HB 2431

AN ACT relating to a permit authorizing the movement of certain vehicles

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89th Regular Session

Jan 14, 2025 - Jun 2, 2025 • Session ended

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What This Bill Does

Modifies transportation regulations for vehicles carrying intermodal shipping containers, specifically expanding the permitted routes for such vehicles. The changes allow these vehicles to operate on state highways in counties with populations over a certain threshold, within 30 miles of the Texas-Arkansas border. The new regulations will take effect on September 1, 2025, potentially providing more flexibility for transportation and logistics companies operating in these areas.

Subject Areas

SHIPPING & SHIPYARDS Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF

Bill Text

relating to a permit authorizing the movement of certain vehicles
transporting an intermodal shipping container.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1.  Section 623.0172(c), Transportation Code, is
(c)  The department shall restrict vehicles operating under
a permit issued under this section to routes that are:
(1)  located in a county with a population of more than
(2)  on highways in the state highway system; and
(3)  not more than 30 [five] miles from the border
between this state and Arkansas.
SECTION 2.  This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.

Bill History

filed

Bill filed: AN ACT relating to a permit authorizing the movement of certain vehicles

Nov 10, 2025

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