All Roll Calls
Yes: 226 • No: 1
TexasSB 7289th Legislature Regular SessionSenateWALLET
Relating to the regulation of private passenger vehicle rental companies.
Sponsored By: John Lujan, Judith Zaffirini (Democratic)
Signed by Governor
Business & Commerce--GeneralRENTAL CARS
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Car renters gain refunds and broader protections
For agreements made beginning September 1, 2025, Texas rental rules cover private passenger vehicle rentals up to 180 days, previously 30. Companies must refund damage waiver charges billed or collected for calendar days beyond the waiver’s actual coverage when renters return vehicles early. Refunds also apply when renters cancel the waiver before the expected return date and the company confirms no damage before cancellation. The law excludes Chapter 2301 license holders whose main business is not renting private passenger vehicles. Earlier agreements remain governed by the law in effect when they were made.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
John Lujan
House
Judith Zaffirini
Democratic • Senate
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 5/12/2025
Record vote
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • 5/6/2025
Record vote
Yes: 144 • No: 1
Senate vote • 3/6/2025
Record vote
Yes: 30 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/6/2025
Record vote
Yes: 30 • No: 0
Senate vote • Unknown
Committee vote: Business & Commerce
Yes: 11 • No: 0
House vote • Unknown
Committee vote: Trade, Workforce & Economic Development
Yes: 11 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Effective on 9/1/25
5/27/2025HouseSigned by the Governor
5/27/2025HouseSent to the Governor
5/15/2025HouseSigned in the House
5/15/2025HouseSigned in the Senate
5/14/2025SenateReported enrolled
5/12/2025SenateSenate concurs in House amendment(s)-reported
5/12/2025HouseRecord vote
5/12/2025SenateSenate concurs in House amendment(s)
5/12/2025SenateRead
5/12/2025SenateHouse amendment(s) laid before the Senate
5/12/2025SenateHouse passage as amended reported
5/6/2025SenateStatement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
5/6/2025HouseRecord vote (RV#1490)
5/6/2025HousePassed
5/6/2025HouseRead 3rd time
5/6/2025HousePassed to 3rd reading
5/5/2025HouseRead 2nd time
5/5/2025HouseLaid out in lieu of companion (HB 1395)
5/5/2025HouseCommittee report sent to Calendars
5/1/2025HouseCommittee report distributed
4/30/2025HouseComte report filed with Committee Coordinator
4/30/2025HouseReported favorably as substituted
4/23/2025HouseCommittee substitute considered in committee
4/23/2025HouseConsidered in public hearing
4/23/2025House
Bill Text
Engrossed
Enrolled
House Committee Report
Introduced
Senate Committee Report
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