HB 1074 Texas House · 89th Legislature (2025)

Relating to the registration, ownership, and operation of certain motor vehicles.

HB 1074 prohibits registering specific vehicles - including power sweepers, motorized mobility devices, electric personal assistive mobility devices, and electric bicycles (as defined in Transportation Code §664.001) - for operation on public highways. It also adds a new provision protecting the right to own and operate combustion engine vehicles using human decision-making, regardless of laws requiring automated driving systems. The bill directly affects owners of these vehicle types and individuals who prefer non-automated driving options. It takes effect September 1, 2025.
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Mar 2025
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Introduced Mar 7, 2025 Last action Mar 7, 2025
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