Monitoring the SessionHB 1074
Died in committee
THE CAPTION
“relating to the registration, ownership, and operation of certain”…
Caption, introduced version (I)
THE TEXT
…“"remote vehicle disabling technology" means any application or device, including software, firmware, or hardware, that, when activated or engaged, allows a person to disable the operation of a motor vehicle”
Bill text, introduced version (I)
The term is labeled "remote," but the definition never requires the device to work remotely. Any hardware or software that lets a person disable a vehicle could qualify, which reaches well past the remote kill switch the label names.
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relating to the registration, ownership, and operation of certain motor vehicles.
Caption from analyzed text · version I.
The label says “remote.” The definition never requires it. Plus a right to own gas-powered vehicles.
The bill bars owners from registering any vehicle equipped with "remote vehicle disabling technology" for use on public roads, and it says no one may be stopped from owning a gas-powered vehicle or driving it themselves. It touches vehicle owners, carmakers, dealers and anyone selling vehicles with software or devices that can shut a car off, except court-ordered ignition interlocks. On September 1, 2025, vehicles with that technology could no longer be registered in Texas, and a stated right to own and personally drive a combustion-engine vehicle goes into the Transportation Code.
Labels: ZOMBIE BILL. Died 2 times: 88R HB 4435 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.BACK FROM THE DEAD. Same text as a bill filed before that died: 88R HB 4435 (Died in committee). Filed in 2 sessions, counting this one. Checked against 88R only.TRY NO. 2. Filed in 2 sessions: 88R and 89R. Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING. Filed Nov 12, 2024 and referred to the House State Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.
89R-HB1074 · 2024-11-12
relating to the registration, ownership, and operation of certain motor vehicles.
The label says “remote.” The definition never requires it. Plus a right to own gas-powered vehicles.
The bill bars owners from registering any vehicle equipped with "remote vehicle disabling technology" for use on public roads, and it says no one may be stopped from owning a gas-powered vehicle or driving it themselves. It touches vehicle owners, carmakers, dealers and anyone selling vehicles with software or devices that can shut a car off, except court-ordered ignition interlocks. On September 1, 2025, vehicles with that technology could no longer be registered in Texas, and a stated right to own and personally drive a combustion-engine vehicle goes into the Transportation Code.
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THE CAPTION
“relating to the registration, ownership, and operation of certain”…
Caption, introduced version (I)
THE TEXT
…“"remote vehicle disabling technology" means any application or device, including software, firmware, or hardware, that, when activated or engaged, allows a person to disable the operation of a motor vehicle”
Bill text, introduced version (I)
The term is labeled "remote," but the definition never requires the device to work remotely. Any hardware or software that lets a person disable a vehicle could qualify, which reaches well past the remote kill switch the label names.
No fiscal note in the loaded record.
No verified beat found.
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Derived from itemized gifts, Oct 27, 2024 to Jun 30, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
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$113,206 raised in 4 of 4 reports since Oct 27, 2024. Derived sum of published report totals. Flow, Oct 27, 2024 through Jun 30, 2026. State filing data as of Nov 4, 2026. 4 of 4 filed reports carry a published figure. Partial total. Regular reports do not cover Jul 9, 2025 to Aug 15, 2025, Aug 15, 2025 to Sep 4, 2025.
$220,212 spent since Oct 27, 2024. Derived sum of published report totals. Flow, Oct 27, 2024 through Jun 30, 2026. State filing data as of Nov 4, 2026. 4 of 4 filed reports carry a published figure.
$54,238 cash on hand. Published report total. Stock, as of Jun 30, 2026. State filing data as of Nov 4, 2026.
$0 loans outstanding. Published report total. Stock, as of Jun 30, 2026. State filing data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived sum of itemized contributions in regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Unitemized contributions are not included. Flow, Oct 27, 2024 through Jun 30, 2026. State filing data as of Nov 4, 2026.
MoneyMissing data does not establish zero giving. Display amounts are rounded.
No floor vote loaded for this bill.
No fiscal note in the loaded record.
Analysis of text version I by claude-opus-5-5, Oct 20, 2026, against the published rubric.
Filed 2 times: 88R and 89R. Checked against 88R only.
by Rep. Schatzline, same lead author · Died in committee · same text
Introduced textLast action, Mar 21, 2023: Referred to State Affairs
Relating to the registration, ownership, and operation of certain motor vehicles.
Caption, 88R bill history
Texas House · Filed Nov 12, 2024
03/07/2025 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 7 2025 2:33PM
Texas Legislature Online · Introduced
Data snapshot Oct 26, 2026 at 4:19 AM CDT. Grades, charges, quotes and corrections follow the published record.
House committee · State Affairs · Final status: Died in committee
Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment
Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
The text as introduced · 255 words
89R616 JRR-D By: Schatzline H.B. No. 1074 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT relating to the registration, ownership, and operation of certain motor vehicles. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 502.143, Transportation Code, is amended to read as follows: Sec. 502.143. OTHER VEHICLES. (a) An owner may not register the following vehicles for operation on a public highway: (1) power sweepers; (2) motorized mobility devices; (3) electric personal assistive mobility devices; [ and ] (4) electric bicycles, as defined by Section 664.001 ; and (5) motor vehicles that are equipped with remote vehicle disabling technology . (b) For purposes of Subsection (a)(5), "remote vehicle disabling technology" means any application or device, including software, firmware, or hardware, that, when activated or engaged, allows a person to disable the operation of a motor vehicle. The term does not include an ignition interlock device as defined by Article 42A.408, Code of Criminal Procedure. SECTION 2. Subchapter E, Chapter 542, Transportation Code, is amended by adding Section 542.502 to read as follows: Sec. 542.502. MOTOR VEHICLE POWERED BY INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE; OPERATION OF VEHICLE USING HUMAN DECISION-MAKING. A person may not be prohibited from owning a motor vehicle that is powered by an internal combustion engine or from operating that vehicle using human decision-making, regardless of any other law or regulation requiring a motor vehicle to be equipped with or operated using an automated driving system, as defined by Section 545.451. SECTION 3. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.