Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Senate Transportation Committee May 14th, 2025

Meeting Video(s)

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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Transportation May 14th, 2025

Senate Transportation Committee

The meeting of the Senate Transportation Committee included crucial discussions surrounding various bills pertaining to transportation and public safety. Notably, House Bill 647 was presented to streamline the process for individuals who have undergone corrective eye surgery, allowing them to update their driver's licenses without needing to visit the Department of Public Safety in person. This bill was celebrated for potentially decreasing traffic at DMV offices and optimizing resources, with members expressing general support and a positive sentiment surrounding its passage. Additionally, public testimony was gathered for House Bill 2003, concerning high-speed rail projects, where witnesses voiced differing opinions, emphasizing the bill's relevance to current transit challenges and community impacts.

Bills on the Agenda

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Texas House Bill HB791

Filed
11/12/24  
Out of House Committee
4/23/25  
Voted on by House
4/30/25  
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the issuance of Central Catholic High School specialty license plates.
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Texas House Bill HB1242

Filed
11/12/24  
Out of House Committee
4/8/25  
Voted on by House
4/25/25  
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the designation of a portion of U.S. Highway 281 as the Ernesto Soliz Cantu Memorial Highway.
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Texas House Bill HB647

Filed
11/12/24  
Out of House Committee
3/24/25  
Voted on by House
4/10/25  
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the removal of certain restrictions imposed on driver's licenses; authorizing a fee.
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Texas House Bill HB1729

Filed
1/3/25  
Out of House Committee
4/23/25  
Voted on by House
5/2/25  
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to a limitation on the number of terms a person may serve as a commissioner of Port Freeport.
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Texas House Bill HB2003

Filed
1/22/25  
Out of House Committee
4/15/25  
Voted on by House
4/25/25  
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to provision to the Texas Department of Transportation of information regarding certain high-speed rail projects.
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Texas House Bill HB2029

Filed
1/23/25  
Out of House Committee
4/16/25  
Voted on by House
4/30/25  
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to vehicle safety inspections of certain travel trailers.
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Texas House Bill HB2061

Filed
1/24/25  
Out of House Committee
4/23/25  
Voted on by House
4/30/25  
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the designation of a portion of State Highway 242 in Montgomery County as the Lance Corporal Armando Hernandez Memorial Bridge.
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Texas House Bill HB2775

Filed
2/13/25  
Out of House Committee
4/15/25  
Voted on by House
4/29/25  
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the composition of the I-27 Advisory Committee.
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Texas House Bill HB3611

Filed
3/3/25  
Out of House Committee
4/15/25  
Voted on by House
4/30/25  
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the civil penalty for certain signs placed on the right-of-way of a public road.
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Texas House Bill HB3751

Filed
3/4/25  
Out of House Committee
5/2/25  
Voted on by House
5/7/25  
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the transfer of certain real property from the Texas Department of Transportation to the Texas Department of Public Safety.
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Texas House Bill HB4804

Filed
3/13/25  
Out of House Committee
4/22/25  
Voted on by House
5/2/25  
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the revocation of a driver's license or personal identification certificate and to disqualification from operating a commercial motor vehicle.