By: Dean H.J.R. No. 174       A JOINT RESOLUTION   proposing a constitutional amendment recognizing the right of a   person to purchase, to own, and to operate a motor vehicle that is   powered by an internal-combustion engine.          BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:          SECTION 1.  Article I, Texas Constitution, is amended by   adding Section 36 to read as follows:          Sec. 36.  (a)  A person has the right to purchase, to own, and   to operate a motor vehicle that is powered by an   internal-combustion engine, subject to:                (1)  laws or regulations relating to:                      (A)  who is authorized to operate a vehicle, a   type of vehicle, or a class of vehicles; or                      (B)  the mental or physical competency required to   operate a vehicle;                (2)  laws or regulations that impose or are subject to a   criminal penalty; and                (3)  restrictions on the use of a vehicle resulting   from the commission of a criminal offense or other violation of a   law or regulation.          (b)  A law or regulation may not be enacted or adopted for the   purpose of abridging the right granted by this section. A law or   regulation enacted or adopted in violation of this subsection is   void and unenforceable.          SECTION 2.  This proposed constitutional amendment shall be   submitted to the voters at an election to be held November 7, 2023.   The ballot shall be printed to permit voting for or against the   proposition: "The constitutional amendment recognizing the right   of a person to purchase, to own, and to operate a motor vehicle that   is powered by an internal-combustion engine."