Bill > HB283

This bill modifies Texas transportation regulations by allowing vehicles transporting aggregates (such as crushed stone, sand, or gravel) to operate with a 15 percent higher axle weight tolerance than currently permitted under existing law. Specifically, the bill amends the Transportation Code to permit vehicles carrying aggregates to have axle weights up to 15 percent heavier than standard maximum limits, with the critical caveat that the total gross vehicle weight must still not exceed the maximum weight authorized for the specific roadway. The bill will take effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds vote in both legislative chambers; otherwise, it will automatically become effective on September 1, 2025. By providing this increased weight allowance, the bill appears aimed at giving aggregate transportation vehicles more operational flexibility while maintaining overall road safety constraints.

Transportation and Infrastructure

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