S.B. No. 1512 amends Section 623.219(a) of the Transportation Code to establish specific route designations for the issuance of permits for the movement of oversize and overweight vehicles in counties bordering the United Mexican States. The bill specifies that the Texas Transportation Commission, with the consent of the relevant port authority, will designate the most direct routes from the Gateway International Bridge or the Veterans International Bridge at Los Tomates to the entrance of the Port of Brownsville, utilizing State Highways 48 and 4 or United States Highways 77 and 83. Additionally, it includes a new route designation between the Free Trade International Bridge and various entrances to the Port of Brownsville and the Port of Harlingen, detailing the specific roads to be used.

The bill also removes certain language from the existing law, specifically the phrase "from" and "to," which clarifies the intended routes without ambiguity. The new legal language enhances the clarity of the designated routes for transportation purposes, ensuring that the movement of oversize and overweight vehicles is regulated effectively. This act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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