An independent grassroots civic advocacy campaign

Support a toll-free Texas

Texas roads should not have permanent tolls.

When a road's construction debt is paid, the toll should come off. Add your name in support of ending never-ending tolls on public highways.

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Texas HB 436 was introduced by Rep. Matt Shaheen for the 2019 legislative session. It proposed ending tolls after acquisition and construction costs and project-backed bonds were paid. HB 436 did not become law; this campaign supports bringing that policy back.

Stand with Texas drivers

Add your name in support.

This petition asks Texas lawmakers to reintroduce and pass legislation based on HB 436: end toll collection after a road's costs and project-backed bonds have been paid.

This is a grassroots civic advocacy campaign.It is independent and is not affiliated with the State of Texas, any government agency, political party, or candidate.
Supporter petition

Yes, I support bringing back and passing the core policy of Texas HB 436.

By submitting, you confirm the information is yours and accurate. This is an independent grassroots civic advocacy petition, not voter registration or an official government petition.

The principle is simple

A paid-off road should become a free road.

Tolls are often presented as a way to finance construction. Texans should not be charged forever after the original road debt has been satisfied.

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End permanent tolls

Put a clear finish line on toll collection instead of allowing temporary financing to become a permanent charge.

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Protect public roads

Keep transportation policy accountable to Texans and prevent public highways from becoming endless revenue streams.

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Demand transparency

Give drivers clear information about road debt, operating costs, toll revenue and the date a toll can end.

“The commission shall maintain the project without tolls.”
— Texas HB 436, Section 7, introduced version

Make your voice heard

Tell Austin: end the toll when the road is paid.

After signing, contact your Texas state representative and senator. Ask them to support legislation that removes tolls after construction debt is paid.

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What did Texas HB 436 propose?

End tolls after costs and bonds are paid

Section 7 proposed that a toll project become part of the state highway system and be maintained without tolls after acquisition and construction costs were paid and the project-backed bonds and interest were paid or fully funded. Read the introduced bill ↗

Do not extend the payoff date

The bill also proposed preventing a toll-project entity from changing a financing agreement in a way that would delay the date the toll road becomes part of the state highway system.

Keep project revenue separate

Other sections sought to prevent revenue from one toll project from being used to pay another project's costs, subject to the bill's detailed statutory changes.

Historical bill, current campaign

HB 436 was filed for the 86th Texas Legislature and did not become law. This petition asks today's lawmakers to reintroduce and pass its core toll-cessation policy.