Relating to the operation of certain vehicles during disasters.
Bill overview
Relating to the operation of certain vehicles during disasters.
Reference notes
HB 3679 sources, status methodology and verification
Sources
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Methodology
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KeepTXRed summary
HB 3679 was a House-passed disaster-response transportation proposal allowing limited highway use of dyed diesel fuel and easing certain vehicle restrictions during declared disasters. It did not become law.
What would change
The House-passed version would have allowed qualifying dyed diesel fuel to be used in highway vehicles during a state disaster when the IRS had announced federal penalty relief, and would have made related transportation-law changes for permitted disaster-response vehicle operations.
Who may be affected
Farmers and ranchers, commercial and emergency vehicle operators, fuel distributors, disaster responders, the comptroller, TxDOT and communities affected by declared disasters.
When it would take effect
HB 3679 did not take effect. It passed the House and was referred to Senate Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs on May 19, 2025, but did not receive final Senate passage.
Limits and uncertainty
No disaster-specific dyed-diesel highway-use exception or related vehicle rule was enacted through HB 3679. Existing fuel-tax and vehicle rules remain controlling unless separate emergency waivers apply.
Editorial sources and review notes
Official House-passed text, House substitute and legislative stages reviewed.
Editorial explanation reviewed 9/6/2026.
Current status
Passed
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
Latest official action
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
May 19, 2025 · house
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Sponsors
Committee history
- Transportation
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- Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
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Legislative timeline
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
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