Transportation Code § 228.059

Sec. 228.059. TOLL COLLECTION AND ENFORCEMENT BY OTHER ENTITY. (a) An entity operating a toll lane pursuant to Section 228.007(b) or under an agreement under Subchapter E, Chapter 223, has, with regard to toll collection and enforcement for that toll lane, the same powers and duties as the department under this chapter, except as provided by Subsection (b). The entity may use revenues for improvement, extension, expansion, or maintenance of the toll lane. (b) Notwithstanding Sections 228.0545, 228.0546, and 228.0547 or other law, a toll collected pursuant to an agreement for tolling services with a toll project entity, as defined by Section 371.001, other than the department is governed by the fee and fine structure of the entity issuing the initial toll invoice. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 264 (S.B. 792), Sec. 13.01, eff. June 11, 2007. Amended by: Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 533 (S.B. 312), Sec. 35, eff. September 1, 2017. Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 9 (H.B. 1116), Sec. 1, eff. May 15, 2021. SUBCHAPTER C. TOLL REVENUE BONDS