Texas 2009 - 81st Regular

Texas House Bill HB1549

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 

Caption

Relating to the creation, organization, duties, and functions of the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles; providing a penalty.

Impact

The enactment of HB1549 would amend the Transportation Code to define the roles and responsibilities of the DMV, including the management of vehicle registrations, driving records, and enforcement of applicable traffic laws. The DMV would also be responsible for ensuring compliance with safety and emissions standards, representing a significant enhancement in state oversight of motor vehicle operations. This centralization could promote more consistent and effective regulation of vehicle-related issues statewide, which could improve both safety and administration in the transportation sector.

Summary

House Bill 1549 proposes the establishment, structuring, and assignment of duties and functions to the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). The bill aims to streamline the management and regulatory frameworks surrounding motor vehicle administration, specifically focusing on vehicle registrations and related services. By formally creating the DMV as a state agency, the bill seeks to centralize authority, thereby enhancing coordination and oversight in transportation-related matters across Texas.

Contention

Opposition to the bill may arise from concerns regarding the implications of centralizing motor vehicle authority in a single agency. Critics might argue that such consolidation could reduce local control and responsiveness to community-specific issues. Additionally, there could be concerns about the potential bureaucratic complexities involved in establishing a new state department, especially considering the diverse needs of the automotive and transportation landscape across Texas. The discourse surrounding the bill indicates a need for careful management of the transition to ensure that local interests and regulatory needs are adequately addressed.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

TX SB1727

Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Juvenile Justice Department, the functions of the office of independent ombudsman for the Texas Juvenile Justice Department, and the powers and duties of the office of inspector general of the Texas Juvenile Justice Department.

TX HB1520

Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Juvenile Justice Department and the functions of the office of independent ombudsman for the Texas Juvenile Justice Department.

TX HB1500

Relating to the continuation and functions of the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the Office of Public Utility Counsel, and the functions of the independent organization certified for the ERCOT power region; increasing an administrative penalty.

TX SB2441

Relating to the transfer of functions relating to the economic regulation of water and sewer service from the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the Office of Public Utility Counsel to the Water Public Utility Commission and the Office of Water Public Utility Counsel; creating a criminal offense.

TX HB2843

Relating to the authorization, licensing, and regulation of casino gaming and sports wagering in this state, to the creation, powers, and duties of the Texas Gaming Commission, to the support of the horse racing industry and reform of horse racing and greyhound racing, and to other provisions related to gambling; imposing and authorizing administrative and civil penalties; imposing taxes; imposing and authorizing fees; requiring occupational licenses; creating criminal offenses.

TX HB2226

Relating to state and municipal motor fuel taxes; providing civil penalties; creating criminal offenses; requiring occupational licenses; authorizing the imposition of taxes; providing for increases and decreases in the rates of taxes.

TX HB2057

Relating to the licensing and regulation of lactation consultants and the creation of the Lactation Consultant Advisory Board; requiring an occupational license; imposing fees; providing penalties; creating a criminal offense.

TX SB2377

Relating to homeland security, including the creation of the Texas Homeland Security Division in the Department of Public Safety, the operations of the Homeland Security Council, the creation of a homeland security fusion center, and the duties of state agencies and local governments in preparing for, reporting, and responding to cybersecurity breaches; providing administrative penalties; creating criminal offenses.

TX SB1311

Relating to the creation of the Texas Transportation Electrification Council and the duties of that council.

TX HB20

Relating to measures to ensure the safety and welfare of the border region of this state, including protection from ongoing criminal activity and public health threats and the establishment of the Border Protection Unit; creating a criminal offense; creating a civil penalty.

Similar Bills

TX HB2741

Relating to the regulation of motor vehicles by counties and the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles; authorizing a fee; creating an offense.

TX SB1019

Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Department of Transportation, including the transfer of certain functions to the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles; providing penalties.

TX HB300

Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Department of Transportation, including the transfer of certain functions to the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles and the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation; providing penalties.

TX HB2017

Relating to the organization, governance, duties, and functions of the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles.

TX SB1669

Relating to the regulation of motor vehicles by counties and the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles; authorizing a fee; creating an offense.

TX HB3097

Relating to the creation, organization, governance, duties, and functions of the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles, including the transfer of certain duties to the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles and the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, and to the regulation of certain franchised motor vehicle dealers; providing a penalty.

TX SB626

Relating to the creation, organization, governance, duties, and functions of the Texas Department of Vehicles; providing a penalty.

TX HB3278

Relating to the creation, organization, governance, duties, and functions of the Texas Department of Vehicles; providing a penalty.