Texas 2015 - 84th Regular

Texas House Bill HB75

Filed
11/10/14  
Out of House Committee
 
Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 

Caption

Relating to the exemption from vehicle registration for certain farm vehicles owned by a farmers' cooperative society or marketing association.

Impact

The potential impact of HB 75 is significant, as it provides financial relief and reduced regulatory burdens on farmers and cooperatives operating within Texas. By exempting vehicles utilized for agricultural purposes from registration fees, the bill may promote better resource allocation and enable greater efficiency in farming operations. This could lead to increased competitiveness among Texas farmers, as lower operational costs could be transferred to consumers through pricing strategies.

Summary

House Bill 75 aims to exempt certain farm vehicles owned by farmers' cooperative societies or marketing associations from vehicle registration requirements in Texas. Specifically, the bill amends the Transportation Code to include provisions for vehicles used by members of these societies for a fee, allowing these vehicles to bypass some of the regulations applying to standard agricultural vehicles. The inclusion of farmers' cooperatives under the eligible entities signifies a supportive move towards agricultural stakeholders, facilitating their operational needs.

Sentiment

The general sentiment around HB 75 is positive, particularly among agricultural constituents who see the benefits of reduced regulatory hurdles. Lawmakers voting in favor of the bill exhibited solid bipartisan support, reflected in the vote of 143 yeas with no nays during its third reading in the House. This strong backing indicates a broad consensus regarding the necessity of supporting farmers and encouraging agriculture, which is deemed a critical sector for the state.

Contention

While there seems to be minimal opposition to HB 75 within legislative proceedings, concerns may arise from those advocating for program integrity and accountability in the use of exemptions. Ensuring that the vehicles truly serve agricultural purposes rather than alternative commercial uses could be a point of contention in how the bill is implemented. Nonetheless, the bill represents a clear legislative effort to bolster the agricultural sector in Texas.

Companion Bills

TX SB658

Identical Relating to the exemption from vehicle registration for certain farm vehicles owned by a farmers' cooperative society or marketing association.

Previously Filed As

TX HB3599

Relating to an exemption from certain motor fuel taxes for, and registration fees for motor vehicles owned by, certain nonprofit food banks.

TX HB53

Relating to the exemption from registration fees of certain vehicles used by nonprofit disaster relief organizations.

TX SB479

Relating to the exemption from registration fees of certain vehicles used by nonprofit disaster relief organizations.

TX HB4371

Relating to an exemption from sales and use taxes for certain items used by or for certain life sciences campuses.

TX SB1182

Relating to motor vehicle registration and license plates.

TX HB4435

Relating to the registration, ownership, and operation of certain motor vehicles.

TX SB2024

Relating to the registration, ownership, and operation of certain motor vehicles.

TX HB3104

Relating to the temporary exemption of certain tangible personal property related to certain connected data center projects from sales and use taxes.

TX SB1265

Relating to the temporary exemption of certain tangible personal property related to certain connected data center projects from sales and use taxes.

TX HB2838

Relating to the exclusion of the operation of certain vehicles from commercial driver's license requirements.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.