43 Tex. Admin. Code § 219.1

Current through Reg. 49, No. 45; November 8, 2024

Section 219.1 - Purpose and Scope

The department is responsible for regulating the movement of oversize and overweight vehicles and loads on certain public roadways in this state, in order to ensure the safety of the traveling public, and to protect the integrity of the public roadways and the bridges. This responsibility is accomplished through the issuance of permits for the movement of oversize and overweight vehicles and loads. The sections under this chapter prescribe the policies and procedures for the issuance of permits and the filing of surety bonds. All applications for permits and all questions regarding the permits should be directed to the department, even though TxDOT is responsible for certain issues regarding permits.

The provisions of this §219.1 adopted to be effective October 13, 1994, 19 TexReg 7809; transferred effective January 1, 2012, as published in the Texas Register January 27, 2012, 37 TexReg 359; Amended by Texas Register, Volume 40, Number 25, June 19, 2015, TexReg 4004, eff. 6/28/2015; Amended by Texas Register, Volume 40, Number 50, December 11, 2015, TexReg 8902, eff. 12/14/2015; Amended by Texas Register, Volume 49, Number 28, July 12, 2024, TexReg 5166, eff. 7/18/2024