Transportation

SB 1816 defines "miniature vehicle" as a small, self-propelled vehicle with four or more tires that complies with federal law and isn't classified as a golf cart, neighborhood electric vehicle, or street rod. The bill requires these vehicles to be titled and registered as motor vehicles under Texas Transportation Code, similar to standard cars. Owners may operate them on public highways only if registered/titled and capable of complying with traffic laws. The law took effect immediately after Governor's signature on June 20, 2025, applying to all miniature vehicles meeting the defined criteria.

SB 3034 designates a specific segment of State Highway 249 (from Farm-to-Market Road 1774 in Montgomery County to State Highway 105 in Grimes County) as the "Doug Pitcock Aggie Expressway." The bill requires the Texas Department of Transportation to install markers bearing this name at both ends of the highway and at appropriate intermediate locations. This is a ceremonial naming bill with no substantive policy changes, affecting only the highway signage in that geographic area. The designation takes effect September 1, 2025.

SB 1423 names a specific segment of Farm-to-Market Road 2275 in Gregg County (between U.S. Highway 259 and Spur 502/Judson Road) as the "Bill Stoudt Parkway." The bill requires the Texas Department of Transportation to install markers at each end of this road segment and at appropriate intermediate locations. This is a purely procedural bill that changes the road's official name and signage; it does not alter transportation policies or affect any residents or businesses. The bill was signed into law on June 20, 2025, and took effect September 1, 2025.

SB 1598 modifies Texas law to expand who can access motor vehicle collision reports. It allows drivers involved in collisions, their representatives, employers, property owners, and specific insurance companies (including those covering vehicles or people involved) to request reports upon written request and payment of a fee. The bill also permits access for qualifying news outlets - defined as free, weekly newspapers of general public interest that publish legal notices - under strict conditions. Previously confidential collision data will now be available to these specified groups, with the changes taking effect September 1, 2025. This directly affects drivers, insurers, and certain media organizations seeking collision information.

SB 1733 reduces the Calhoun Port Authority board from seven to six commissioners. It changes the election structure so one commissioner is elected at-large by all voters, while six are elected from specific geographic precincts within the authority. The bill also adds requirements that commissioners must be residents of their precinct or the entire authority and own property there. This law took effect immediately after the governor signed it on June 20, 2025.