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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) The board, in consultation with the commission, by rule shall provide for the issuance of permits under this subchapter. The rules must include each matter the board and commission determine necessary to implement this subchapter and:
(1) requirements for forms and procedures used in applying for a permit;
(2) conditions with regard to route and time of movement;
(3) requirements for flags, flaggers, and warning devices;
(4) the fee for a permit; and
(5) standards to determine whether a permit is to be issued for one trip only or for a period established by the commission.
(b) In adopting a rule or establishing a fee, the board and commission shall consider and be guided by:
(1) the state's investment in its highway system;
(2) the safety and convenience of the general traveling public;
(3) the registration or license fee paid on the vehicle for which the permit is requested;
(4) the fees paid by vehicles operating within legal limits;
(5) the suitability of roadways and subgrades on the various classes of highways of the system;
(6) the variation in soil grade prevalent in the different regions of the state;
(7) the seasonal effects on highway load capacity;
(8) the highway shoulder design and other highway geometrics;
(9) the load capacity of the highway bridges;
(10) administrative costs;
(11) added wear on highways; and
(12) compensation for inconvenience and necessary delays to highway users.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Transportation Code - TRANSP § 623.145. Rules; Forms and Procedures; Fees - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/transportation-code/transp-sect-623-145/
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