EZ TAG for Houston, Texas and other states
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EZ TAG is a tag used by tolling agencies in Houston, Texas that allows motorists to pay tolls without stopping at toll booths. EZ TAG can also be used on all lanes of tolled roadways in Texas that accommodate electronic toll collection.
What is EZ Tag
EZ TAG is an electronic toll collection system in Houston, Texas, United States, to pay tolls in Texas without stopping at toll booths. EZtags are allowed to use lanes reserved exclusively for them on all Harris County Toll Road Authority (HCTRA) roads. As of late 2003 the EZ TAG can also be used on all lanes of tolled roadways in Texas that accommodate electronic toll collection.
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Where can I use the EZ Tag
EZ Tag is accepted in Texas, Kansas and Oklahoma and is interoperable with KTag Kansas, PikePass, TollTag and TxTag.
EZ Tag Account Types
There are three types of EZ Tag accounts. To open an account on EZTag visit here[1].
- EZ Tag- The EZ Tag account comes with $20 prefunded tolls and tags at no cost. It works all across Texas, Kansas and Oklahoma. It is perfect for regular and occasional toll road users. You can set the EZ Tag payment for auto-charge using credit cards or bank account. You can also add multiple active vehicles to the account.
- EZ Tag Express- The EZ Tag Express account comes with $20 prefunded tolls and can be used across Texas toll roads. You can only have one active vehicle in one account and it can be auto-charged using a credit card. To use this account you do not need a tag/transponder on the vehicle and a cash/non-tag toll rate will be charged to the motorist.
- Bancpass- The Bancpass accounts comes with $15 prefunded tolls and tags at additional $25. It can be used throughout Texas, Kansas and Oklahoma and perfect for regular and occasional toll road users. You can add multiple active vehicles to your account.
How to open an EZ Tag Account
Online- You can open an EZ Tag account online through the Harris County Toll Road Authority (HCTRA) website. The EZ Tag later is then mailed to you or can be picked up at a nearby EZ Tag store. In Person- You may also open an account at an EZ Tag store to receive EZ Tag instantly. You can find a nearby EZ Tag store here[2].
How much does an EZ Tag cost
You open an EZ Tag account with the required prepaid toll deposit and it comes with no additional cost for up to 8 tags per account with $2 activation fee for additional tags. The pre-paid toll deposits are as follows-
| Number of Vehicles | Pre-Paid Deposits |
| 1-2 | $20 |
| 3-4 | $40 |
| 5-6 | $60 |
| 7-8 | $80 |
Can I use my EZ Tag in more than one vehicle
No, it is not recommended to transfer tags as mounting the same EZ Tag on different vehicles can damage the chip inside the EZ-Tag becomes damaged.
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