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TX SB2945

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/14/2025

Primary Sponsor

Brent Hagenbuch

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Allows hydrogen-fueled vehicles to exceed standard weight limitations by the difference between the weight of a hydrogen tank/fueling system and a comparable diesel tank/fueling system

  • Sets an absolute maximum gross weight cap of 82,000 pounds for hydrogen-fueled vehicles or vehicle combinations, regardless of the allowance

  • Applies to vehicles or vehicle combinations powered by engines fueled primarily by hydrogen

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025, but only if Congress or a federal agency first authorizes hydrogen-fueled vehicles to exceed federal weight limits on interstate highways

  • Has no effect if federal authorization for hydrogen vehicle weight exceptions is not enacted

Legislative Description

Relating to weight limitations for hydrogen-fueled motor vehicles.

Highways

Last Action

Referred to Transportation

4/7/2025

Committee Referrals

Transportation4/7/2025

Full Bill Text

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