Relating to the titling, registration, and operation of a miniature vehicle.
HB 4578 defines "miniature vehicles" as small Japanese-made cars (like kei cars) meeting specific size, engine, and safety standards, including a top speed of at least 50 mph. It requires these vehicles to follow standard titling and registration rules as motor vehicles, but only if they are at least 25 years old when imported into the U.S. or already registered in the U.S. The bill affects owners of qualifying older miniature vehicles, ensuring they meet Texas titling and registration requirements without new safety standards. This is a technical clarification for existing vehicles, not a new regulation for newer models.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Apr 3, 2025
Last action May 14, 2025
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Total actions
10
Key actions
3
Committee
4
May 10, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee report sent to Calendars
lower
May 10, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee report distributed
lower
May 7, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
lower
Apr 3, 2025
Committee
Referred to Transportation
lower
Apr 3, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Will Metcalf
RRepublican
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