Texas 89th Legislature, Regular Session Status: Introduced

HB 1772 — Relating to the operation of vehicles at railroad grade crossings; increasing a criminal penalty.

Last action — Placed on General State Calendar

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 89th Legislature, Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Relating to the operation of vehicles at railroad grade crossings; increasing a criminal penalty.

Bill Text

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How this bill changes current law

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This bill amends 1 section(s) of the Texas statutes: Section 545.251(f), Transportation Code.

  • Section 545.251(f), Transportation Code

    , except that the offense is punishable by a fine of not less than $100 or more than $400 if it is shown on the trial of the offense that the operator disregarded a warning given by a flagger under Subsection (a)(2)

    amended

Action History

  1. Placed on General State Calendar

  2. Considered in Calendars

  3. Committee report sent to Calendars

  4. Committee report distributed

  5. Comte report filed with Committee Coordinator

  6. Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)

  7. Considered in public hearing

  8. Left pending in committee

  9. Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in committee

  10. Considered in public hearing

  11. Scheduled for public hearing on . . .

  12. Referred to Transportation

  13. Read first time

  14. Filed

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 4 co-sponsors · 179 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (4)

Not signed on (179)

179 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 1772 do?
Relating to the operation of vehicles at railroad grade crossings; increasing a criminal penalty.
Who sponsors HB 1772?
HB 1772 is sponsored by Salman Bhojani, Mary Ann Perez, Mitch Little, Terry Canales, and Caroline Harris Davila.
What is the current status of HB 1772?
This bill died with 89th Legislature, Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 1772?
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