Texas Transportation Code

§ 725.021 — CONTAINING LOOSE MATERIALS

TN § 725.021Title 7. VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC · Part J. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS · Ch. 725. TRANSPORTATION OF LOOSE MATERIALS · Art. B. REQUIREMENTS FOR TRANSPORTING LOOSE MATERIALS

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(a)A vehicle subject to this chapter shall be equipped and maintained as required by this section to prevent loose material from escaping by blowing or spilling.

(b)A vehicle bed carrying a load:

(1)may not have a hole, crack, or other opening through which loose material can escape; and

(2)shall be enclosed:

(A)on both sides by side panels;

(B)on the front by a panel or the vehicle cab; and

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Legislative history

Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 938 (H.B. 754), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2005. Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 800 (S.B. 387), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2007.