motor vehicle equipment offenses.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 473 80-0 (2007)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Relating to the criminal penalty for endangering certain blind or disabled pedestrians.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Co-author authorized
| Disabilities, Persons with | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 678 80-0 (2007)
Author: Williams, Tommy
Relating to enforcement of the collection of tolls on leased or rented vehicles.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
| Highways | RENTAL CARS | TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 691 80-0 (2007)
Author: Uresti, CarlosSponsor: Escobar, Juan
Relating to the performance of community service as a condition for a deferral of adjudication in certain misdemeanor cases punishable by fine only.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on General State Calendar
| Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | DEFERRED ADJUDICATION | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 708 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to weight limitations for certain vehicles transporting agricultural products and equipment.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
| Agriculture | VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITS & ENFORCEMENT | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
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
| ACCIDENTS | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 939 80-0 (2007)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the authority of a municipality to implement a photographic traffic signal enforcement system; providing for the imposition of civil penalties and providing a criminal penalty.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
| City Government--General | PHOTOGRAPHIC TRAFFIC SIGNALS | State Finances--Management & Control | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 1078 80-0 (2007)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to the operation of a school bus; creating an offense.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | SCHOOL BUSES & SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 1079 80-0 (2007)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to school bus safety; creating an offense.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | SCHOOL BUSES & SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 1080 80-0 (2007)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to the use of a safety belt by a school bus operator; providing penalties.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Safety | SCHOOL BUSES & SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS | SEAT BELTS | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 1081 80-0 (2007)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to multifunction school activity buses.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Safety | SCHOOL BUSES & SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 1083 80-0 (2007)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Frost, Stephen
Relating to authorizing a judge or justice of the peace to request and obtain a copy of certain defendants' driving records from the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas using TexasOnline.
House: Law Enforcement Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/07
| Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | TEXAS ONLINE | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 1119 80-0 (2007)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Murphy, Jim | et. al.
Relating to the implementation of a photographic traffic signal enforcement system; providing for the imposition of civil penalties and to the use of the money collected to help fund trauma facilities and emergency medical services; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/07
| City Government--Roads | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | PHOTOGRAPHIC TRAFFIC SIGNALS | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 1127 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hegar, GlennSponsor: Cook, Robert
Relating to the penalty for certain violations of county traffic regulations.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/07
| Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | SIGNS | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
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
| ACCIDENTS | Open Records | RIGHT OF PRIVACY | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 1368 80-0 (2007)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to the protective headgear requirements for motorcycle operators and passengers.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Left pending in committee
| MOTORCYCLE HELMETS | MOTORCYCLES | Transportation--Miscellaneous | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 1373 80-0 (2007)
Author: Carona, John | et. al.Sponsor: Hill, Fred | et. al.
Relating to the issuance and enforcement of motor carrier overweight or oversize vehicle permits and motor carrier registrations; providing administrative penalties.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Highways | PERMITS | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous | VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITS & ENFORCEMENT | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
SB 1386 80-0 (2007)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to deferred disposition for certain defendants.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure | Vehicles & Traffic--Drivers Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 1559 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to the registration and operation of certain off-highway vehicles.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
| RECREATIONAL & ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 1609 80-0 (2007)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Relating to the operation of hydrogen-powered motor vehicles.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
| Energy--Alternative Fuels | TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES | VEHICLE EMISSIONS | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 1723 80-0 (2007)
Author: Ogden, SteveSponsor: Krusee, Mike
Relating to the collection of surcharges assessed under the driver responsibility program.
House: Law Enforcement Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/07
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | State Finances--Budget | Vehicles & Traffic--Drivers Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SR 1175 80-0 (2007)
Author: Carona, John
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 1623.
Reported enrolled
| Courts--Administration | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | Vehicles & Traffic--Drivers Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
SR 1182 80-0 (2007)
Author: Carona, John
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 2093.
Reported enrolled
| Common Carriers | PERMITS | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous | VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITS & ENFORCEMENT | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
SR 1183 80-0 (2007)
Author: Carona, John
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1119.
Reported enrolled
| City Government--Roads | PHOTOGRAPHIC TRAFFIC SIGNALS | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 21 79-0 (2005)
Author: Brown, Fred | et. al.
Relating to use of safety belts and child passenger safety seat systems.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| CHILD SAFETY SEATS | Vehicles & Traffic--Child Restraint | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 87 79-0 (2005)
Author: Reyna, ElviraSponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to the authority of a municipality to alter speed limits in an urban district within the municipality.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective immediately
| City Government--Roads | SPEED LIMITS | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 183 79-0 (2005)
Author: Brown, Fred | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the use of safety belts and child passenger safety seat systems.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/05
| CHILD SAFETY SEATS | Vehicles & Traffic--Child Restraint | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 236 79-0 (2005)
Author: Menendez, Jose | et. al.
Relating to an offense of using a telephone while operating a motor vehicle in a school crossing zone.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | SCHOOL CROSSING GUARDS & CROSSING ZONES | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 237 79-0 (2005)
Author: Menendez, Jose | et. al.
Relating to an offense of using a telephone while operating a motor vehicle.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 259 79-0 (2005)
Author: Elkins, Gary | et. al.Sponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to the powers of a county, municipality, or local entity with respect to the regulation of traffic on highways under its jurisdiction.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Record vote
| PHOTOGRAPHIC TRAFFIC SIGNALS | RED LIGHT BILL | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 369 79-0 (2005)
Author: Farabee, David | et. al.
Relating to the civil and criminal consequences of racing a motor vehicle on a public highway in this state.
House: Transportation Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Highways | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 370 79-0 (2005)
Author: Farabee, DavidSponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to deferred disposition of certain traffic offenses by certain holders of out-of-state driver's licenses.
House: Law Enforcement Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/05
| Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Education--Driver Education & Training | Military & Veterans | Vehicles & Traffic--Drivers Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 372 79-0 (2005)
Author: Jackson, Jim | et. al.Sponsor: Brimer, Kim
Relating to the required use of towing safety chains on certain vehicles.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Returned from the House for further action
| Agriculture | TOW COMPANIES & TOWING OF VEHICLES | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 510 79-0 (2005)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to use of safety belts and child passenger safety seat systems.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| CHILD SAFETY SEATS | SEAT BELTS | Vehicles & Traffic--Child Restraint | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
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
| ACCIDENTS | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 537 79-0 (2005)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to the jurisdiction of a juvenile court over a person under the age of 17 who races a motor vehicle on a public highway.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Crimes--Juvenile | Highways | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 588 79-0 (2005)
Author: Brown, Fred
Relating to the dismissal of certain traffic offenses by holders of commercial driver's licenses.
House: Law Enforcement
Referred to Law Enforcement
| Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Education--Driver Education & Training | Vehicles & Traffic--Drivers Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 602 79-0 (2005)
Author: Eissler, RobSponsor: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the designation of a weight enforcement officer by a commissioners court in certain counties.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| CONSTABLES | Law Enforcement | VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITS & ENFORCEMENT | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 665 79-0 (2005)
Author: Isett, Carl | et. al.
Relating to the power of a local authority to enforce compliance with a traffic-control signal on a highway under its jurisdiction by a photographic traffic signal enforcement system.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| PHOTOGRAPHIC TRAFFIC SIGNALS | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 703 79-0 (2005)
Author: Elkins, GarySponsor: Lindsay, Jon
Relating to the deferral of adjudication in cases involving certain misdemeanor traffic offenses.
House: Law Enforcement Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/05
| DEFERRED ADJUDICATION | Education--Driver Education & Training | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 718 79-0 (2005)
Author: Quintanilla, Chente
Relating to the impoundment of a motor vehicle for failure to maintain financial responsibility for the vehicle.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| IMPOUNDMENT OF VEHICLES | Insurance--Motor Vehicles | PEACE OFFICERS | Vehicles & Traffic--Insurance/Financial Responsibility | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
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
| TRAILERS | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 781 79-0 (2005)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the suspension of sentence and deferral of final disposition for a violation of certain state laws or local ordinances committed by a holder of a commercial driver's license.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| DEFERRED ADJUDICATION | Vehicles & Traffic--Drivers Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 795 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the use of flashing warning signal lights by a school bus.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| SCHOOL BUSES & SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 803 79-0 (2005)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to improvement work areas on certain controlled access highways.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Highways | SIGNS | TRAFFIC CONTROL | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 857 79-0 (2005)
Author: Talton, Robert | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a municipality to require the removal of certain vehicles from a freeway without the consent of the owner or person in charge of the vehicle.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| Highways | TOW COMPANIES & TOWING OF VEHICLES | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 875 79-0 (2005)
Author: Riddle, Debbie
Relating to written notification to a parent of a minor who is issued a citation for a traffic offense.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Minors--General | PARENTAL NOTIFICATION | PEACE OFFICERS | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 928 79-0 (2005)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to an offense involving a motor vehicle with an altered or obscured license plate.
House: Law Enforcement
Referred to Law Enforcement
| LICENSE PLATES | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1044 79-0 (2005)
Author: Eiland, Craig | et. al.Sponsor: Williams, Tommy
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 Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective immediately
| CHAMBERS COUNTY | Highways | PERMITS | VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITS & ENFORCEMENT | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1094 79-0 (2005)
Author: Menendez, Jose | et. al.
Relating to an offense of using a wireless communications device while operating a motor vehicle by certain minors.
House: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| Minors--General | Minors--Health & Safety | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1165 79-0 (2005)
Author: Harper-Brown, LindaSponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the employment of county traffic officers by certain counties.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| County Government--Employees/Officers | Law Enforcement | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1249 79-0 (2005)
Author: Reyna, Elvira | et. al.
Relating to criminal punishment for aggressive driving that results in the death of a person.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| AGGRESSIVE DRIVING | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1251 79-0 (2005)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the creation of an offense of using a telephone while operating a bus.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Common Carriers | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1280 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hope, Ruben
Relating to driving on a roadway laned for traffic.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1347 79-0 (2005)
Author: Isett, Carl | et. al.
Relating to the power of a local authority to enforce compliance with a traffic-control signal on a highway under its jurisdiction by a photographic traffic signal enforcement system.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| PHOTOGRAPHIC TRAFFIC SIGNALS | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1481 79-0 (2005)
Author: Gattis, DanSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the offense of disobeying certain motor vehicle traffic warning devices.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/05
| Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | FLOODS | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
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
| ACCIDENTS | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1497 79-0 (2005)
Author: Herrero, Abel | et. al.
Relating to application of school crossing zone speed limits to school-related events.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities | SCHOOL CROSSING GUARDS & CROSSING ZONES | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1498 79-0 (2005)
Author: Herrero, Abel | et. al.
Relating to an offense of using certain portable electronic equipment in the front seat of a motor vehicle.
House: Law Enforcement
No action taken in committee
| ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1522 79-0 (2005)
Author: Griggs, Bob
Relating to the operation and movement of motorcycles during periods of traffic congestion.
House: Law Enforcement
Referred to Law Enforcement
| MOTORCYCLES | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1550 79-0 (2005)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto | et. al.
Relating to speed limits in certain areas.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| SPEED LIMITS | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1596 79-0 (2005)
Author: Paxton, KenSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the regulation of motor-assisted scooters.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective immediately
| City Government--General | County Government--General | RECREATIONAL & ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1678 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hunter, Bob
Relating to the operation and movement of a vehicle when a traffic-control signal does not display an indication.
House: Transportation
No action taken in committee
| TRAFFIC CONTROL | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1770 79-0 (2005)
Author: Harper-Brown, Linda
Relating to the power of a property owners' association to levy certain fines.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| Property Interests--Property Owners Association | PROPERTY OWNERS' & HOMEOWNERS' ASSOCIATIONS | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1810 79-0 (2005)
Author: Moreno, Paul
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 1864 79-0 (2005)
Author: Uresti, Carlos | et. al.
Relating to the designation of a school crossing zone or school crosswalk.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| Day Care | SCHOOL CROSSING GUARDS & CROSSING ZONES | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1888 79-0 (2005)
Author: Solis, Jim | et. al.
Relating to providing a speed limit exception for nurse-midwives responding to emergencies.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| MIDWIVES & MIDWIFERY | SPEED LIMITS | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1898 79-0 (2005)
Author: Brown, Fred
Relating to offenses involving use of safety belts or a child passenger safety seat.
House: Transportation
Committee report sent to Calendars
| CHILD SAFETY SEATS | Safety | SEAT BELTS | Vehicles & Traffic--Child Restraint | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1988 79-0 (2005)
Author: Talton, Robert
Relating to the penalty for overloading vehicles.
House: Transportation
Placed on General State Calendar
| VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITS & ENFORCEMENT | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2136 79-0 (2005)
Author: Phillips, Larry
Relating to certain penalties and fees imposed for operating a motor vehicle or vessel in violation of law.
House: Transportation
Record vote
| Courts--Administration | VEHICLE INSPECTIONS | Vehicles & Traffic--Drivers Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 2177 79-0 (2005)
Author: Phillips, Larry
Relating to the administration of certain traffic safety grants.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
| Law Enforcement | Political Subdivisions | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2257 79-0 (2005)
Author: Gallego, PeteSponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to the speed limit on certain highways in rural counties.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective immediately
| Highways | SPEED LIMITS | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2470 79-0 (2005)
Author: Delisi, DianneSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the operations of and the funding mechanisms for emergency medical services and trauma facility care in this state.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/05
| Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | TERTIARY MEDICAL CARE & FACILITIES | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Insurance/Financial Responsibility | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2504 79-0 (2005)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the performance of community service as a condition for a deferral of adjudication in a misdemeanor traffic case punishable by fine only.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in subcommittee
| Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | DEFERRED ADJUDICATION | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2514 79-0 (2005)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to the weighing of a loaded vehicle.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITS & ENFORCEMENT | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2595 79-0 (2005)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to operation of a motor vehicle by a person younger than 18 years of age.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Minors--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Drivers Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2607 79-0 (2005)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to an offense by a person under 18 years of age of using a telephone while operating a motor vehicle.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Minors--Health & Safety | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2799 79-0 (2005)
Author: Talton, RobertSponsor: Carona, John
Relating to the removal of vehicles and property from a roadway in a political subdivision, to the authority of a political subdivision to establish a traffic incident management program, and to procedures regarding the removal and storage of certain vehicles.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Left pending in committee
| Common Carriers | TOW COMPANIES & TOWING OF VEHICLES | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2852 79-0 (2005)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the creation and use of certain certificates issued for completion of approved driver safety courses.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| Business & Commerce--General | Education--Driver Education & Training | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2903 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to the development of bicycle tourism trails in this state.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism
Laid on the table subject to call
| BICYCLES | Highways | Tourism | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
