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TX SB2199
Bill
Status
5/6/2025
Primary Sponsor
Brian Birdwell
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AI Summary
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Elevates the criminal penalty to a second-degree felony for loading overweight vehicles that have at least three axles and transport fuel or other hazardous materials in cargo tanks
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Applies specifically to violations where someone loads a vehicle at a weight exceeding authorized weight limitations
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Maintains existing misdemeanor fine schedules for other overweight vehicle violations, ranging from $100-$500 for less than 2,500 pounds overweight up to $7,000-$10,000 for more than 40,000 pounds overweight
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Applies only to offenses committed on or after the effective date, with prior offenses governed by former law
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Takes effect September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for loading certain overweight vehicles transporting hazardous materials at a weight that exceeds the weight limitations authorized for the vehicle.
Crimes
Last Action
Committee report sent to Calendars
5/23/2025