Title TN, Transportation Code

Sec. 623.280. OPTIONAL PROCEDURE. This subchapter provides an optional procedure for the issuance of a permit by the Port of Corpus Christi Authority for the movement of oversize or overweight vehicles carrying cargo on a roadway owned and maintained by the Port of Corpus Christi…

Sec. 623.281. DEFINITION. In this subchapter, "port authority" means the Port of Corpus Christi Authority. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 812 (S.B. 1571), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2009.

Sec. 623.282. ISSUANCE OF PERMITS. The port authority may issue permits for the movement of oversize or overweight vehicles carrying cargo on a roadway owned and maintained by the port authority that is located in San Patricio County or Nueces County. A permit issued under this s…

Sec. 623.283. PERMIT FEES. (a) The port authority may collect a fee for permits issued under this subchapter. The fees may not exceed $80 per trip. (b) Fees collected under Subsection (a) shall be used solely for the construction and maintenance of port authority roadways. Added …

Sec. 623.284. PERMIT REQUIREMENTS. A permit issued under this subchapter must include: (1) the name of the applicant; (2) the date of issuance; (3) the signature of the manager of transportation of the port authority; (4) a statement of the kind of cargo being transported, the ma…

Sec. 623.285. TIME OF MOVEMENT. A permit issued under this subchapter must specify the time in which movement authorized by the permit is allowed. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 812 (S.B. 1571), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2009.

Sec. 623.286. SPEED LIMIT. Movement authorized by a permit issued under this subchapter may not exceed the posted speed limit or 55 miles per hour, whichever is less. Violation of this provision shall constitute a moving violation. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 812 (S.…

Sec. 623.287. ENFORCEMENT. The Department of Public Safety shall have authority to enforce the provisions of this subchapter. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 812 (S.B. 1571), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2009.

Sec. 623.288. RULES. The Texas Transportation Commission may adopt rules necessary to implement this subchapter. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 812 (S.B. 1571), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2009. SUBCHAPTER P. PORT OF CORPUS CHRISTI AUTHORITY PERMITS

Sec. 623.301. OPTIONAL PROCEDURE. This subchapter provides an optional procedure for the issuance of a permit by the Port of Corpus Christi Authority for the movement of oversize or overweight vehicles carrying cargo on certain roads located in San Patricio and Nueces Counties. A…

Sec. 623.302. DEFINITION. In this subchapter, "port authority" means the Port of Corpus Christi Authority. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 812 (S.B. 1571), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2009. Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 205 (S.B. 1059), Sec. 3, eff. May 28, 2…

Sec. 623.303. ISSUANCE OF PERMITS. (a) The Texas Transportation Commission may authorize the port authority to issue permits for the movement of oversize or overweight vehicles carrying cargo in San Patricio and Nueces Counties on: (1) the following roads: (A) U.S. Highway 181 be…

Sec. 623.304. MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS. The port authority shall make payments to the Texas Department of Transportation to provide funds for the maintenance of state highways subject to this subchapter. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 812 (S.B. 1571), Sec. 1, eff. Septembe…

Sec. 623.305. PERMIT FEES. (a) The port authority may collect a fee for permits issued under this subchapter. The fees may not exceed $80 per trip. (b) Fees collected under Subsection (a) shall be used solely to provide funds for the payments provided for under Section 623.304 an…

Sec. 623.306. PERMIT REQUIREMENTS. (a) A permit issued under this subchapter must include: (1) the name of the applicant; (2) the date of issuance; (3) the signature of the manager of transportation of the port authority; (4) a statement of the kind of cargo being transported, th…

Sec. 623.307. TIME OF MOVEMENT. A permit issued under this subchapter must specify the time in which movement authorized by the permit is allowed. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 812 (S.B. 1571), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2009.

Sec. 623.308. SPEED LIMIT. Movement authorized by a permit issued under this subchapter may not exceed the posted speed limit or 55 miles per hour, whichever is less. Violation of this provision shall constitute a moving violation. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 812 (S.…

Sec. 623.309. ENFORCEMENT. The Department of Public Safety may enforce the provisions of this subchapter. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 812 (S.B. 1571), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2009.

Sec. 623.310. RULES. The Texas Transportation Commission may adopt rules necessary to implement this subchapter. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 812 (S.B. 1571), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2009. SUBCHAPTER Q. VEHICLES TRANSPORTING TIMBER

Sec. 623.321. PERMIT. (a) The department may issue a permit under this subchapter, as an alternative to a permit issued under Section 623.011, authorizing a person to operate a vehicle or combination of vehicles that is being used to transport unrefined timber, wood chips, or woo…

Sec. 623.322. QUALIFICATION; REQUIREMENTS. (a) To qualify for a permit under this subchapter for a vehicle or combination of vehicles, a person must: (1) pay a permit fee of $900; (2) designate in the permit application the timber producing counties described by Section 623.321(a…

Sec. 623.323. NOTIFICATION. (a) For purposes of this section, "financially responsible party" means the owner of the vehicle or combination of vehicles, the party operating the vehicle or combination of vehicles, or a person that hires, leases, rents, or subcontracts the vehicle …

Sec. 623.324. DISPOSITION OF FEE. (a) Of the fee collected under Section 623.322 for a permit: (1) 50 percent of the amount collected shall be deposited to the credit of the state highway fund; and (2) the other 50 percent shall be divided equally among all counties designated in…

Sec. 623.325. INTERSTATE AND DEFENSE HIGHWAYS. (a) This subchapter does not authorize the operation on the national system of interstate and defense highways in this state of a vehicle of a size or weight greater than those permitted under 23 U.S.C. Section 127. (b) If the United…

Sec. 623.341. PERMIT TO DELIVER RELIEF SUPPLIES. (a) Notwithstanding any other law, the department may issue a special permit during a major disaster as declared by the president of the United States under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.…

Sec. 623.342. RULES. The board may adopt rules necessary to implement this subchapter, including rules that establish the requirements for obtaining a permit. Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1135 (H.B. 2741), Sec. 120, eff. September 1, 2013.

Sec. 623.343. PERMIT CONDITIONS. The department may impose conditions on a permit holder to ensure the safe operation of a permitted vehicle and minimize damage to roadways, including requirements related to vehicle routing, hours of operation, weight limits, and lighting and req…

Sec. 623.361. OPTIONAL PROCEDURE. This subchapter provides an optional procedure for the issuance of a permit by a regional mobility authority for the movement of oversize or overweight vehicles carrying cargo on certain roads located in Hidalgo County. Added by Acts 2013, 83rd L…

Sec. 623.362. DEFINITION. In this subchapter, "authority" means the regional mobility authority authorized to issue permits under Section 623.363. Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 635 (H.B. 474), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2013. Redesignated from Transportation Code, Secti…

Sec. 623.363. ISSUANCE OF PERMITS. (a) The commission may authorize a regional mobility authority to issue permits for the movement of oversize or overweight vehicles carrying cargo in Hidalgo County on: (1) the following roads: (A) U.S. Highway 281 between its intersection with …

Sec. 623.364. PERMIT FEES. (a) The authority may collect a fee for permits issued under this subchapter. Beginning September 1, 2017, the maximum amount of the fee may not exceed $200 per trip. On September 1 of each subsequent year, the authority may adjust the maximum fee amoun…

Sec. 623.365. PERMIT REQUIREMENTS. (a) A permit issued under this subchapter must include: (1) the name of the applicant; (2) the date of issuance; (3) the signature of the designated agent for the authority; (4) a statement of the kind of cargo being transported, the maximum wei…

Sec. 623.366. TIME OF MOVEMENT. A permit issued under this subchapter must specify the time during which movement authorized by the permit is allowed. Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 635 (H.B. 474), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2013. Redesignated from Transportation Code, S…

Sec. 623.367. SPEED LIMIT. Movement authorized by a permit issued under this subchapter may not exceed the posted speed limit or 55 miles per hour, whichever is less. A violation of this provision constitutes a moving violation. Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 635 (H.B. …

Sec. 623.368. ENFORCEMENT. The Department of Public Safety has authority to enforce this subchapter. Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 635 (H.B. 474), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2013. Redesignated from Transportation Code, Section 623.327 by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. …

Sec. 623.369. RULES. The commission may adopt rules necessary to implement this subchapter. Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 635 (H.B. 474), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2013. Redesignated from Transportation Code, Section 623.328 by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1236 (S.B…

Sec. 623.370. BOND. (a) The authority shall file with the Texas Department of Transportation a bond in an amount set by the Texas Department of Transportation under Subsection (b), payable to the Texas Department of Transportation, and conditioned that the authority will pay to t…

Sec. 623.381. OPTIONAL PROCEDURE. This subchapter provides an optional procedure for the issuance of a permit by the City of Laredo for the movement of oversize or overweight vehicles carrying cargo on certain roadways located in Webb County. Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., …

Sec. 623.382. ISSUANCE OF PERMITS. (a) The commission may authorize the City of Laredo to issue permits for the movement of oversize or overweight vehicles carrying cargo in Webb County on the following roadways: (1) Farm-to-Market Road 1472 between its intersection with State Hi…

Sec. 623.383. SURETY BOND. The commission may require the City of Laredo to execute, at its own expense, a surety bond payable to the Texas Department of Transportation in an amount of not less than $500,000 for costs of maintenance for the roadways described by Section 623.382(a…

Sec. 623.384. PERMIT FEES. (a) The City of Laredo may collect a fee for permits issued under this subchapter. Except as otherwise provided by this subsection, the maximum amount of the fee may not exceed $200 per trip. On September 1 of each year, the city may adjust the maximum …

Sec. 623.385. PERMIT REQUIREMENTS. (a) A permit issued under this subchapter must include: (1) the name of the applicant; (2) the date of issuance; (3) the signature of the designated agent for the City of Laredo; (4) a statement of the kind of cargo being transported, the maximu…

Sec. 623.386. TIME OF MOVEMENT. A permit issued under this subchapter must specify the time during which movement authorized by the permit is allowed. Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 870 (H.B. 2861), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2015.

Sec. 623.387. SPEED LIMIT. Movement authorized by a permit issued under this subchapter may not exceed the posted speed limit or 55 miles per hour, whichever is less. A violation of this provision constitutes a moving violation. Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 870 (H.B. …

Sec. 623.388. ENFORCEMENT. The Department of Public Safety has authority to enforce this subchapter. Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 870 (H.B. 2861), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2015.

Sec. 623.389. PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN. The Texas Department of Transportation shall create a pavement management plan for the roadways described by Section 623.382(a). Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 870 (H.B. 2861), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2015.