Texas HB597 allows for the issuance of an annual excess gross weight permit for certain farm tractors on county, farm-to-market, and ranch-to-market.

Texas HB597 amends the Transportation Code to allow the issuance of an annual permit for farm tractors to operate at a gross weight exceeding the standard limit on county, farm-to-market, and ranch-to-market roads. To qualify, the tractor must be registered as a farm vehicle and the applicant must pay a $90 annual fee. The permit does not authorize operation on bridges with posted weight limits. Counties cannot require additional permits, fees, or licenses for farm tractor operation. The permit fee is divided among designated counties for their road and bridge funds.

Texas HB597 allows for the issuance of an annual excess gross weight permit for certain farm tractors on county, farm-to-market, and ranch-to-market.

Texas HB597 amends the Transportation Code to allow the issuance of an annual permit for farm tractors to operate at a gross weight exceeding the standard limit on county, farm-to-market, and ranch-to-market roads. To qualify, the tractor must be registered as a farm vehicle and the applicant must pay a $90 annual fee. The permit does not authorize operation on bridges with posted weight limits. Counties cannot require additional permits, fees, or licenses for farm tractor operation. The permit fee is divided among designated counties for their road and bridge funds.