Relating to the issuance of oversize or overweight permits for vehicles transporting agricultural commodities during or preceding a disaster.

HB 2118 creates a special permit allowing oversized or overweight trucks to transport Texas-grown agricultural commodities (including crops, livestock, processed foods, and woodchips) during or before declared disasters. The permit requires approval from the Texas Division of Emergency Management and applies only when a federal or state disaster is declared under the Robert T. Stafford Act or Texas Government Code. It amends Texas Transportation Code to temporarily relax standard weight limits for vehicles delivering these essential goods during emergencies. This change directly affects agricultural transporters needing to move commodities quickly during disaster response or preparation.