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Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 85(R)

Senate Bill 1524

Senate Author:  Nichols et al.

Effective:  1-1-18

House Sponsor:  Morrison, Geanie W. et al.


            Senate Bill 1524 amends the Transportation Code to authorize the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles to issue an annual permit for the movement of a sealed intermodal shipping container moving in international transportation by a six-axle or seven-axle truck-tractor and semitrailer combination. The bill sets out permit conditions, requirements, and route restrictions and requires the Texas Department of Transportation to conduct a biennial study concerning vehicles operating under the permit.