Drivers hauling crops and fuel through Denison are now covered by looser rules on both banks of the Red River. On Sept. 28, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott suspended state restrictions and penalties on using red-dyed diesel, normally limited to off-road equipment, on Texas roads, and Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt ordered a 120-day pause on enforcement against dyed diesel in farm vehicles.
Abbott's proclamation does not waive the fuel tax itself. It also lets loads of fuel, crops and timber run up to 95,000 pounds without the usual overweight permits. Stitt asked Oklahoma's tax commission to seek relief from federal penalties, which are separate from state rules.
Grayson County Commissioner Josh Marr told KTEN the change could ease costs that reach store shelves, though heavier trucks may add some wear to county roads, which he said the county can handle.
