Bill

HB 2837

86(R) - 2019
House Transportation
House Transportation

Vote Recommendation

Yes
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Positive
  • Positive

Author(s)

Terry Canales

Bill Caption

Relating to the operation of and equipment for vehicles.

Fiscal Notes

The fiscal implications of the bill cannot be determined at this time due to lack of data regarding the number of certain commercial driver license applicants.

Bill Analysis

HB 2837 would make several different changes to the Transportation Code. The bill would exempt vehicles driven intrastate that are driven not for compensation or for a commercial enterprise, as well as covered farm vehicles, from needing a commercial driver's license, and would allow vehicles designed to be slow-moving (25 MPH or less) to drive on improved shoulders. The bill would additionally allow emergency vehicles to park or stand anywhere at anytime, regardless of whether they are currently responding to an emergency. The bill would also would loosen requirements on emergency brakes for trailers and semitrailers.

Vote Recommendation Notes

Texas Action supports HB 2837 for promoting the principles of limited government and individual liberty. This bill make several different changes to code, but we believe it generally has the effect of increasing individual autonomy and reducing unnecessary regulations, particularly regarding the section of the bill relating to exempting vehicles from CDL requirements.