Bill > HJR164

This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment to the Texas Constitution that would prohibit the state legislature from imposing a vehicle mileage tax or fee based on the number of miles an individual drives within the state. The proposed amendment would add a new Section 31 to Article VIII of the Texas Constitution, effectively preventing the government from implementing a tax or fee that charges residents based on their vehicle usage. If approved by voters, the amendment would be put to a public vote on November 4, 2025, with the ballot language clearly stating the purpose of prohibiting vehicle mileage taxes or fees. This type of tax, sometimes referred to as a "miles-based road usage charge," has been discussed in some transportation funding debates as a potential alternative to traditional fuel taxes, but this resolution seeks to preemptively block such a mechanism in Texas.

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