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TX HB2686

Bill

Status

Passed

6/20/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jay Dean

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a special license plate registration category for frac tanks (portable or stationary high-volume vessels used in oil and gas exploration fracturing operations) under Texas Transportation Code Section 502.146

  • License plates issued for frac tanks do not expire and do not require annual registration insignia, remaining valid as long as the plate is renewed or until the tank is removed from service or sold

  • Registration fee is $5, deposited to the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles fund

  • Frac tanks with these license plates are exempt from the registration receipt requirement under Section 621.002

  • Effective date: September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to the registration of frac tanks; authorizing a fee.

Vehicles & Traffic

Last Action

Effective on 9/1/25

6/20/2025

Committee Referrals

Transportation5/12/2025
Transportation3/18/2025

Full Bill Text

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