HB 3731
AN ACT relating to requiring the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles to
89th Regular Session
Jan 14, 2025 - Jun 2, 2025 • Session ended
Awaiting Committee Assignment
Bill filed, pending referral to House committee
Committee
Not yet assigned
Fiscal Note
Not available
What This Bill Does
Requires the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles to establish mandatory standards for cargo liability, bills of lading, and cargo credit in transportation. These standards must align with federal transportation regulations and include a minimum cargo liability of $0.60 per unit. The new requirements will affect motor carriers and transportation companies operating in Texas, creating more uniform and consistent practices for cargo transportation documentation and liability.
Bill Text
relating to requiring the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles to establish standards of uniform cargo liability, uniform bills of lading or receipts, and uniform cargo credit. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 643.152, Transportation Code, is amended Sec. 643.152. [VOLUNTARY] STANDARDS. The department shall [may] establish [voluntary] standards for uniform cargo liability, uniform bills of lading or receipts for cargo being transported, and uniform cargo credit. A standard adopted under this section (1) be consistent with Subtitle IV, Title 49, United States Code, or a regulation adopted under that law; and (2) include minimum cargo liability of $0.60 per SECTION 2. As soon as practicable after the effective date of this Act, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles shall adopt rules required by Section 643.152, Transportation Code, as amended SECTION 3. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.
Bill History
Bill filed: AN ACT relating to requiring the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles to
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