Texas HB4649 amends the Transportation Code to clarify when peace officers can investigate and law enforcement officers must report motor vehicle.

Texas HB4649 amends the Texas Transportation Code to specify that peace officers can investigate motor vehicle collisions resulting in injury, death, or significant property damage, regardless of where the collision occurred. It also mandates that law enforcement officers must file a written report for collisions causing injury, death, or substantial property damage. These changes apply only to accidents occurring after the bill's effective date of September 1, 2025.

Texas HB4649 amends the Transportation Code to clarify when peace officers can investigate and law enforcement officers must report motor vehicle.

Texas HB4649 amends the Texas Transportation Code to specify that peace officers can investigate motor vehicle collisions resulting in injury, death, or significant property damage, regardless of where the collision occurred. It also mandates that law enforcement officers must file a written report for collisions causing injury, death, or substantial property damage. These changes apply only to accidents occurring after the bill's effective date of September 1, 2025.