can i use toll road with new car texas

[VeraLee]

Yes, you can use Texas toll roads with a new car immediately, but you must take action to pay for the tolls. Driving on a toll road without a valid payment method will result in a Violation Invoice being sent to the vehicle's registered owner. Since your new car has brand-new license plates, the toll authority will use the plate number to identify the vehicle and bill you.

Your primary options are getting a TxTag (or another compatible tag like EZ TAG or TollTag) or using the Pay By Mail system. A TxTag is a small transponder sticker you place on your windshield. It links to a prepaid account, and tolls are automatically deducted as you drive through. This method offers the lowest toll rates. Without a tag, cameras will capture your license plate, and a bill will be mailed to the address on your vehicle’s registration. Pay By Mail rates are significantly higher than tag rates.

To avoid fines, set up a toll tag account online as soon as possible. You can often do this before you even take delivery of the car. If you've already driven on a toll road, you can typically look up and pay any incurred tolls on the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) website within a few days to avoid penalty fees.

Toll Payment Method	How it Works	Cost	Best For
TxTag / EZ TAG / TollTag	Prepaid account with a windshield transponder. Tolls deducted automatically.	Lowest rates.	Frequent toll road users.
Pay By Mail	Camera captures license plate; invoice is mailed to the registered owner.	Highest rates (up to 50% more than tag rates).	Occasional or one-time users.
TollTag (NTTA)	Works on all Texas toll roads, not just Dallas-area.	Same low rates as other tags.	Residents in North Texas.
Zip	No tag needed; uses license plate for payment across Texas, Oklahoma, and Florida.	Rates similar to other tag programs.	Multi-state travelers.
TxTag App	Manage your account, add funds, and pay missed tolls directly from your phone.	Standard tag rates.	Anyone needing quick account access.

[MacFaith]

Absolutely, but get a toll tag fast. I learned the hard way with my new SUV. I used the 183A tollway a couple of times thinking I’d get a bill. The Pay By Mail invoice showed up weeks later, and the tolls were almost double what they would’ve been with a tag. I signed up for a TxTag online in five minutes, stuck it on my windshield, and now it’s seamless. Don’t make my expensive mistake.