Bill

SB 1815

87(R) - 2021
Senate Transportation
Senate Transportation
Highways

Contact the Author

Kel Seliger

Phone:

512-463-0131

Capitol Office:

1E.12

Email:

Vote Recommendation

Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral

Author(s)

Kel Seliger

Bill Caption

Relating to motor vehicle size and weight limitations.

Fiscal Notes

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

Bill Analysis

SB 1815 would update Transportation Code to ensure compliance with federal standards in terms of lengths of loads, length exceptions, and weight limitations. Under SB 1815, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles would issue a permit to allow the operation on a state highway of equipment that exceeds the weight and size limits provided by law.

Vote Recommendation Notes

SB 1815 provides conforming language to current Transportation Code to ensure compliance with federal regulations. Texas Action is neutral on SB 1815.

Contact the Author

Kel Seliger

Phone:

512-463-0131

Capitol Office:

1E.12

Email: