Issue Date: 2018-01-02
Revised Date:

Legal Citations

Object Type

Cash — Transportation

Origin Date

H.B. 2319, 85th Leg., R.S., June 9, 2017.

Description

The permit fee under 623.0172 applies to intermodal shipping containers operating in certain areas near the Texas/Arkansas border. The permit fee is initially set not to exceed $2,000. Beginning in 2022, on September 1 of each even-numbered year, the department shall set the fee based on a reasonable estimate of the costs associated with the operation of permitted vehicles in this area, including any increased highway repair costs.

The permit fee under 623.402 applies to intermodal shipping containers 30 miles from a port authority or port of entry. The permit fee is initially set at $6,000. Beginning in 2028, the department shall set the fee, after consultation with The University of Texas Center for Transportation Research and the Texas A&M Transportation Institute.

Due Date

Annually.

Deposit Funds

  • Fee revenue under 623.0172 is allocated between the State Highway Fund (90%), the Department of Motor Vehicles Fund (5%) and local county road and bridge funds (5%).

    Fee revenue under 623.402 is allocated between the State Highway Fund (50%), certain counties (30%), certain municipalities (16%) and the Department of Motor Vehicles Fund (4%).

Note

Permit for vehicles traveling within 30 miles from a port was added by S.B. 1524, 85th Leg., R.S., effective 01/01/2018.

USAS Values

Appropriation Year 25
USAS Title SPECIAL VEHICLE PERMITS
Receipt Category 01 – Transportation
Receipt Type 20 – Non-Commercial Licenses and Permits
Object Group 30 – Revenues
USAS Status A
Rev/Exp Category 01 – LICENSES, FEES, FINES, AND PENALTIES