HB 2725
AN ACT relating to discount programs provided by toll project entities for
89th Regular Session
Jan 14, 2025 - Jun 2, 2025 • Session ended
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Bill filed, pending referral to House committee
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What This Bill Does
Expands toll discount programs for certain vehicle owners, specifically allowing free or discounted toll usage for electronic toll collection customers who have vehicles registered with specific license plate designations. These discounts will apply to individuals with certain specialized vehicle registrations, potentially including veterans or other designated groups. The new toll discount program will take effect on September 1, 2025, giving toll project entities time to implement the changes.
Subject Areas
Bill Text
relating to discount programs provided by toll project entities for BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. The heading to Section 372.053, Transportation Code, is amended to read as follows: Sec. 372.053. CUSTOMER [VETERAN] DISCOUNT PROGRAM. SECTION 2. Section 372.053(a-1), Transportation Code, is (a-1) A program established under Subsection (a) must include free or discounted use of the entity's toll project by an electronic toll collection customer whose account relates to a (1) registered under Section 504.202 or 504.315(f) or SECTION 3. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.
Bill History
Bill filed: AN ACT relating to discount programs provided by toll project entities for
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