TX SB756

Removes criminal offense penalties for failing to pay tolls on Texas toll roads, eliminating misdemeanor charges that could result in fines up to $250

Repeals provisions allowing toll authorities to refuse vehicle registration as an enforcement mechanism for unpaid tolls

Maintains civil enforcement options including administrative fees, collection contracts, vehicle immobilization devices (boots), and additional fines for non-payment

Preserves toll exemptions for authorized emergency vehicles regardless of whether they are responding to emergencies, displaying flashing lights, or marked as emergency vehicles

Allows vehicle owners to avoid liability by presenting evidence that the vehicle was stolen prior to the toll violation, provided the theft was reported to law enforcement within required timeframes

Applies only to tolls incurred on or after September 1, 2025, with existing toll violations governed by prior law