TITLE: Relating to weight and tire load restrictions for the operation of a vehicle transporting ready-mixed concrete on a public highway.

SUMMARY: Relating to weight and tire load restrictions for the operation of a vehicle transporting ready-mixed concrete on a public highway.

FULL TEXT:
AN ACT relating to weight and tire load restrictions for the operation of a vehicle transporting ready-mixed concrete on a public highway. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. The heading to Section 622.012, Transportation Code, is amended to read as follows: Sec. 622.012. [AXLE] WEIGHT AND TIRE LOAD RESTRICTIONS. SECTION 2. Section 622.012(a), Transportation Code, is amended to read as follows: (a) A ready-mixed concrete truck may be operated on a public highway of this state only if:(1) the truck's tandem axle weight,or the weight of a group of axles that does not exceed nine feet, is not heavier than 46,000 pounds;(2) [and] the truck's single axle weight is not heavier than 23,000 pounds;(3) the truck's gross weight is not heavier than the greater of: (A) 69,000 pounds; or (B) the truck's maximum allowable overall gross weight on a group of two or more consecutive axles under the formula established in Section 621.101(a)(3); and (4) the load rating of the truck's tires is not exceeded.SECTION 3. This Act takes effect immediately if it receives a vote of two-thirds of all the members elected to each house, as provided by Section 39, Article III, Texas Constitution.