Relating to the operation of vehicles at railroad grade crossings; increasing a criminal penalty.
Bill overview
Relating to the operation of vehicles at railroad grade crossings; increasing a criminal penalty.
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SB 2129 is recorded as enacted
- Current status
- Effective
- Signed
- June 20, 2025
- Effective
- September 1, 2025
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KeepTXRed summary
Increases the fine for a driver who disregards a railroad-crossing flagger's warning.
What would change
The ordinary railroad-crossing offense remains punishable by a $50-$200 fine, but disregarding a flagger's warning raises the range to $100-$400.
Who may be affected
Drivers, railroad workers and flaggers, law enforcement, prosecutors, courts, and communities near rail crossings.
When it would take effect
Effective September 1, 2025, and applies only to offenses committed on or after that date.
Limits and uncertainty
The enhanced fine applies specifically when the state proves the driver disregarded a qualifying flagger warning.
Editorial sources and review notes
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Editorial explanation reviewed 9/5/2026.
Current status
Effective
Effective on 9/1/25
Latest official action
Effective on 9/1/25
June 20, 2025 · senate
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Committee history
- Transportation
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Effective on 9/1/25
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