Title TN, Transportation Code

Sec. 623.404. PERMIT FEE. (a) An application for a permit under Section 623.402(a) or (b) must be accompanied by a permit fee of $6,000, of which: (1) 50 percent shall be deposited to the credit of the state highway fund; (2) 30 percent shall be equally divided among and distribu…

Sec. 623.405. ROUTE RESTRICTIONS. (a) A permit issued under this subchapter does not authorize the operation of a truck-tractor and semitrailer combination on: (1) the national system of interstate and defense highways; or (2) load-restricted roads or bridges, including a road or…

Sec. 623.406. PERMIT CONDITIONS. (a) In this section: (1) "Port authority" means a port authority or navigation district created or operating under Section 52, Article III, or Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution. (2) "Port of entry" has the meaning assigned by Section 621…

Sec. 623.407. PERMIT STICKER. (a) When the department issues a permit under this subchapter, the department shall issue a sticker to be placed on the front windshield of the truck-tractor. The department shall design the form of the sticker to aid in the enforcement of weight lim…

Sec. 623.408. PERMIT AND WEIGHT RECORD DOCUMENTS. (a) A permit issued under this subchapter must be carried in the truck-tractor for which the permit is issued. (b) A copy of the weight record in the form prescribed by the department must contain the information required by Secti…

Sec. 623.409. OFFENSE. (a) A person commits an offense if the person fails to: (1) display the sticker described by Section 623.407(a) in the manner required by that section; (2) carry a permit issued under this subchapter as required by Section 623.408(a); or (3) carry or presen…

Sec. 623.410. STUDY. Beginning in 2022, not later than September 1 of each even-numbered year, the Texas Department of Transportation shall conduct a study concerning vehicles operating under a permit issued under this subchapter and publish the results of the study. In conductin…

Sec. 623.411. RULES. (a) The department shall adopt rules necessary to implement this subchapter, including rules governing the application for a permit under this subchapter. (b) The Department of Public Safety shall adopt rules requiring additional safety and driver training fo…

Sec. 623.421. PERMIT FOR VEHICLES TRANSPORTING FLUID MILK. (a) The department may issue a permit authorizing the movement of fluid milk by a truck-tractor and semitrailer combination that has six total axles and is equipped with a roll stability support safety system and truck bl…

Sec. 623.422. PERMIT STICKER. (a) When the department issues a permit under this subchapter, the department shall issue a sticker to be placed on the front windshield of the truck-tractor. The department shall design the form of the sticker to aid in the enforcement of weight lim…

Sec. 623.423. COUNTY DESIGNATION; DISTRIBUTION OF FEE. (a) An applicant for a permit under this subchapter must designate in the permit application the counties in which the applicant intends to operate. A permit issued under this subchapter is not valid in a county that is not d…

Sec. 623.424. PERMIT CONDITIONS. (a) Except as provided by Subsections (b) and (c), a vehicle combination operating under a permit under this subchapter may operate on a federal interstate highway or a state, county, or municipal road, including a frontage road adjacent to a fede…

Sec. 623.425. CERTAIN COUNTY OR MUNICIPAL ACTIONS PROHIBITED. Unless otherwise provided by state or federal law, a county or municipality may not require a permit, fee, or license for the operation of a vehicle combination described by Section 623.421(a) or (b) in addition to a p…

Sec. 623.426. EXCLUSIVE PERMIT. A permit issued under this subchapter is the only permit issued by the department under this chapter that may be used to transport fluid milk. Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 750 (S.B. 1383), Sec. 2, eff. January 1, 2018. Redesignated from…

Sec. 623.427. RULES. (a) The department shall adopt rules necessary to implement this subchapter, including rules governing the application for a permit under this subchapter. (b) The Department of Public Safety shall adopt rules requiring additional safety and driver training fo…

Sec. 642.001. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter: (1) "Motor vehicle" means a motor vehicle, other than a motorcycle, that is designed or used primarily for the transportation of persons or property. (2) "Operator" means the person who is in actual physical control of a motor vehicle. …

Sec. 642.002. IDENTIFYING MARKINGS ON CERTAIN VEHICLES REQUIRED; OFFENSE; PENALTY. (a) A person commits an offense if: (1) the person operates on a public street, road, or highway: (A) a commercial motor vehicle that has three or more axles; (B) a truck-tractor; (C) a road-tracto…

Sec. 642.003. NONAPPLICABILITY. Section 642.002 does not apply to a commercial motor vehicle, road-tractor, or truck-tractor that is: (1) registered under Section 502.433; (2) required to be registered under Section 113.131, Natural Resources Code; (3) operated in private carriag…

Sec. 643.001. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter: (1) "Department" means the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles. (2) "Director" means: (A) the executive director of the department; or (B) an employee of the department who: (i) is a division or special office director or holds a higher …

Sec. 643.002. EXEMPTIONS. This chapter does not apply to: (1) motor carrier operations exempt from registration by the Unified Carrier Registration Act of 2005 (49 U.S.C. Section 14504a) or a motor vehicle registered under the single state registration system established under 49…

Sec. 643.003. RULES. The department may adopt rules to administer this chapter. Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 30.150(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1997.

Sec. 643.004. PAYMENT OF FEES. (a) The department may adopt rules on the method of payment of a fee under this chapter, including: (1) authorizing the use of: (A) escrow accounts described by Subsection (b); and (B) electronic funds transfer or a credit card issued by a financial…

Sec. 643.051. REGISTRATION REQUIRED. (a) A motor carrier may not operate a commercial motor vehicle, as defined by Section 548.001, on a road or highway of this state unless the carrier registers with the department under this subchapter. (b) A motor carrier may not operate a veh…

Sec. 643.052. APPLICATION. To register under this subchapter a motor carrier must submit to the department an application on a form prescribed by the department. The application must include: (1) the name of the owner and the principal business address of the motor carrier; (2) t…

Sec. 643.053. FILING OF APPLICATION. An application under Section 643.052 must be filed with the department and accompanied by: (1) an application fee of $100 plus a $10 fee for each vehicle requiring registration; (2) evidence of insurance or financial responsibility as required…

Sec. 643.054. DEPARTMENT APPROVAL AND DENIAL; ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATE. (a) The department shall register a motor carrier under this subchapter if the carrier complies with Sections 643.052 and 643.053. (a-1) The department may deny a registration if the applicant has had a regist…

Sec. 643.055. CONDITIONAL ACCEPTANCE. (a) The department may conditionally accept an incomplete application for registration under this subchapter if the motor carrier complies with Section 643.053. (b) The department shall notify a motor carrier that an application is incomplete…

Sec. 643.056. SUPPLEMENTAL REGISTRATION. (a) A motor carrier required to register under this subchapter shall supplement the carrier's application for registration before: (1) the carrier transports a hazardous material or household goods if the carrier has not provided notice of…

Sec. 643.057. ADDITIONAL VEHICLES AND FEES. (a) A motor carrier may not operate an additional vehicle requiring registration unless the carrier pays a registration fee of $10 for each additional vehicle and shows the department evidence of insurance or financial responsibility fo…

Sec. 643.058. RENEWAL OF REGISTRATION. (a) Except as provided in Section 643.061, a registration issued under this subchapter is valid for one year. The department may adopt a system under which registrations expire at different times during the year. (b) At least 30 days before …

Sec. 643.0585. REREGISTRATION. (a) If a motor carrier's registration has been revoked, the motor carrier may apply to the department for reregistration not later than the 180th day after the date the registration was revoked. (b) An application for reregistration must be submitte…

Sec. 643.059. CAB CARDS. (a) The department shall issue a cab card for each vehicle requiring registration. A cab card must: (1) show the registration number of the certificate issued under Section 643.054(b); (2) show the vehicle unit number; (3) show the vehicle identification …

Sec. 643.060. TEMPORARY REGISTRATION OF INTERNATIONAL MOTOR CARRIER. The department by rule may provide for the temporary registration of an international motor carrier that provides evidence of insurance as required for a domestic motor carrier. The department may charge a fee f…

Sec. 643.061. OPTIONAL REGISTRATION PERIODS. (a) The department may vary the registration period under this subchapter by adopting rules that provide for: (1) an optional two-year registration; and (2) an optional temporary registration that is valid for less than one year. (b) A…

Sec. 643.062. LIMITATION ON INTERNATIONAL MOTOR CARRIER. (a) A foreign-based international motor carrier required to register under this chapter or registered under Chapter 645 may not transport persons or cargo in intrastate commerce in this state. (b) A person may not assist a …

Sec. 643.063. VEHICLES OPERATED UNDER SHORT-TERM LEASE AND SUBSTITUTE VEHICLES. (a) In this section: (1) "Leasing business" means a person that leases vehicles requiring registration. (2) "Short-term lease" means a lease of 30 days or less. (b) A vehicle requiring registration op…

Sec. 643.064. UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NUMBERS. (a) Repealed by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 703 (H.B. 3254), Sec. 17, eff. January 1, 2018. (b) A motor carrier required to register under this subchapter shall maintain an authorized identification number issu…

Sec. 643.101. AMOUNT REQUIRED. (a) A motor carrier required to register under Subchapter B shall maintain liability insurance in an amount set by the department for each vehicle requiring registration the carrier operates. (b) Except as provided by Section 643.1015, the departmen…

Sec. 643.1015. AMOUNT REQUIRED FOR CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (a) This section applies only to a school bus that: (1) is owned by a motor carrier required to be registered under Subchapter B; (2) is in compliance with the requirements of Chapter 548; and (3) is operated exclusively wi…

Sec. 643.102. SELF-INSURANCE. A motor carrier may comply with Section 643.101 through self-insurance if the carrier demonstrates to the department that it can satisfy its obligations for liability for bodily injury or property damage. In the interest of public safety, the departm…

Sec. 643.103. FILING; EVIDENCE OF INSURANCE; FEES. (a) A motor carrier that is required to register under Subchapter B must file with the department evidence of insurance in the amounts required by Section 643.101 or 643.1015, or evidence of financial responsibility as described …

Sec. 643.104. TERMINATION OF INSURANCE COVERAGE. (a) An insurer may not terminate coverage provided to a motor carrier registered under Subchapter B unless the insurer provides the department with notice at least 30 days before the date the termination takes effect. (b) Notice un…

Sec. 643.105. INSOLVENCY OF INSURER. If an insurer for a motor carrier becomes insolvent, is placed in receivership, or has its certificate of authority suspended or revoked and if the carrier no longer has insurance coverage as required by this subchapter, the carrier shall file…

Sec. 643.106. INSURANCE FOR EMPLOYEES. (a) Notwithstanding any provision of any law or regulation, a motor carrier that is required to register under Subchapter B and whose primary business is transportation for compensation or hire between two or more municipalities shall protec…

Sec. 643.151. PROHIBITION. Except as provided by this subchapter, the department may not regulate the prices, routes, or services provided by a motor carrier. Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 30.150(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1997.

Sec. 643.152. VOLUNTARY STANDARDS. The department may establish voluntary standards for uniform cargo liability, uniform bills of lading or receipts for cargo being transported, and uniform cargo credit. A standard adopted under this section must be consistent with Subtitle IV, T…