Bill > HB2427

This bill amends Texas transportation laws to expand and modify permit regulations for oversize and overweight vehicles in Hidalgo County. Specifically, the bill adds several new routes to the list of roads where a regional mobility authority can issue permits for oversized vehicle transportation, including additions like West Doffing Road and the 365 Tollway. The bill increases the maximum permit fee from $200 to $250 per trip, starting September 1, 2025, with an annual adjustment mechanism tied to the Consumer Price Index. An important restriction is added prohibiting permit issuance for vehicles transporting hazardous materials that require specific placarding under federal transportation regulations. The bill also mandates that fees collected from these permits will be used to construct and maintain the newly designated routes, particularly focusing on off-system roads designated after September 1, 2025. The legislation is contingent upon the passage of another related bill (S.B. 2949) during the 89th Legislature's Regular Session in 2025, and will only take effect if that companion bill becomes law.

Transportation and Infrastructure

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