6/18/07-Gov. Rick Perry signed a bill into law adding refuse and aggregates to the list of material that must be covered to prevent from blowing or spilling from trucks. It takes effect Sept. 1.
State law now includes sand, gravel, dirt and wood chips under the items that must be covered.
The new law, previously SB387, also deletes a provision in state law that exempts vehicles operated at speeds below 30 mph from the mandatory coverage requirement.

6/5/07-A bill on Gov. Rick Perry’s desk would add refuse and aggregates to the list of material that must be covered to prevent from blowing or spilling from trucks. State law now includes sand, gravel, dirt and wood chips under the items that must be covered.
SB387 also would delete a provision in state law that exempts vehicles operated at speeds below 30 mph from the mandatory coverage requirement.
For bill status, call (512) 463-2182. In Texas, call 1-877-824-7038.

5/9/07-The House Transportation Committee voted 6-1 to approve a bill that would add refuse to the list of material that must be covered to prevent from blowing or spilling from trucks. The panel removed a provision that included aggregates.
State law now includes sand, gravel, dirt and wood chips under the items that must be covered.
Sponsored by Sen. John Carona, R-Dallas, SB387 also would delete a provision in state law that exempts vehicles operated at speeds below 30 mph from the mandatory coverage requirement.
The bill moves one step closer to the House floor. If approved there, it would head back to the Senate for approval of changes.
For bill status, call (512) 463-2182. In Texas, call 1-877-824-7038.

3/27/07-The Senate unanimously approved a bill that would add refuse and aggregates to the list of material that must be covered to prevent from blowing or spilling from trucks. It has been forwarded to the House for further consideration.
State law now includes sand, gravel, dirt and wood chips under the items that must be covered.
Sponsored by Sen. John Carona, R-Dallas, SB387 also would delete a provision in state law that exempts vehicles operated at speeds below 30 mph from the mandatory coverage requirement. The bill is in the House Transportation Committee.
For bill status, call (512) 463-2182. In Texas, call 1-877-824-7038.

3/7/07-The Senate Transportation and Homeland Security Committee unanimously approved a bill that would add refuse and aggregates to the list of material that must be covered to prevent from blowing or spilling from trucks. State law now includes sand, gravel, dirt and wood chips under the items that must be covered.
Sponsored by Sen. John Carona, R-Dallas, SB387 also would delete a provision in state law that exempts vehicles operated at speeds below 30 mph from the mandatory coverage requirement.
The bill has been forwarded to the Senate floor for further consideration.
For bill status, call (512) 463-2182. In Texas, call 1-877-824-7038.

2/28/07-A bill in the Senate Transportation and Homeland Security Committee would add refuse and aggregates to the list of material that must be covered to prevent from blowing or spilling from trucks. State law now includes sand, gravel, dirt and wood chips under the items that must be covered.
Sponsored by Sen. John Carona, R-Dallas, SB387 also would delete a provision in state law that exempts vehicles operated at speeds below 30 mph from the mandatory coverage requirement.
For bill status, call (512) 463-2182. In Texas, call 1-877-824-7038.