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TX SB798
Bill
Status
1/15/2025
Primary Sponsor
Sarah Eckhardt
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AI Summary
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Expands eligibility for optional county vehicle registration fees to include counties that are part of a regional mobility authority created under Chapter 370 with at least two member counties
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Currently eligible counties include: border counties with Mexico having populations over 250,000; counties over 1.5 million coterminous with a regional mobility authority; and counties between 190,000 and 1.5 million coterminous with a regional mobility authority
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Clarifies that counties with populations under 700,000 described in categories (a)(1) or (a)(3) may increase the additional fee up to $20 if approved by voter referendum
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Fee revenues are designated for transportation projects within the qualifying counties
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Takes effect immediately with two-thirds legislative vote, otherwise September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to authorizing an optional county fee on vehicle registration in certain counties to be used for transportation projects.
Fees & Other Nontax Revenue
Last Action
Referred to Transportation
2/7/2025