Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill

SB 2199: Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for loading certain overweight vehicles transporting hazardous materials at a weight that exceeds the weight limitations authorized for the vehicle.

Passed one chamber Last action May 23, 2025: Committee report sent to Calendars

Plain-language summary

SB 2199 is a bill introduced in the Texas Senate on March 11, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for loading certain overweight vehicles transporting hazardous materials at a weight that exceeds the weight limitations authorized for the vehicle. Primary sponsor: Birdwell, Mitch Little (Republican). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 23, 2025): Committee report sent to Calendars.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Birdwell; Mitch Little (Republican). 2 co-sponsors.