Sec. 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.
Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.
Amended by:
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 166 (H.B. 799), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2019.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 7 - Vehicles and Traffic
Subtitle E - Vehicle Size and Weight
Chapter 623 - Permits for Oversize or Overweight Vehicles
Subchapter J. Unladen Lift Equipment Motor Vehicles; Trip Permits
Section 623.191. Optional Procedure
Section 623.192. Permit to Move Unladen Lift Equipment Motor Vehicles
Section 623.193. Designated Route in Municipality
Section 623.194. Registration of Vehicle
Section 623.195. Rules; Forms and Procedures; Fees
Section 623.196. Violation of Rule
Section 623.197. Deposit of Fee in State Highway Fund and in Texas Department of Motor Vehicles Fund