Active Transportation & Built Environment
Bills that are relevant to active transportation and built environment research taking place at the Michael & Susan Dell Center for Healthy Living can be viewed here.
Active Transportation & Built Environment | ||||
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| Bill # | Author | Status | Brief Description | Past Bills (2017) |
| SB 43 | State Sen. Judith Zaffarini | FAILED TO PASS - did not receive committee hearing | Amends Section 543.004(a) to allow use of a portable electronic device while driving in the case of an emergency. Allows the use of dashboard cameras. These exceptions are not available to drivers under the age of 18, school bus drivers, or to anyone operating a commercial vehicle with a minor passenger. | Topic not tracked by the Michael & Susan Dell Center during the previous session |
| HB 1105 | State Rep. Valoree Swanson |
FAILED TO PASS - did not receive committee hearing |
Establishes Subchapter B, Chapter 542, Transportation as the preemptive statute in Texas. | Topic not tracked by the Michael & Susan Dell Center during the previous session |
| HB 2188 | State Rep. John Frullo | PASSED - Signed by the Governor; effective 9/1/19 | Requires a person to be at least 15 years old to operate an electric bicycle. Defines what regulations cities may impose on the operation of electric bicycles. Establishes top speed to be 20 mph (class 2) or 28 mph (class 3). | Topic not tracked by the Michael & Susan Dell Center during the previous session |
| SB 180 | State Sen. Borris L. Miles |
FAILED TO PASS - did not receive committee hearing |
In designated "Environmental justice Communities" (>30% have income below 200% of federal poverty level OR 50% or more are racial/ethnic minority), permits for a new facility must file a public participation plan, consult with chief elected official, participate in a public hearing, and may mitigate negative environmental impacts via area improvements such as bike lanes, park staffing, urban forestry, community gardens, environmental education reducing diesel pollution, or other negotiated benefit. |
Topic not tracked by the Michael & Susan Dell Center during the previous session |
| SB 1183 | State Sen. Donna Campbell |
FAILED TO PASS - did not receive committee hearing |
Includes charter schools in code surrounding school speed limits, makes it easier to appeal rejections of requests by schools for speed limit restrictions. | Topic not tracked by the Michael & Susan Dell Center during the previous session |
| SB 2298 | State Sen. Beverly Powell |
FAILED TO PASS - did not receive committee hearing |
Establishes a competitive grant program for schools wishing to install school monitoring systems. Allows fines of vehicles photographed violating safety rules. | Topic not tracked by the Michael & Susan Dell Center during the previous session |
