H.B. No. 1557 amends the Transportation Code to establish requirements for toll project entities regarding discount programs for electronic toll collection customers, particularly focusing on veterans. The bill mandates that these entities shall establish a discount program that includes free use of the toll project for electronic toll collection customers whose vehicles are registered under specific sections. Additionally, the program may also offer free or discounted use to other electronic toll collection customers, including those with vehicles registered under Section 504.202. The bill also specifies that a toll project entity may limit the number of transponders issued to participants in the waiver program to no more than two, while allowing for one additional transponder in cases of demonstrated hardship. The changes aim to enhance accessibility and support for veterans using toll roads. The act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Transportation Code 372.053 (Transportation Code 372)
House Committee Report: Transportation Code 372.053 (Transportation Code 372)
Engrossed: Transportation Code 372.053 (Transportation Code 372)