SB 2707

relating to certain oversize or overweight vehicle permit fees or
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1.  Section 622.134(c), Transportation Code, is
(c)  This section [Subsection (a)] does not apply to a
vehicle owned by a municipality or a county.  The department by rule
may exempt a vehicle owned by any other governmental entity from the
SECTION 2.  Subchapter A, Chapter 623, Transportation Code,
is amended by adding Section 623.009 to read as follows:
Sec. 623.009.  WAIVER OF PERMIT FEE OR SURETY REQUIREMENT
FOR GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES.  The department by rule may waive the fee
and any surety requirements, including a requirement for a bond or
letter of credit, for a permit issued by the department under this
subtitle to a governmental entity.
SECTION 3.  Section 623.077(a), Transportation Code, is
(a)  An applicant for a permit under this subchapter, other
than a permit under Section 623.071(c)(3) or (d), must also pay a
highway maintenance fee in an amount determined according to the
Vehicle Weight in Pounds
                       Fee
80,001 to 120,000
                     $150
120,001 to 160,000
                     $225
160,001 to 200,000
                     $300
200,001 and above
                     $375
SECTION 4.  Section 623.163(c), Transportation Code, is
(c)  This section does not apply to a vehicle owned by a
municipality.  The department by rule may exempt a vehicle owned by
any other governmental entity from the application of this section.
SECTION 5.  This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.