Bill Text: TX SB1728 | 2021-2022 | 87th Legislature | Engrossed

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Bill Title: Relating to the equalization for road use by and public charging infrastructure for alternatively fueled vehicles; authorizing a fee and a surcharge.

Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill

Status: (Engrossed - Dead) 2021-05-24 - Returned to Calendars Committee [SB1728 Detail]

Download: Texas-2021-SB1728-Engrossed.html

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By: Schwertner, Nichols S.B. No. 1728
Powell

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to the equalization for road use consumption for
alternatively fueled vehicles imposed at the time of registration
or registration renewal; authorizing a fee.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Section 502.198(a), Transportation Code, is
amended to read as follows:
(a) Except as provided by Sections 502.058, 502.060,
502.1911, 502.192, 502.356, [and] 502.357, and 502.360 and
Subchapter H, this section applies to all fees collected by a county
assessor-collector under this chapter.
SECTION 2. Subchapter G, Chapter 502, Transportation Code,
is amended by adding Section 502.360 to read as follows:
Sec. 502.360. EQUALIZATION FOR ROAD USE CONSUMPTION FOR
ALTERNATIVELY FUELED VEHICLES. (a) In this section:
(1) "Alternatively fueled vehicle" means a motor
vehicle that is capable of being powered by a source other than
gasoline or diesel fuel.
(2) "Conventionally fueled vehicle" means a motor
vehicle that is capable of being powered only by gasoline or diesel
fuel.
(3) "Hybrid electric vehicle" means a motor vehicle,
including a plug-in hybrid electric motor vehicle, that is capable
of being powered by both electricity and gasoline, diesel, or
another type of fuel.
(4) "Natural gas vehicle" means a motor vehicle that
is capable of being powered only by compressed natural gas or
liquefied natural gas as fuel.
(b) In addition to other fees authorized under this chapter,
at the time of application for registration or renewal of
registration of an alternatively fueled vehicle, other than a
vehicle subject to a fee under Subsection (c) or (d), the applicant
shall pay an additional fee according to the gross weight of the
vehicle, as follows:
Weight Classification in pounds Fee Schedule
0-6,000 $200
6,001-10,000 $250
(c) In addition to other fees authorized under this chapter,
at the time of application for registration or renewal of
registration of a hybrid electric vehicle, the applicant shall pay
an additional fee according to the gross weight of the vehicle, as
follows:
Weight Classification in pounds Fee Schedule
0-6,000 $40
6,001-10,000 $50
(d) In addition to other fees authorized under this chapter,
at the time of application for registration or renewal of
registration of a natural gas vehicle, the applicant shall pay an
additional fee in an amount equal to the difference between the
amounts calculated under Subsections (e)(1) and (2) for that class
of vehicle.
(e) The department shall, for each class of natural gas
vehicle, calculate:
(1) the average annual amount of taxes imposed under
Chapter 162, Tax Code, that a conventionally fueled vehicle of that
class would pay; and
(2) the average annual amount of taxes imposed under
that chapter that a natural gas vehicle of that class would pay.
(f) The department shall review and update the fee
calculated under Subsection (e) at least once every five years.
(g) Fees collected under this section shall be deposited to
the credit of the state highway fund.
(h) The board shall adopt rules necessary to administer this
section.
SECTION 3. This Act takes effect September 1, 2021.