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 defend against toll violation claims by proving that their vehicle was stolen prior to the failure to pay the toll, provided that the theft was reported to law enforcement in a timely manner. Additionally, the bill allows for the enforcement of decisions regarding toll violations through the placement of immobilization devices on vehicles or the imposition of additional fines.

The bill repeals multiple sections of the Transportation Code that previously outlined penalties and offenses related to toll violations, streamlining the process for toll collection and enforcement. It clarifies that the changes will only apply to tolls incurred on or after the effective date of the Act, which is set for September 1, 2025. Overall, the legislation aims to simplify the legal framework surrounding toll violations and reduce the punitive measures associated with nonpayment.

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 228, Transportation Code 372, Transportation Code 284, Transportation Code 370)