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TX HB137

TX HB137
Relating to the route designation for the issuance of a permit for the movement of oversize and overweight vehicles in certain counties.


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Introduced
03/06/2025
In Committee
03/07/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/02/2025

Introduced Session

89th Legislature Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT relating to the route designation for the issuance of a permit for the movement of oversize and overweight vehicles in certain counties.

AI Summary

This bill modifies the Texas Transportation Code to update route designations for oversize and overweight vehicle permits in two specific counties. For Cameron County, the bill expands the Texas Transportation Commission's authority when working with port authorities to designate routes for permits, adding a new potential route connecting the western Cameron County line using Farm-to-Market Road 509 and United States Highway 281, and explicitly allowing the commission to designate alternative routes in consultation with the port authority. For Hidalgo County, the bill updates route descriptions for regional mobility authorities issuing oversize or overweight vehicle permits, specifically changing a route description from "Spur 29" to "the eastern Hidalgo County line" on U.S. Highway 281. These changes provide more flexibility for transportation authorities in managing commercial vehicle routes in these border counties, potentially facilitating more efficient movement of goods between the United States and Mexico. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, giving transportation agencies time to prepare for and implement these route modifications.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (16)

Last Action

Left pending in committee (on 05/01/2025)

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