H.B. No. 1978 amends the Transportation Code to establish specific route designations for the issuance of permits for the movement of oversize and overweight vehicles in certain counties, particularly those bordering the United Mexican States. The bill specifies that the commission, with the consent of the port authority, shall designate the most direct routes from key bridges to the Port of Brownsville and other locations, including various highways and farm-to-market roads. Notably, the bill adds new routes and clarifies existing ones, including the addition of the western Cameron County line as a designated route.

Additionally, the bill allows the commission to authorize a regional mobility authority to issue permits for oversize or overweight vehicles in Hidalgo County, detailing specific roads that can be used for this purpose. The language of the bill includes the deletion of certain references and the insertion of new route designations, ensuring that the routes are clearly defined for regulatory purposes. The act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Transportation Code 623.219, Transportation Code 623.363 (Transportation Code 623)