Texas § TN.725.021 - CONTAINING LOOSE MATERIALS
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§ TN.725.021. CONTAINING LOOSE MATERIALS
CONTAINING LOOSE MATERIALS. (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 (C) on the rear by a tailgate or panel. (c) Except as provided by Subsection (e), the load shall be covered and the covering firmly secured at the front and back, unless the load: (1) is completely enclosed by the load-carrying compartment; or (2) does not blow from or spill over the top of the load-carrying compartment. (d) The tailgate of the vehicle shall be securely closed to prevent spillage during transportation. (e) If the vehicle is a commercial motor vehicle transporting loose material, the load shall be covered and the covering firmly secured at the front and back or shall be completely enclosed by the load-carrying compartment. For purposes of this section, "commercial motor vehicle" means a motor vehicle, trailer, or semitrailer used primarily in the business of transporting property. Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995. Amended by: 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.
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Section TN.725.021 ("CONTAINING LOOSE MATERIALS") is part of the The Texas Constitution, the codified statutory law of Texas. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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