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Initial review · graded Nov 9, 2026 · How we grade
relating to the implementation of a veteran discount program for the use of State Highway 130.
Caption from analyzed text · version I.
Veterans with toll tags ride free or cheaper. Starting 2027.
The bill orders the state transportation department to set up a toll discount program for veterans who use electronic toll collection on State Highway 130. The money for free or discounted trips comes from tolls collected under the existing private development agreement for Segments 5 and 6 of the highway, with those segments funded first. Veterans with toll tags on SH 130 could get free or cheaper trips starting September 1, 2027.
Labels: BACK FROM THE DEAD. Same text as a bill filed before that died: 89R SB 1256 (Died in committee). Filed in 2 sessions, counting this one. Checked against 88R and 89R only.TRY NO. 2. Filed in 2 sessions: 89R and 90R. Checked against 88R and 89R only.
90R-SB82 · 2026-11-09
relating to the implementation of a veteran discount program for the use of State Highway 130.
Veterans with toll tags ride free or cheaper. Starting 2027.
The bill orders the state transportation department to set up a toll discount program for veterans who use electronic toll collection on State Highway 130. The money for free or discounted trips comes from tolls collected under the existing private development agreement for Segments 5 and 6 of the highway, with those segments funded first. Veterans with toll tags on SH 130 could get free or cheaper trips starting September 1, 2027.
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No fiscal note in the loaded record.
No verified beat found.
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Derived itemized flow · Jul 1, 2024 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
$72,700.00
Also funds 3 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Dec 9, 2024 to Sep 28, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Name match, not a verified identity: normalized filed name and state.
Derived itemized flow · Dec 16, 2025 to Aug 20, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 101011018, 101057658.
$60,000.00
Also funds 137 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Jul 24, 2024 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
TeamDerived itemized flow · Nov 11, 2024 to Aug 31, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 100959783, 100987492, 101011018, 101035338, 101057658.
Missing data does not establish zero giving. Display amounts are rounded.
$72,700.00
Also funds 3 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Dec 9, 2024 to Sep 28, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Name match, not a verified identity: normalized filed name and state.
Derived itemized flow · Dec 16, 2025 to Aug 20, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 101011018, 101057658.
$60,000.00
Also funds 137 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Jul 24, 2024 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
TeamDerived itemized flow · Nov 11, 2024 to Aug 31, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 100959783, 100987492, 101011018, 101035338, 101057658.
No floor vote loaded for this bill.
No fiscal note in the loaded record.
Analysis of text version I by a super-expensive superintelligence, Nov 9, 2026, against the published rubric.
Filed 2 times: 89R and now. Checked against 88R and 89R only.
by Sen. Zaffirini, same lead author · Died in committee · same text
Introduced textLast action, Feb 28, 2025: Referred to Vet Affairs
Relating to the implementation of a veteran discount program for the use of certain toll projects.
Caption, 89R bill history
Texas Senate · Filed Nov 9, 2026
11/09/2026 S Filed
Texas Legislature Online · Introduced
Data snapshot Nov 10, 2026 at 2:39 AM CST. Grades, charges, quotes and corrections follow the published record.
Highways
Military & Veterans
TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES
TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
The text as introduced · 234 words
90R1347 GP-D By: Zaffirini S.B. No. 82 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT relating to the implementation of a veteran discount program for the use of State Highway 130. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Subchapter B, Chapter 228, Transportation Code, is amended by adding Section 228.060 to read as follows: Sec. 228.060. VETERAN DISCOUNT PROGRAM ON CERTAIN TOLL PROJECTS. (a) The department shall establish and implement a veteran discount program under Section 372.053 for electronic toll collection customers using State Highway 130. (b) The department shall use revenue received from tolls collected under the comprehensive development agreement entered into on or before March 22, 2007, for State Highway 130 from U.S. Highway 183 to Interstate Highway 10 (Segments 5 and 6) to fund the free or discounted use of State Highway 130 provided by the program described by Subsection (a). (c) In allocating revenue under Subsection (b), the department: (1) shall prioritize funding free or discounted toll project usages for electronic toll collection customers using the portion of State Highway 130 described by Subsection (b); and (2) may, after allocating revenue for the purpose described by Subdivision (1), use any remaining revenue to fund free or discounted toll project usages for electronic toll collection customers using portions of State Highway 130 not described by Subdivision (1). SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2027.