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TX SB2238

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/11/2025

Primary Sponsor

Paul Bettencourt

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits county commissioners courts from banning any mode of transportation on roadways unless that mode is already prohibited under state law

  • Prohibits municipal governing bodies from banning any mode of transportation on roadways unless that mode is already prohibited under state law

  • Bars both counties and municipalities from imposing fines for using any particular mode of transportation on roadways

  • Adds new Section 251.162 to Transportation Code Chapter 251 (county road authority) and new Section 311.905 to Chapter 311 (municipal street authority)

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to the authority of a county or municipality to prohibit or restrict the use of a certain mode of transportation on a roadway.

County Government

Last Action

Left pending in committee

3/31/2025

Committee Referrals

Local Government3/25/2025

Full Bill Text

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