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 specifies that sheriffs or deputy sheriffs from several types of counties can apply, including those bordering the United Mexican States, those with populations under 1,000 near an international border, and those with populations of 700,000 or more. Notably, the bill introduces new criteria for eligibility, including counties 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, the bill removes the previous eligibility condition that allowed counties with populations between 40,000 and 300,000 to apply only if they were adjacent to a specific county. The changes aim to enhance the enforcement of safety standards in commercial motor vehicles across a broader range of counties, particularly those with significant international trade or proximity to major urban centers. The act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Transportation Code 644.101 (Transportation Code 644)
House Committee Report: Transportation Code 644.101 (Transportation Code 644)