Permits Canada obtains oversize and overweight permits for Texas for trucks and loads over the legal width, height, length or weight.
Texas legal dimensions and weight
A truck and load within these limits needs no oversize or overweight permit in Texas.
| Width | 8 ft 6 in |
|---|---|
| Height | 14 ft |
| Length | 59 ft semitrailer in a two-vehicle combination (truck-tractor unlimited) |
| Gross weight | 80,000 lbs |
Texas oversize permit rules
| Permits offered | General single trip, 30/60/90-day width or length, superheavy, annual (e.g. annual length, manufactured housing annual), company or vehicle specific envelope, over axle/over gross weight tolerance |
|---|---|
| Escorts | 1 escort over 14 ft wide, over 110 ft long, over 17 ft high, or over 20 ft overhang; front and rear escorts over 16 ft wide, over 125 ft long, or over 18 ft high |
Getting your permit with Permits Canada
- Send us the online oversize / overweight application with your truck, trailer, load dimensions and route.
- A permit agent applies for your Texas permit and checks the route conditions.
- Your permit arrives by email with its travel conditions. Oversize and overweight permits can take longer, since the authorities review each application.
Our fee is $40 to $50 CAD per permit, plus the Texas state fee, which depends on the dimensions, weight and route.
Also need temporary registration or fuel tax coverage? See Texas trip & fuel permits.
Texas oversize permit questions
When is an oversize permit required in Texas?
When the truck or load exceeds the Texas legal limits: width 8 ft 6 in, height 14 ft, length 59 ft semitrailer in a two-vehicle combination (truck-tractor unlimited).
What is the legal gross weight in Texas?
The legal gross weight in Texas is 80,000 lbs. A heavier truck needs an overweight permit.
When are pilot or escort vehicles required in Texas?
1 escort over 14 ft wide, over 110 ft long, over 17 ft high, or over 20 ft overhang; front and rear escorts over 16 ft wide, over 125 ft long, or over 18 ft high.
How much does a Texas oversize permit cost?
Permits Canada charges $40 to $50 CAD per permit, plus the Texas state fee, which depends on the dimensions, weight and route.
Last reviewed October 2026. Rules change; your permit agent confirms them for each move. All provinces and states