Texas Transportation Code 201.208 – Payment of Fees for Department Goods and Services
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(a) The commission may adopt rules regarding the method of payment of a fee for any goods sold or services provided by the department or for the administration of any department program.
(b) Goods sold and services provided include the sale of travel promotional materials and department publications and the issuance of licenses, permits, and registrations.
Terms Used In Texas Transportation Code 201.208
- Electronic funds transfer: The transfer of money between accounts by consumer electronic systems-such as automated teller machines (ATMs) and electronic payment of bills-rather than by check or cash. (Wire transfers, checks, drafts, and paper instruments do not fall into this category.) Source: OCC
- United States: includes a department, bureau, or other agency of the United States of America. See Texas Government Code 311.005
(c) The rules may:
(1) authorize the use of electronic funds transfer or a valid credit card issued by a financial institution chartered by a state or the United States or by a nationally recognized credit organization approved by the department; and
(2) require the payment of a discount or service charge for a credit card payment in addition to the fee.
(d) Revenue generated from payments of discount or service charges under Subsection (c) shall be deposited in the state highway fund.