Monitoring the SessionHB 1725
Died in committee
THE TEXT
…“must have the words "Made in Texas" affixed to the motor”…
Bill text, introduced version (I)
The caption covers only whether federal environmental rules apply. The body also puts a new labeling duty on manufacturers and gives rulemaking power to the state DMV, and the caption never mentions either.
Caption mismatchInitial review · graded Oct 20, 2026 · Headline, summary and grade are analysis of the bill text, not a finding about any person · How we grade
relating to the applicability of certain federal environmental regulations to motor vehicles that are manufactured, sold, and operated exclusively in this state.
Caption from analyzed text · version I.
Built, sold and driven only in Texas? Bill says EPA interstate commerce rules don’t reach it.
The bill declares that a motor vehicle built entirely in Texas, from Texas parts, and sold and driven only in Texas is not subject to federal EPA rules adopted under Congress's power over interstate commerce. It touches anyone who builds such a vehicle, and it requires those vehicles to carry a "Made in Texas" label in the form the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles sets. On the ground, Texas-only vehicles made on or after September 1, 2025 would carry the label, and the state would treat them as outside EPA rules of that kind.
Labels: ZOMBIE BILL. Died 2 times: 88R HB 4661 by Rep. Slaton (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.DO-OVER. Reworked text of a bill filed before that died: 88R HB 4661 by Rep. Slaton (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 Jan 2, 2025 and referred to the House State Affairs committee. No public hearing. The bill died.
89R-HB1725 · 2025-01-02
+ 21 coauthors
relating to the applicability of certain federal environmental regulations to motor vehicles that are manufactured, sold, and operated exclusively in this state.
Built, sold and driven only in Texas? Bill says EPA interstate commerce rules don’t reach it.
The bill declares that a motor vehicle built entirely in Texas, from Texas parts, and sold and driven only in Texas is not subject to federal EPA rules adopted under Congress's power over interstate commerce. It touches anyone who builds such a vehicle, and it requires those vehicles to carry a "Made in Texas" label in the form the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles sets. On the ground, Texas-only vehicles made on or after September 1, 2025 would carry the label, and the state would treat them as outside EPA rules of that kind.
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THE TEXT
…“must have the words "Made in Texas" affixed to the motor”…
Bill text, introduced version (I)
The caption covers only whether federal environmental rules apply. The body also puts a new labeling duty on manufacturers and gives rulemaking power to the state DMV, and the caption never mentions either.
No fiscal note in the loaded record.
No verified beat found.
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Not tied to this bill.
The author's campaign account only. Own money and internal transfers are separate on the member page.
Derived itemized flow · Oct 27, 2024 to Oct 24, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
$165,000.00
Also funds 30 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Sep 3, 2024 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
TeamDerived itemized flow · Jun 30, 2025 to Jul 13, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 101012447, 101031840, 101035276, 101045753, 101059537, 101069128.
$111,000.00
Also funds 137 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Jul 24, 2024 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
TeamDerived itemized flow · Jun 23, 2025 to Oct 18, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 101012447, 101031840, 101035276, 101045753, 101072124.
$106,000.00
Also funds 44 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Jun 24, 2025 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
TeamDerived itemized flow · Jun 25, 2025 to Feb 4, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 101012447, 101045753.
Missing data does not establish zero giving. Display amounts are rounded.
$165,000.00
Also funds 30 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Sep 3, 2024 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
TeamDerived itemized flow · Jun 30, 2025 to Jul 13, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 101012447, 101031840, 101035276, 101045753, 101059537, 101069128.
$111,000.00
Also funds 137 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Jul 24, 2024 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
TeamDerived itemized flow · Jun 23, 2025 to Oct 18, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 101012447, 101031840, 101035276, 101045753, 101072124.
$106,000.00
Also funds 44 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Jun 24, 2025 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
TeamDerived itemized flow · Jun 25, 2025 to Feb 4, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 101012447, 101045753.
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. Slaton, different lead author · Died in committee · reworked
Introduced textLast action, Mar 22, 2023: Referred to State Affairs
Relating to the applicability of certain federal regulations to motor vehicles that are manufactured, sold, and operated exclusively in this state.
Caption, 88R bill history
Texas House · Filed Jan 2, 2025
03/14/2025 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 14 2025 2:36PM
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
Environment--General
Vehicles & Traffic--General
FEDERAL RELATIONS
The text as introduced · 256 words
By: Hopper H.B. No. 1725 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT relating to the applicability of certain federal environmental regulations to motor vehicles that are manufactured, sold, and operated exclusively in this state. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Chapter 750, Transportation Code, is amended by adding Section 750.001 to read as follows: Sec. 750.001. APPLICABILITY OF CERTAIN FEDERAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS TO MOTOR VEHICLES MANUFACTURED, SOLD, AND OPERATED EXCLUSIVELY IN TEXAS. (a) This section applies only to a motor vehicle that is manufactured, sold, and operated exclusively in this state. (b) For purposes of this section, a motor vehicle is manufactured exclusively in this state if the vehicle is manufactured without the inclusion of any parts or materials imported from another state or country other than generic and insignificant parts or materials. (c) A motor vehicle manufactured and sold exclusively in this state must have the words "Made in Texas" affixed to the motor vehicle in the manner, form, and location prescribed by the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles. (d) A motor vehicle to which this section applies is not subject to any federal regulation under the authority of the United States Congress to regulate interstate commerce that is adopted by the United States Environmental Protection Agency or a successor agency. SECTION 2. The change in law made by this Act applies only to a motor vehicle that is manufactured on or after the effective date of this Act. SECTION 3. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.
