Texas HB3679 allows certain vehicles to use dyed motor fuel during and after disasters.

Texas HB3679 amends the Tax Code to allow vehicles with dyed motor fuel to operate on public highways during and after disasters. This applies to vehicles operated during a state of disaster declared due to fire, flood, earthquake, tornado, hurricane, storm, or energy emergency, and for 30 days after the declaration ends. The bill also modifies the Transportation Code to allow special permits for oversize or overweight vehicles delivering agricultural commodities during emergencies or disasters.

Texas HB3679 allows certain vehicles to use dyed motor fuel during and after disasters.

Texas HB3679 amends the Tax Code to allow vehicles with dyed motor fuel to operate on public highways during and after disasters. This applies to vehicles operated during a state of disaster declared due to fire, flood, earthquake, tornado, hurricane, storm, or energy emergency, and for 30 days after the declaration ends. The bill also modifies the Transportation Code to allow special permits for oversize or overweight vehicles delivering agricultural commodities during emergencies or disasters.