HB 1725

Relating to the applicability of certain federal environmental regulations to motor vehicles that are manufactured, sold, and operated exclusively in this state.

Principle Criteria

Free Enterprise

Property Rights

Personal Responsibility

Limited Government

Individual Liberty

Digest

HB 1725 exempts motor vehicles manufactured, sold, and operated exclusively in Texas from federal environmental regulations, including those enforced by the Environmental Protection Agency, under Congress's interstate commerce authority. Eligible vehicles must also prominently display "Made in Texas" labels. The law applies to vehicles manufactured on or after September 1, 2025.

Author (1)

Andy Hopper

Co-Author (21)

Ben Bumgarner Briscoe Cain Cody Harris Richard Hayes Hillary Hickland Janis Holt Carrie Isaac Helen Kerwin Mitch Little David Lowe William Metcalf Brent Money Tom Oliverson Nate Schatzline Alan Schoolcraft Joanne Shofner Shelby Slawson Tony Tinderholt Steve Toth Ellen Troxclair Wesley Virdell

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Rep. Andy Hopper

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(512) 463-0582

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EXT E2.316

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