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TX HB2440

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

6/20/2025

Primary Sponsor

Pat Curry

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits state agencies from restricting or banning the sale or use of motor vehicles based on their energy source (fuel or power type)
  • Prohibits state agencies from banning ownership of motor vehicles powered by engines, including internal combustion engines or generators
  • Bars the state's air quality implementation plan from including any provisions that restrict a person's ability to purchase any motor vehicle, including engine-powered vehicles
  • Defines "energy source" as any fuel or power source used to power an engine, and "engine" as a machine converting energy into mechanical force
  • Takes effect September 1, 2025; passed the House 101-32 on May 10, 2025, and the Senate 25-6 on May 23, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to the authority of a state agency or the state's air quality state implementation plan to impose certain restrictions with respect to a motor vehicle, including a motor vehicle powered by an engine.

State Agencies, Boards & Commissions

Last Action

Effective on 9/1/25

6/20/2025

Committee Referrals

Natural Resources5/13/2025
Environmental Regulation3/17/2025

Full Bill Text

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