Tex. Transp. Code § 623.198

Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.

Section 623.198 - Liability for Damage to Highways

(a) By issuing a permit under this subchapter, the department does not guarantee that a highway can safely accommodate the movement.

(b) Except as provided by Section 621.207, the owner of a vehicle involved in the movement of an oversize or overweight vehicle, even if a permit has been issued for the movement, is strictly liable for any damage the movement causes the highway system or any of its structures or appurtenances.

Amended by: Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 166 (H.B. 799), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2019

Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.