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HB 1333

Relating to toll collection and enforcement by toll project entities; authorizing an administrative fee; imposing a civil penalty.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Brian Harrison and 4 co-sponsors

HB 1333 empowers Texas toll agencies to impose administrative fees and civil penalties for unpaid tolls, expanding enforcement mechanisms and revenue recovery authority.

Referred to s/c on Transportation Funding by Speaker
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Bill Summary · HB 1333

Legislative bill overview

HB 1333 authorizes toll project entities in Texas to collect administrative fees from toll violators and establishes civil penalties for non-payment of tolls. The bill creates a framework for toll enforcement mechanisms beyond standard toll collection, giving authorities additional financial and legal tools to pursue delinquent accounts.

Why is this important

Toll roads are increasingly used to fund infrastructure maintenance and expansion in Texas. This bill directly affects how effectively toll agencies can recover unpaid tolls and fund operations, potentially influencing toll road viability and expansion plans. It also impacts any driver who uses toll roads, as enforcement mechanisms and fees could increase compliance costs.

Potential points of contention

  • Administrative fee amount: The bill authorizes fees but doesn't specify caps, raising concerns that toll agencies could impose excessive charges beyond actual collection costs
  • Consumer protection: Civil penalty mechanisms could disproportionately burden low-income drivers or those with unintentional violations, with limited due process protections detailed
  • Toll road privatization concerns: Enhanced enforcement authority may be viewed as expanding private toll operator power, particularly if tolls are managed by private entities rather than public agencies

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

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