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Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
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TRANSPORTATION CODE |
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Title 7. VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC |
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Subtitle E. VEHICLE SIZE AND WEIGHT |
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Chapter 623. PERMITS FOR OVERSIZE OR OVERWEIGHT VEHICLES |
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Subchapter D. HEAVY EQUIPMENT |
Sec. 623.076. PERMIT FEE
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(a) An application for a permit under this subchapter must be accompanied by a permit fee of:
(1) $60 for a single-trip permit;
(2) $120 for a permit that is valid for a period not exceeding 30 days;
(3) $180 for a permit that is valid for a period of 31 days or more but not exceeding 60 days;
(4) $240 for a permit that is valid for a period of 61 days or more but not exceeding 90 days; or
(5) $270 for a permit issued under Section 623.071(c)(1) or (2).
(a-1) The following amounts collected under Subsection (a) shall be deposited to the general revenue fund and the remainder deposited to the credit of the state highway fund:
Amount of Fee $60 (single-trip permit) $30 $120 (30-day permit) $60 $180 $90 $240 $120 $270 $135 (b) The board may adopt rules for the payment of a fee under Subsection (a). The rules may:
(1) authorize the use of electronic funds transfer;
(2) authorize the use of a credit card issued by:
(A) a financial institution chartered by a state or the United States; or
(B) a nationally recognized credit organization approved by the board; and
(3) require the payment of a discount or service charge for a credit card payment in addition to the fee prescribed by Subsection (a).
(c) An application for a permit under Section 623.071(c)(3) or (d) must be accompanied by the permit fee established by the board, in consultation with the commission, for the permit, not to exceed $7,000. Of each fee collected under this subsection, the department shall send:
(1) the first $1,000 to the comptroller for deposit to the credit of the general revenue fund; and
(2) any amount in excess of $1,000 to the comptroller for deposit to the credit of the state highway fund.