The bill, H.B. No. 283, amends the Transportation Code to introduce new axle weight limitations for vehicles transporting aggregates. Specifically, it adds a new subsection (b-2) to Section 621.101, which allows vehicles or combinations of vehicles transporting aggregates to operate at an axle weight that exceeds the standard limits by up to 15 percent, provided that the gross weight does not exceed the maximum authorized for the roadway. This change aims to accommodate the transportation of aggregates while ensuring compliance with roadway weight restrictions.

The bill is set to take effect immediately upon receiving a two-thirds vote from both houses of the Texas Legislature. If it does not achieve this majority, the bill will take effect on September 1, 2025. This legislative change reflects an effort to support the aggregate transportation industry while maintaining safety and infrastructure integrity on Texas roads.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Transportation Code 621.101 (Transportation Code 621)