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Read. Follow. Verify.Texas designates overweight vehicle permit routes in Cameron and Hidalgo Counties
Last action · March 14, 2025: Referred to TransportationSponsors: Janie Lopez and 4 others
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What This Bill Proposed
Texas requires the transportation commission to designate specific direct routes and allows alternative routes in consultation with port authorities for oversize and overweight vehicle permits in Cameron County, and updates permitted truck routes in Hidalgo County starting September 1, 2025.
Who It Would Have Affected
Groups the bill's text would have affected, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
port authorities
Port authorities must consent to route designations established by the commission for oversize and overweight vehicle permits.
regional mobility authorities
Regional mobility authorities are authorized to issue permits for heavy vehicles on specific approved road networks.
motor carriers
Commercial transport operators must follow the newly mandated or authorized routes when operating oversize or overweight vehicles.
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This bill did not become law - Died at adjournment · in House committee.
Procedural history
3 actions- Mar 14, 2025HouseCommitteeReferred to Transportation
- Mar 14, 2025HouseIntroducedRead first time
- Jan 22, 2025HouseIntroducedFiled
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Analysis Score
0–100- Significance20Lowered because this bill did not pass (its text scored 40)
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