All Roll Calls
Yes: 203 • No: 6
TexasHB 63089th Legislature Regular SessionHouse
Relating to certificates of title for certain outboard motors.
Sponsored By: Cody Vasut, Judith Zaffirini (Democratic)
Signed by Governor
Parks & Wildlife--Water SafetyBOATS & BOATING
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Title exemptions for qualifying boats and motors
Beginning September 1, 2025, Texas exempts qualifying vessels and outboard motors from its vessel and motor title subchapter. Vessels qualify with a valid marine document from the U.S. Coast Guard’s National Vessel Documentation Center or a successor federal agency. Outboard motors qualify only when they are at least 40 years old and have 25 horsepower or less. These exemptions apply to that subchapter, not all boating rules.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
Cody Vasut
House
Judith Zaffirini
Democratic • Senate
Cosponsors
Joanne Shofner
House
Valoree Swanson
House
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 5/15/2025
Record vote
Yes: 31 • No: 0
Senate vote • 5/15/2025
Record vote
Yes: 31 • No: 0
House vote • 4/25/2025
Record vote
Yes: 125 • No: 6
Senate vote • Unknown
Committee vote: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Yes: 8 • No: 0
House vote • Unknown
Committee vote: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Yes: 8 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Effective on 9/1/25
5/28/2025HouseSigned by the Governor
5/28/2025HouseSent to the Governor
5/20/2025HouseSigned in the Senate
5/16/2025SenateSigned in the House
5/16/2025HouseReported enrolled
5/15/2025HouseSenate passage reported
5/15/2025HouseRecord vote
5/15/2025SenatePassed
5/15/2025SenateRead 3rd time
5/15/2025SenateRecord vote
5/15/2025SenateThree day rule suspended
5/15/2025SenateVote recorded in Journal
5/15/2025SenateRead 2nd time & passed to 3rd reading
5/15/2025SenateRules suspended-Regular order of business
5/15/2025SenatePlaced on intent calendar
5/14/2025SenateCommittee report printed and distributed
5/13/2025SenateRecommended for local & uncontested calendar
5/13/2025SenateReported favorably w/o amendments
5/13/2025SenateVote taken in committee
5/12/2025SenateConsidered in public hearing
5/12/2025SenateScheduled for public hearing on . . .
5/12/2025SenateReferred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
4/29/2025SenateRead first time
4/29/2025SenateReceived from the House
4/28/2025Senate
Bill Text
Engrossed
Enrolled
House Committee Report
Introduced
Senate Committee Report
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