Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Senate Transportation Committee Apr 23rd, 2025

Meeting Video(s)

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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Transportation Apr 23rd, 2025

Senate Transportation Committee

The meeting of the Senate Committee focused extensively on several bills, including discussions surrounding public safety and road management in Texas. A notable bill discussed was SB1351, which aims to designate a section of U.S. Highway 281 in honor of a fallen Border Patrol agent. Hearing emotional testimonies from family members highlighted the community's support for this tribute. Additionally, the committee progressed through multiple bills including SB2589 and SB2707, both addressing local governance issues and emergency response improvements, with discussions on operational practices and compliance with safety standards involving transportation.

Bills on the Agenda

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Texas Senate Bill SB215

Voted on by Senate
 
Out of House Committee
 
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the establishment of a program for the issuance of digital identification; authorizing a fee.
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Texas Senate Bill SB1104

Voted on by Senate
 
Out of House Committee
 
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to fingerprinting requirements for the issuance of dealer general distinguishing numbers to certain persons.
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Texas Senate Bill SB1351

Filed
2/18/25  
Out of House Committee
 
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the designation of a portion of U.S. Highway 281 in Hidalgo County as the U.S. Border Patrol Agent Jose Rodriguez-Lua Memorial Highway.
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Texas Senate Bill SB1423

Filed
2/19/25  
Out of House Committee
 
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the designation of a portion of Farm-to-Market Road 2275 in Gregg County as the Bill Stoudt Parkway.
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Texas Senate Bill SB1568

Filed
2/24/25  
Out of House Committee
 
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the issuance of animal friendly specialty license plates.
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Texas Senate Bill SB1931

Filed
3/5/25  
Out of House Committee
 
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the designation of a portion of Business U.S. Highway 83-S in Hidalgo County as the SP4 Rodolfo Valdez Memorial Highway.
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Texas Senate Bill SB2245

Filed
3/11/25  
Out of House Committee
 
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to procedures for the issuance of a bonded title for a motor vehicle.
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Texas Senate Bill SB2589

Filed
3/13/25  
Out of House Committee
 
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to procedures for a commissioners court to close, abandon, or vacate certain county roads.
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Texas Senate Bill SB2707

Filed
3/13/25  
Out of House Committee
 
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to certain oversize or overweight vehicle permit fees or surety requirements.
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Texas Senate Bill SB2807

Filed
3/14/25  
Out of House Committee
 
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the considerations when determining whether an operator of a motor vehicle is an employee of a motor carrier or an independent contractor.