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TX SB2949

Bill

Status

Engrossed

4/22/2025

Primary Sponsor

Juan Hinojosa

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Redefines "export" of motor fuel to require direct delivery to another state, U.S. territory, or foreign country without altering the load's volume or composition, and requires shipping documents to include transportation company information, vehicle operator name, and specific border crossing location for international deliveries

  • Prohibits motor fuel depots (facilities used for storage, staging, or transloading of motor fuel for export) in Texas counties bordering Mexico, with violations punishable as Class A misdemeanor up to third-degree felony, and civil penalties up to $25,000 per day

  • Creates a second-degree felony for transporting hazardous materials in overweight vehicles (at least 3 axles, exceeding weight limit by 5% or more) on routes not authorized by permit

  • Imposes $25,000 civil penalty per occurrence on motor fuel transporters who fail to ensure employees or contractors hold required hazardous materials licenses, and authorizes license suspension without notice or hearing for such violations

  • Changes motor fuel transporter licenses from permanent to annual (valid through December 31), requiring yearly renewal, and adds property used in motor fuel depot violations to the list of contraband subject to civil asset forfeiture

Legislative Description

Relating to the regulation of certain facilities and operators engaged in the motor fuel transport or export business; requiring an occupational license; authorizing a fee; creating criminal offenses; authorizing a civil penalty.

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Last Action

Committee report sent to Calendars

5/24/2025

Committee Referrals

Energy Resources4/29/2025
Border Security3/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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