H.B. No. 2427 aims to regulate the issuance of permits for the movement of oversize and overweight vehicles on specific routes in Hidalgo County, Texas. The bill amends Section 623.363 of the Transportation Code to update the list of designated routes for these vehicles, removing previous designations and adding new ones, including West Doffing Road and the 365 Tollway. Additionally, it introduces a new subsection that mandates the regional mobility authority to use fees collected from permit issuance to cover the costs of constructing and maintaining the designated routes, particularly those added after September 1, 2025.

The bill also modifies the fee structure for permits under Section 623.364, increasing the maximum fee from $200 to $250 per trip, effective September 1, 2025, with provisions for annual adjustments based on the Consumer Price Index. Furthermore, it establishes a restriction that prohibits the issuance of permits for vehicles transporting hazardous materials that require placarding under federal regulations. The act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, contingent upon the enactment of related legislation (S.B. 2949) during the same legislative session.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Transportation Code 623.363 (Transportation Code 623)
House Committee Report: Transportation Code 623.363 (Transportation Code 623)
Engrossed: Transportation Code 623.363 (Transportation Code 623)
Senate Committee Report: Transportation Code 623.363, Transportation Code 623.364 (Transportation Code 623)