SB 1938
AN ACT relating to the dedication of revenue received from certain
Senate Bill • Hinojosa, Juan "Chuy"
89th Regular Session
Jan 14, 2025 - Jun 2, 2025 • Session ended
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What This Bill Does
relating to the dedication of revenue received from certain
Subject Areas
Bill Text
relating to the dedication of revenue received from certain oversize or overweight vehicle permits to the state highway fund. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 623.0171(l), Transportation Code, is (l) Of the fee collected under this section for a permit: (1) 50 percent of the amount collected shall be deposited to the credit of the state highway fund; and (2) the other 50 percent shall be divided among and distributed to the counties designated in permit applications under Subsection (k) according to department rule. SECTION 2. Section 623.324(a), Transportation Code, is (a) Of the fee collected under Section 623.322 for a permit: (1) 50 percent of the amount collected shall be deposited to the credit of the state highway fund; and (2) the other 50 percent shall be divided equally among all counties designated in the permit application under SECTION 3. Notwithstanding Chapter 839 (H.B. 6), Acts of the 83rd Legislature, Regular Session, 2013, money dedicated by Sections 623.0171(l) and 623.324(a), Transportation Code, as added by Chapter 1135 (H.B. 2741), Acts of the 83rd Legislature, Regular Session, 2013, to the state highway fund is rededicated by this Act. SECTION 4. This Act takes effect immediately if it receives a vote of two-thirds of all the members elected to each house, as provided by Section 39, Article III, Texas Constitution. If this Act does not receive the vote necessary for immediate effect, this Act takes effect September 1, 2025.
Bill History
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Bill filed: AN ACT relating to the dedication of revenue received from certain
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