By: Dean H.J.R. No. 174
A JOINT RESOLUTION
proposing a constitutional amendment recognizing the right of a
person to purchase, to own, and to operate a motor vehicle that is
powered by an internal-combustion engine.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Article I, Texas Constitution, is amended by
adding Section 36 to read as follows:
Sec. 36. (a) A person has the right to purchase, to own, and
to operate a motor vehicle that is powered by an
internal-combustion engine, subject to:
(1) laws or regulations relating to:
(A) who is authorized to operate a vehicle, a
type of vehicle, or a class of vehicles; or
(B) the mental or physical competency required to
operate a vehicle;
(2) laws or regulations that impose or are subject to a
criminal penalty; and
(3) restrictions on the use of a vehicle resulting
from the commission of a criminal offense or other violation of a
law or regulation.
(b) A law or regulation may not be enacted or adopted for the
purpose of abridging the right granted by this section. A law or
regulation enacted or adopted in violation of this subsection is
void and unenforceable.
SECTION 2. This proposed constitutional amendment shall be
submitted to the voters at an election to be held November 7, 2023.
The ballot shall be printed to permit voting for or against the
proposition: "The constitutional amendment recognizing the right
of a person to purchase, to own, and to operate a motor vehicle that
is powered by an internal-combustion engine."