
TX SB 1091
Author
Bryan Hughes
P.O. Box 12068, Capitol Station
Austin, TX 78711
512-463-0101
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Bill Text
Category
Intermodal Shipping Container Movement
State
TX
Summary
Increases allowable distance from Arkansas-Texas border for certain vehicles transporting intermodal shipping containers from five miles to 30 miles.
Issue
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.
Notes
Pending Committee action. Same as HB 2431.
History
02/24/2025 Read first time. Referred to Senate Committee on Transportation.