Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill
SB 2017: Relating to the creation of a criminal offense for operating a motor vehicle under certain circumstances causing a tire of the vehicle to spin, lose traction, or leave the surface of a highway.
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 2017 is a bill introduced in the Texas Senate on March 6, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to the creation of a criminal offense for operating a motor vehicle under certain circumstances causing a tire of the vehicle to spin, lose traction, or leave the surface of a highway. Primary sponsor: Paul Bettencourt (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 22, 2025): Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Bettencourt | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 7 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
- Considered in formal meeting
- Left pending in committee
- Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in committee
- Considered in public hearing
- Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
- Read first time
- Received from the Senate
- Reported engrossed
- Record vote
- Passed
- Read 3rd time
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