Relating to repealing certain offenses involving toll violations.
SB 756 repeals criminal offense designations for unpaid tolls in Texas, shifting toll violations from potential criminal charges to civil administrative matters. The bill removes "offense" language from multiple Transportation Code sections (including 228.0547, 284.070, and 370.177), changing how non-payment is handled. Key provisions now focus on civil enforcement mechanisms like payment plans, administrative fees, hearing procedures, and fines - not criminal prosecution. This directly affects drivers who fail to pay tolls, replacing potential court charges with civil penalties managed through the Texas Department of Transportation.
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Jan 2025
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Introduced Jan 10, 2025
Last action Apr 3, 2025
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Feb 7, 2025
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Feb 7, 2025
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1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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