Tex. Transp. Code Section 621.502
Prohibitions on Size and Weight; Restrictions on Construction and Equipment


(a)

A person may not operate or move a vehicle on a highway if:

(1)

the vehicle’s size is larger than the applicable maximum size authorized for that vehicle by this subtitle;

(2)

the vehicle’s single axle weight, tandem axle weight, or gross weight is greater than the applicable weight authorized for that vehicle by this subtitle; or

(3)

the vehicle is not constructed or equipped as required by this subtitle.

(b)

The owner of a vehicle the size of which or the weight, axle load, or wheel load of which is greater than the applicable maximum size, weight, or load authorized for that vehicle by this subtitle or a vehicle that is not constructed or equipped as required by this chapter may not cause or allow the vehicle to be operated or moved on a highway.

(c)

A person may not transport on a vehicle a load the size or weight of which is more than the applicable maximum size, weight, or load authorized for that vehicle by this subtitle.

(d)

Intent to operate a vehicle at a weight that is heavier than the weight authorized by a permit issued under Section 623.011 (Permit for Excess Axle or Gross Weight) is presumed if:

(1)

the vehicle is operated at a weight that is heavier than the applicable weight plus the tolerance allowance provided by Section 623.011 (Permit for Excess Axle or Gross Weight)(a); and

(2)

a permit to operate at that weight has not been issued for the vehicle.
Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995. Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 941, Sec. 24, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.

Source: Section 621.502 — Prohibitions on Size and Weight; Restrictions on Construction and Equipment, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/TN/htm/TN.­621.­htm#621.­502 (accessed May 4, 2024).

621.001
Definitions
621.002
Vehicle Registration Receipt for Certain Heavy Vehicles
621.003
Reciprocal Agreement with Another State for Issuance of Permits
621.004
Admissibility of Certificate of Vertical Clearance
621.005
Effect of Increased Limits by United States
621.006
Restricted Operation on Certain Holidays
621.007
Evidence of Violation
621.008
Rulemaking Authority
621.101
Maximum Weight of Vehicle or Combination
621.102
Authority to Set Maximum Weights
621.201
Maximum Width
621.202
Commission’s Authority to Set Maximum Width
621.203
Maximum Length of Motor Vehicle
621.204
Maximum Length of Semitrailer or Trailer
621.205
Maximum Length of Vehicle Combinations
621.206
Maximum Extended Length of Load
621.207
Maximum Height
621.301
County’s Authority to Set Maximum Weights
621.302
Exception to County’s Weight Limitations
621.303
Municipal Regulation of Loads and Equipment
621.304
Restriction on Local Government Authority to Regulate Overweight Vehicles and Loads on State Highway System
621.351
Escrow Account for Prepayment of Permit Fees
621.352
Fees for Permits Issued Under Reciprocal Agreement
621.353
Distribution of Fee for Permit for Excess Weight
621.354
Disposition of Fees for Permit for Movement of Cylindrical Hay Bales
621.355
Distribution of Fees for Registration of Additional Weight
621.356
Form of Payment
621.401
Definition
621.402
Weighing Loaded Vehicle
621.403
Unloading Vehicle if Gross Weight Exceeded
621.404
Unloading Vehicle if Axle Weight Exceeded
621.405
Unloading Exceptions
621.406
Additional Gross Weight Registration
621.407
Forms
621.408
Powers of Weight Enforcement Officers
621.409
Weighing of Loaded Vehicles by Port-of-entry Supervisors, Inspectors, or Weight Enforcement Officers
621.410
Weight Record
621.411
Joint Operation of Certain Fixed-site Facilities
621.501
Failure to Carry or Present Vehicle License Receipt
621.502
Prohibitions on Size and Weight
621.503
Prohibition of Loading More than Size or Weight Limitation
621.504
Bridge or Underpass Clearance
621.506
Offense of Operating or Loading Overweight Vehicle
621.507
General Offense
621.508
Affirmative Defense for Operating Vehicle over Maximum Allowable Weight
621.509
Failure to Maintain Weight Record
621.510
Permit Void
621.511
Name on Permit
621.2061
Exception to Maximum Extended Length of Load: Certain Motor Vehicles
621.4015
Designation by Commissioners Court

Accessed:
May 4, 2024

§ 621.502’s source at texas​.gov