The bill, H.B. No. 283, proposes an amendment to the Transportation Code regarding axle weight limitations for vehicles transporting aggregates. It introduces 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 stipulates that it will take effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds majority vote from both houses of the legislature; otherwise, it will take effect on September 1, 2025. This legislative change reflects an effort to balance the needs of the aggregate transportation industry with the safety and regulatory standards of Texas roadways.

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