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6/19/07-Gov. Rick Perry has signed a bill into law intended to allow more police in the state to enforce truck rules. The new law takes effect Sept. 1.
Currently, Texas law allows police in cities with populations of 100,000 or more to enforce commercial motor vehicle safety standards. Police in cities with populations of 25,000 or more also are allowed to enforce the CMV safety standards, as long as they are located in counties with populations of at least 2 million.
Cities must be certified from the Texas Department of Public Safety to enforce the safety standards.
The new law, previously SB545, allows police in cities with populations of 50,000 or more to enforce the safety standards. It also allows police in cities with populations of 25,000 or more and located in counties with populations of at least 500,000 to enforce the standards.
In addition, it extends enforcement of truck rules to municipalities with populations of at least 34,000. The only requirement is that they are located in a county that borders two or more states.
6/1/07-A bill sent to Gov. Rick Perry is intended to allow more police to enforce truck rules.
Texas law now allows police in cities with populations of 100,000 or more to enforce commercial motor vehicle safety standards. Police in cities with populations of 25,000 or more also are allowed to enforce the CMV safety standards, as long as they are located in counties with populations of at least 2 million.
Cities must be certified from the Texas Department of Public Safety to enforce the safety standards.
The Senate signed off on House changes to the bill clearing the way for it to head to the governor’s desk.
The final version of the bill – SB545 – would allow police in cities with populations of 50,000 or more to enforce the safety standards. It also would allow police in cities with populations of 25,000 or more and located in counties with populations of at least 500,000 to enforce the standards.
A provision added to the bill on the House floor would extend enforcement of truck rules to municipalities with populations of at least 34,000. The only requirement would be that they are located in a county that borders two or more states.
The governor can sign the bill into law, let it become law without his signature or veto it.
For bill status, call (512) 463-2182. In Texas, call 1-877-824-7038.
5/11/07-The House Law Enforcement Committee unanimously approved a bill that would allow more police to enforce truck rules.
Texas law now allows police in cities with populations of 100,000 or more to enforce commercial motor vehicle safety standards. Police in cities with populations of 25,000 or more also are allowed to enforce the CMV safety standards as long as they are located in counties with populations of at least two million.
Cities must be certified from the Texas Department of Public Safety to enforce the safety standards.
Sponsored by Sen. John Carona, R-Dallas, SB545 would allow police in cities with populations of 50,000 or more to enforce the safety standards. It also would allow police in cities with populations of 25,000 or more and located in counties with populations of at least 500,000 to enforce the standards.
The bill has been forwarded to the House Calendars Committee for further consideration. If approved there, it would head to the chamber floor. The Senate already approved it.
For bill status, call (512) 463-2182. In Texas, call 1-877-824-7038.
3/28/07-A bill in the House Law Enforcement Committee is intended to allow more police to enforce truck rules. The Senate previously approved it.
Texas law now allows police in cities with populations of 100,000 or more to enforce commercial motor vehicle safety standards. Police in cities with populations of 25,000 or more also are allowed to enforce the CMV safety standards as long as they are located in counties with populations of at least two million. Cities must be certified from the Texas Department of Public Safety to enforce the safety standards.
Sponsored by Sen. John Carona, R-Dallas, SB545 would allow police in cities with populations of 50,000 or more to enforce the safety standards. It also would allow police in cities with populations of 25,000 or more and located in counties with populations of at least 500,000 to enforce the standards.
For bill status, call (512) 463-2182. In Texas, call 1-877-824-7038.
3/23/07-The Senate unanimously approved a bill that is intended to allow more police to enforce truck rules. It's been sent to the House for further consideration.
Texas law now allows police in cities with populations of 100,000 or more to enforce commercial motor vehicle safety standards. Police in cities with populations of 25,000 or more also are allowed to enforce the CMV safety standards as long as they are located in counties with populations of at least two million. Cities must be certified from the Texas Department of Public Safety to enforce the safety standards.
Sponsored by Sen. John Carona, R-Dallas, SB545 would allow police in cities with populations of 50,000 or more to enforce the safety standards. It also would allow police in cities with populations of 25,000 or more and located in counties with populations of at least 500,000 to enforce the standards.
The bill is awaiting assignment to committee in the House.
For bill status, call (512) 463-2182. In Texas, call 1-877-824-7038.
3/12/07-The Senate Transportation and Homeland Security Committee unanimously approved a bill that is intended to allow more police to enforce truck rules. It now heads to the chamber floor for further consideration.
Texas law now allows police in cities with populations of 100,000 or more to enforce commercial motor vehicle safety standards. Police in cities with populations of 25,000 or more also are allowed to enforce the CMV safety standards as long as they are located in counties with populations of at least two million. Cities must be certified from the Texas Department of Public Safety to enforce the safety standards.
Sponsored by Sen. John Carona, R-Dallas, SB545 would allow police in cities with populations of 50,000 or more to enforce the safety standards. It also would allow police in cities with populations of 25,000 or more and located in counties with populations of at least 500,000 to enforce the standards.
For bill status, call (512) 463-2182. In Texas, call 1-877-824-7038.
A companion bill - HB1273 - is in the House Law Enforcement Committee.
Currently, Texas law allows police in cities with populations of 100,000 or more to enforce commercial motor vehicle safety standards. Police in cities with populations of 25,000 or more also are allowed to enforce the CMV safety standards, as long as they are located in counties with populations of at least 2 million.
Cities must be certified from the Texas Department of Public Safety to enforce the safety standards.
The new law, previously SB545, allows police in cities with populations of 50,000 or more to enforce the safety standards. It also allows police in cities with populations of 25,000 or more and located in counties with populations of at least 500,000 to enforce the standards.
In addition, it extends enforcement of truck rules to municipalities with populations of at least 34,000. The only requirement is that they are located in a county that borders two or more states.
6/1/07-A bill sent to Gov. Rick Perry is intended to allow more police to enforce truck rules.
Texas law now allows police in cities with populations of 100,000 or more to enforce commercial motor vehicle safety standards. Police in cities with populations of 25,000 or more also are allowed to enforce the CMV safety standards, as long as they are located in counties with populations of at least 2 million.
Cities must be certified from the Texas Department of Public Safety to enforce the safety standards.
The Senate signed off on House changes to the bill clearing the way for it to head to the governor’s desk.
The final version of the bill – SB545 – would allow police in cities with populations of 50,000 or more to enforce the safety standards. It also would allow police in cities with populations of 25,000 or more and located in counties with populations of at least 500,000 to enforce the standards.
A provision added to the bill on the House floor would extend enforcement of truck rules to municipalities with populations of at least 34,000. The only requirement would be that they are located in a county that borders two or more states.
The governor can sign the bill into law, let it become law without his signature or veto it.
For bill status, call (512) 463-2182. In Texas, call 1-877-824-7038.
5/11/07-The House Law Enforcement Committee unanimously approved a bill that would allow more police to enforce truck rules.
Texas law now allows police in cities with populations of 100,000 or more to enforce commercial motor vehicle safety standards. Police in cities with populations of 25,000 or more also are allowed to enforce the CMV safety standards as long as they are located in counties with populations of at least two million.
Cities must be certified from the Texas Department of Public Safety to enforce the safety standards.
Sponsored by Sen. John Carona, R-Dallas, SB545 would allow police in cities with populations of 50,000 or more to enforce the safety standards. It also would allow police in cities with populations of 25,000 or more and located in counties with populations of at least 500,000 to enforce the standards.
The bill has been forwarded to the House Calendars Committee for further consideration. If approved there, it would head to the chamber floor. The Senate already approved it.
For bill status, call (512) 463-2182. In Texas, call 1-877-824-7038.
3/28/07-A bill in the House Law Enforcement Committee is intended to allow more police to enforce truck rules. The Senate previously approved it.
Texas law now allows police in cities with populations of 100,000 or more to enforce commercial motor vehicle safety standards. Police in cities with populations of 25,000 or more also are allowed to enforce the CMV safety standards as long as they are located in counties with populations of at least two million. Cities must be certified from the Texas Department of Public Safety to enforce the safety standards.
Sponsored by Sen. John Carona, R-Dallas, SB545 would allow police in cities with populations of 50,000 or more to enforce the safety standards. It also would allow police in cities with populations of 25,000 or more and located in counties with populations of at least 500,000 to enforce the standards.
For bill status, call (512) 463-2182. In Texas, call 1-877-824-7038.
3/23/07-The Senate unanimously approved a bill that is intended to allow more police to enforce truck rules. It's been sent to the House for further consideration.
Texas law now allows police in cities with populations of 100,000 or more to enforce commercial motor vehicle safety standards. Police in cities with populations of 25,000 or more also are allowed to enforce the CMV safety standards as long as they are located in counties with populations of at least two million. Cities must be certified from the Texas Department of Public Safety to enforce the safety standards.
Sponsored by Sen. John Carona, R-Dallas, SB545 would allow police in cities with populations of 50,000 or more to enforce the safety standards. It also would allow police in cities with populations of 25,000 or more and located in counties with populations of at least 500,000 to enforce the standards.
The bill is awaiting assignment to committee in the House.
For bill status, call (512) 463-2182. In Texas, call 1-877-824-7038.
3/12/07-The Senate Transportation and Homeland Security Committee unanimously approved a bill that is intended to allow more police to enforce truck rules. It now heads to the chamber floor for further consideration.
Texas law now allows police in cities with populations of 100,000 or more to enforce commercial motor vehicle safety standards. Police in cities with populations of 25,000 or more also are allowed to enforce the CMV safety standards as long as they are located in counties with populations of at least two million. Cities must be certified from the Texas Department of Public Safety to enforce the safety standards.
Sponsored by Sen. John Carona, R-Dallas, SB545 would allow police in cities with populations of 50,000 or more to enforce the safety standards. It also would allow police in cities with populations of 25,000 or more and located in counties with populations of at least 500,000 to enforce the standards.
For bill status, call (512) 463-2182. In Texas, call 1-877-824-7038.
A companion bill - HB1273 - is in the House Law Enforcement Committee.