The bill, S.B. No. 1153, amends the Transportation Code by adding a new section, 1003.006, which restricts the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles from taking actions that could disrupt commerce due to the occurrence of an astronomical event. Specifically, the department is prohibited from implementing any measures that would interfere with commercial transportation unless the affected area is under a state of disaster declared by the state or a disaster declared by the President of the United States.

This legislation aims to protect the flow of commerce during significant astronomical events, ensuring that necessary transportation and commercial activities can continue unless there is a formal disaster declaration in place. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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