All Roll Calls
Yes: 313 • No: 94
TexasHB 244089th Legislature Regular SessionHouse
Relating to the authority of a state agency or the state's air quality state implementation plan to impose certain restrictions with respect to a motor vehicle, including a motor vehicle powered by an engine.
Sponsored By: Pat Curry, Tan Parker (Republican), Steve Toth
Signed by Governor
Environment--AirState Agencies, Boards & CommissionsTransportation--MiscellaneousVehicles & Traffic--General
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Texas protects vehicle buyers and owners
Beginning September 1, 2025, Texas agencies cannot restrict vehicle sales or use based on the vehicle's fuel or power source. They also cannot ban ownership of engine-powered vehicles, including those using internal combustion engines or generators. The state's air quality plan cannot restrict a person's ability to buy any motor vehicle. The law does not create a payment or tax benefit.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
Pat Curry
House
Tan Parker
Republican • Senate
Steve Toth
House
Cosponsors
Mayes Middleton
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 5/23/2025
Record vote
Yes: 25 • No: 6
Senate vote • 5/23/2025
Record vote
Yes: 25 • No: 6
Senate vote • 5/23/2025
Record vote
Yes: 25 • No: 6
Senate vote • 5/23/2025
Record vote
Yes: 25 • No: 6
House vote • 5/10/2025
Record vote
Yes: 101 • No: 32
House vote • 5/9/2025
Record vote
Yes: 99 • No: 37
House vote • Unknown
Committee vote: Environmental Regulation
Yes: 5 • No: 0
Senate vote • Unknown
Committee vote: Natural Resources
Yes: 8 • No: 1
Actions Timeline
Effective on 9/1/25
6/20/2025HouseSigned by the Governor
6/20/2025HouseSent to the Governor
5/26/2025HouseSigned in the Senate
5/25/2025SenateSigned in the House
5/25/2025HouseReported enrolled
5/24/2025HouseSenate passage reported
5/24/2025HouseRecord vote
5/23/2025SenatePassed
5/23/2025SenateRead 3rd time
5/23/2025SenateRecord vote
5/23/2025SenateThree day rule suspended
5/23/2025SenateRecord vote
5/23/2025SenateRead 2nd time & passed to 3rd reading
5/23/2025SenateRecord vote
5/23/2025SenateRules suspended-Regular order of business
5/23/2025SenatePlaced on intent calendar
5/23/2025SenateCo-sponsor authorized
5/23/2025SenateCommittee report printed and distributed
5/22/2025SenateReported favorably w/o amendments
5/22/2025SenateVote taken in committee
5/21/2025SenateConsidered in public hearing
5/21/2025SenateLeft pending in committee
5/21/2025SenateConsidered in public hearing
5/21/2025SenateScheduled for public hearing on . . .
5/21/2025Senate
Bill Text
Engrossed
Enrolled
House Committee Report
Introduced
Senate Committee Report
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