The bill, S.B. No. 70, 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, allowing 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 will take effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds majority vote from both houses of the Texas Legislature; otherwise, it will become effective on September 1, 2025. This legislative change reflects an effort to balance the needs of the aggregate transportation industry with the safety and structural integrity of state highways and roads.

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