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TX SB2017

Bill

Status

Engrossed

5/12/2025

Primary Sponsor

Paul Bettencourt

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a new criminal offense prohibiting operators of stationary motor vehicles from intentionally breaking traction to spin tires by pressing the accelerator and increasing engine speed

  • Prohibits operators of moving motor vehicles from intentionally accelerating in a manner that causes any tire to lose traction or leave the surface of the highway

  • Classifies violations as a Class C misdemeanor (punishable by fine up to $500 in Texas)

  • Adds Section 545.4015 to the Transportation Code under Subchapter I, Chapter 545

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to the creation of a criminal offense for operating a motor vehicle under certain circumstances causing a tire of the vehicle to spin, lose traction, or leave the surface of a highway.

Crimes

Last Action

Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.

5/22/2025

Committee Referrals

Criminal Jurisprudence5/14/2025
Criminal Justice3/17/2025

Full Bill Text

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