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TX SB995
Bill
Status
6/20/2025
Primary Sponsor
Robert Nichols
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AI Summary
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Transfers authority to approve surety bonds for oversize/overweight vehicle road crossing contracts from the Comptroller and Attorney General to the Texas Department of Transportation
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Applies to contracts under Transportation Code Sections 623.051 and 623.052, which govern agreements allowing oversized vehicles to cross state highways
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Surety bonds must be executed with a corporate surety authorized to do business in Texas and cover costs of road maintenance and repair for any damage caused
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Changes apply only to surety bond approvals occurring on or after the effective date
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Passed the Senate 31-0 on March 26, 2025 and the House 130-13 on May 22, 2025; takes effect immediately with two-thirds vote or September 1, 2025 otherwise
Legislative Description
Relating to the approval of a surety bond for a contract authorizing an oversize or overweight vehicle to cross a road or highway.
Highways
Last Action
Effective immediately
6/20/2025