HB 2440
AN ACT relating to the authority of a state agency or the state's air
89th Regular Session
Jan 14, 2025 - Jun 2, 2025 • Session ended
Awaiting Committee Assignment
Bill filed, pending referral to House committee
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Fiscal Note
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What This Bill Does
Prevents Texas state agencies from prohibiting or restricting the sale or ownership of motor vehicles based on their energy source or engine type, specifically protecting internal combustion engine vehicles from potential future bans or limitations. The legislation effectively blocks any state-level attempts to restrict vehicle ownership or sales, ensuring that Texans can continue to purchase and own traditional gasoline and diesel-powered vehicles. This law aims to protect consumer choice and prevent potential future regulations that might limit automotive options in the state.
Subject Areas
Bill Text
relating to the authority of a state agency or the state's air quality state implementation plan to impose certain restrictions with respect to a motor vehicle, including a motor vehicle powered by an internal combustion engine. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Chapter 750, Transportation Code, is amended by adding Section 750.001 to read as follows: Sec. 750.001. AUTHORITY OF STATE AGENCY OR STATE IMPLEMENTATION PLAN TO IMPOSE CERTAIN RESTRICTIONS WITH RESPECT TO MOTOR VEHICLE. (a) A state agency may not: (1) prohibit or otherwise restrict the sale or use of a motor vehicle based on the energy source used to propel or otherwise (2) prohibit a person from owning a motor vehicle that is powered by an internal combustion engine. (b) The state's air quality state implementation plan may not include a provision that restricts the ability of a person to purchase any motor vehicle, including a motor vehicle powered by an SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.
Bill History
Bill filed: AN ACT relating to the authority of a state agency or the state's air
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