Permits Canada obtains temporary trip and fuel permits for Texas for trucks without IRP plates or an IFTA licence, usually the same day. The Texas trip permit is valid for 72 hours or 144 hours. The Texas fuel permit is valid for one entry, up to 20 days from the date of entry.
Texas trip & fuel permit rules
| Trip permit validity | 72 hours or 144 hours |
|---|---|
| Fuel permit validity | One entry, up to 20 days from the date of entry |
A fuel trip permit covers a single entry (a round trip counts as two), and carriers entering Texas more than five times a calendar year must get an IFTA or interstate trucker licence.
Do you need a Texas trip or fuel permit?
Your truck needs a temporary trip permit for Texas when its plates are not apportioned (IRP) for Texas, and a temporary fuel permit when it has no IFTA licence. The fuel permit applies when the total weight or the registered weight is over 11,797 kg (26,000 lb), or when the truck or tractor has more than 2 axles; the weight that triggers a trip permit can differ by state. You can order the two permits together or separately.
Getting your permits with Permits Canada
- Send us the online trip & fuel application with your truck, trailer and route.
- A permit agent obtains your Texas permits for you.
- Your permits arrive by email, usually the same day.
Our fee is $40 to $50 CAD per permit, plus the Texas state fee.
Moving an oversize or overweight load in Texas? See Texas oversize / overweight permits.
Texas trip & fuel permit questions
How long is a Texas trip permit valid?
A Texas trip permit is valid for 72 hours or 144 hours.
How long is a Texas fuel permit valid?
A Texas temporary fuel permit is valid for one entry, up to 20 days from the date of entry.
How much does a Texas trip or fuel permit cost?
Permits Canada charges $40 to $50 CAD per permit, plus the Texas state fee.
Last reviewed October 2026. Rules change; your permit agent confirms them for each trip. All provinces and states