HB 2455 Texas House · 89th Legislature (2025)

Relating to the maximum weight of a vehicle or combination of vehicles operating at certain ports of entry.

HB 2455 proposes new weight limits for commercial vehicles operating at Texas ports of entry or on nearby roads. It sets specific maximums: 20,000 pounds per single axle, 34,000 pounds for tandem axles, and a formula-based calculation for multi-axle groups. The bill also requires tires to match their marked weight capacity, with exceptions for special permits. It does not apply to vehicles operating solely on private roads near ports or those lawfully operating before 1974. The bill is pending in committee and would take effect September 1, 2025, if passed.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
May 2025
House Passage
Apr 2025
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Mar 17, 2025 Last action May 21, 2025
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What changed between versions

Introduced Engrossed · 4 edits · Apr 29, 2025
MODERATE
This bill was amended to clarify exemptions for heavy vehicles operating at ports of entry, adding a new exemption for vehicles permitted under Section 623.363 at international bridges in municipalities with populations between 50,000 and 85,000. The effective date was changed from September 1, 2025 to immediate effect if a two-thirds legislative vote is obtained, otherwise remaining September 1, 2025.
Scope change
Added a new exemption category for vehicles operating under specific permits at international bridges in medium-sized municipalities, while removing redundant formatting text and clarifying the structure of existing exemptions.
ELIGIBILITY

New exemption for vehicles authorized under Section 623.363 permits operating at international bridges in municipalities with 50,000 to 85,000 residents

TIMELINE

Changed effective date from fixed September 1, 2025 to immediate effect if two-thirds legislative vote is achieved, otherwise September 1, 2025

TECHNICAL

Removed formatting artifacts and redundant text from bill structure

REQUIREMENT

Reorganized exemption subsections for clarity and consistency

Floor votes · House Apr 28, 2025

How they voted

1451
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 147
Apr 28, 2025
D Democratic60
59 Yea 1
98% Yea
R Republican87
86 Yea 1 Nay
98% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
33
Key actions
11
Committee
9
Amendments
2
May 21, 2025
Upper · Passed
Left pending in committee
upper
May 21, 2025
Upper · Passed
Testimony taken in committee
upper
May 1, 2025
Committee
Referred to Transportation
upper
May 1, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
upper
Apr 29, 2025
Introduced
Received from the House
upper
Apr 29, 2025
Lower · Passed
Passed
lower
Apr 28, 2025
Lower · Passed
Passed to engrossment as amended
lower
Apr 28, 2025
Lower · Passed
Amended
lower
Apr 28, 2025
House · Passed
House Vote: pass (145-1-1)
house
Apr 16, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee report sent to Calendars
lower
Apr 15, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee report distributed
lower
Apr 9, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported favorably as substituted
lower
Mar 27, 2025
Lower · Passed
Left pending in committee
lower
Mar 27, 2025
Lower · Passed
Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in committee
lower
Mar 17, 2025
Committee
Referred to Transportation
lower
Mar 17, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
lower
2 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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