Annual Rig-Up Truck Permits
TxDMV issues an annual permit for the movement of rig-up trucks on state-maintained roads. This permit is an annual permit that expires one year from the "movement to begin" date.
Units operating under this permit may not exceed:
- Height – Legal
- Length - Legal
- Weight – 25,000 pounds or 850 pounds per inch of tire width on the steer axle(s), whichever is less. All other axles must be legal weight.
How to Apply
You may also:
- Download and submit Form 302, Application/Renewal for Time Permits by fax to (512) 465-3585 or by mail to the address listed on the application form, or
- Call (800) 299-1700
Payment information must be provided with the permit application.
Operating Authority
Requirements
Prior to permit issuance, you must have a permit bond in the amount of $10,000 on file with TxDMV.
Fees & Payment
Information
Fees
The annual permit fee is $52.
Fees are payable by:
- MasterCard, VISA, Discover or American Express (a processing fee will be charged)
- Funds deposited in a pre-established escrow account
- Permit Account Card (PAC) or FirstPay Account established through Frost Bank San Antonio
- Personal check, business check, cashier's check or money order, payable to the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles
- Cash (MUST be delivered to a TxDMV Regional Service Center)
A permit fee will not be refunded after the permit number has been issued unless such refund is necessary to correct an error made by the Motor Carrier Division.
Additional Requirements
- The unit may not haul a load.
- You are responsible for routing and obtaining current restrictions and information concerning hazardous weather-related road conditions prior to movement. Active time permit holders may use TxPROS to generate free routes for loads moving under their time permit.
More Information
- General escort and equipment requirements apply to both permitted and escort vehicles.
- Night movement is allowed provided the width does not exceed nine feet.
- Permit may not be amended.
- Review your permit for specific curfews and conditions that apply to your load and movement.


