Sec. 284.2032. FINE IN CERTAIN COUNTIES. (a) A county with a population of 3.3 million or more may impose a fine of $1 for each event of nonpayment of a required toll or charge imposed under Section 284.069.
(b) Money collected under Subsection (a) shall be deposited in the county treasury in a special fund to be administered by the county attorney. Expenditures from the fund shall be at the sole discretion of the attorney and may be used only to defray the salaries and expenses of the attorney's office, but in no event may the county attorney supplement his or her own salary from the fund.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 963 (H.B. 1672), Sec. 2(a), eff. September 1, 2005.
Amended by:
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1352 (S.B. 346), Sec. 2.59, eff. January 1, 2020.
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1352 (S.B. 346), Sec. 2.60, eff. January 1, 2020.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle D - Road Laws Relating to Particular Counties
Chapter 284 - Causeways, Bridges, Tunnels, Turnpikes, Ferries, and Highways in Certain Counties
Subchapter D. Unauthorized Use of Toll Roads in Certain Counties
Section 284.201. Applicability of Subchapter
Section 284.202. Order Prohibiting Operation of Motor Vehicle on Toll Project
Section 284.203. Violation of Order; Offense
Section 284.2031. Civil and Criminal Enforcement: Fine
Section 284.2032. Fine in Certain Counties
Section 284.204. Administrative Adjudication Hearing Procedure
Section 284.205. Citation or Summons
Section 284.206. Administrative Hearing: Presumption; Evidence of Ownership
Section 284.207. Attendance on Hearing
Section 284.208. Decision of Hearing Officer
Section 284.209. Enforcement of Decision
Section 284.210. Appeal of Hearing Officer Decision
Section 284.211. Hearing on Appeal