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TX HB3966
Bill
Status
6/20/2025
Primary Sponsor
Christina Morales
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AI Summary
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Requires owners or operators of commercial passenger bus services (intercity buses with at least 35 seats) to publish notice in a local newspaper at least 90 calendar days before opening a new terminal in Texas
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Mandates additional notice in a non-English publication if the nearest elementary or middle school offers a bilingual education program, with the notice published in that program's language
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Defines "terminal" as an installation located on the bus service's premises where tickets are sold to passengers
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Exempts public transit services operated by transit authorities, municipalities, or other local governmental entities from these notification requirements
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Waives notification requirements for terminals opened temporarily in response to unforeseen emergencies such as natural disasters or road closures
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Takes effect September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to requiring owners or operators of commercial passenger bus services to provide certain notifications to residents concerning operations.
Transportation
Last Action
Effective on 9/1/25
6/20/2025