In such cases, permission for filming must be obtained from each of the overseeing agencies. Most public officials who handle road closures have worked with filmmakers before and are familiar with the process. They usually ask for two weeks' notice, though it's possible to approve a request with a shorter lead time. Depending on the complexity of your request, the more notice you provide, the better your chances for approval. We recommend that you contact TxDOT as soon as possible, to satisfy all requirements before attempting to bring such equipment into Texas.
Longer stays require the purchase of additional permits.
Vehicles entering Texas from these locations must purchase trip permits. Because Texas has reciprocity agreements with Manitoba, Ontario and Quebec, vehicles registered in these provinces may enter Texas without apportioned plates or trip permits. Vehicles entering Texas from Mexico are restricted to the border commercial zones, and are not required to obtain a permit if they are properly registered in Mexico. Single state registration, to prove that the carrier's insurance is on file with the State of Texas Motor Carrier Division. Rabies Quarantine Texas is under a rabies quarantine, which forbids transporting coyotes, raccoons or foxes into, out of, or within Texas.