Texas Transportation Code 1001.009 – Collection of Fees for Department Goods and Services
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(a) The board may adopt rules regarding the method of collection 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 under Subsection (a) include department publications and the issuance of licenses, permits, and registrations.
Terms Used In Texas Transportation Code 1001.009
- 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 adopted under Subsection (a) may:
(1) authorize the use of electronic funds transfer or a valid debit or credit card issued by a financial institution chartered by a state, the United States, or a nationally recognized credit organization approved by the department;
(2) require the payment of a discount or service charge for a credit card payment in addition to the fee; and
(3) require an overpayment of a motor vehicle or salvage dealer license fee of:
(A) less than $10 to be credited toward a future fee requirement; and
(B) more than $10 to be refunded.
(d) Revenue generated from the collection of discount or service charges under Subsection (c) shall be deposited to the credit of the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles fund for use by the department in supporting the department’s operations and the administration of the department’s functions.