Relating to the investigation and reporting of certain motor vehicle collisions.
HB 4649 modifies Texas Transportation Code sections to clarify when law enforcement must investigate and report certain motor vehicle collisions. It requires police to file written reports for collisions causing injury/death or property damage exceeding $1,000 (previously only damage over $1,000 was specified). The bill directly affects police officers (who must document these incidents) and drivers involved in qualifying collisions. The law applies only to incidents occurring on or after September 1, 2025.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Apr 3, 2025
Last action Apr 3, 2025
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Apr 3, 2025
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Referred to Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs
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Apr 3, 2025
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Ben Bumgarner
RRepublican
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