Road and Bridge



 

Does a county have the authority to enforce weight limits on county roads?




Yes. A commissioners court may authorize a county traffic officer to enforce weight limits. Transp. Code §251.153(b). A sheriff and deputy sheriffs may enforce weight limits. Transp. Code §621.401(3). A constable and deputy constables in certain counties described in Transp. Code §621.4015 may enforce weight limits. See Common Road and Bridge Questions for more.