Texas
Texas Over Axle/Over Gross Weight Tolerance Permit Bonds
We make it easy to get your Texas Over Axle/Over Gross Weight Tolerance Permit Bond. With ValueSure Agency, you can submit your bond application online.
What is an Over Axle/Over Gross Weight Tolerance Permit Bond?
An Over Axle/Over Gross Weight Tolernace Permit Bond is required for motor carriers who operate vehicles that exceed Texas’ standand axle or gross weight limits. This bond ensures that the carrier pays the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for any highway or infrastructure damage caused by operating overweight vehicles under a weight-tolerance permit.
This requirment falls under Texas Transportation Code Chapter 623.011.
How Much does the bond cost?
We charge a flat rate of $150.
- Bond amount: $15,000 (set by the State of Texas/TxDot)
- Term: 1 year
Who needs this bond?
You may need this bond if you:
- Operate commerical trucks or trailers with axle weights above Texas legal limits
- Apply for a TxDOT Over Axle Weight Tolerance Permit
- Haul load that qualify for tolerance allowances under the Transportation Code
- Regularly travel routes where road wear and infrastructure protection are enforced
- Run overweight vehicles on county-maintained roads that require a surety guarantee
Both intrastate and interstate carriers may be required to secure this bond before permits can be issued.
Why is this bond required?
TxDOT requires this bond to:
- Protect Texas highways and bridges
- Ensure carriers pay for any road damage caused while operating overweight
- Ensure compliance with the permit’s requirements and weight limits
- Guarantee the carrier fulfills all obligations under their special overweight permit
Without this bond, TxDOT will not issue the Over Axle/Over Gross Weight Tolerance Permit.
Who is the obligee?
Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT)
Motor Carrier Division
125 Eas 11th Street
Austin, TX 78701
