Texas Oversize Permits Cost:

Texas Oversize Permits Fee
Oversize single trip permit	$61.61
Overweight permits for loads weighing between 80,001 to 120,000 pounds	$210
Overweight permits for loads weighing between 120,001 to 160,000 pounds	$285
Overweight permits for loads weighing between 160,001 to 200,000 pounds	$360
Overweight permits for loads weighing over 210,000 pounds	$435
Manufactured housing single trip permit	$40
Portable building permit	$15
30-day permit	$120
60-day permit	$180
90-day permit	$240
Annual envelope permit	$4000
Implements of husbandry permit	$70 plus highway maintenance fee
Annual mobile crane permit	$100
Rig up truck permits	$52
Annual oil well servicing unit	$52 per axle
Drilling machinery and equipment permits	$270 plus highway maintenance fee
Utility pole permits	$120
Fracing trailer permit	$240

 

Texas Oversize / Overweight Regulations:

Texas oversize permits are required for vehicles and loads that exceed legal size or weight limits to travel on Texas roads. These permits are obtained from the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) and are necessary for various types of movement permits have specific requirements based on the type of load or vehicle being transported, such as dimensions, weight limits, operating times, and escort requirements.

Texas Permit Validity:

In Texas Permits single trip Permits valid for 5 days and House Moving Permits are valid for 7 days.

Texas Oversize Permits Operating Time:

The operating time for Texas Oversize Permits is from one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset, including Saturday and Sunday.

Texas Permit Legal Dimensions:

Texas Oversize Permits Legal Dimensions
Width	8 Feet 6 Inches
Height	14 Feet
Length Semi Trailer	59 Feet
Weight	80,000 lbs. Gross Weight
Overhang	3 Feet Front and 4 Feet Rear

 

Texas  Pilot Cars / Escort Vehicle Requirements:

Escort vehicle requirements in Texas vary based on load dimensions. For instance:

Texas Oversize Escort Vehicle Requirements
Length over 110′	requires 1 escort.
Length over 125′	requires 2 escorts.
Overhang over 20′	requires 1 escort.
Overhang over 30′	requires 2 escorts with special approval.
Width over 14′	requires 1 escort.
Width over 16′	requires 2 escorts.
Height over 17′	requires 1 escort.
Height over 18′	requires 2 escorts.

 

Texas  Oversize Signs, Lights, Flags Regulations

In Texas, signs are required only on escort vehicles.Red or fluorescent orange flags measuring 12″ square are mandatory at all extremities of the load. No specific lighting requirements are mentioned for haul vehicles, but escort vehicles may require warning lights.

Texas  Fines And Penalties:

Fines for overweight loads in Texas vary based on weight categories, ranging from $100 to $10,000. For example, fines for loads exceeding 40,000 pounds can be between $7,000 to $10,000. Additionally, repeat offenses can lead to increased fines and potential imprisonment.

Texas  Axle Weight Limits

 

Axle Weight Limits of Texas
Single Axle	20,000 lbs.
Tandem Axle	34,000 lbs.
Tridem Axle	42,000 lbs.

 

Texas Oversize Annual Permit | Oversize Overweight Load Annual Permits

The Texas Oversize Annual Permit allows for the movement of oversize and overweight loads on Texas roads. This permit is issued by the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles and is required for vehicles and loads that exceed legal size or weight limits.

 The permit specifies maximum limits for length, overhang, and width, along with associated costs based on the number of counties chosen for travel. The permit can be vehicle-specific or company-specific, depending on the type of movement being conducted. It is essential to verify the size and weight limits required before seeking this special permit.

The permit options include various categories such as Quarterly Bogometer, Implements of Husbandry, Manufactured Housing Annual, Well Servicing Unit, Over Axle/Over Gross Weight Tolerance, North Texas Inter modal Permits, Fluid Milk Transport Permit, Crane & Well Service Unit Mileage, Self-Propelled Off Road Equipment, Temporary Registration, and many more.