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TexasHB 313589th Legislature Regular SessionHouseWALLET

Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates for retired firefighters.

Sponsored By: John T. Smithee, Judith Zaffirini (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

Fire Fighters & Police--GeneralVehicles & Traffic--Vehicle RegistrationLICENSE PLATESMOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

No issuance fee for retired firefighters

Beginning September 1, 2025, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles must design and issue specialty plates for qualifying retired firefighters. There is no fee to issue these plates. Eligible former volunteer firefighters must have certification from the Texas Commission on Fire Protection or the State Firefighters’ and Fire Marshals’ Association of Texas. Eligibility also includes fire protection personnel as defined by Government Code Section 419.021. The law does not address renewal fees.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

  • John T. Smithee

    House

  • Judith Zaffirini

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Suleman Lalani

    House

  • John Lujan

    House

  • Penny Morales Shaw

    House

  • Mihaela Plesa

    House

  • Royce West

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 294 • No: 19

Senate vote • 5/9/2025

Record vote

Yes: 0 • No: 0

Senate vote • 5/9/2025

Record vote

Yes: 0 • No: 0

House vote • 4/29/2025

Record vote

Yes: 139 • No: 8

House vote • 4/28/2025

Record vote

Yes: 135 • No: 11

Senate vote • Unknown

Committee vote: Transportation

Yes: 8 • No: 0

House vote • Unknown

Committee vote: Transportation

Yes: 12 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Effective on 9/1/25

    5/24/2025House

  2. Signed by the Governor

    5/24/2025House

  3. Sent to the Governor

    5/13/2025House

  4. Signed in the Senate

    5/12/2025Senate

  5. Signed in the House

    5/12/2025House

  6. Reported enrolled

    5/12/2025House

  7. Senate passage reported

    5/9/2025House

  8. Record vote

    5/9/2025Senate

  9. Passed

    5/9/2025Senate

  10. Read 3rd time

    5/9/2025Senate

  11. Record vote

    5/9/2025Senate

  12. Three day rule suspended

    5/9/2025Senate

  13. Vote recorded in Journal

    5/9/2025Senate

  14. Read 2nd time & passed to 3rd reading

    5/9/2025Senate

  15. Rules suspended-Regular order of business

    5/9/2025Senate

  16. Rules suspended-Intent Calendar

    5/9/2025Senate

  17. Committee report printed and distributed

    5/8/2025Senate

  18. Co-sponsor authorized

    5/8/2025Senate

  19. Recommended for local & uncontested calendar

    5/7/2025Senate

  20. Reported favorably w/o amendments

    5/7/2025Senate

  21. Vote taken in committee

    5/7/2025Senate

  22. Considered in public hearing

    5/7/2025Senate

  23. Scheduled for public hearing on . . .

    5/7/2025Senate

  24. Referred to Transportation

    4/30/2025Senate

  25. Read first time

    4/30/2025Senate

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