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TX HB1384

TX HB1384
Relating to the enforcement of certain standards for commercial motor vehicles.


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Introduced
11/18/2024
In Committee
03/11/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/02/2025

Introduced Session

89th Legislature Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT relating to the enforcement of certain standards for commercial motor vehicles.

AI Summary

This bill modifies the Texas Transportation Code to standardize the requirements for law enforcement and Department of Public Safety (DPS) personnel when stopping, weighing, or inspecting commercial motor vehicles. The key changes involve replacing the previous standard of having "reason" to believe a vehicle is in violation with a more specific "probable cause" standard. This means that weight enforcement officers, municipal police officers, sheriff's deputies, and noncommissioned DPS employees must now have a higher level of justification before stopping, weighing, or detaining a commercial motor vehicle. Specifically, these officials can only take action if they have probable cause to believe the vehicle or its operator is violating transportation regulations, including federal safety regulations. The bill applies to situations like weighing vehicles at ports of entry or commercial motor vehicle inspection sites, and it ensures that noncommissioned employees can only take enforcement actions under the supervision of a commissioned officer. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, providing a clear timeline for implementation of these new standards.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (16)

Last Action

Referred to Transportation (on 03/11/2025)

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