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
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
HB 3877 87-0 (2021)
Author: Israel, Celia
Relating to the prima facie speed limit in certain urban districts.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
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
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
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)
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
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
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
HB 1354 86-0 (2019)
Author: Cortez, Philip
Relating to the prima facie speed limit in certain urban districts.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 2332 86-0 (2019)
Author: Cortez, Philip
Relating to the prima facie speed limit in certain urban districts.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
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
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
SB 215 86-0 (2019)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the authority of a district engineer for the Texas Department of Transportation to temporarily lower speed limits.
Senate: Transportation
Left pending in committee
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
SB 1282 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don
Relating to prohibiting the use of automated traffic control systems.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
SB 1327 85-0 (2017)
Author: Seliger, KelSponsor: Phillips, Larry
Relating to the authority of a district engineer for the Texas Department of Transportation to temporarily lower speed limits.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
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
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
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
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
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
SB 1717 84-0 (2015)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to Prima Facie Speed Limits.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
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
HB 474 83-0 (2013)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to an optional procedure for the issuance of a permit by a certain regional mobility authority for the movement of oversize or overweight vehicles carrying cargo; authorizing a fee.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/13
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
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
HB 2094 83-0 (2013)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., SergioSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the regulation of roadside vendors and solicitors in certain counties.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
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
HB 3246 83-0 (2013)
Author: Callegari, Bill
Relating to fines for speed limit violations.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 3848 83-0 (2013)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to a study of certain roads to determine the optimal safe speed based on road conditions, types of traffic and accident history.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
SB 477 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to an optional procedure for the issuance of a permit by a certain regional mobility authority for the movement of oversize or overweight vehicles.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 109 82-0 (2011)
Author: Brown, FredSponsor: Ogden, Steve
Relating to the temporary lowering of prima facie speed limits at a vehicular accident reconstruction site.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 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
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
HB 2892 82-0 (2011)
Author: Sheets, Kenneth
Relating to prima facie speed limits.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
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
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
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.
HB 1499 80-0 (2007)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to the speed limits on a highway adjacent to a park or recreational area.
House: Transportation
No action taken in committee
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
HB 1550 79-0 (2005)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto | et. al.
Relating to speed limits in certain areas.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
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
HB 1925 79-0 (2005)
Author: Driver, JoeSponsor: Brimer, Kim
Relating to removal or covering of certain signs in a construction or maintenance work zone.
House: Law Enforcement Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective immediately
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
HB 37 78-0 (2003)
Author: Luna, Vilma
Relating to speed limits near a facility where a school-related activity is held.
House: Transportation
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 282 78-0 (2003)
Author: Moreno, Paul
Relating to the authority of a county or municipality to alter speed limits on roadways in the county or municipality and to place and maintain traffic-control devices on those roadways.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 1001 78-0 (2003)
Author: Elkins, Gary | et. al.
Relating to the penalty for speeding on a highway where the Texas Transportation Commission has established a speed limit for environmental purposes.
House: Environmental Regulation
Left pending in committee
HB 3148 78-0 (2003)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Relating to fines and penalties.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
SB 540 78-0 (2003)
Author: Williams, TommySponsor: Eissler, Rob
Relating to the authority of the commissioners court of a county to alter speed limits on county roads.
House: County Affairs Senate: Infrastructure Development and Security
Effective immediately
SB 660 78-0 (2003)
Author: Ogden, Steve
Relating to the penalty for certain speeding offenses.
House: Transportation Senate: Infrastructure Development and Security
Left pending in committee
SB 662 78-0 (2003)
Author: Ogden, Steve
Relating to speed limits on certain highways.
Senate: Infrastructure Development and Security
Referred to Infrastructure Dev & Security
HB 56 77-0 (2001)
Author: Puente, Robert
Relating to the penalty for speeding in a school zone.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
HB 299 77-0 (2001)
Author: Gallego, PeteSponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to speed limits on state highways.
House: Transportation Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 1191 77-0 (2001)
Author: Williams, ThomasSponsor: Bernsen, David
Relating to the authority of the commissioners court of a county to alter speed limits on county roads.
House: Transportation Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Tabled in committee
HB 3597 77-0 (2001)
Author: Capelo, Jaime
Relating to the authority of a municipality to alter speed limits.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
SB 268 77-0 (2001)
Author: Ogden, Steve
Relating to the penalty for certain speeding offenses.
House: Transportation Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee
HB 21 76-0 (1999)
Author: Goolsby, Tony
Relating to the operation of authorized emergency vehicles.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 369 76-0 (1999)
Author: Seaman, Gene | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of speed limits on or adjacent to public beaches.
House: Transportation
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 377 76-0 (1999)
Author: Williams, Thomas
Relating to the authority of the commissioners court of a county to alter speed limits on county roads.
House: Transportation
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 385 76-0 (1999)
Author: Walker, Gary | et. al.Sponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to certain buses used to transport students to school-related activities.
House: Transportation Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 434 76-0 (1999)
Author: Turner, BobSponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to extending speed restrictions to private roads in certain subdivisions.
House: Transportation Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 676 76-0 (1999)
Author: Isett, Carl | et. al.Sponsor: Bivins, Teel
Relating to prima facie speed limits for vehicles on highways and beaches.
House: Transportation Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 936 76-0 (1999)
Author: Denny, Mary | et. al.
Relating to the operation of overweight vehicles on certain farm-to-market and ranch-to-market roads.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 1054 76-0 (1999)
Author: Brown, Fred
Relating to speeding offenses eligible for dismissal of a charge on completion of a driving safety course.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1075 76-0 (1999)
Author: Craddick, Tom | et. al.Sponsor: Bivins, Teel
Relating to raising the speed limit for vehicles towing certain trailers.
House: Transportation Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 2463 76-0 (1999)
Author: Alexander, Clyde
Relating to the authority of a regional tollway authority to enter into certain agreements with the Texas Transportation Commission and to alter speed limits on a turnpike project.
House: Transportation
Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
HB 3328 76-0 (1999)
Author: Gallego, Pete | et. al.Sponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to speed limits on highways of this state.
House: Transportation Senate: State Affairs
Senate appoints conferees-reported
SB 267 76-0 (1999)
Author: Ogden, Steve
Relating to speed limits on certain farm-to-market and ranch-to-market roads.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to s/c on Infrastructure by Chair
SB 311 76-0 (1999)
Author: Ogden, Steve
Relating to speeding offenses eligible for dismissal of a charge on completion of a driving safety course.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 349 76-0 (1999)
Author: Nixon, Drew
Relating to allowing certain trailers to travel at the posted speed limit.
House: Transportation Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 537 76-0 (1999)
Author: Cain, DavidSponsor: Alexander, Clyde
Relating to agreements by and the authority of regional tollway authorities.
House: Transportation Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 836 76-0 (1999)
Author: Duncan, Robert | et. al.Sponsor: Turner, Bob
Relating to certain buses used to transport students to school-related activities.
House: Transportation Senate: Education
House passage as amended reported
SB 1521 76-0 (1999)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to speed limits within 500 feet of a school.
Senate: Education
No action taken in committee
HB 2052 70-0 (1987)
Author: Oakley, Keith
Relating to the penalty for exceeding the national maximum speed limit.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 2068 70-0 (1987)
Author: Wallace III, Ralph
Relating to certain temporary speed restrictions.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 2573 70-0 (1987)
Author: Johnson, Sam
Relating to the maximum speed limit of certain vehicles.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HCR 158 70-0 (1987)
Author: Harrison, Dudley
Requesting the Texas Highway and Public Transportation Commission to expedite implementation of the 65 m.p.h. speed limit on certain highways.
House: Transportation
Pending in committee
SB 14 69-2 (1986)
Author: Traeger, John
Relating to certain temporary speed restrictions.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 81 69-3 (1986)
Author: Harrison, DudleySponsor: Glasgow, Bob
Relating to the national maximum speed limits.
House: Transportation Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HCR 28 69-3 (1986)
Author: Shaw, Larry
Requesting Congress to approve legislation to allow states to set a 65 mph speed limit on rural interstate highways.
House: Transportation
Coauthor authorized
SB 42 69-3 (1986)
Author: Glasgow, Bob
Relating to a maximum prima facie speed limits on public roads.
Senate: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
HB 488 67-0 (1981)
Author: Webber, Bobby
Relating to maximum speed limits near nursing homes and hospitals.
House: Transportation
Referred to Committee on Transportation
HB 991 67-0 (1981)
Author: Edwards, AlSponsor: Brooks, Chet
Relating to speed limits of trains traveling through municipalities.
House: Transportation Senate: Economic Development
Reported from committee favorably with amendments
HB 2172 67-0 (1981)
Author: Smith, Terral
Relating to vehicle speed restrictions.
House: Transportation
Referred to subcommittee
HB 2260 67-0 (1981)
Author: Edwards, Al
Relating to appropriations for the regulation of speed limits of trains traveling through municipalities.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Committee on Appropriations
SB 723 67-0 (1981)
Author: Meier, BillSponsor: Webber, Bobby
Relating to maximum speed limits near nursing homes and hospitals.
House: Transportation Senate: State Affairs
Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
SCR 38 67-0 (1981)
Author: Traeger, John
Memorializing Congress to repeal national speed limit of 55 mph.
Senate: State Affairs
Motion lost to suspend reg order (to consider on 2nd reading)
HB 97 67-1 (1981)
Author: Edwards, Al
Relating to speed limits of trains traveling through municipalities.
House: Transportation
Referred to Committee on Transportation
HB 476 66-0 (1979)
Author: Head, Fred
Relating to temporary speed limits set by the State Highway and Public Transportation Commission.
House: Transportation
Referred to subcommittee
HB 792 66-0 (1979)
Author: Sullivant, BillSponsor: Creighton, Tom
Relating to speed limits on private roads in unincorporated areas.
House: Transportation Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
HB 878 66-0 (1979)
Author: Craddick, Tom
Relating to temporary speed limits set by the State Highway and Public Transportation Commission.
House: Transportation
Referred to subcommittee
HCR 38 66-0 (1979)
Author: Head, Fred
Memorializing Congress to repeal 23 U.S.C. 154 relating to the 55 m.p.h. speed limit.
House: Transportation
Referred to subcommittee
SCR 27 66-0 (1979)
Author: Traeger, JohnSponsor: Head, Fred
Memorializing Congress regarding repeal of 23 U.S.C. Section 154, requiring the 55mph speed limit.
House: Transportation Senate: State Affairs
Sent to Local and Consent Calendar Committee
HB 103 65-0 (1977)
Author: Head, Fred
Repealing the temporary speed limits set by the State Highway Commission.
House: Transportation
Considered by subcommittee in formal meeting
HB 1931 65-0 (1977)
Author: Nugent, James E.Sponsor: Adams, Don
Relating to maximum prima facie speed limits on federal military reservations.
House: Transportation Senate: State Affairs
Effective in 90 days
HCR 28 65-0 (1977)
Author: Bigham, John R.
Memorializing Congress to raise speed limit to 60 mph. on certain highways.
House: Transportation
Referred to Committee on Transportation
SB 72 65-0 (1977)
Author: Lombardino, FrankSponsor: Brown, Albert "Al"
Relating to maximum speed limit near certain schools.
House: Transportation Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
90 Day Bill
SB 199 65-0 (1977)
Author: Meier, Bill
Relating to temporary speed limits.
Senate: State Affairs
Considered by committee in public hearing
SB 284 65-0 (1977)
Author: Farabee, RaySponsor: Allred, Dave
Including certain vehicles and vehicles used for certain uses in the definition of authorized emergency vehicles and excepting them from speed regulations.
House: Transportation Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 139 64-0 (1975)
Author: Newton, Jon P.Sponsor: Meier, Bill
Relating to extending the temporary speed limits on highways under certain circumstances.
House: Transportation Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 306 64-0 (1975)
Author: Korioth, A.J. "Al"Sponsor: Andujar, Betty
Relating to authority of an incorporated city, town, or village to alter maximum prima facie speed limits under certain conditions.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 405 64-0 (1975)
Author: Bock II, BennieSponsor: Snelson, W.E. "Pete"
Relating to certain fines for speeding violations.
House: Transportation Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 406 64-0 (1975)
Author: Bock II, Bennie
Relating to certain fines for speeding violations.
House: Transportation
Considered by subcommittee in formal meeting
HB 514 64-0 (1975)
Author: Baker, Andrew Z.
Relating to reasonable and prudent speed under certain conditions.
House: Transportation
Reported from committee favorably without amendments
HB 528 64-0 (1975)
Author: Laney, JamesSponsor: Mauzy, Oscar
Relating to certain speeding violations and their effect on insurance premiums and driver's license suspensions; providing penalties.
House: Transportation Senate: Jurisprudence
Defeat by Senate reported
HCR 95 64-0 (1975)
Author: Bryant, John W.
Relating to directing the Department of Public Safety to continue enforcing the 55 mile-per-hour speed limit.
House: Transportation
Referred to Committee on Transportation
HB 550 63-0 (1973)
Author: Bock II, BennieSponsor: Traeger, John
Relating to arrests for speeding violations by peace officers commissioned by incorporated cities and towns.
House: Transportation Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Vetoed by the Governor
SB 996 63-0 (1973)
Author: Wolff, Nelson
Authorizing the State Highway Commission to establish maximum speed limits, unless disapproved by the Governor, on the highways of this state to protect public safety and welfare.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Committee on Natural Resources
HB 1 63-1 (1973)
Author: Davis, Bob
Authorizing the State Highway Commission to establish maximum speed limits.
House: Transportation
Votes recorded
HB 2 63-1 (1973)
Author: Geiger, Richard S.
Relating to speed limits and treatment of speeding violations.
House: Transportation
Votes recorded
HB 6 63-1 (1973)
Author: Williams, Lindon
Relating to the authority of the State Highway Commission to establish maximum speed limits on highways.
House: Transportation
Votes recorded
HB 8 63-1 (1973)
Author: Newton, Jon P.
Relating to the establishment of temporary speed limits highways.
House: Transportation
Votes recorded
HB 10 63-1 (1973)
Author: Von Dohlen, Tim
Relating to maximum speed limits, speed limit signs, and the treatment of a speeding violation with respect to insurance rates and driver's license suspensions.
House: Transportation
Votes recorded
HCR 3 63-1 (1973)
Author: Denton, Lane
Requesting the State Board of Insurance to reduce automobile insurance rates in accordance with reduced speed limits.
House: Insurance
Referred to Committee on Insurance
HR 10 63-1 (1973)
Author: Bock II, Bennie
Concerning the State Board of Insurance regulations relative to the new Texas Speed Limit Act, First Called Session, 63rd Legislature.
House: Insurance
SB 1 63-1 (1973)
Author: Wolff, NelsonSponsor: Newton, Jon P.
Establishing temporary speed limits on highways in the state under certain circumstances.
Senate: Committee of the Whole
Effective immediately
SCR 5 63-1 (1973)
Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"Sponsor: Hale, L. DeWitt
Suspending joint rules to permit consideration of Conference Committee Report on S.B. 1 at any time.
Filed without Governor's signature
HB 32 62-0 (1971)
Author: Kubiak, Dan
Relating to the speed for motorcycles and motor-driven cycles.
SB 478 62-0 (1971)
Author: Mauzy, Oscar
Relating to prima facie speed limits or certain vehicles.
HB 153 59-0 (1965)
Author: Traeger, John | et. al.
Relating to raising the prima facie maximum speed limit for certain trucks.
SB 332 59-0 (1965)
Author: Hazlewood, Grady
Relating to amending certain Acts relating to the speed of pick-up trucks.
HB 50 58-0 (1963)
Author: Harding, Forrest A. | et. al.
Relating to the "Uniform Act Regulating Traffic on Highways," by adding thereto a new Article relating to speed of vehicles, rules of enforcement and admissibility of evidence.
HB 88 58-0 (1963)
Author: Lattimore, James Loy | et. al.
Relating to providing a maximum speed limit in county parks situated in a county that borders on the Gulf of Mexico and prohibiting the littering of such county parks; excluding beaches from the applicability of such provisions; providing a penalty for violations.
HB 92 58-0 (1963)
Author: Lattimore, James Loy | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the Commissioners Court of any county bordering on the Gulf of Mexico or the tidewater limits thereof to regulate the speed of motor vehicles on beaches which are open and accessible to the public, and also to prohibit the littering of such beaches.
HB 124 58-0 (1963)
Author: Adams, J. Collier
Relating to making it unlawful for any sheriff or other officer to make any arrest for a violation of the speed laws of motor vehicles by designedly remaining in hiding or lying in wait unobserved to trap those suspected of violating the speed laws relating to motor vehicles; providing for a penalty.
HB 198 58-0 (1963)
Author: Murray, Menton J. | et. al.
Relating to amending the Uniform Act Regulating Traffic on Highways relative to speed of vehicles, rules of enforcement and admissibility of evidence.
HB 338 58-0 (1963)
Author: Cook, George H.
Relating to the speed of vehicles; providing standards for the determination of such speeds in certain cases; providing procedures for charging violations and Rule in Civil Cases.
HJR 20 58-0 (1963)
Author: McIlhany, Grainger Walter | et. al.
Relating to proposing a constitutional amendment providing that the Legislature may delegate authority to zone public highways, roads, streets, and alleys or portions thereof; relating to and regulating the speed at which any motor vehicle may be operated thereon; and providing certain exceptions.
SB 5 58-0 (1963)
Author: Ratliff, David W.
Relating to changing the maximum lawful speed of commercial motor vehicles (except highway post offices) in locations other than business or residence districts to 55 miles per hour during the nighttime and 60 miles per hour during the daytime; making speeds in excess thereof unlawful for such motor vehicles.
SB 271 58-0 (1963)
Author: Herring, Charles
Relating to amending the "Uniform Act Regulating Traffic on Highways", relating to the speed of vehicles, rules of enforcement and admissibility of evidence.
HB 71 57-0 (1961)
Author: Ballman, Charles Lee | et. al.
Relating to prima facie speed limits of vehicles and relating to admissibility of evidence; providing an effective date.
HB 398 57-0 (1961)
Author: Foreman, Wilson
Relating to amending the Penal Code of Texas providing that motor vehicles engaged in the business of transporting passengers for compensation or hire, or any commercial vehicle in authorized use as a "Highway Post Office" vehicle shall observe the same speed limits as those prescribed for all passenger vehicles.
HB 737 57-0 (1961)
Author: Adams, J. Collier
Relating to making it unlawful for any sheriff or other officer to make any arrest for a violation of the speed laws of motor vehicles by designedly remaining in hiding or lying in wait unobserved to trap those suspected of violating the speed laws relating to motor vehicles; providing for a penalty; providing that any officer failing to take a complaint or prosecute an officer violating the provisions of this Act shall be removed from office.
HB 757 57-0 (1961)
Author: Atwell, Ben
Relating to amending a certain Act relating to the speed of vehicles on highways.
HJR 9 57-0 (1961)
Author: James, Tom | et. al.
Relating to proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Texas providing that the Legislature may delegate authority to zone public highways, roads, streets, and alleys or portions thereof; relating to regulating the speed at which any motor vehicle may be operated thereon; and providing certain exceptions.
SB 20 57-0 (1961)
Author: Smith, Preston Earnest
Relating to amending the Uniform Act Regulating Traffic on Highways; relating to maximum and minimum speeds of vehicles; providing for an effective date.
SB 95 57-0 (1961)
Author: Parkhouse, George M.
Relating to amending the Penal Code of the State of Texas to fix the speed of motor vehicles engaged in this state, including those used for the business of transporting passengers for compensation or hire.
SB 255 57-0 (1961)
Author: Willis, Doyle | et. al.
Relating to amending a certain Act relating to the establishment of speed limits on turnpikes operated by the Texas Turnpike Authority.
SB 354 57-0 (1961)
Author: Hazlewood, Grady
Relating to amending the Penal Code to provide speed limits for trailers and semi-trailers gross weight less than 1,500 pounds same as passenger automobiles.
SJR 1 57-0 (1961)
Author: Smith, Preston Earnest
Relating to proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Texas to provide that the Legislature may delegate authority to zone public highways, roads, streets, and alleys or portions thereof; relating to and regulating the speed at which any motor vehicle may be operated thereon.
HB 75 56-0 (1959)
Author: Anderson, Louis H.
Relating to amending the Uniform Act Regulating Traffic on Highways; relating to speed limits of vehicles; providing an effective date.
HB 844 56-0 (1959)
Author: Mays, Jr., Abe M.
Relating to regulating the speed limit of trucks driving at speed of fifty-five (55) miles per hour or more, with gross loads of more than twenty-five thousand (25,000) pounds, providing for penalties therefor, and the manner and means of enforcing the provisions of this Act.
HB 872 56-0 (1959)
Author: James, Tom
Relating to amending the Uniform Act Regulating Traffic on Highways relative to maximum and minimum speeds of vehicles.
HJR 11 56-0 (1959)
Author: Anderson, Louis H.
Proposing an amendment providing that the Legislature may delegate authority to zone public highways, roads, streets, and alleys or portions thereof; regulating the speed at which any motor vehicle may be operated thereon.
SB 328 56-0 (1959)
Author: Hazlewood, Grady
Relating to regulating the speed limit of trucks driving at speeds of fifty-five (55) miles per hour or more, with gross loads of more than twenty-five thousand (25,000) pounds, providing for penalties therefore, and the manner and means of enforcing the provisions of this Act.
SB 399 56-0 (1959)
Author: Krueger, Culp
Relating to raising the speed limit on trailers and semi-trailers traveling on the highway from Forty-five (45) miles per hour at all times to Sixty (60) miles per hour during the daytime and Fifty-five (55) miles per hour at nighttime.
HB 40 56-1 (1959)
Author: Anderson, Louis H.
Relating to prima facie speed limits of vehicles.
HB 39 56-2 (1959)
Author: Anderson, Louis H.
Relating to prima facie speed limits of vehicles; providing an effective date.
SB 29 56-2 (1959)
Author: Owen, III, Frank
Relating to prima facie speed limits of vehicles; providing an effective date.
HB 38 56-3 (1959)
Author: Anderson, Louis H.
Relating to prima facie speed limits of vehicles and relating to admissibility of evidence.
SB 17 56-3 (1959)
Author: Owen, III, Frank
Relating to prima facie speed limits of vehicles and relating to admissibility of evidence.
HB 18 55-0 (1957)
Author: Anderson, Louis H.
Relating to more adequately providing for the effective regulation of traffic on highways for the purpose of improving traffic safety and the facilitation of vehicular traffic upon the roads of this State.
HJR 49 55-0 (1957)
Author: Anderson, Louis H.
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Texas providing that the Legislature may delegate authority to zone public highways, roads, streets, and alleys or portions thereof, relating to and regulating the speed at which any motor vehicle may be operated thereon, and providing certain exceptions.
SJR 19 55-0 (1957)
Author: Hardeman, Dorsey B.
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Texas providing that the Legislature may delegate authority to zone public highways, roads, streets, and alleys or portions thereof; relating to and regulating the speed at which any motor vehicle may be operated thereon.
HB 85 54-0 (1955)
Author: Yezak, Herman
Relating to amending Statutes relating to operation by vehicles on highways; defining the term "light commercial vehicle" and "open separated flow highway" and fixing maximum speed limits for light commercial vehicles and certain vehicles on open separated flow highways.
HB 525 54-0 (1955)
Author: Chapman, Joe N.
Relating to amending the Penal Code relative to highway speed limits; prescribing speed limits on open separated flow highways; providing a severability clause; providing a repealing clause.
HB 526 54-0 (1955)
Author: de la Garza, II, Eligio "Kika" | et. al.
Relating to amending certain Acts so as to prescribe the speed limit for commercial motor vehicles which are used as "Highway Post Office" vehicles.
HB 700 54-0 (1955)
Author: Anderson, Louis H.
Relating to amending certain Acts regulating the rate and speed of vehicles.
HB 819 54-0 (1955)
Author: Johnson, J. Pearce
Relating to defining Radar; requiring the adoption by the Texas Highway Department of Uniform Signs, giving notice that radar is being used in the enforcement of speed regulations; requiring the erection and maintenance of such signs at certain locations by The Highway Department and all counties, precincts and municipalities where radar is being used in the enforcement of speed regulations; providing uniform procedures for the testing of radar equipment; providing for the admissibility in criminal proceedings of evidence of the speed of motor vehicles derived from the use of an electronic device which uses radio microwaves in measuring such speed.
SB 226 54-0 (1955)
Author: Kelley, Rogers
Relating to amending certain Acts relating to the speed of vehicles on highways; changing the prima facie lawful speed limits for certain classes of vehicles operated under certain conditions.
SB 310 54-0 (1955)
Author: Hazlewood, Grady
Relating to speed of certain commercial motor vehicles on the highways; fixing the speed limits for commercial vehicles having a net carrying capacity of 2000 pounds or less.
HB 43 53-0 (1953)
Author: Smith, Vernon Eugene "Gene"
Relating to amending the Uniform Act Regulating Traffic on Highways, to provide methods and procedure for installation, operation, alteration, and removal of traffic signs and fixing of speed limits on certain highways in cities and towns of less than a certain population in counties of more than a certain population; providing for the administration thereof; providing for fines, penalties, and suits for the enforcement thereof.
HB 333 53-0 (1953)
Author: Bates, Garth C.
Relating to amending the Penal Code relative to violation of promise to appear by persons arrested for speeding by extending the time for notices to appear in court and by providing that notices to appear need not be given to persons operating vehicles not registered in Texas nor to non-residents.
HB 429 53-0 (1953)
Author: Murray, Menton J.
Relating to re-enacting and Amending certain Acts providing restrictions regarding the speed of any vehicle.
HB 668 53-0 (1953)
Author: Burkett, Omar
Relating to providing a fine of not more than Twenty-five Dollars ($25) for the first conviction as a speeder, and a fine of not more than Fifty Dollars ($50) for subsequent convictions; providing for a speed limit applicable to persons convicted of speeding more than five times; providing that a governor may be attached to any vehicle driven by such person; providing for additional penalties of fine and imprisonment upon conviction again within six (6) months; providing for a list of speeders to be made available to law enforcement officers.
HB 105 52-0 (1951)
Author: Abington, William Henry
Relating to making it the duty of and to direct the State Highway Department to erect and maintain signs showing the maximum lawful speed for commercial motor vehicles, truck tractors, trailers, and semitrailers (trucks) and motor vehicles engaged in the business of transporting passengers for compensation or hire (buses).
HB 458 52-0 (1951)
Author: Murray, Menton J.
Relating to amending the Penal Code to provide restrictions regarding the speed of any vehicle; defining certain terms; authorizing the State Highway Commission, the County Commissioners' Courts, and the Governing Bodies of Incorporated Cities and Towns upon the basis of an engineering and traffic investigation to fix the maximum legal speed on highways, roads, and streets within their respective jurisdictions at a speed greater or less than the maximum hereinbefore fixed by this Act subject to certain exceptions.
SB 19 52-0 (1951)
Author: Wagonseller, Wayne Warren
Relating to make it the duty of and to direct the State Highway Department to erect and maintain signs showing the maximum lawful speed for commercial motor vehicles, truck tractors, trailers, and semi-trailers (trucks); and motor vehicles engaged in the business of transporting passengers for compensation or hire (buses); providing where such signs shall be erected and maintained.
HB 212 51-0 (1949)
Author: Murray, Menton J.
Relating to making it unlawful to drive or operate any motor or other vehicle upon any beach in the State at a rate of speed in excess of twenty-five (25) miles per hour during the daytime or in excess of twenty (20) miles per hour during the nighttime, or at any time while the operator of such vehicle is intoxicated, providing for arrest without warrant for such violations; defining the terms "daytime" and "beach" and providing a penalty.
SB 176 51-0 (1949)
Author: Kelley, Rogers
Relating to making it unlawful to drive or operate any motor or other vehicle upon any beach in the State at a rate of speed in excess of twenty-five (25) milers per hour during the daytime and in excess of twenty (20) miles per hour during the nighttime, or at any time while the operator of such vehicle is intoxicated; providing for arrest without warrant for such violations; defining beach and providing the penalty.
HB 597 49-0 (1945)
Author: Bridgers, William W. "Billy"
Relating to authorizing the Commissioners' Court of any county having a population of over 100,000 inhabitants to adopt regulations and provide penalties for violations thereto relating to speeding and all other matters incidental to protection of the public in the use of county roads by pedestrians and vehicles where such roads do not form a part of the highway system and fall outside of the city limits of said incorporated city.
HB 232 48-0 (1943)
Author: Geraughty, Pat H. | et. al.
Relating to amending statute relating to the speed of motor vehicles; providing a saving clause; repealing all laws and parts of laws in conflict.
HB 77 47-0 (1941)
Author: Stanford, Jr., James A. | et. al.
Relating to amending the General and Special Laws relative to fixing the speed and rate of motor vehicles on public highways.
HB 684 47-0 (1941)
Author: Celaya, Augustine
Relating to providing that it shall be unlawful for any person to operate or drive a motor or other vehicle upon any road in any public park under the control of the Texas State Parks Board at a rate of speed in excess of twenty (20) miles per hour, providing a penalty and authorizing any peace officer to arrest without a warrant for any violation of any provision of this Act.
HB 1074 47-0 (1941)
Author: Stanford, Jr., James A. | et. al.
Relating to amending a certain Act prescribing the rate and speed of motor or other vehicles upon the public highways of Texas, and within the corporate limits of an incorporated city or town, and within any town or village not incorporated.
SB 34 47-0 (1941)
Author: Brownlee, J. Houghton
Relating to amending certain Act by increasing the general Speed Limit.
HB 751 46-0 (1939)
Author: Goodman, James H.
Relating to amending a certain Article of the Penal Code of the State of Texas relative to the speed of motor vehicles.
SB 362 46-0 (1939)
Author: Winfield, Henry L.
Relating to amending a certain General Law relating to limiting rate and speed of motor vehicles.
HB 260 43-0 (1933)
Author: Metcalfe, Penrose B.
Relating to the speed of motor vehicles, shall not apply to fire patrols or motor vehicles operated by the fire department of any city, town or village responding to calls, nor to police patrols or physicians and/or ambulances responding to emergency calls.
SB 164 43-0 (1933)
Author: Duggan, Arthur Pope
Relating to repealing certain Article of the Penal Code, which provides that the operators of motor vehicles in passing each other on the state highways shall slow down their speed to fifteen miles an hour.
HB 336 42-0 (1931)
Author: Stevenson, Coke Robert | et. al.
Relating to amending certain laws relating to further regulating the operation of vehicles on the public highways.
SB 318 42-0 (1931)
Author: Williamson, W. Albert "Cap" | et. al.
Relating to regulating arrests made for violating motor vehicle speed laws of this State; prescribing offenses, fines and penalties.
HB 593 41-0 (1929)
Author: Beck, Walter H. | et. al.
Relating to regulating the operation of vehicles on the public highways; limiting the size and weight of vehicles and loads permitted on any public highway.
HB 717 41-0 (1929)
Author: Wallace, John Forsythe
Relating to regulating arrests under motor vehicle speed laws of this state, and designed to prevent unnecessary arrests under such laws.
SB 420 41-0 (1929)
Author: Williamson, W. Albert "Cap" | et. al.
Relating to further regulating the operation of vehicles on public highways; limiting the size and weight of vehicles and loads permitted; requiring lights.
HB 326 40-0 (1927)
Author: Williamson, W. Albert "Cap" | et. al.
Relating to the better enforcement of laws relating to the registration of motor vehicles and motorcycles; establishing a State Highway Patrol.
SB 246 40-0 (1927)
Author: Stuart, Robert Alda
Related to increasing the present speed limit of thirty-five miles per hour on motor or other vehicles on the public highways of Texas.
HB 69 40-1 (1927)
Author: Williamson, W. Albert "Cap"
Relating to providing for better enforcement of laws of this State relating to registration of motor vehicles and motorcycles and relative to the speed of same; providing more adequately for the enforcement of such laws and the protection of the public safety in reference to the use of the public roads and streets.
SB 71 40-1 (1927)
Author: McFarlane, William Doddridge
Relating to further regulating arrests under motor vehicle speed laws of this State; preventing unnecessary arrests under such laws; requiring uniform or badges in making such arrests.
HB 535 38-0 (1923)
Author: Williamson, W. Albert "Cap"
Relating to fixing the rate of speed for motor vehicles upon the public highways of the State and within the corporate limits of any incorporated cities or towns and within the boundaries of towns and villages not incorporated.
SB 329 38-0 (1923)
Author: Burkett, Sr., Joseph W.
Relating to fixing the rate of speed for motor vehicles upon the public highways of the State and within the corporate limits of any incorporated or not incorporated city or town.
HB 545 35-0 (1917)
Author: Russell, James Colon
Relating to prohibiting automobiles and motorcycles from running at a greater speed than eight miles per hour in incorporated towns and villages; declaring a penalty and who shall be liable.
SB 460 35-0 (1917)
Author: Clark, Isaac Edgar
Relating to fixing a speed limit for automobiles and motor vehicles on the public road; creating a misdemeanor and providing penalties.
HB 473 22-0 (1891)
Relating to fast riding and driving on bridges.
