HB 5091
Shofner’s bill putting radiation warning labels on EVs
Died in committee
Verdict: No flags
Initial review · graded Oct 20, 2026 · Headline, summary and grade are analysis of the bill text, not a finding about any person · How we grade
Caption
relating to radiation warning labels on electric vehicles.
Caption from analyzed text · version I.
Summary
Fully electric vehicles only. Each gets a label showing its radiation.
The bill requires makers of fully electric vehicles to put a warning label on each vehicle showing how much radiation it produces. It touches electric vehicle manufacturers and the state board that oversees motor vehicle dealers and manufacturers, which must write the rules. Starting September 1, 2025, each all-electric vehicle made by a covered manufacturer must carry a radiation-level label, though the text does not say what radiation is measured or how.
Labels
Labels: QUICK READ: 126 WORDS. The bill as filed runs 126 words, counting the existing law it amends and the text it strikes. The median 89R bill as filed runs 441 words (derived, 8,702 graded bills, snapshot Oct 19, 2026).NEVER GOT A HEARING. Filed Mar 13, 2025 and referred to the House Transportation committee. No public hearing. The bill died.
Receipt
The receipt
89R-HB5091 · 2025-03-13
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ITEM
relating to radiation warning labels on electric vehicles.
WHAT IT DOES
Fully electric vehicles only. Each gets a label showing its radiation.
The bill requires makers of fully electric vehicles to put a warning label on each vehicle showing how much radiation it produces. It touches electric vehicle manufacturers and the state board that oversees motor vehicle dealers and manufacturers, which must write the rules. Starting September 1, 2025, each all-electric vehicle made by a covered manufacturer must carry a radiation-level label, though the text does not say what radiation is measured or how.
CHARGES
[ ] NONE FOUND
TOTAL
No fiscal note in the loaded record.
HISTORY
- Filed
- Read first time
- Referred to Transportation
FILED UNDER
No verified beat found.
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Donors
Not tied to this bill.
Sources
The author's campaign account only. Own money and internal transfers are separate on the member page.
Derived itemized flow · Jul 3, 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.
Texans for Lawsuit Reform PAC$20,000.00
Texans for Lawsuit Reform PAC
$20,000.00
- Cash
- $20,000.00
- Paid by others
- $0.00
- Total
- $20,000.00
Also funds 124 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Jul 10, 2024 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
TeamSources
Derived itemized flow · Jun 23, 2025 to Oct 8, 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: 101007132, 101027774, 101071421.
Missing data does not establish zero giving. Display amounts are rounded.
Texans for Lawsuit Reform PAC
$20,000.00
- Cash
- $20,000.00
- Paid by others
- $0.00
- Total
- $20,000.00
Also funds 124 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Jul 10, 2024 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
TeamSources
Derived itemized flow · Jun 23, 2025 to Oct 8, 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: 101007132, 101027774, 101071421.
Votes
No floor vote loaded for this bill.
Fiscal
No fiscal note in the loaded record.
How this was graded
Analysis of text version I by claude-opus-5-5, Oct 20, 2026, against the published rubric.
Sources
Texas House · Filed Mar 13, 2025
04/07/2025 H Referred to Transportation: Apr 7 2025 5:28PM
Texas Legislature Online · Introduced
Data snapshot Oct 26, 2026 at 4:20 AM CDT. Grades, charges, quotes and corrections follow the published record.
House committee · Transportation · Final status: Died in committee
Subjects
Safety
Vehicles & Traffic--General
ELECTRIC VEHICLES (SI3J9)
MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
Text
The text as introduced · 126 words
89R14539 GP-D By: Shofner H.B. No. 5091 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT relating to radiation warning labels on electric vehicles. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Subchapter J, Chapter 2301, Occupations Code, is amended by adding Section 2301.484 to read as follows: Sec. 2301.484. REQUIRED RADIATION WARNING LABEL ON ELECTRIC VEHICLES. (a) In this section, "electric vehicle" means a motor vehicle powered only by electricity or battery. (b) A manufacturer of electric vehicles shall include on each electric vehicle produced by the manufacturer a warning label indicating the level of radiation produced by the electric vehicle. (c) The board shall adopt any rules necessary to implement this section. SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.