BILL ANALYSIS

Senate Research Center	H.B. 2876
88R13438 DIO-F	By: Cain et al. (Alvarado)
	Transportation
	5/15/2023
	Engrossed

AUTHOR'S / SPONSOR'S STATEMENT OF INTENT

Industrial firefighters play a crucial role in protecting lives and property by responding to fires and other emergencies that occur in industrial settings. Industrial firefighters undergo rigorous and specialized training that goes beyond standard firefighting training because the industrial setting tends to pose significant risks and dangers due to the presence of hazardous materials, complex machinery, and other potential hazards.

H.B. 2876 seeks to recognize and honor the work of industrial firefighters in Texas by requiring the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles to design and issue specialty license plates for industrial firefighters certified by the State Firefighters' and Fire Marshals' Association of Texas.

H.B. 2876 amends current law relating to the issuance of specialty license plates for industrial firefighters and authorizes a fee.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY

This bill does not expressly grant any additional rulemaking authority to a state officer, institution, or agency.

SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS

SECTION 1. Amends Subchapter F, Chapter 504, Transportation Code, by adding Section 504.517, as follows:

Sec. 504.517. INDUSTRIAL FIREFIGHTERS. (a) Requires the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles to design and issue specialty license plates for industrial firefighters certified by the State Firefighters' and Fire Marshals' Association of Texas.

(b) Provides that the fee for issuance of the license plates is $30.

(c) Authorizes a person to be issued not more than three sets of license plates.

SECTION 2. Effective date: September 1, 2023.