Texas HB283 modifies axle weight limits for vehicles transporting aggregates.

Texas HB283 amends the Transportation Code to allow vehicles transporting aggregates to operate at an axle weight up to 15 percent above the maximum allowable weight, provided the vehicle's gross weight does not exceed the maximum gross weight authorized for the roadway. This change applies to vehicles transporting aggregates as defined by the Water Code. The act takes effect immediately if approved by a two-thirds vote in both houses, otherwise it will take effect on September 1, 2025.

Texas HB283 modifies axle weight limits for vehicles transporting aggregates.

Texas HB283 amends the Transportation Code to allow vehicles transporting aggregates to operate at an axle weight up to 15 percent above the maximum allowable weight, provided the vehicle's gross weight does not exceed the maximum gross weight authorized for the roadway. This change applies to vehicles transporting aggregates as defined by the Water Code. The act takes effect immediately if approved by a two-thirds vote in both houses, otherwise it will take effect on September 1, 2025.