(a) An application for a permit under this subchapter must be accompanied by a permit fee of:
(1) $60 for a single-trip permit;
(2) $120 for a permit that is valid for a period not exceeding 30 days;
(3) $180 for a permit that is valid for a period of 31 days or more but not exceeding 60 days;
(4) $240 for a permit that is valid for a period of 61 days or more but not exceeding 90 days;
(5) $270 for a permit issued under § 623.071(c)(1) or (2); or
(6) $960 for a permit issued under § 623.071(c-1).
(a-1) The following amounts collected under Subsection (a) shall be deposited to the general revenue fund, 90 percent of the remainder shall be deposited to the credit of the state highway fund, and 10 percent of the remainder shall be deposited to the credit of the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles fund:

			
			

			

			
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Terms Used In Texas Transportation Code 623.076
Comptroller: means  the state comptroller of public accounts. See Texas Government Code 312.011
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
Remainder: An interest in property that takes effect in the future at a specified time or after the occurrence of some event, such as the death of a life tenant.
United States: includes  a department, bureau, or other agency of the United States of America. See Texas Government Code 311.005

(b)  The board may adopt rules for the payment of a fee under Subsection (a).  The rules may:
(1)  authorize the use of electronic funds transfer;
(2)  authorize the use of a credit card issued by:
(A)  a financial institution chartered by a state or the United States; or
(B)  a nationally recognized credit organization approved by the board; and
(3)  require the payment of a discount or service charge for a credit card payment in addition to the fee prescribed by Subsection (a).
(b-1)  The department shall deposit a fee collected under Subsection (b)(3) to the credit of the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles fund.
(c)  An application for a permit under § 623.071(c)(3) or (d) must be accompanied by the permit fee established by the board, in consultation with the commission, for the permit, not to exceed $7,000.  Of each fee collected under this subsection, the department shall send:
(1)  the first $1,000 to the comptroller for deposit to the credit of the general revenue fund; and
(2)  any amount in excess of $1,000 to the comptroller, who shall deposit:
(A)  90 percent of the excess to the credit of the state highway fund; and
(B)  10 percent of the excess to the credit of the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles fund.