Relating to the route designation for the issuance of a permit for the movement of oversize and overweight vehicles for certain routes in Hidalgo County.
SB 2663 authorizes permits for oversize and overweight vehicles on specific routes in Hidalgo County, Texas, primarily affecting trucking companies transporting construction materials and heavy cargo. The bill designates 13 named routes (including U.S. Highway 281, State Highway 336, and Farm-to-Market Roads) for permit issuance under the Texas Transportation Code. Crucially, it restricts permits for West Doffing Road (between Spur 29 and Doffin Canal Road) exclusively to vehicles carrying "aggregates" (construction materials like gravel or rock). This bill takes effect September 1, 2025, and directly impacts commercial vehicle operators navigating these Hidalgo County corridors.
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in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
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Governor
Introduced Mar 13, 2025
Last action Apr 3, 2025
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Apr 3, 2025
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Referred to Transportation
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Apr 3, 2025
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Legislator
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Chuy Hinojosa
DDemocratic
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