STUDY

Beginning in 2022, not later than September 1 of each even-numbered year, the Texas Department of Transportation shall conduct a study concerning vehicles operating under a permit issued under this subchapter and publish the results of the study. In conducting the study, the Texas Department of Transportation shall collect and examine the following information: (1) the weight and configuration of vehicles operating under a permit issued under this subchapter that are involved in a motor vehicle collision; (2) the types of vehicles operating under a permit issued under this subchapter; (3) traffic volumes and variations of vehicles operating under a permit issued under this subchapter; (4) weigh-in-motion data for highways and roads located in and around the area described by Section 623.405(b); (5) impacts to state and local bridges, including long-term bridge performance, for bridges located in and around the area described by Section 623.405(b); and (6) impacts to state and local roads, including changes in pavement design standards, construction specification details, maintenance frequency and types, and properties of pavement and underlying soils resulting from or necessitated by vehicles operating under a permit issued under this subchapter.