The bill, H.B. No. 2431, amends Section 623.0172(c) of the Transportation Code to establish new restrictions for vehicles operating under a permit for transporting intermodal shipping containers. Specifically, it stipulates that these vehicles must operate on routes located in counties with populations exceeding 90,000, on highways within the state highway system, and within 30 miles of the border between Texas and Arkansas.

The amendment replaces the previous restriction of "not more than five miles from the border" with the new limit of "not more than 30 miles," thereby expanding the permissible operating area for these vehicles. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Transportation Code 623.0172 (Transportation Code 623)