H.B. No. 469 amends the Transportation Code to expand the eligibility criteria for sheriffs and deputy sheriffs to apply for certification related to the enforcement of commercial motor vehicle safety standards. The bill introduces new categories of counties that qualify for this certification, including those with populations between 50,000 and 90,000 adjacent to a county with over 4 million residents, and counties that contain an international port. Additionally, it removes the previous eligibility condition that included counties with populations between 40,000 and 300,000 adjacent to certain other counties.

The changes aim to enhance the enforcement of safety standards in specific regions, particularly those with significant commercial activity or proximity to international borders. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Transportation Code 644.101 (Transportation Code 644)