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TX SB798

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/15/2025

Primary Sponsor

Sarah Eckhardt

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Fee revenues are designated for transportation projects within the qualifying counties

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Transportation2/7/2025

Full Bill Text

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