Heavy Haul

Oversize or overweight loads need a permit to use Smith County roads

Smith County has Heavy Haul Regulations that require a permit for trucks exceeding weight or size limits on county roads.

Smith County Cars & Driving

If you need to move heavy equipment, a manufactured home, or any oversized load on Smith County roads, you may need a county permit first. The county has Heavy Haul Regulations with rules on load limits and approved routes. These rules protect the road surface from damage.

State highways are handled separately. TxDOT issues its own oversize and overweight permits for FM roads and other state routes. If your route uses both county roads and state roads, you may need permits from both. This is especially common for construction, oil-field, and timber operations in Smith County.

Source to confirm: Smith County — County Ordinances and Policies

More Smith County notes

Property Tax Basics

Two offices handle your property tax in Smith County

The Smith County Appraisal District sets your property value; a separate tax office collects what you owe.

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Homestead Exemption

File a homestead exemption to lower your Smith County tax bill

If your home is your primary residence, you can file a homestead exemption with Smith CAD to reduce the taxable value.

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Over-65 Exemption

Turning 65 freezes your school taxes in Smith County

Once you qualify for the over-65 homestead exemption, your school taxes cannot go higher than the amount you paid in your first qualifying year.

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Appraisal Protest

You can protest your property value in Smith County

If you think Smith CAD valued your property too high, you have the right to protest — and the deadline is printed on your appraisal notice.

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