Oversize Load Permit Requirements — Texas

Legal size/weight limits, escort thresholds, travel restrictions, and permit office contact for Texas.

⚠ REFERENCE ONLY — NOT A PERMIT. VERIFY WITH THE STATE BEFORE YOU TRAVEL.

These figures are a reference summary of publicly published state rules, not a substitute for a state-issued permit and not legal advice. Rules change — always confirm current limits and requirements directly with the state permit office before you plan or run a move. Last verified: 2026-06-30. Oversize Ops is NOT responsible and CANNOT be held liable for decisions made from this reference. Official source ↗

Legal Maximum Dimensions (no permit required)

Width: 8.5ft (102in)
Height: 14ft (168in)
Length: 53ft
Gross Weight: 80,000 lbs
Single Axle: 20,000 lbs
Tandem Axle: 34,000 lbs

Escort / Pilot Car Thresholds (see glossary for terms, certification requirements for the driver)

Front escort required over: 12ft wide
Rear escort required over: 12ft wide
Both escorts required over: 14ft wide
Height escort required over: 14.5ft tall

Front escort >12ft on undivided roads, >14ft on divided. Both escorts >14ft. TxDOT certified escorts required. DPS escort for superloads.

Travel Restrictions

Night travel: Generally restricted
Weekend travel: Generally allowed
Sunday travel: Generally allowed

Night travel restricted for wide loads. Some rural corridors more permissive.

Holiday blackouts: Major US holidays.

Superload Thresholds

Width over: 17ft
Length over: 150ft
Weight over: 254,000 lbs

Estimated Permit Cost Verify before relying

$60 base + $150–$375+ weight-tiered maintenance fee

Source: TxDMV (table dated Feb 2021, matches current live page) — verify current fee with the permit office before budgeting a move.

Permit fee only — does not include escort/pilot-car service costs (market-rate, arranged separately) or third-party permit-service fees. This is an estimate for planning purposes, not a quote.

Get a Permit

Online portal: https://txpros.txdot.gov
Phone: 512-302-2200

Texas allows 14ft legal height on many state routes. TXPROS online permit system. Divisible load exemptions common.

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