S.B. No. 1018 amends the Transportation Code regarding the distribution of state traffic fine revenue collected by the comptroller. The bill specifies that 50 percent of the revenue will be allocated to the undedicated portion of the general revenue fund, while the remaining 50 percent will be directed to the designated trauma facility and emergency medical services account. Additionally, it establishes that in any state fiscal year, the comptroller will deposit 50 percent of the money received under a specific subsection to the general revenue fund until the total reaches $250 million. Any excess funds beyond this threshold will be deposited into the Texas mobility fund.

The changes made by this bill will only apply to revenue collected on or after its effective date of September 1, 2025. Revenue collected prior to this date will continue to be governed by the existing law at that time. This legislative adjustment aims to balance the funding between general revenue and emergency services while ensuring that the Texas mobility fund receives additional support when traffic fine revenues exceed the specified limit.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Transportation Code 542.4031 (Transportation Code 542)
Senate Committee Report: Transportation Code 542.4031 (Transportation Code 542)
Engrossed: Transportation Code 542.4031 (Transportation Code 542)
House Committee Report: Transportation Code 542.4031 (Transportation Code 542)
Enrolled: Transportation Code 542.4031 (Transportation Code 542)