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Committee backs resolution to study differences in lower-tier driving licenses across neighboring states

Senate Committee on Transportation, Highways, and Public Works · April 1, 2026

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Summary

Senators approved SCR 18 to seek a study on varying weight and privilege differences in non-CDL licenses between Louisiana, Texas and Mississippi to reduce business friction; the measure was reported favorably without objection.

Senator Fessi introduced SCR 18 asking for a study of lower-tier (non-CDL) driver license categories because differences across Louisiana, Texas and Mississippi cause difficulties for interstate drivers and employers. He told the committee that while CDLs are federally regulated, states diverge on lower license weight allowances and cited examples where a driver with a lower license in Texas can pull up to 25,000 pounds on a trailer while the same driver would need a higher license in Louisiana.

Senator Carter said he had assumed driver licenses were more uniform nationwide and supported reporting the resolution favorably. Senator Carter moved to report SCR 18 favorably and the committee did so without objection.

Next steps: SCR 18 was reported favorably and will proceed as a study resolution; agencies and stakeholders may be asked to provide information.