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 include new routes for which permits can be issued, such as West Doffing Road and the 365 Tollway, while removing previous designations. Additionally, it introduces a new subsection that mandates the regional mobility authority to use fees collected from these permits to cover the costs of constructing and maintaining the designated routes. The maximum fee for these permits is set at $250, with provisions for annual adjustments based on the Consumer Price Index.

Furthermore, the bill stipulates that permits cannot be issued for vehicles transporting hazardous materials that require placarding under federal regulations. The effective date of the bill is set for September 1, 2025, contingent upon the enactment of another related bill, S.B. 2949. If that bill does not pass, H.B. No. 2427 will have no effect.

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)