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HB 962 87-0 (2021) Author: Bucy III, John Relating to the hours of instruction required for driver training. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Received from the House
HB 985 87-0 (2021) Author: Burns, DeWayne | et. al. Relating to the inclusion of information relating to human trafficking prevention in the curriculum of driver education and driving safety courses. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Received from the House
HB 1560 87-0 (2021) Author: Goldman, Craig
Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Business & Commerce
See remarks for effective date
HB 2286 87-0 (2021) Author: White, James | et. al. Relating to the payment of fees and costs associated with driver education and safety courses and driver's license examinations for foster children or youth, former foster children or youth, and youth experiencing homelessness. House: Human Services Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3212 87-0 (2021) Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl | et. al.
Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the inclusion of information relating to street racing in the curriculum of driver education courses and driving safety courses. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 3319 87-0 (2021) Author: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.
Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to certain measures to promote compliance with and improve public awareness of the state's move over or slow down law concerning the passing of certain vehicles. House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 3478 87-0 (2021) Author: Rose, Toni Relating to the prosecution of the offenses of reckless driving and racing on a highway and to the forfeiture of contraband relating to that conduct; increasing a criminal penalty. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Withdrawn from schedule
HB 4185 87-0 (2021) Author: Reynolds, Ron Relating to the establishment of the Texas Institute for Community Policing at the University of Houston. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
SB 289 87-0 (2021) Author: Seliger, Kel
Sponsor: VanDeaver, Gary
Relating to excused absences from public school for certain students to obtain a driver's license or learner license. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 714 87-0 (2021) Author: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al. Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 2054 87-0 (2021) Author: Menéndez, José
Sponsor: White, James | et. al.
Relating to the payment of fees and costs associated with driver education and safety courses and driver's license examinations for foster children or youth, former foster children or youth, and youth experiencing homelessness. House: Human Services
Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 105 86-0 (2019) Author: Minjarez, Ina
Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to the inclusion of information about oversize and overweight vehicles in the curriculum of driver education and driving safety courses. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 409 86-0 (2019) Author: White, James | et. al. Relating to driver's licensing requirements for minors. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Left pending in committee
HB 550 86-0 (2019) Author: Canales, Terry Relating to the expiration of the driver responsibility program. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 646 86-0 (2019) Author: Raney, John Relating to the operation and inspection of mopeds; increasing a fee. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1538 86-0 (2019) Author: VanDeaver, Gary Relating to driving safety courses provided by certain organizations. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 2415 86-0 (2019) Author: Darby, Drew Relating to the repeal of the driver responsibility program. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 2667 86-0 (2019) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to the licensing and regulation of certain occupations and activities; providing administrative penalties; requiring occupational licenses; authorizing fees; creating criminal offenses. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 2847 86-0 (2019) Author: Goldman, Craig | et. al.
Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.
Relating to the licensing and regulation of certain occupations, activities, and agreements; providing a civil penalty; authorizing fees; requiring an occupational registration and an occupational license. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2931 86-0 (2019) Author: Parker, Tan | et. al. Relating to the administration of an examination and issuance of a temporary receipt for a driver's license by an entity other than the Department of Public Safety. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 3229 86-0 (2019) Author: Bucy III, John Relating to the hours of instruction required for driver training. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Left pending in committee
SB 577 86-0 (2019) Author: Hall, Bob Relating to the repeal of the driver responsibility program and the amount and allocation of state traffic fine funds; increasing a criminal fine. Senate: Transportation Referred to Transportation
SB 1237 86-0 (2019) Author: Hall, Bob | et. al. Relating to the assumption of the powers and duties relating to driver's licenses, personal identification cards, the driver responsibility program, and other related powers and duties by the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles. Senate: Transportation Referred to Transportation
SB 1532 86-0 (2019) Author: Hancock, Kelly Relating to the licensing and regulation of certain occupations and activities; authorizing fees. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
SB 1624 86-0 (2019) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to the licensing and regulation of driver education schools and instructors; authorizing fees. Senate: Transportation Referred to Transportation
HB 516 85-0 (2017) Author: Israel, Celia
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the requirement that drivers younger than a certain age complete and pass a driver education course. House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation
Senate Amendments Analysis distributed
HB 602 85-0 (2017) Author: Workman, Paul Relating to the requirements for a driver education course. House: Transportation Referred to Transportation
HB 912 85-0 (2017) Author: Romero, Ramon | et. al.
Sponsor: Taylor, Van
Relating to the licensing and regulation of providers of driver and traffic safety education. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
HB 1089 85-0 (2017) Author: Stickland, Jonathan Relating to the provision of materials for parent-taught driver education courses. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 1372 85-0 (2017) Author: Koop, Linda | et. al.
Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to information included in the curriculum of each driver education course and driving safety course. House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 1864 85-0 (2017) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al. Relating to training regarding interactions with law enforcement during traffic stops. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1956 85-0 (2017) Author: Springer, Drew
Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the operation of certain off-highway vehicles. House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 2464 85-0 (2017) Author: Springer, Drew | et. al. Relating to the eligibility of certain persons to teach a driver education course. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 3023 85-0 (2017) Author: Frullo, John Relating to the licensing and regulation of providers of driver and traffic safety education. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 3051 85-0 (2017) Author: King, Phil
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the categories used to record the race or ethnicity of persons stopped for or convicted of traffic offenses. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 3140 85-0 (2017) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the accommodation of a deaf or hard of hearing student in driver education; authorizing a fee. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 3171 85-0 (2017) Author: Parker, Tan Relating to the amount of instruction time required for driver training. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Left pending in committee
HB 3337 85-0 (2017) Author: Bonnen, Dennis | et. al.
Sponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the eligibility of certain persons to teach a driver education course. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Transportation
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HB 3478 85-0 (2017) Author: Hinojosa, Gina Relating to the issuance of and the requirements for obtaining certain driver's licenses or identification certificates; authorizing a fee. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3559 85-0 (2017) Author: Swanson, Valoree Relating to reimbursement of foster parents and certain former foster children for expenses related to obtaining or renewing a driver's license and obtaining insurance. House: Human Services Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 30 85-0 (2017) Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to inclusion of instruction regarding interaction with peace officers in the required curriculum for certain public school students and in driver education courses and to civilian interaction training for peace officers. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 128 85-0 (2017) Author: Garcia, Sylvia | et. al.
Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the inclusion of education and training regarding human trafficking in the curriculum of commercial driver's license training programs offered by public junior colleges and career schools and colleges and to certain requirements for commercial driver's licenses. House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
SB 233 85-0 (2017) Author: Menéndez, José Relating to training regarding interactions with law enforcement during traffic stops. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 661 85-0 (2017) Author: Huffines, Don Relating to the repeal of the driver responsibility program. Senate: Transportation Referred to Transportation
SB 848 85-0 (2017) Author: Huffines, Don
Sponsor: Romero, Ramon | et. al.
Relating to the licensing and regulation of providers of driver and traffic safety education. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
SB 1051 85-0 (2017) Author: Watson, Kirk
Sponsor: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the accommodation of a deaf or hard of hearing student in driver education; authorizing a fee. House: Public Education
Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 1747 85-0 (2017) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to the categories used to record the race or ethnicity of persons stopped for or convicted of traffic offenses. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 1599 84-0 (2015) Author: King, Ken Relating to grants for school districts and campuses providing blended and individualized learning staff development activities. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
HB 1786 84-0 (2015) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Sponsor: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the transfer of driver and traffic safety education from the Texas Education Agency and the Department of Public Safety to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation; changing the amounts of certain fees. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 2708 84-0 (2015) Author: Coleman, Garnet
Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the qualifications for teaching a driver education course. House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
SB 93 84-0 (2015) Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Sponsor: Pickett, Joseph
Relating to the suspension of a driver's license for failure to pay a surcharge. House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 215 84-0 (2015) Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al. Relating to the transfer of driver and traffic safety education from the Texas Education Agency to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation; changing the amounts of certain fees. Senate: Education Left pending in committee
HB 104 83-0 (2013) Author: Gonzales, Larry | et. al. Relating to surcharges associated with and the enforcement of the driver responsibility program. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 790 83-0 (2013) Author: Turner, Sylvester Relating to the repeal of the driver responsibility program. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety No action taken in committee
HB 1190 83-0 (2013) Author: Flynn, Dan Relating to statutory minimum fees for driving safety courses. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
HB 2234 83-0 (2013) Author: Orr, Rob Relating to authorizing home-taught driver education course providers to administer certain examinations required to obtain a driver's license. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 2320 83-0 (2013) Author: Parker, Tan Relating to establishing a pilot program for driver education schools to administer certain driver's license examinations; authorizing fees. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 2837 83-0 (2013) Author: Smithee, John Relating to the provision of home-taught driver education courses by state agencies. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Left pending in committee
HB 2983 83-0 (2013) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Education Agency and to the abolition of the State Board for Educator Certification and the transfer of its functions to the Texas Education Agency; changing the amounts of certain fees. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
HB 3287 83-0 (2013) Author: Davis, Yvonne Relating to driving safety courses for minors and adults. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Left pending in committee
HB 3483 83-0 (2013) Author: Fletcher, Allen
Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to requirements for a driver education course, the eligibility of persons under 18 years of age to operate a motor vehicle, and the administration of certain driver's license examinations by home-taught driver education course providers. House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 218 83-0 (2013) Author: Patrick, Dan | et. al. Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Education Agency and to the abolition of the State Board for Educator Certification and the transfer of its functions to the Texas Education Agency; changing the amounts of certain fees and providing for the ad valorem tax rate to be imposed after annexation of an insolvent or inoperative school district. Senate: Education Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 760 83-0 (2013) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to the provision of home-taught driver education courses by state agencies. Senate: Transportation Referred to Transportation
SB 1269 83-0 (2013) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to authorizing home-taught driver education course providers to administer certain examinations required to obtain a driver's license. Senate: Transportation Referred to Transportation
HB 673 82-0 (2011) Author: Parker, Tan
Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the production and use of an instructional video on recreational water safety. House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective immediately
HB 2185 82-0 (2011) Author: Harper-Brown, Linda Relating to the eligibility of commercial driver's license holders for dismissal of certain charges on completion of a driving safety course. House: Transportation No action taken in committee
HB 2564 82-0 (2011) Author: Christian, Wayne Relating to academic requirements for issuance of an instruction permit by the Department of Public Safety or a driver education school. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 2678 82-0 (2011) Author: Smith, Todd
Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to driver training and education. House: Public Education
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 2897 82-0 (2011) Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al. Relating to driving safety courses for individuals younger than 25 years of age receiving deferred disposition for certain traffic offenses. House: Transportation Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2915 82-0 (2011) Author: Frullo, John Relating to the requirements for a driver education instructor license. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 3769 82-0 (2011) Author: Smithee, John Relating to allowing driver education courses to be delivered by course providers. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
SB 1114 82-0 (2011) Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Sponsor: Smith, Todd
Relating to the regulation of driver training schools and instructors. House: Public Education
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
House passage as amended reported
SB 1330 82-0 (2011) Author: Watson, Kirk
Sponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to driving safety courses for individuals younger than 25 years of age receiving deferred disposition for certain traffic offenses. House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
See remarks for effective date
SB 1481 82-0 (2011) Author: Seliger, Kel Relating to allowing driver education courses to be delivered by course providers. Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security Left pending in committee
HB 339 81-0 (2009) Author: Phillips, Larry | et. al.
Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to driver education and driver's licensing requirements. House: Public Education
Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 705 81-0 (2009) Author: Rose, Patrick | et. al. Relating to providing certain documents and training to children in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services. House: Human Services Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1779 81-0 (2009) Author: Smith, Todd Relating to education and examination requirements for the issuance of a driver's license to certain persons. House: Public Safety
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
HB 2214 81-0 (2009) Author: Farrar, Jessica Relating to requiring instruction on the use of traffic circles. House: Public Safety
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
HB 2399 81-0 (2009) Author: Jackson, Jim Relating to offering the classroom portion of a driver education course through an alternative method of instruction. House: Public Safety Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3558 81-0 (2009) Author: Phillips, Larry Relating to the authority of a local authority to require a person who violates a photographic traffic signal enforcement system to take an intersection safety course. House: Urban Affairs Placed on General State Calendar
HB 4112 81-0 (2009) Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey Relating to requiring certain defendants convicted of traffic offenses to complete a driver education course. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Subcommittee members named
SB 858 81-0 (2009) Author: Seliger, Kel
Sponsor: Jackson, Jim
Relating to offering the classroom portion of a driver education course through an alternative method of instruction. House: Public Safety
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective immediately
SB 983 81-0 (2009) Author: Davis, Wendy | et. al.
Sponsor: Rose, Patrick
Relating to providing certain documents and training to children in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services. House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/09
SB 1077 81-0 (2009) Author: Carona, John
Sponsor: Phillips, Larry
Relating to driver education and driver's licensing requirements for minors. House: Public Education
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
1 hr. notice-to suspend rules
SB 1107 81-0 (2009) Author: Shapiro, Florence
Sponsor: Pickett, Joseph
Relating to the requirement that driver education curriculum include information regarding distractions while driving. House: Public Education
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/09
SB 1317 81-0 (2009) Author: Wentworth, Jeff | et. al.
Sponsor: Smith, Todd
Relating to education and examination requirements for the issuance of a driver's license to certain persons. House: Public Safety
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
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HB 586 80-0 (2007) Author: Gonzalez Toureilles, Yvonne
Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to eligibility for dismissal of certain speeding charges on completion of a driving safety course. House: Law Enforcement
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 995 80-0 (2007) Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey Relating to civil and criminal consequences of riding on a coasting motor vehicle without an operator; providing penalties. House: Transportation Left pending in committee
HB 1539 80-0 (2007) Author: Hancock, Kelly Relating to deferred disposition of certain offenses. House: Corrections Left pending in committee
HB 1644 80-0 (2007) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to a requirement that an applicant for an original driver's license complete a course on the laws relating to driving while intoxicated. House: Law Enforcement Referred to Law Enforcement
HB 2628 80-0 (2007) Author: Goolsby, Tony Relating to education and examination requirements for the issuance of a driver's license. House: Transportation Left pending in committee
HB 3152 80-0 (2007) Author: Harper-Brown, Linda Relating to driver training and safety courses for commercial driver's license recipients. House: Transportation Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 3729 80-0 (2007) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois Relating to the requirements for home-taught driver education courses. House: Law Enforcement Referred to Law Enforcement
SB 1040 80-0 (2007) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Sponsor: Goolsby, Tony
Relating to education and examination requirements for the issuance of a driver's license. House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1171 80-0 (2007) Author: Harris, Chris Relating to the regulation of drivers education and driving safety programs by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security No action taken in committee
HB 370 79-0 (2005) Author: Farabee, David
Sponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to deferred disposition of certain traffic offenses by certain holders of out-of-state driver's licenses. House: Law Enforcement
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 468 79-0 (2005) Author: Hegar, Glenn
Sponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to driver and traffic safety education courses. House: Law Enforcement
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 588 79-0 (2005) Author: Brown, Fred Relating to the dismissal of certain traffic offenses by holders of commercial driver's licenses. House: Law Enforcement Referred to Law Enforcement
HB 703 79-0 (2005) Author: Elkins, Gary
Sponsor: Lindsay, Jon
Relating to the deferral of adjudication in cases involving certain misdemeanor traffic offenses. House: Law Enforcement
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 1692 79-0 (2005) Author: Keel, Terry Relating to the suspension of sentence and the deferral of final disposition for a defendant younger than 25 in certain misdemeanor traffic cases. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2852 79-0 (2005) Author: Uresti, Carlos Relating to the creation and use of certain certificates issued for completion of approved driver safety courses. House: Transportation Left pending in committee
HB 3129 79-0 (2005) Author: Hamilton, Mike
Sponsor: Lindsay, Jon
Relating to the creation of a driver safety program for holders of provisional driver's licenses. House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Left pending in committee
SB 422 79-0 (2005) Author: Jackson, Mike
Sponsor: Grusendorf, Kent
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Education Agency and regional education service centers; providing a penalty. House: Public Education
Senate: Government Organization
Reason for vote recorded in Journal
SB 696 79-0 (2005) Author: Ogden, Steve
Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to testing and examination fee requirements for certain provisional license holders. House: Law Enforcement
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1005 79-0 (2005) Author: Carona, John
Sponsor: Keel, Terry
Relating to the suspension of sentence and the deferral of final disposition for a defendant younger than 25 in certain misdemeanor traffic cases. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 24 79-2 (2005) Author: McCall, Brian Relating to the regulation of drivers education and driving safety programs by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
SB 20 79-2 (2005) Author: Averitt, Kip Relating to the regulation of drivers education and driving safety programs by the Texas Department of Regulation. Senate: Education Referred to Education
HB 1313 78-0 (2003) Author: Pitts, Jim Relating to a Texas Department of Transportation approved driver education course conducted by a person with legal authority to act in place of a parent or legal guardian. House: Law Enforcement Referred to Law Enforcement
HB 1371 78-0 (2003) Author: Goolsby, Tony Relating to the completion of a driving safety course as a condition of deferred disposition for a traffic offense. House: Law Enforcement Referred to Law Enforcement
HB 2452 78-0 (2003) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al. Relating to testing and examination fee requirements for persons completing certain driver education courses. House: Law Enforcement Left pending in committee
HB 2751 78-0 (2003) Author: Hegar, Glenn Relating to changes in driving safety courses conducted through the Internet. House: Law Enforcement
Senate: Infrastructure Development and Security
Referred to Infrastructure Dev & Security
HB 3358 78-0 (2003) Author: Delisi, Dianne Relating to the authority of the Texas Education Agency to regulate acceptable minimum standards for driving safety courses. House: Law Enforcement Referred to Law Enforcement
HB 3369 78-0 (2003) Author: West, George Relating to a Texas Department of Public Safety approved driver education course. House: Law Enforcement Referred to Law Enforcement
SB 946 78-0 (2003) Author: Ogden, Steve
Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to testing and examination fee requirements for persons completing certain driver education courses. House: Law Enforcement
Senate: Infrastructure Development and Security
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1447 78-0 (2003) Author: Shapiro, Florence Relating to the creation and implementation of the driver responsibility program. Senate: Infrastructure Development and Security Left pending in committee
SB 1816 78-0 (2003) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia Relating to a Texas Department of Public Safety approved driver education course. Senate: Infrastructure Development and Security Referred to Infrastructure Dev & Security
HB 219 70-0 (1987) Author: Luna, Gregory Relating to the assessment of fees on deferral of certain misdemeanor proceedings pending completion of a driving safety course. House: Transportation Rules suspended
HB 273 70-0 (1987) Author: Collazo, Jr., Frank
Sponsor: Parker, Carl
Relating to certain actions affecting a person's driver's license and to the dismissal of certain misdemeanor charges upon completing a driving safety course. House: Transportation
Senate: State Affairs
Effective in 90 days - 8/31/87
HB 322 70-0 (1987) Author: Gibson, Bruce Relating to the assessment of fees and court costs on deferral of certain misdemeanor proceedings pending completion of a driving safety course. House: Transportation Rules suspended
HB 912 70-0 (1987) Author: Barton, Erwin Relating to rehabilitation programs and driving privileges for persons who have driven while intoxicated. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to subcommittee
HB 989 70-0 (1987) Author: Waldrop, Tom Relating to dismissal of certain misdemeanor charges on completion of a driving safety course. House: Transportation Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1044 70-0 (1987) Author: Criss, Lloyd Relating to dismissal of certain misdemeanor charges pending completion of a driving safety course. House: Transportation Referred to Transportation
HB 1115 70-0 (1987) Author: Perry, Rick Relating to the dismissal of certain misdemeanor charges on completion of a driving safety course. House: Transportation Rules suspended
HB 1214 70-0 (1987) Author: Betts, Weldon Relating to the administration and funding of a motorcycle training and safety program. House: Transportation Transferred to Calendars Committee
HB 1300 70-0 (1987) Author: Smith, Terral
Sponsor: Caperton, Kent
Relating to the suspension of drivers' licenses of persons convicted of the offense of driving while intoxicated and educational programs for those persons. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/87
HB 1601 70-0 (1987) Author: Saunders, Robert Relating to dismissal of certain misdemeanor charges pending completion of a driver safety course. House: Transportation Rules suspended
HB 1995 70-0 (1987) Author: Eckels, Robert Relating to the requirements of driver safety courses by the Texas Department of Public Safety. House: Public Safety 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
HB 2608 70-0 (1987) Author: Craddick, Tom
Sponsor: Sims, Bill
Relating to the dismissal of certain misdemeanor charges on completion of a teen court program. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/87
SB 176 70-0 (1987) Author: Brown, J.E.
Sponsor: Hightower, Allen
Relating to the age at which a public school student may enroll in a driver education and traffic safety course. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective in 90 days - 8/31/87
SB 515 70-0 (1987) Author: Lyon, Ted
Sponsor: Waldrop, Tom
Relating to dismissal of certain misdemeanor charges on completion of a driving safety course. House: Transportation
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/87
SB 524 70-0 (1987) Author: Farabee, Ray
Sponsor: Cain, David
Relating to commercial driver-training schools and defensive driving courses and locations where allowed. House: Transportation
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 834 70-0 (1987) Author: Green, Gene Relating to licensing of commercial driver-training schools and instructors. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1127 70-0 (1987) Author: Armbrister, Kenneth Relating to rehabilitation programs and driving privileges for persons who have driven while intoxicated. Senate: Economic Development Referred to Economic Development
SB 1399 70-0 (1987) Author: Parker, Carl Relating to fees for driver's education courses. Senate: Education Reported favorably w/o amendments
SB 1534 70-0 (1987) Author: Sims, Bill Relating to the dismissal of certain misdemeanor charges on completion of a teen court program. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 74 69-0 (1985) Author: Waldrop, Tom Relating to the dismissal of certain misdemeanor charges involving traffic offenses on completion of a defensive driving course. House: Transportation Referred to subcommittee
HB 86 69-0 (1985) Author: Jones, Arves Relating to the assessment of special costs for certain offenses to fund driver education courses in the public schools. House: Appropriations Referred to Appropriations
HB 320 69-0 (1985) Author: Barton, Erwin Relating to the assessment of fees on deferral of certain misdemeanor proceedings pending completion of a driving safety course. House: Transportation Placed on General State Calendar
HB 561 69-0 (1985) Author: Staniswalis, Chip Relating to dismissal of certain misdemeanor charges on completion of a driving safety course. House: Transportation Referred to subcommittee
HB 1559 69-0 (1985) Author: Hightower, Allen Relating to the authority to charge fees for driver education courses in the public schools. House: Public Education Referred to subcommittee
HCR 128 69-0 (1985) Author: Clemons, Billy Directing the Texas Department of Public Safety to include in its automobile driver education manuals and drivers license testing information and instruction concerning avoidance of accidents with motorcycles, motorized bicycles, and bicycles. House: Transportation Referred to Transportation
SB 485 69-0 (1985) Author: Santiesteban, H. Relating to the assessment of special costs for certain offenses to fund driver education courses in the public schools. Senate: State Affairs No action taken in committee
SB 1044 69-0 (1985) Author: Brown, J.E. Relating to the authority to charge fees for driver education courses in the public schools. Senate: Education Reported favorably with substitute
SB 1066 69-0 (1985) Author: Mauzy, Oscar Relating to notice to applicants for motor vehicle liability insurance of insurance premium reductions for taking certain defensive driving courses. Senate: Economic Development No action taken in committee
SB 1373 69-0 (1985) Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo Relating to giving credit toward high school graduation for successful completion of a program of driver education. Senate: Education No action taken in committee
HB 18 68-0 (1983) Author: Smith, Carlyle
Sponsor: Mauzy, Oscar
Relating to defensive driving courses. House: Transportation
Senate: State Affairs
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HB 306 68-0 (1983) Author: Criss, Lloyd
Sponsor: Brown, J.E.
Relating to establishment of and funding for a motorcycle operator training and safety program, and restricted licenses for certain motorcycle operators. House: Transportation
Senate: State Affairs
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HB 517 68-0 (1983) Author: Barton, Erwin
Sponsor: Harris, O.H.
Relating to dismissal of certain misdemeanor charges on completion of a driving safety course. House: Transportation
Senate: State Affairs
No action taken
HB 520 68-0 (1983) Author: Staniswalis, Chip
Sponsor: Sarpalius, Bill
Relating to dismissal of certain misdemeanor charges on completion of a driving safety course. House: Transportation
Senate: State Affairs
Record vote
HB 1327 68-0 (1983) Author: Salinas, Froy Relating to educational programs for certain adults convicted of driving while intoxicated. House: Criminal Jurisprudence No action taken
HB 1569 68-0 (1983) Author: Moreno, Paul Relating to the amount of funds a school district is eligible to receive for the Driver Education Program. House: Public Education Referred to Committee on Public Education
HB 1570 68-0 (1983) Author: Moreno, Paul Relating to the fee charged to high school students who are enrolled in the Driver Education Program. House: Public Education Referred to Committee on Public Education
HCR 127 68-0 (1983) Author: Hill, Gerald
Sponsor: Vale, Bob
Directing the State Board of Education to study the feasibility of providing effective driver education to all students at the secondary school level and to make a report to the 69th legislature. House: Transportation
Senate: Education
Signed by the Governor
HB 758 67-0 (1981) Author: Geistweidt, Gerald Relating to a driving safety course as an alternative to prosecution for certain offenses. House: Transportation Referred to Committee on Transportation
HB 1456 67-0 (1981) Author: Garcia, A. C. "Tony" Relating to the effect of a conviction for driving while intoxicated. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Considered by committee in public hearing
HB 1974 67-0 (1981) Author: Semos, Chris V. Relating to a driving safety course as an alternative to prosecution for certain traffic offenses. House: Transportation Referred to Committee on Transportation
HB 2143 67-0 (1981) Author: Hill, Gerald Relating to requirements on issuance of a driver's license because of hardship. House: Transportation Referred to subcommittee
SB 83 67-0 (1981) Author: Truan, Carlos Relating to rehabilitation programs as a condition of probation for persons convicted of driving while intoxicated. Senate: Jurisprudence Postponed
SB 155 67-0 (1981) Author: Ogg, Jack Relating to a driving safety course as an alternative to prosecution for certain traffic offenses. Senate: Jurisprudence Reported from committee favorably with substitute
HB 1703 66-0 (1979) Author: Hall, Tip Relating to required driving courses for school bus drivers. House: Transportation Referred to subcommittee
HB 1987 66-0 (1979) Author: Waters, Ron Relating to licensing and training requirements for certain operators of motorcycles, motor scooters or motorized bicycles. House: Transportation Reported from subcommittee favorably without amendments
HB 2031 66-0 (1979) Author: Henderson, Don Relating to a record of completion of a driving safety course. House: Transportation
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
HB 2052 66-0 (1979) Author: Pierce, George Relating to the definition of a regularly enrolled student for the purpose of of driver-training courses. House: Public Education Referred to subcommittee
HB 2087 66-0 (1979) Author: Atkinson, Hamp Relating to funding of driver education programs; and declaring an emergency. House: Public Education Referred to Committee on Public Education
SB 455 66-0 (1979) Author: Ogg, Jack
Sponsor: Von Dohlen, Tim
Relating to a driving safety course as an alternative to prosecution for certain traffic offenses and the content and availability of certain records kept by the Department of Public Safety. House: Transportation
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
SB 731 66-0 (1979) Author: Mauzy, Oscar Relating to the funding of driver education programs; and declaring an emergency. Senate: Education Referred to Committee on Education
SB 1143 66-0 (1979) Author: Truan, Carlos Relating to attending rehabilitation programs as a condition of probation for persons convicted of driving while intoxicated. Senate: Jurisprudence Considered by committee in public hearing
HB 1232 65-0 (1977) Author: Ezzell, Michael H.
Sponsor: Farabee, Ray
Relating to recordation and issuance of information concerning completion of driver education courses. House: Transportation
Senate: State Affairs
Effective in 90 days
HB 1641 65-0 (1977) Author: Massey, Tom Relating to the financing of driver education programs in the public schools. House: Public Education Laid on the table subject to call
HB 182 64-0 (1975) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to requiring a driver training or defensive driving course as a condition for issuance of an original driver's license. House: Transportation Reported from subcommittee unfavorably
HB 187 64-0 (1975) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to funding driver education and training programs in public schools. House: Public Education Referred to Committee on Public Education
HB 634 64-0 (1975) Author: Clark, Jim Relating to driver education programs in the public schools. House: Public Education Reported from committee favorably without amendments
HB 1353 64-0 (1975) Author: McBee, Susan Gurley
Sponsor: Snelson, W.E. "Pete"
Relating to commercial driver-training schools in certain counties. House: Transportation
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 1497 64-0 (1975) Author: Pentony, Joe Relating to examination of an applicant for an operator's license by an instructor of an approved driver training course. House: Transportation Considered by committee in public hearing
HB 1907 64-0 (1975) Author: Willis, Doyle
Sponsor: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"
Authorizing the court to dismiss a prosecution for certain misdemeanor traffic offenses if the defendant completes a driving safety course. House: Judiciary
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective in 90 days
SB 103 64-0 (1975) Author: Santiesteban, H. Relating to driver education programs in the public schools. Senate: Education Reported from committee favorably substituted
HB 222 63-0 (1973) Author: Clark, Jim Relating to driver education programs in the public schools; authorizing the Central Education Agency to develop such programs and to establish standards for the certification of necessary personnel; providing for the financing of the programs; providing an effective date. House: Education Point of order sustained
HB 289 63-0 (1973) Author: Nichols, R.C. "Nick" Relating to the reduction in automobile insurance rates charged persons successfully completing certain driver training courses. House: Insurance Reported unfavorably
HCR 227 63-0 (1973) Author: Clark, Jim Suspending the Joint Rules to permit both Houses to take up House Bill No. 222. Reported engrossed
SB 616 63-0 (1973) Author: Santiesteban, H. Relating to driver education programs in the public schools; authorizing the Central Education Agency to develop such programs and to establish standards for the certification of necessary personnel; providing for the financing of the programs; providing an effective date. Senate: Education Referred to Committee on Education
SB 666 63-0 (1973) Author: Santiesteban, H. Relating to attendance at driver rehabilitation schools as an alternative to driver's license suspension in certain cases; providing a penalty. Senate: Human Resources Referred to Committee on Human Resources
HB 838 62-0 (1971) Author: Solomon, Neal Relating to a driver education program in public schools.
HB 1681 62-0 (1971) Author: Kubiak, Dan Relating to a required driver education and training course in public high schools.
SB 259 61-0 (1969) Author: Word, James Powell Relating to who may not be licensed to drive motor vehicles and students enrolled in a state approved driver education teacher preparation program.
HB 379 60-0 (1967) Author: Bass, Robert Wilton "Bob" Relating to the licensing of commercial driver training schools and driver training instructors by the Department of Public Safety.
HB 568 60-0 (1967) Author: Wayne, Ralph Erskine | et. al. Relating to the licensing of commercial driver-training schools, supervisory driver-training instructors, and driver-training instructors by the Department of Public Safety; providing a penalty.
SB 269 60-0 (1967) Author: Blanchard, H.J. "Doc" Relating to the licensing of commercial driver training schools and driver training instructors by the Department of Public Safety.
HB 52 59-0 (1965) Author: Murray, Menton J. Relating to amending certain acts relating to inspection of motor vehicles.
HB 72 59-0 (1965) Author: Isaacks, Maud Relating to amending certain statutes by providing that certain minors under 16 years of age may be licensed upon completion of a state approved driver training course and certification by the superintendent of the school where the course is taught.
HB 400 59-0 (1965) Author: Bass, Robert Wilton "Bob" Relating to providing for the regulation of motor vehicle driving schools; providing certain penalties.
HB 947 59-0 (1965) Author: Quilliam, Jr., William Reed Relating to the establishment of a training service within the Department of Public Safety, enabling the Department to establish and conduct motor vehicle driver training programs in public and private schools of Texas.
SB 317 59-0 (1965) Author: Watson, Jr., Murray Relating to the establishment of a training service within the Department of Public Safety, enabling the Department to establish and conduct motor vehicle driver training programs in public and private schools of Texas.
HB 276 58-0 (1963) Author: Hinson, George T. | et. al. Relating to authorizing the development and operation of a standard driver education and training course in the public free school system; providing for the allocation of driver education special teacher units and that same shall be effective beginning with the scholastic year 1962-63.
HB 364 58-0 (1963) Author: Isaacks, Maud Relating to providing that certain minors under sixteen (16) years of age may be licensed upon completion of a state approved driver training course and certification by the superintendent of the school where the course is taught; deleting a statute which provided for the issuance of a special license for the operation of a motor scooter or motorized bicycle of five (5) brake horsepower or less.
HB 719 58-0 (1963) Author: Bass, Robert Wilton "Bob" Relating to providing for the regulation of motor vehicle driving schools, setting forth procedures therefor; providing for certain penalties.
SB 38 58-0 (1963) Author: Watson, Jr., Murray Relating to authorizing the development and operation of a standard driver education and training course in the public free school system.
SB 217 58-0 (1963) Author: Cole, Criss Relating to providing for the regulation of motor vehicle driving schools, setting forth procedures therefor; providing for certain penalties.
HB 234 57-0 (1961) Author: de la Garza, II, Eligio "Kika" Relating to authorizing the development and operation of a standard driver education and training course in the public free school system; requiring the Central Education Agency to develop programs and establish certification standards for teachers in such program.
HB 764 57-0 (1961) Author: Bass, Robert Wilton "Bob" | et. al. Relating to providing for the regulation of motor vehicle driving schools; providing for certain penalties.
HB 246 56-0 (1959) Author: de la Garza, II, Eligio "Kika" Relating to amending certain articles so as to provide for organized driver education for pupils in the public free schools of Texas who have attained a certain age and the inclusion of all allocations for professional driver education teacher units in the Foundation School Program Act.
SB 37 56-0 (1959) Author: Aikin, Jr., A.M. Relating to amending certain acts by providing for organized driver education for pupils in the public free schools of Texas who have attained a certain age and the inclusion of all allocations for professional driver education teacher units in the Foundation School Program Act.
SB 294 56-0 (1959) Author: Hazlewood, Grady Relating to requiring licensing of commercial driving schools and instructors in driving schools.
HB 77 55-0 (1957) Author: Latimer, Roy Truett Relating to amending certain Acts by providing for organized driver education for pupils in the public free schools of Texas who have attained a certain age and the inclusion of allocations for professional driver education teacher units in the Foundation School Program Act.
SB 37 55-0 (1957) Author: Parkhouse, George M. | et. al. Relating to amending certain Acts to provide for organized driver education for pupils in the public free schools of Texas who have attained a certain age and the inclusion of allocations for professional driver education teacher units in the Foundation School Program Act.
HB 278 54-0 (1955) Author: Cobb, Carroll Relating to amending certain Acts to provide for organized driver education for pupils in the public free schools of Texas who have attained a certain age and the inclusion of allocations for professional driver education teacher units in the Foundation School Program Act.


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