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City of La Porte <br />Office of the Mayor <br />Rick Helton <br />Established 1892 The City of La Porte is rich in history and built on community, <br />delivering a safe and attractive environment for all walks of life. <br />May 12, 2025 <br />The Honorable Brian Babin <br />United States House of Representatives <br />2236 Rayburn House Office Building <br />Washington, DC 20515 <br />Dear Representative Babin, <br />On behalf of the citizens of La Porte, we stand with the National League of Cities, local <br />elected officials, law enforcement, and emergency responders from across the state of <br />Texas in opposing all federal legislation to increase truck size and weight on our nation's <br />highways. An increase in truck size and weights places not only our fellow Texans in danger <br />but also our community's infrastructure. <br />Please find enclosed City of Lo Porte Resolution 2025-14 indicating La Porte's opposition <br />to any increase in truck size and weight. We respectfully request you oppose this legislation <br />should it come bef re you in the future. <br />Sincerreelly <br />Rick Helton <br />Mayor <br />RH/lw <br />Enclosure <br />cc: Scott Pullig, Chief of Police <br />Chris Pettis, Fire Chief <br />Planning and Development Director Ryan Hvitlok <br />Public Works Director Ray Mayo <br />604 West Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, Tx 77571 <br />281-470-50211 City5ecretary@LaPorteTx.gov I LaPorteTx.xov/Council <br />