MINUTES
SENATE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
8:00 AM
Capitol Extension, Room E1.016
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Pursuant to a notice posted in accordance with Senate Rule 11.10 and 11.18, a public hearing of the Senate Committee on Transportation was held on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, in the Capitol Extension, Room E1.016, at Austin, Texas.
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MEMBERS ABSENT: |
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Senator Robert Nichols, Chair |
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Senator Royce West, Vice Chair |
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Senator Paul Bettencourt |
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Senator Brent Hagenbuch |
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Senator Juan Hinojosa |
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Senator Nathan Johnson |
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Senator Phil King |
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Senator Borris Miles |
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Senator Charles Perry |
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The chair called the meeting to order at 8:00 AM. There being a quorum present, the following business was transacted:
The chair laid out SB 2841 and recognized the author, Senator Hinojosa, Adam, to explain the bill. Senator West sent up a committee substitute. The chair recognized Senator Hinojosa, Adam, to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the senate bill as filed.
Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list. The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Nichols moved that SB 2841 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out SB 39, which had been left pending at a previous hearing. Senator King moved to withdraw a committee substitute sent up at a previous hearing; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator King sent up a committee substitute. The chair recognized Senator Birdwell to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the senate bill as filed.
Senator Nichols moved that SB 39 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out SB 682 and recognized the author, Senator Hughes, to explain the bill. Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list. The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Nichols moved that SB 682 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out SB 1369 and recognized the author, Senator Hughes, to explain the bill. No witnesses registered or testified on the bill. The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Nichols moved that SB 1369 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out SB 1422 and recognized the author, Senator Hughes, to explain the bill. No witnesses registered or testified on the bill. The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Nichols moved that SB 1422 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out SB 2366 and recognized the author, Senator Hughes, to explain the bill. Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list. The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Nichols moved that SB 2366 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out SB 1013 and recognized the author, Senator Eckhardt, to explain the bill.
Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list. The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Nichols moved that SB 1013 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out SB 39, which had been left pending earlier in the hearing. Senator Bettencourt moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Bettencourt moved that SB 39 do not pass but that CSSB 39 be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 6 ayes, 3 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.
The chair laid out SB 2722, which had been left pending at a previous hearing. Senator Bettencourt moved adoption of a committee substitute sent up at a previous hearing; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Bettencourt moved that SB 2722 do not pass but that CSSB 2722 be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 6 ayes, 3 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.
The chair laid out SB 2080 and recognized the author, Senator Alvarado, to explain the bill.
Senator Hinojosa sent up a committee substitute. The chair recognized Senator Alvarado to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the senate bill as filed. Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list. The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Nichols moved that SB 2080 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out SB 2001 and recognized the author, Senator King, to explain the bill. Senator King sent up a committee substitute. The chair recognized Senator King to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the senate bill as filed. Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list. The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Nichols moved that SB 2001 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out SB 2705 and recognized the author, Senator Hagenbuch, to explain the bill. Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list. The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Nichols moved that SB 2705 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out SB 682, which had been left pending earlier in the hearing. Senator Bettencourt moved that SB 682 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 8 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent. Senator West, Senator Johnson and Senator Miles requested unanimous consent to be shown voting aye; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Bettencourt moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out SB 1013, which had been left pending earlier in the hearing. Senator Hinojosa moved that SB 1013 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 8 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent. Senator West, Senator Johnson and Senator Miles requested unanimous consent to be shown voting aye; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Hinojosa moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out SB 1369, which had been left pending earlier in the hearing. Senator King moved that SB 1369 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 8 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent. Senator West, Senator Johnson and Senator Miles requested unanimous consent to be shown voting aye; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator King moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out SB 1422, which had been left pending earlier in the hearing. Senator Bettencourt moved that SB 1422 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 8 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent. Senator West, Senator Johnson and Senator Miles requested unanimous consent to be shown voting aye; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Bettencourt moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out SB 2001, which had been left pending earlier in the hearing. Senator King moved adoption of a committee substitute sent up earlier in the hearing; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator King moved that SB 2001 do not pass but that CSSB 2001 be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 8 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent. Senator West, Senator Johnson and Senator Miles requested unanimous consent to be shown voting aye; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator King moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out SB 2080, which had been left pending earlier in the hearing. Senator Hinojosa moved adoption of a committee substitute sent up earlier in the hearing; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Hinojosa moved that SB 2080 do not pass but that CSSB 2080 be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 8 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent. Senator West, Senator Johnson and Senator Miles requested unanimous consent to be shown voting aye; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out SB 2366, which had been left pending earlier in the hearing. Senator Bettencourt moved that SB 2366 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 8 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent. Senator West, Senator Johnson and Senator Miles requested unanimous consent to be shown voting aye; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out SB 2705, which had been left pending earlier in the hearing. Senator Hagenbuch moved that SB 2705 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 8 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent. Senator West, Senator Johnson and Senator Miles requested unanimous consent to be shown voting aye; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Hagenbuch moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
There being no further business, at 9:21 AM Senator Nichols moved that the Committee stand recessed subject to the call of the chair. Without objection, it was so ordered.
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Senator Robert Nichols, Chair
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Amy Jeter, Clerk