SB 2945 Texas Senate · 89th Legislature (2025)

Relating to weight limitations for hydrogen-fueled motor vehicles.

SB 2945 allows hydrogen-fueled motor vehicles to exceed standard weight limits by the difference in weight between their hydrogen fuel system and a comparable diesel system, with a maximum gross weight cap of 82,000 pounds. It directly affects operators of hydrogen-powered trucks and commercial vehicles seeking to use heavier fuel systems. The bill only takes effect if federal law or regulation permits hydrogen vehicles to operate above current weight limits on interstate highways; otherwise, it has no impact. This change aims to accommodate the additional weight of hydrogen storage technology while maintaining safety standards.
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Mar 2025
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Introduced Mar 14, 2025 Last action Apr 7, 2025
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Brent Hagenbuch
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