Primary Department: Toll Road Authority
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Roberto Treviño, P.E., Executive Director
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Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Policy
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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of a revised Toll Invoicing Policy (Countywide).
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Background and Discussion:
In January 2023, Commissioners Court approved an updated Toll Setting Policy, Toll Invoicing Policy and Collections Policy which established new toll rates for image-based transactions, refined the vehicle classification structure and corresponding toll rates, updated fine and fee structure, and provided a 10% discount for 2-axle EZ Tag account holders.
Following direction provided at the February 26, 2026 Commissioners Court, HCTRA has evaluated the Fine and Fee structure as related to enforcement of commercial vehicle/plate toll violators. The proposed update maintains the Fines and Fees for individual users of the toll system as well as maintains established toll rates as defined by the 2023 Commissioners Court adopted toll policies. HCTRA is proposing commercial collection fees to recover the reasonable expenses associated with collecting unpaid tolls or charges for a commercial fleet including bulk record production and industry specific expert review, as needed.
Following direction provided at the March 19, 2026 Commissioners Court, HCTRA requested Texas Appleseed to review the proposed commercial collection fees to recover the reasonable expenses associated with collecting unpaid tolls or charges for a commercial fleet within a revised Toll Invoicing Policy. A Texas Appleseed representative met with HCTRA March 26, 2026, and reviewed the revised Toll Invoicing Policy and provided their comments confirming the proposed policy updates retain and reflect non-predatory practices.
Expected Impact:
This proposed update to the policy is intended to encourage commercial/business users of the toll system to convert to an EZ Tag account or pay outstanding toll invoices prior to collection process.
Alternative Options:
No other recommended solution for this identified need.
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Prior Court Action (if any):
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3/19/2026 |
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Court direction to confer with subject matter expert(s) regarding confirming proposed policy updates retain and reflect non-predatory practices. |
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2/26/2026 |
479 |
Court direction to evaluate Fines & Fees associated with commercial/business toll violators |
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1/31/2023 |
158 |
Court approval of the updated policy related to setting of toll rates |
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01/10/2023 |
314 |
Court approval of the updated Toll Setting Policy, Toll Invoicing Policy, and Collections Policy |
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12/01/2015 |
1.c.7 |
Court approval of the Violation Fee Waiver Reduction Policy and revisions to the EZ Tag agreement effective January 1, 2016 |
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06/23/2009 |
1.d.4 |
Court approval of clarifications, additional definitions, and modifications to the Toll Rate Setting Policy |
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06/19/2007 |
1.a.2 |
Court approval of a Toll Rate Setting Policy |
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Anticipated Court Date: 4/9/2026
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Contact(s) name, title, department: Nicole Stuttz, Chief of Staff, Harris County Toll Road Authority
Attachments (if applicable): Updated Toll Invoicing Policy