Texas and Arkansas Declare Emergency for Weather
The Lone Star State and its northeastern neighbor are declaring States of Emergencies in direct response to hectic weather the two states have been having recently.
Texas
In response to severe weather conditions and signed by Governor Greg Abbott on June 17th, the Texas Declaration is extremely vague in its wording. You can read the Declaration on the relevant FMCSA webpage, but the gist of the Declaration reads as such:
“Pursuant to Section 418.016 of the Texas Government Code, any regulatory statute prescribing the procedures for conduct of state business or any order or rule of a state agency that would in any way prevent, hinder, or delay necessary action in coping with this disaster shall be suspended upon written approval of the Office of the Governor. However, to the extent that the enforcement of any state statute or administrative rule regarding contracting or procurement would impede any state agency’s emergency response that is necessary to protect life or property threatened by this declared disaster, I hereby authorize the suspension of such statutes and rules for the duration of this declared disaster.”
This means that if you plan to drive in Texas to help alleviate the weather concerns in Ochiltree and Cass counties, you will want to get in touch with local traffic enforcement to get the details.
Arkansas
The Arkansas Declaration was signed by Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders on June 26th in direct response to severe thunderstorms and winds. To be brief, it says that all commercial vehicles that are directly related with repairing damage directly caused by the storms are allowed to bypass Arkansas weigh stations until July 1st, and that the Office of State Procurement will have fewer regulations as to get the materials for repair more quickly.
Conclusion
The Arkansas Declaration ends on July 25th, while the Texas Declaration will be terminated when the declared disaster has passed. Until then, commercial drivers of all types who might be interested in working with these two states to help provide relief may want to get in contact with the relevant authorities to learn how they can help.
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