TxTag: Simplest Way to Pay Texas Tolls in 2025
Need an easy way to pay tolls in Texas? TxTag, now managed by the Harris County Toll Road Authority (HCTRA), streamlines toll payments across Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas.
Updated for 2025, this mobile-friendly guide covers how TxTag works, its benefits, and how to manage your account.
What is TxTag?
TxTag is an electronic toll tag that auto-deducts tolls from your prepaid account—no stopping at booths! Stick it on your windshield, and sensors charge tolls as you drive. Since November 2024, HCTRA oversees TxTag, replacing the old Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) system for better service.
Top Benefits of TxTag
- Save Money: Get up to 25% off toll rates.
- Save Time: Breeze through toll lanes.
- Wide Use: Works on all Texas toll roads, plus Kansas and Oklahoma.
- Easy Setup: Sign up online at hctra.org.
How to Get a TxTag
- Online: Visit hctra.org, create an account, and prepay $20.
- Phone: Call 281-875-3279.
- Mail: Send an application to HCTRA, PO Box 1365, Houston, TX 77251.
Your TxTag sticker arrives with instructions—place it behind your rearview mirror.
Toll Rates on Popular Texas Roads (2025)
| Toll Road | Location | TxTag Rate |
|---|---|---|
| SH 130 | Austin to San Antonio | $0.47 – $2.30 |
| Grand Parkway | Houston area | $0.47 – $2.10 |
| Dallas North Tollway | Dallas to Fort Worth | $0.66 – $2.80 |
| Loop 1 (MoPac) | Austin | $0.50 – $2.20 |
| 183A Toll | Northwest Austin | $0.55 – $1.90 |
Rates vary by vehicle and time. Non-TxTag users pay more via Pay-by-Mail.
Managing Your TxTag Account
- Login: Check your balance or pay at hctra.org.
- AutoPay: Link a card for automatic top-ups.
- Support: Call 281-875-3279 for help.
Avoid Fees
No TxTag? Your license plate gets billed at higher rates, plus fees. Pay on time to avoid a $250 fine. Disabled veterans with special plates ride free—no TxTag needed.
Why TxTag Rocks
With HCTRA’s takeover, TxTag cuts billing hassles and keeps tolls low. Open your account today at hctra.org and hit the road stress-free! For more toll info, visit Tex.org.
