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TX Transp Code § 623.016 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 7 - Vehicles and Traffic|Subtitle E - Vehicle Size and Weight|Chapter 623 - Permits for Oversize or Overweight Vehicles|Subchapter B. General Permits|Section 623.016. Recovery on Permit Security

Sec. 623.016.  RECOVERY ON PERMIT SECURITY.  (a)  A county may recover on the bond or letter of credit required for a permit issued under Section 623.011 only by a suit against the permit holder and the issuer of the bond or letter of credit.(b)   Venue for a suit under this section is in district court in:(1)  the county in which the defendant resides;(2)  the county in which the defendant has its principal place of business in this state; or(3)  the county in which the damage occurred.|Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 455, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.Amended by: Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1345 (S.B. 1420), Sec. 73, eff. September 1, 2011.Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 410 (S.B. 1814), Sec. 6, eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Transp Code § 623.017 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 7 - Vehicles and Traffic|Subtitle E - Vehicle Size and Weight|Chapter 623 - Permits for Oversize or Overweight Vehicles|Subchapter B. General Permits|Section 623.017. Permit for Movement of Cylindrical Hay Bales

Sec. 623.017.  PERMIT FOR MOVEMENT OF CYLINDRICAL HAY BALES.  (a)  The department may issue an annual permit to authorize the movement of a vehicle that is used to carry cylindrical bales of hay and that is wider than the maximum allowable vehicle width but not wider than 12 feet.(b)  A $10 permit fee must accompany an application for a permit under this section.|Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Transp Code § 623.018 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 7 - Vehicles and Traffic|Subtitle E - Vehicle Size and Weight|Chapter 623 - Permits for Oversize or Overweight Vehicles|Subchapter B. General Permits|Section 623.018. County Permit

Sec. 623.018.  COUNTY PERMIT.  (a)  The commissioners court of a county, through the county judge, may issue a permit for:(1)  the transportation over highways of that county, other than state highways and public roads in the territory of a municipality, of an overweight, oversize, or overlength commodity that cannot be reasonably dismantled;  or(2)  the operation over a highway of that county other than a state highway or public road in the territory of a municipality of:(A)  superheavy or oversize equipment for the transportation of an overweight, oversize, or overlength commodity that cannot be reasonably dismantled;  or(B)  vehicles or combinations of vehicles that exceed the weights authorized under Subchapter B, Chapter 621, or Section 621.301.(b)  A permit under Subsection (a) may not be issued for longer than 90 days.(c)  The commissioners court of a county, through the county judge, may issue an annual permit to a dealer in implements of husbandry to allow the dealer to use vehicles that exceed the width limitations provided by this chapter to transport an implement on a highway.  The county judge may exercise authority under this subsection independently of the commissioners court until the commissioners court takes action on the request.(d)  If a vehicle is being operated in compliance with a permit issued under Section 623.011 or 623.402, a commissioners court may not:(1)  issue a permit under this section or charge an additional fee for or otherwise regulate or restrict the operation of the vehicle because of weight; or(2)  require the owner or operator to:(A)  execute or comply with a road use agreement or indemnity agreement;(B)  make a filing or application; or(C)  provide a bond or letter of credit, other than the bond or letter of credit prescribed by Section 623.012 for a vehicle issued a permit under Section 623.011.(e)  The commissioners court may require a bond to be executed by an applicant in an amount sufficient to guarantee the payment of any damage to a road or bridge sustained as a consequence of the transportation authorized by the permit.|Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.Amended by: Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 108 (S.B. 1524), Sec. 5, eff. January 1, 2018.|
TX Transp Code § 623.0181 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 7 - Vehicles and Traffic|Subtitle E - Vehicle Size and Weight|Chapter 623 - Permits for Oversize or Overweight Vehicles|Subchapter B. General Permits|Section 623.0181. Permits for Auxiliary Power Units

Sec. 623.0181.  PERMITS FOR AUXILIARY POWER UNITS. The department may issue a permit that authorizes the operation of a commercial motor vehicle, trailer, semitrailer, or combination of those vehicles, or a truck-tractor or combination of a truck-tractor and one or more other vehicles, that exceeds the maximum weight limit as set by the department due to the presence of an auxiliary power unit that allows the vehicle to operate on electricity or battery power if the department finds that such an exemption would reduce nitrogen oxide emissions.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 941 (H.B. 422), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Transp Code § 623.019 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 7 - Vehicles and Traffic|Subtitle E - Vehicle Size and Weight|Chapter 623 - Permits for Oversize or Overweight Vehicles|Subchapter B. General Permits|Section 623.019. Violations of Subchapter; Offenses

Sec. 623.019.  VIOLATIONS OF SUBCHAPTER;  OFFENSES.  (a)  A person who holds a permit issued under Section 623.011 commits an offense if:(1)  the person:(A)  operates or directs the operation of the vehicle for which the permit was issued on a public highway or road;  and(B)  is criminally negligent with regard to the operation of the vehicle at a weight heavier than the weight limit authorized by Section 623.011;  or(2)  the person operates or directs the operation of the vehicle for which the permit was issued:(A)  in a county not designated in the person's application under Section 623.0111;  and(B)  at a weight heavier than a weight limit established under:(i)  Subchapter E, Chapter 251;(ii)  Chapter 621 or 622;  or(iii)  this chapter.(b)  Except as provided by Subsections (c) and (d), an offense under Subsection (a) is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than $100 or more than $250.(c)  An offense under Subsection (a) is a misdemeanor and, except as provided by Subsection (d), is punishable by a fine according to the following schedules if the offense involves a vehicle:(1)  having a single axle weight or tandem axle weight that is heavier than the vehicle's allowable weight:Pounds OverweightFine Rangeless than 2,500$100 to $5002,500-5,000$500 to $1,000more than 5,000$1,000 to $2,500; or(2)  having a gross weight that is heavier than the vehicle's allowable gross weight:Pounds OverweightFine Rangeless than 2,500$100 to $5002,500-5,000$500 to $1,0005,001-10,000$1,000 to $2,50010,001-20,000$2,500 to $5,00020,001-40,000$5,000 to $7,000more than 40,000$7,000 to $10,000(d)  On conviction of a third offense under Subsection (a), before the first anniversary of the date of a previous conviction under that subsection, the defendant shall be punished by a fine in an amount not to exceed twice the maximum amount specified by Subsection (c).(e)  A governmental entity collecting a fine under Subsection (c) shall send an amount equal to 50 percent of the fine to the comptroller.(f)  A justice or municipal court has jurisdiction of an offense under this section. (g)  A justice or judge who renders a conviction under this section shall report the conviction to the Department of Public Safety.  The Department of Public Safety shall keep a record of each conviction reported under this subsection.(h)  A fine may not be imposed under this section that exceeds the minimum dollar amount that may be imposed unless the vehicle's weight was determined by a portable or stationary scale furnished or approved by the Department of Public Safety.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 30.139(c), eff. Sept. 1, 1997.Amended by: Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1135 (H.B. 2741), Sec. 111, eff. September 1, 2013.Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 108 (S.B. 1524), Sec. 6, eff. January 1, 2018.|
TX Transp Code § 623.051 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 7 - Vehicles and Traffic|Subtitle E - Vehicle Size and Weight|Chapter 623 - Permits for Oversize or Overweight Vehicles|Subchapter C. Contracts for Crossing Roads|Section 623.051. Contract Allowing Oversize or Overweight Vehicle to Cross Road; Surety Bond

Sec. 623.051.  CONTRACT ALLOWING OVERSIZE OR OVERWEIGHT VEHICLE TO CROSS ROAD;  SURETY BOND.  (a)  A person may operate a vehicle that cannot comply with one or more of the restrictions of Subchapter C of Chapter 621 or Section 621.101 to cross the width of any road or highway under the jurisdiction of the Texas Department of Transportation, other than a controlled access highway as defined by Section 203.001, from private property to other private property if the person contracts with the commission to indemnify the Texas Department of Transportation for the cost of maintenance and repair of the part of the highway crossed by the vehicle.(b)  The commission shall adopt rules relating to the forms and procedures to be used under this section and other matters that the commission considers necessary to carry out this section.(c)  To protect the safety of the traveling public, minimize any delays and inconveniences to the operators of vehicles in regular operation, and assure payment for the added wear on the highways in proportion to the reduction of service life, the commission, in adopting rules under this section, shall consider:(1)  the safety and convenience of the general traveling public;(2)  the suitability of the roadway and subgrade on the road or highway to be crossed, variation in soil grade prevalent in the different regions of the state, and the seasonal effects on highway load capacity, the highway shoulder design, and other highway geometrics;  and(3)  the state's investment in its highway system.(d)  Before exercising any right under a contract under this section, a person must execute with a corporate surety authorized to do business in this state a surety bond in an amount determined by the commission to compensate for the cost of maintenance and repairs as provided by this section.  The bond must be approved by the comptroller and the attorney general and must be conditioned on the person fulfilling the obligations of the contract.(e)  Repealed by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 30.140, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 30.140, eff. Sept. 1, 1997;  Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1423, Sec. 18.14, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.Amended by: Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1345 (S.B. 1420), Sec. 74, eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Transp Code § 623.052 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 7 - Vehicles and Traffic|Subtitle E - Vehicle Size and Weight|Chapter 623 - Permits for Oversize or Overweight Vehicles|Subchapter C. Contracts for Crossing Roads|Section 623.052. Contract Allowing Overweight Vehicle With Commodities or Products to Cross Highway; Surety Bond

Sec. 623.052.  CONTRACT ALLOWING OVERWEIGHT VEHICLE WITH COMMODITIES OR PRODUCTS TO CROSS HIGHWAY;  SURETY BOND.  (a)  A person may operate a vehicle that exceeds the overall gross weight limits provided by Section 621.101 to cross the width of a highway from private property to other private property if:(1)  the vehicle is transporting grain, sand, or another commodity or product and the vehicle's overall gross weight is not heavier than 110,000 pounds;  or(2)  the vehicle is an unlicensed vehicle that is transporting sand, gravel, stones, rock, caliche, or a similar commodity.(b)  Before a person may operate a vehicle under this section, the person must:(1)  contract with the Texas Department of Transportation to indemnify the Texas Department of Transportation for the cost of the maintenance and repair for damage caused by a vehicle crossing that part of the highway; and(2)  execute an adequate surety bond to compensate for the cost of maintenance and repair, approved by the comptroller and the attorney general, with a corporate surety authorized to do business in this state, conditioned on the person fulfilling each obligation of the agreement.|Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1423, Sec. 18.15, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.Amended by: Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1345 (S.B. 1420), Sec. 75, eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Transp Code § 623.070 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 7 - Vehicles and Traffic|Subtitle E - Vehicle Size and Weight|Chapter 623 - Permits for Oversize or Overweight Vehicles|Subchapter D. Heavy Equipment|Section 623.070. Nonapplicability of Subchapter

Sec. 623.070.  NONAPPLICABILITY OF SUBCHAPTER.  This subchapter does not apply to the transportation of an intermodal shipping container as defined by Section 623.401, regardless of whether the container is sealed or unsealed.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 108 (S.B. 1524), Sec. 7, eff. January 1, 2018.|
TX Transp Code § 623.072 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 7 - Vehicles and Traffic|Subtitle E - Vehicle Size and Weight|Chapter 623 - Permits for Oversize or Overweight Vehicles|Subchapter D. Heavy Equipment|Section 623.072. Designated Route in Municipality

Sec. 623.072.  DESIGNATED ROUTE IN MUNICIPALITY.  (a)  A municipality having a state highway in its territory shall designate to the department the route in the municipality to be used by equipment described by Section 623.071 operating over the state highway.  The department shall show the designated route on each map routing the equipment.(b)  If a municipality does not designate a route, the department shall determine the route of the equipment and the commodity on each state highway in the municipality.(c)  A municipality may not require a fee, permit, or license for movement of superheavy or oversize equipment on the route of a state highway designated by the municipality or department.|Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Transp Code § 623.074 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 7 - Vehicles and Traffic|Subtitle E - Vehicle Size and Weight|Chapter 623 - Permits for Oversize or Overweight Vehicles|Subchapter D. Heavy Equipment|Section 623.074. Application

Sec. 623.074.  APPLICATION.  (a)  The department may issue a permit under this subchapter on the receipt of an application for the permit.(b)  The application must:(1)  be in writing;(2)  state the kind of equipment to be operated;(3)  describe the equipment;(4)  give the weight and dimensions of the equipment;(5)  give the width, height, and length of the equipment;(6)  state the kind of commodity to be transported and the weight of the total load;  and(7)  be dated and signed by the applicant.(c)  An application for a permit under Section 623.071(a) or (b) must also also state:(1)  each highway over which the equipment is to be operated, if the permit is for a single trip;  or(2)  the region or area, as required by rule, over which the equipment is to be operated, if the permit is for other than a single trip.(d)  The department may by rule authorize an applicant to submit an application electronically.  An electronically submitted application shall be considered signed if a digital signature is transmitted with the application and intended by the applicant to authenticate the application.  For purposes of this subsection, "digital signature" means an electronic identifier intended by the person using it to have the same force and effect as the use of a manual signature.|Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 515, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 1997;  Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 568, Sec. 2, eff. June 2, 1997;  Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1171, Sec. 1.30, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Transp Code § 623.075 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 7 - Vehicles and Traffic|Subtitle E - Vehicle Size and Weight|Chapter 623 - Permits for Oversize or Overweight Vehicles|Subchapter D. Heavy Equipment|Section 623.075. Additional Requirements for Issuance of Permit

Sec. 623.075.  ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ISSUANCE OF PERMIT.  (a)  Except as provided by Subsection (b), the department may issue a permit under this subchapter only to an applicant registered under Chapter 643.(b)  Subsection (a) does not apply to a permit for:(1)  the driving or transporting of farm equipment that is being used for an agricultural purpose and is driven or transported by or under the authority of the owner of the equipment; or(2)  a vehicle or equipment that is not subject to Chapter 643.(c)  Before the department issues a permit under this subchapter for a vehicle or equipment described by Subsection (b)(2), the applicant shall file with the department a bond in an amount set by the Texas Department of Transportation, payable to the Texas Department of Transportation, and conditioned that the applicant will pay to the Texas Department of Transportation any damage that might be sustained to the highway because of the operation of the vehicle or equipment for which a permit is issued.  Venue of a suit for recovery on the bond is in Travis County.|Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 30.141(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1997.Amended by: Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1345 (S.B. 1420), Sec. 76, eff. September 1, 2011.Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 410 (S.B. 1814), Sec. 8, eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Transp Code § 623.076 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 7 - Vehicles and Traffic|Subtitle E - Vehicle Size and Weight|Chapter 623 - Permits for Oversize or Overweight Vehicles|Subchapter D. Heavy Equipment|Section 623.076. Permit Fee

Sec. 623.076.  PERMIT FEE.  (a)  An application for a permit under this subchapter must be accompanied by a permit fee of:(1)  $60 for a single-trip permit;(2)  $120 for a permit that is valid for a period not exceeding 30 days;(3)  $180 for a permit that is valid for a period of 31 days or more but not exceeding 60 days;(4)  $240 for a permit that is valid for a period of 61 days or more but not exceeding 90 days;(5)  $270 for a permit issued under Section 623.071(c)(1) or (2); or(6)  $960 for a permit issued under Section 623.071(c-1).(a-1)  The following amounts collected under Subsection (a) shall be deposited to the general revenue fund, 90 percent of the remainder shall be deposited to the credit of the state highway fund, and 10 percent of the remainder shall be deposited to the credit of the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles fund:Amount of FeeAmount Allocated to General Revenue Fund  $60 (single-trip permit)           $30  $120 (30-day permit)           $60  $180           $90  $240           $120  $270           $135  $960           $480(b)  The board may adopt rules for the payment of a fee under Subsection (a).  The rules may:(1)  authorize the use of electronic funds transfer;(2)  authorize the use of a credit card issued by:(A)  a financial institution chartered by a state or the United States; or(B)  a nationally recognized credit organization approved by the board; and(3)  require the payment of a discount or service charge for a credit card payment in addition to the fee prescribed by Subsection (a).(b-1)  The department shall deposit a fee collected under Subsection (b)(3) to the credit of the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles fund.(c)  An application for a permit under Section 623.071(c)(3) or (d) must be accompanied by the permit fee established by the board, in consultation with the commission, for the permit, not to exceed $7,000.  Of each fee collected under this subsection, the department shall send:(1)  the first $1,000 to the comptroller for deposit to the credit of the general revenue fund; and(2)  any amount in excess of $1,000 to the comptroller, who shall deposit:(A)  90 percent of the excess to the credit of the state highway fund; and(B)  10 percent of the excess to the credit of the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles fund.|Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 515, Sec. 5, eff. Sept. 1, 1997;  Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 568, Sec. 3, eff. June 2, 1997;  Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 807, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1396 (H.B. 2093), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2007.Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1345 (S.B. 1420), Sec. 77, eff. September 1, 2011.Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1287 (H.B. 2202), Sec. 54, eff. September 1, 2013.Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 18 (S.B. 562), Sec. 3, eff. May 15, 2015.|
TX Transp Code § 623.077 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 7 - Vehicles and Traffic|Subtitle E - Vehicle Size and Weight|Chapter 623 - Permits for Oversize or Overweight Vehicles|Subchapter D. Heavy Equipment|Section 623.077. Highway Maintenance Fee

Sec. 623.077.  HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE FEE.  (a)  An applicant for a permit under this subchapter, other than a permit under Section 623.071(c)(3), must also pay a highway maintenance fee in an amount determined according to the following table:Vehicle Weight in Pounds  Fee  80,001 to 120,000$150 120,001 to 160,000$225 160,001 to 200,000$300200,001 and above$375(b)  The department shall send each fee collected under Subsection (a) to the comptroller, who shall deposit:(1)  90 percent of the fee to the credit of the state highway fund; and(2)  10 percent of the fee to the credit of the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles fund.|Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 568, Sec. 4, eff. June 2, 1997;  Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1423, Sec. 18.16, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1396 (H.B. 2093), Sec. 6, eff. September 1, 2007.Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1287 (H.B. 2202), Sec. 55, eff. September 1, 2013.|
TX Transp Code § 623.078 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 7 - Vehicles and Traffic|Subtitle E - Vehicle Size and Weight|Chapter 623 - Permits for Oversize or Overweight Vehicles|Subchapter D. Heavy Equipment|Section 623.078. Vehicle Supervision Fee

Sec. 623.078.  VEHICLE SUPERVISION FEE.  (a)  Each applicant for a permit under this subchapter for a vehicle that is heavier than 200,000 pounds must also pay a vehicle supervision fee in an amount determined by the Texas Department of Transportation and designed to recover the direct cost of providing safe transportation of the vehicle over the state highway system, including the cost of:(1)  bridge structural analysis;(2)  the monitoring of the trip process; and(3)  moving traffic control devices.(b)  The department shall send each fee collected under Subsection (a) to the comptroller for deposit to the credit of the state highway fund.|Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1423, Sec. 18.17, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.Amended by: Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1345 (S.B. 1420), Sec. 78, eff. September 1, 2011.Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1135 (H.B. 2741), Sec. 114, eff. September 1, 2013.|
TX Transp Code § 623.079 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Transportation Code|Title 7 - Vehicles and Traffic|Subtitle E - Vehicle Size and Weight|Chapter 623 - Permits for Oversize or Overweight Vehicles|Subchapter D. Heavy Equipment|Section 623.079. Registration of Equipment

Sec. 623.079.  REGISTRATION OF EQUIPMENT.  A permit under this subchapter may be issued only if the equipment to be operated under the permit is registered under Chapter 502 for maximum gross weight applicable to the vehicle under Section 621.101 that is not heavier than 80,000 pounds overall gross weight.|Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|