H.B. No. 4907 proposes to repeal certain offenses related to toll violations in Texas, amending various sections of the Transportation Code. Key changes include the removal of language that classifies nonpayment of tolls as an offense, specifically in Sections 228.0547, 284.070, and 370.177. The bill also introduces new provisions that allow individuals to present evidence of vehicle theft as a defense against toll violations, provided the theft was reported to law enforcement in a timely manner. Additionally, the bill modifies the enforcement mechanisms for toll violations, allowing for the imposition of fines and the placement of immobilization devices on vehicles without classifying the act as a criminal offense.

The bill repeals multiple sections of the Transportation Code that previously defined toll violations and associated penalties, streamlining the process for toll collection and enforcement. It emphasizes administrative penalties rather than criminal charges, thereby reducing the legal repercussions for individuals who fail to pay tolls. The changes will take effect on September 1, 2025, and will only apply to tolls incurred after that date, ensuring that any tolls incurred before the effective date will still be governed by the existing laws.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Transportation Code 228.0547, Transportation Code 284.070, Transportation Code 284.204, Transportation Code 284.206, Transportation Code 284.209, Transportation Code 370.177, Transportation Code 372.110 (Transportation Code 284, Transportation Code 370, Transportation Code 372, Transportation Code 228)