Provides that the deployment, implementation, or use of safety improvements by a motor carrier can't be used as a factor in determining whether a motor vehicle operator is an employee or an independent contractor under state law.

Establishes a new chapter in the Texas Transportation Code that addresses how motor carrier safety improvements are considered when determining an operator's employment status. Defines "motor carrier safety improvement" as any device, equipment, software, technology, procedure, training, policy, program, or operational practice primarily designed to improve compliance with traffic and motor carrier safety laws, enhance vehicle safety, protect motor vehicle operators, and safeguard third-party roadway users. The key provision is that the deployment, implementation, or use of such safety improvements by a motor carrier�whether directly or through contractual arrangements�cannot be used as a factor in determining whether a motor vehicle operator is an employee or an independent contractor under state law.

Pending Committee action.

03/14/2025 Filed in Senate.
04/07/2025 Read first time. Referred to Senate Committee on Transportation.
04/23/2025 Hearing in Senate Committee on Transportation. Reported favorably by Committee.
04/30/2025 Read second time and amended. Read third time. Passed Senate. Engrossed.
05/01/2025 Received in House from Senate.
05/02/2025 Read first time in House. Referred to House Committee on Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence.
05/12/2025 Hearing in House Committee on Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence.