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TX HB2427
Bill
Status
4/29/2025
Primary Sponsor
Terry Canales
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AI Summary
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Expands routes in Hidalgo County where regional mobility authorities can issue permits for oversize/overweight vehicles carrying cargo, adding West Doffing Road and State Highway 365 to the existing authorized roadways
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Creates new Subchapter W authorizing the City of Roma to issue permits for oversize/overweight vehicles in Starr County on specific routes including Farm-to-Market Road 650, U.S. Highway 83, Bravo Boulevard, and Franklin Avenue
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Sets maximum permit fee at $200 per trip for Starr County permits, with annual adjustments allowed based on Consumer Price Index changes beginning September 1, 2026
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Limits vehicles under Starr County permits to maximum gross weight of 125,000 pounds and speed limit of 55 mph or posted limit (whichever is lower), with permits prohibited on interstate highways
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Requires the City of Roma to potentially post a surety bond of at least $500,000 for road maintenance and restricts administrative costs to 15% of fees collected, with remaining fees distributed between state and city based on lane mile calculations
Legislative Description
Relating to the issuance of and fee for a permit for the movement of oversize and overweight vehicles on certain routes in Hidalgo County and the use of those fees for the payment of the costs of constructing and maintaining certain of those routes.
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Last Action
Senate Amendments Analysis distributed
5/27/2025