Texas Statutes
Subchapter E. Acquisition, Construction, and Operation of Transportation Projects
Section 370.178. Use and Return of Transponders

Sec. 370.178. USE AND RETURN OF TRANSPONDERS. (a) For purposes of this section, "transponder" means a device placed on or within a motor vehicle that is capable of transmitting or receiving information used to assess or collect tolls or provide toll exemptions. A transponder is insufficiently funded if there is no money in the account for which the transponder was issued.
(b) Any law enforcement or peace officer of an entity with which an authority has contracted under Section 370.181(c) may seize a stolen or insufficiently funded transponder and return it to the authority that issued the transponder. An insufficiently funded transponder may not be seized before the 30th day after the date that an authority has sent a notice of delinquency to the holder of the account.
(c) The following entities shall consider offering motor vehicle operators the option of using a transponder to pay tolls without stopping, to mitigate congestion at toll locations, to enhance traffic flow, and to otherwise increase the efficiency of operations:
(1) the authority;
(2) an entity to which a project authorized by this chapter is transferred; or
(3) a third-party service provider under contract with an entity described by Subdivision (1) or (2).
(d) Transponder account information, including contact and payment information and trip data, is confidential and not subject to disclosure under Chapter 552, Government Code.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1325, Sec. 2.01, eff. June 21, 2003.
Amended by:
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 281 (H.B. 2702), Sec. 2.71, eff. June 14, 2005.
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1129 (S.B. 57), Sec. 4, eff. June 19, 2015.

Structure Texas Statutes

Texas Statutes

Transportation Code

Title 6 - Roadways

Subtitle G - Turnpikes and Toll Projects

Chapter 370 - Regional Mobility Authorities

Subchapter E. Acquisition, Construction, and Operation of Transportation Projects

Section 370.161. Transportation Projects Extending Into Other Counties

Section 370.162. Powers and Procedures of Authority in Acquiring Property

Section 370.163. Acquisition of Property

Section 370.164. Declaration of Taking

Section 370.165. Possession of Property

Section 370.166. Participation Payment for Real Property

Section 370.167. Severance of Real Property

Section 370.168. Acquisition of Rights in Public Real Property

Section 370.169. Compensation for and Restoration of Public Property

Section 370.170. Public Utility Facilities

Section 370.171. Lease, Sale, or Conveyance of Transportation Project

Section 370.172. Revenue

Section 370.173. Authority Revolving Fund

Section 370.174. Use of Surplus Revenue

Section 370.175. Exemption From Taxation or Assessment

Section 370.176. Actions Affecting Existing Roads

Section 370.177. Failure or Refusal to Pay Turnpike Project Toll; Offense; Administrative Penalty

Section 370.178. Use and Return of Transponders

Section 370.179. Controlled Access to Turnpike Projects

Section 370.180. Promotion of Transportation Project

Section 370.181. Operation of Transportation Project

Section 370.182. Audit

Section 370.183. Disadvantaged Businesses

Section 370.184. Procurement

Section 370.185. Competitive Bidding

Section 370.186. Contracts With Governmental Entities

Section 370.187. Project Approval

Section 370.189. Department Maintenance and Operation

Section 370.190. Property of Certain Transportation Authorities

Section 370.191. Commercial Transportation Processing Systems

Section 370.1911. Commercial Transportation Processing Systems at Inspection Facilities at Interstate Borders

Section 370.192. Property of Rapid Transit Authorities

Section 370.193. Priority Boarding of Ferry