Sec. 251.153. LOAD LIMITS ON COUNTY ROADS AND BRIDGES. (a) The commissioners court of a county may establish load limits for any county road or bridge in the manner prescribed by Section 621.301.
(b) The commissioners court may authorize a county traffic officer, sheriff, deputy sheriff, constable, or deputy constable to weigh a vehicle to ascertain whether the vehicle's load exceeds the limit prescribed by the commissioners court.
Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995. Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle C - County Roads and Bridges
Chapter 251 - General County Authority Relating to Roads and Bridges
Subchapter E. County Traffic Regulations
Section 251.151. Authority of Commissioners Court to Regulate Certain Roads
Section 251.152. Public Hearing Required
Section 251.153. Load Limits on County Roads and Bridges
Section 251.154. Maximum Reasonable and Prudent Speeds on County Roads
Section 251.155. Restricted Traffic Zones
Section 251.156. Parking Restrictions
Section 251.157. Prohibiting or Restricting Use of Road
Section 251.1575. Prohibiting Use of Road for Certain Vehicles
Section 251.158. Temporary Use of County Road for Festival or Civic Event
Section 251.159. Delegation of Commissioners' Authority
Section 251.160. Liability of Owner or Operator for Road Damage