TITLE: Relating to discount programs for members of the armed services provided by toll project entities.

SUMMARY: Relating to discount programs for members of the armed services provided by toll project entities.

FULL TEXT:
AN ACT Relating to discount programs for members of the armed services provided by toll project entities. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Amend Chapter 372.053, Transportation Code, by adding a new paragraph (4) and retiling the section as follows: Sec. 372.053. VETERAN AND ACTIVE DUTY MEMBERS OF THE ARMED SERVICES DISCOUNT PROGRAM. (a) A toll project entity may establish a discount program for electronic toll collection customers. The program must include free or discounted use of the entity's toll project by an electronic toll collection customer whose account relates to a vehicle registered: (1) under Section 504.202; (2) under Section 504.315(g); or (3) by a person who has received the Medal of Honor.; and (4) by a person who is an active duty member of the armed services. SECTION 2. This Act takes effect immediately if it receives a vote of two-thirds of all the members elected to each house, as provided by Section 39, Article III, Texas Constitution.