All Roll Calls
Yes: 363 • No: 0
TexasSB 206489th Legislature Regular SessionSenateWALLET
Relating to an exemption from certain taxes imposed on the transfer of a motor vehicle to a person from a decedent or the decedent's estate.
Sponsored By: Stan Lambert, Charles Perry (Republican), Cody Vasut
Signed by Governor
Taxation--InheritanceVehicles & Traffic--General
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
No transfer tax on inherited vehicles
For transfers on or after September 1, 2025, Texas exempts qualifying inherited vehicles from state motor vehicle transfer taxes. The exemption covers transfers from an estate to someone legally entitled to receive its property. It also covers vehicle transfers under a qualifying rights-of-survivorship agreement.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
Stan Lambert
House
Charles Perry
Republican • Senate
Cody Vasut
House
Cosponsors
Paul Bettencourt
Republican • Senate
César Blanco
Democratic • Senate
Molly Cook
Democratic • Senate
Pete Flores
Republican • Senate
Roland Gutierrez
Democratic • Senate
Lois Kolkhorst
Republican • Senate
Kevin Sparks
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 5/23/2025
Record vote
Yes: 139 • No: 0
House vote • 5/22/2025
Record vote
Yes: 138 • No: 0
Senate vote • 4/9/2025
Record vote
Yes: 30 • No: 0
Senate vote • 4/9/2025
Record vote
Yes: 30 • No: 0
House vote • Unknown
Committee vote: Ways & Means
Yes: 11 • No: 0
Senate vote • Unknown
Committee vote: Finance
Yes: 15 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Effective on 9/1/25
6/20/2025HouseSigned by the Governor
6/20/2025HouseSent to the Governor
5/27/2025HouseSigned in the House
5/26/2025HouseSigned in the Senate
5/26/2025SenateReported enrolled
5/23/2025SenateHouse passage reported
5/23/2025SenateRecord vote (RV#3370)
5/23/2025HousePassed
5/23/2025HouseRead 3rd time
5/23/2025HouseStatement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
5/22/2025HouseRecord vote (RV#3294)
5/22/2025HousePassed to 3rd reading
5/22/2025HouseRead 2nd time
5/22/2025HousePlaced on General State Calendar
5/22/2025HouseConsidered in Calendars
5/20/2025HouseCommittee report sent to Calendars
5/19/2025HouseCommittee report distributed
5/16/2025HouseComte report filed with Committee Coordinator
5/16/2025HouseReported favorably w/o amendment(s)
5/14/2025HouseConsidered in formal meeting
5/14/2025HouseLeft pending in committee
5/12/2025HouseConsidered in public hearing
5/12/2025HouseScheduled for public hearing on . . .
5/12/2025HouseReferred to Ways & Means
4/17/2025House
Bill Text
Engrossed
Enrolled
House Committee Report
Introduced
Senate Committee Report
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