Senate Committee on Transportation

Committee Leadership

Chair

Tan Parker (R)

Senate District 12

Flower Mound

Vice Chair

Royce West (D)

Senate District 23

Dallas

Committee Composition

Committee Membership

Parker, Tan (R) Senate District 12 Flower Mound West, Royce (D) Senate District 23 Dallas Bettencourt, Paul (R) Senate District 7 Houston Hagenbuch, Brent (R) Senate District 30 Denton Hinojosa, Juan “Chuy” (D) Senate District 20 McAllen Johnson, Nathan (D) Senate District 16 Dallas King, Phil (R) Senate District 10 Weatherford Miles, Borris (D) Senate District 13 Houston Perry, Charles (R) Senate District 28 Lubbock

Most Recent Session Activity

Metrics reflect activity during the most recent legislative session.

Interim Charges

• Prioritizing Public Safety at Rail-Grade Crossings: Examine the Texas Department of Transportation’s implementation of increased funding for rail-grade separation projects. Examine how the agency is using these new resources to prioritize projects for mobility and safety concerns. Make recommendations to ensure that expanded state investments deliver measurable improvements in freight movement and community safety.
• Studying the Deployment of Autonomous Vehicle Technology: Study the deployment of autonomous vehicle technology as authorized by SB 2807, (89th Session), including rule-making adopted by the Texas Department of Public Safety, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles and the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. Quantify the impact on traffic-related collisions. Make recommendations to ensure that the continued deployment of autonomous vehicles prioritizes public safety and aligns with the evolving technological landscape on Texas roads.
• Strengthening Commercial Driver License Standards and Oversight: Examine the issuance of Commercial Driver Licenses (CDL) in Texas. Identify opportunities to strengthen safety standards of third-party CDL training schools and testing facilities, such as unannounced or undercover audits. Review program standards of English-proficiency throughout the CDL program for all commercial drivers in Texas, regardless of destination. Examine law enforcement policies relating to roadside inspections, including how an officer verifies the validity of a CDL and associated documents. Make recommendations to bolster the integrity of third party providers, to ensure English-proficiency among Texas CDL holders, and to support public safety through enforcement.