S.B. No. 2841, introduced by Hinojosa of Nueces, aims to amend the Transportation Code regarding the route designation for permits related to the movement of oversize and overweight vehicles serving deepwater seaports 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 for these vehicles. The routes include specific highways and roads connecting various bridges and ports, such as the Gateway International Bridge and the Free Trade International Bridge, to the Port of Brownsville and the Port of Harlingen.

The proposed changes include the insertion of detailed route specifications, such as the use of State Highways 48 and 4, United States Highways 77 and 83, and various Farm-to-Market Roads. Additionally, the bill clarifies the connections to the eastern and western entrances of the Port of Harlingen and the Harlingen Industrial Park, as well as the Aerotropolis at Valley International Airport. The act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Transportation Code 623.219 (Transportation Code 623)
Senate Committee Report: Transportation Code 623.219 (Transportation Code 623)