H.B. No. 3459 amends the Transportation Code regarding the distribution of state traffic fine revenue collected by the comptroller. The bill changes the allocation of funds, specifying that 50 percent of the revenue will be deposited into the undedicated portion of the general revenue fund, while the remaining 50 percent will go to the designated trauma facility and emergency medical services account. This represents a shift from the previous allocation of 70 percent to the general revenue fund and 30 percent to the trauma account. Additionally, the bill stipulates that in any state fiscal year, if the amount deposited to the general revenue fund exceeds $250 million, any excess will be directed to the Texas mobility fund.

The provisions of 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 the time of collection. This ensures a smooth transition and clarity in the distribution of funds during the changeover period.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Transportation Code 542.4031 (Transportation Code 542)