HB 4663 Texas House · 89th Legislature (2025)

Relating to the route designation for the issuance of a permit for the movement of oversize and overweight vehicles in certain counties.

HB 4663 specifies exact routes for permits allowing oversized and overweight vehicles to travel between border crossings and ports in Cameron County (which borders Mexico). It details paths using U.S. Highways 77 and 83, State Highway 4, and Farm-to-Market roads to reach Brownsville Port, Harlingen Port entrances, and Boca Chica Beach. The bill directly affects trucking companies moving large equipment and port authorities in border counties. It formalizes routing requirements for permit issuance under the Texas Transportation Code, effective September 1, 2025.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Apr 3, 2025 Last action May 13, 2025
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Committee
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May 10, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee report sent to Calendars
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May 10, 2025
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Committee report distributed
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May 7, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
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May 1, 2025
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Left pending in committee
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May 1, 2025
Lower · Passed
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Apr 3, 2025
Committee
Referred to Transportation
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Apr 3, 2025
Introduced
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5 primary · 4 co-sponsors

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