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Texas to waive toll fees for disabled veterans on state toll roads

GasBuddy Blog -- In a gesture to honor the men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces who have made great personal sacrifices to ensure our freedom and protection, the Texas Transportation Commission has approved granting free passage for select veterans on state operated toll roads.

The decision will benefit Texas resident veterans who are either disabled or recipients of the Purple Heart and/or Congressional Medal of Honor. Statewide the number of veterans who qualify to drive free of charge on these roads is estimated at 160,666.

TxDOT says most toll roads are run by regional toll authorities or county and municipal authorities and for privileges to be extended there would require actions enacted by those regional branches of government...

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Submitted Sep 11, 2012 By: PD

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flagtown25 Champion Author New Jersey Posts:1,187 Points:509,955 Joined:Oct 2011	Message Posted: Sep 26, 2012 9:24:34 AM Ignore flagtown25 Report Abuse Good
honeyb817 Rookie Author Fort Worth Posts:7 Points:570 Joined:May 2009	Message Posted: Sep 19, 2012 3:56:10 AM Ignore honeyb817 Report Abuse I agree.
garywa01 Sophomore Author Alberta Posts:130 Points:399,715 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Sep 18, 2012 2:31:11 PM Ignore garywa01 Report Abuse good move
honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:18,811 Points:1,635,270 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Sep 16, 2012 9:06:05 AM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse Joliet: still unfair to those who didn't get any service recognition (i.e. Purple Heart or Congressional Medal of Honor). There are lots of servicemen and women out there who got injured who didn't get a Purple Heart.
Joliet_Johnny Rookie Author Illinois Posts:87 Points:30,365 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Sep 15, 2012 1:29:56 PM Ignore Joliet_Johnny Report Abuse Just as a broken clock is right twice a day, the government does do something right occasionally.
honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:18,811 Points:1,635,270 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Sep 15, 2012 12:12:45 AM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse timmers: only if you're one of the "select veterans."
timmers3 Rookie Author Houston Posts:4 Points:1,255 Joined:Sep 2012	Message Posted: Sep 14, 2012 4:22:04 PM Ignore timmers3 Report Abuse what a great program for those who serve us
lile07 Sophomore Author Chicago Posts:119 Points:460,970 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Sep 14, 2012 6:06:53 AM Ignore lile07 Report Abuse Good idea
me2too4c Veteran Author New York Posts:280 Points:256,210 Joined:Jul 2012	Message Posted: Sep 14, 2012 5:00:59 AM Ignore me2too4c Report Abuse i think it should be all veterans !!
honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:18,811 Points:1,635,270 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Sep 14, 2012 12:23:05 AM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse select veterans? the rest who gave some of their bodies (and minds) don't count, I s'pose?
southrob Champion Author Tucson Posts:3,731 Points:713,925 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Sep 14, 2012 12:11:32 AM Ignore southrob Report Abuse great
NaviBoo Rookie Author Vancouver Posts:10 Points:1,500 Joined:Sep 2012	Message Posted: Sep 13, 2012 12:23:27 PM Ignore NaviBoo Report Abuse Exactly
mrjames1818 Champion Author New Jersey Posts:1,676 Points:2,023,845 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: Sep 13, 2012 6:03:51 AM Ignore mrjames1818 Report Abuse Nice idea
goldrose1 Champion Author Cleveland Posts:11,059 Points:1,947,655 Joined:Feb 2005	Message Posted: Sep 12, 2012 11:55:36 PM Ignore goldrose1 Report Abuse k
jjjleblanc Champion Author Rochester Posts:5,990 Points:1,543,620 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Sep 12, 2012 8:11:43 PM Ignore jjjleblanc Report Abuse Every little bit helps.
Cheepo Champion Author Tampa Posts:9,984 Points:3,146,930 Joined:Apr 2003	Message Posted: Sep 12, 2012 7:22:01 PM Ignore Cheepo Report Abuse All tolls should be removed!!!!!!!!!!
Amtrgas Champion Author Oakland Posts:2,678 Points:1,643,095 Joined:Dec 2007	Message Posted: Sep 12, 2012 3:23:50 PM Ignore Amtrgas Report Abuse That is one way of giving back to the fallen heroes, and a good one at that.
boldrph Champion Author Topeka Posts:18,523 Points:3,477,390 Joined:Oct 2002	Message Posted: Sep 12, 2012 1:03:12 PM Ignore boldrph Report Abuse again?
velomac Rookie Author Greensboro Posts:48 Points:1,336,115 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Sep 12, 2012 12:45:13 PM Ignore velomac Report Abuse What about waiving tool fees for ALL disabled people, regardless of whether they have been in the military or not?
tomok Champion Author Portland Posts:33,553 Points:2,371,260 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Sep 12, 2012 11:15:00 AM Ignore tomok Report Abuse Texas to waive toll fees for disabled veterans on State toll roads? - Texas can afford it (i.e. Crude Oil production income - along with many other states that produces and refines oil too.)! Other states have a hard time maintaining their roads and bridges to let a little tax money slip by and will charge their veterans, disabled veterans and all other travelers the full charge due. That’s Not right for all veterans and it should Not be tolerated. The veteran should have a pass/card assigned to him so no matter what vehicle he is in - that vehicle goes for free! Sometimes 'It's A Good Thing' to live in a certain place or state, you'll never know what will happen next! Replace that star with a heart.... Whatever the size or shape of the vehicle, Produce and ‘Drive’ vehicles with high MPG, are very reliable, have a ‘reasonable’ cost and a good ‘value’ for the money. The price of fuel at the pump is too high! 12/22/2012!
orcar Champion Author Boise Posts:2,153 Points:802,065 Joined:Jun 2010	Message Posted: Sep 12, 2012 11:10:15 AM Ignore orcar Report Abuse How about for all veterans?
stopforgas All-Star Author Mississippi Posts:996 Points:494,730 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Sep 12, 2012 11:06:13 AM Ignore stopforgas Report Abuse just drop the tolls altogether. what the heck are they doing with our tax dollars?
96sc1 Champion Author El Paso Posts:8,517 Points:1,367,440 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Sep 12, 2012 10:52:21 AM Ignore 96sc1 Report Abuse slgas asked "But if you're a veteran living in another Texas city, such as El Paso.... why not them, too?" There are no toll roads in El Paso (yet)
BigOyl All-Star Author Wichita Posts:957 Points:372,030 Joined:Apr 2012	Message Posted: Sep 12, 2012 10:51:38 AM Ignore BigOyl Report Abuse Good move!
BudsterMO Champion Author Kansas City Posts:3,840 Points:729,680 Joined:Aug 2009	Message Posted: Sep 12, 2012 10:46:32 AM Ignore BudsterMO Report Abuse Lets hope that the other necessary approvals are done quickly and this is not just another Public Relations trick to make you think the Texas DOT is doing good things.
ZEROMETER Champion Author New Jersey Posts:3,590 Points:321,400 Joined:Nov 2006	Message Posted: Sep 12, 2012 10:44:35 AM Ignore ZEROMETER Report Abuse good
MightyDude Champion Author Minnesota Posts:10,486 Points:2,674,495 Joined:Mar 2003	Message Posted: Sep 12, 2012 10:44:34 AM Ignore MightyDude Report Abuse keep in mind 'SELECT VETERANS' not all.
slgas Champion Author Houston Posts:6,160 Points:1,588,290 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Sep 12, 2012 10:44:04 AM Ignore slgas Report Abuse But if you're a veteran living in another Texas city, such as El Paso, Fort Worth, Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, Corpus Christi, Beaumont, Amarillo, Waco, Galveston, etc.... why not them, too?
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hwmillerster Champion Author Missouri Posts:6,919 Points:1,491,095 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Sep 12, 2012 10:38:19 AM Ignore hwmillerster Report Abuse Not having a toll road would help everyone.
96sc1 Champion Author El Paso Posts:8,517 Points:1,367,440 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Sep 12, 2012 10:36:51 AM Ignore 96sc1 Report Abuse I'm in favor of it, but I don't think it qualifies as "equal protection under the law"
bigsranch Champion Author Houston Posts:3,277 Points:1,031,230 Joined:Apr 2007	Message Posted: Sep 12, 2012 10:36:42 AM Ignore bigsranch Report Abuse Old, but should apply to all vets.
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