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TX SB1018

Bill

Status

Passed

5/29/2025

Primary Sponsor

Joan Huffman

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Changes the distribution of state traffic fine revenue received by the comptroller from 70%/30% to 50%/50% between the general revenue fund and the designated trauma facility and emergency medical services account

  • Increases funding to the trauma facility and EMS account from 30% to 50% of traffic fine revenue

  • Reduces the general revenue fund's share from 70% to 50% of traffic fine revenue

  • Maintains the $250 million annual cap on deposits to the general revenue fund, with any excess going to the Texas Mobility Fund

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025, and applies only to revenue collected on or after that date

Legislative Description

Relating to distribution of state traffic fine revenue received by the comptroller.

State Finances

Last Action

Effective on 9/1/25

5/29/2025

Committee Referrals

Appropriations4/9/2025
Finance2/24/2025

Full Bill Text

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