Texas SB2199 increases the criminal penalty for loading overweight vehicles transporting hazardous materials.

Texas SB2199 amends the Transportation Code to increase the criminal penalty for loading certain overweight vehicles transporting hazardous materials. If a vehicle transporting fuel or other hazardous materials in a cargo tank exceeds weight limitations, the offense is a felony of the second degree. For other overweight vehicles, the offense is a misdemeanor with fines ranging from $100 to $10,000, depending on the amount of overweight. The changes apply to offenses committed after the effective date of September 1, 2025.

Texas SB2199 increases the criminal penalty for loading overweight vehicles transporting hazardous materials.

Texas SB2199 amends the Transportation Code to increase the criminal penalty for loading certain overweight vehicles transporting hazardous materials. If a vehicle transporting fuel or other hazardous materials in a cargo tank exceeds weight limitations, the offense is a felony of the second degree. For other overweight vehicles, the offense is a misdemeanor with fines ranging from $100 to $10,000, depending on the amount of overweight. The changes apply to offenses committed after the effective date of September 1, 2025.