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HB 4401

Relating to the collection of fees and refunds of under Chapter 1006 of the Transportation Code by the Comptroller.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Hubert Vo

HB 4401 transfers Texas transportation fee collection and refund processing to the State Comptroller's office, centralizing administrative responsibility under one state agency.

Placed on General State Calendar
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Bill Summary · HB 4401

Legislative bill overview

HB 4401 modifies how Texas collects fees and processes refunds related to Chapter 1006 of the Transportation Code, transferring these administrative functions to the State Comptroller's office. The bill streamlines fee collection and refund procedures that were previously handled through other channels, centralizing this responsibility under one state agency.

Why is this important

Centralizing fee collection and refund processing under the Comptroller can improve administrative efficiency, reduce processing delays, and create clearer accounting of transportation-related revenues. This affects anyone paying transportation fees in Texas and determines how quickly refunds are processed when people are entitled to them.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of Chapter 1006 fees unclear from title alone — without the full bill text, it's uncertain which specific transportation fees are affected and whether all stakeholders agree this is the appropriate agency to handle them
  • Administrative burden shifting — the Comptroller's office takes on new responsibilities, which requires funding and staffing that may strain existing resources or divert attention from other duties
  • Refund timeline and accountability — centralizing refunds could either improve or worsen processing times depending on implementation; lack of clarity on performance standards could create disputes

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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