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TX SB995

Bill

Status

Passed

6/20/2025

Primary Sponsor

Robert Nichols

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • Applies to contracts under Transportation Code Sections 623.051 and 623.052, which govern agreements allowing oversized vehicles to cross state highways

  • 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

  • Changes apply only to surety bond approvals occurring on or after the effective date

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Transportation4/9/2025
Transportation2/13/2025

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