S.B. No. 2001 is a legislative bill that aims to enhance vehicle registration and disabled parking placard issuance for peace officers with disabilities in Texas. The bill introduces a new section, 504.2025, which allows eligible peace officers to register one vehicle without paying any registration fees, except for the license plate fee. To qualify, the peace officer must be disabled due to an injury sustained in the line of duty, and the vehicle must be owned by them and weigh 18,000 pounds or less. Additionally, the bill establishes a discount program for peace officers and veterans, providing free or discounted toll usage for vehicles registered under specific sections of the Transportation Code.

The bill also amends existing sections of the Transportation Code to include provisions for disabled parking placards and license plates for peace officers. It specifies that individuals with these plates can park in designated spaces for persons with disabilities without incurring parking fees. The legislation further clarifies the eligibility criteria for receiving disabled parking placards and the conditions under which vehicles displaying these plates can be parked. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Transportation Code 372.053, Transportation Code 681.004, Transportation Code 681.008, Transportation Code 681.009, Transportation Code 681.011 (Transportation Code 681, Transportation Code 372)
Senate Committee Report: Transportation Code 372.053, Transportation Code 681.004, Transportation Code 681.008, Transportation Code 681.009, Transportation Code 681.011 (Transportation Code 681, Transportation Code 372)
Engrossed: Transportation Code 372.053, Transportation Code 681.004, Transportation Code 681.008, Transportation Code 681.009, Transportation Code 681.011 (Transportation Code 681, Transportation Code 372)
House Committee Report: Transportation Code 372.053, Transportation Code 681.004, Transportation Code 681.008, Transportation Code 681.009, Transportation Code 681.011 (Transportation Code 681, Transportation Code 372)
Enrolled: Transportation Code 372.053, Transportation Code 681.004, Transportation Code 681.008, Transportation Code 681.009, Transportation Code 681.011 (Transportation Code 681, Transportation Code 372)