Texas Logbook Rules: 300-Mile Radius Exemption

Under Texas state regulations (aligned with FMCSA), a commercial driver operating a property-carrying vehicle does not need to maintain a paper logbook or ELD if all of the following are true:

• Operates entirely within Texas (intrastate).
• Stays within a 150-air-mile radius (172.6 statute miles) of the normal work reporting location. Note: The 300-mile figure in the question is incorrect; the federal/state exemption is 150 air miles.
• Returns to the work reporting location and is released within 12 consecutive hours.
• Has at least 10 consecutive hours off duty before the next shift.

If any condition fails (e.g., crosses state line, exceeds radius, works >12 hrs), a log/ELD is required. Passenger-carrying drivers have a 100-air-mile / 12-hour exemption.

Always confirm with the TxDMV Motor Carrier Division for current rules.