Increases allowable distance from Arkansas-Texas border for certain vehicles transporting intermodal shipping containers from five miles to 30 miles.

Modifies an existing Texas transportation law by changing the geographical restrictions for permits allowing certain vehicles to transport intermodal shipping containers. Specifically, the bill expands the current permit restrictions by increasing the allowable distance from the Arkansas-Texas border from five miles to 30 miles. The permitted vehicles can only operate on state highways located in counties with populations exceeding 90,000. This change will provide more flexibility for transportation of intermodal shipping containers near the Texas-Arkansas border, potentially facilitating easier movement of goods for businesses and trucking companies. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, giving state transportation authorities time to implement the new permit guidelines.

Pending first reading.

02/05/2025 Filed in House.