Amend CSHB 300 in Article I of the bill by inserting the 
following appropriately numbered SECTION to read as follows and 
renumbering subsequent SECTIONS in the Article accordingly:
	SECTION ____.  (a) Chapter 222, Transportation Code, is 
amended by adding Subchapter F to read as follows:

SUBCHAPTER F.  ROAD USER FEE PILOT PROGRAM
	Sec. 222.151.  DEFINITIONS.  In this subchapter:                        
		(1)  "Diesel fuel" has the meaning assigned by Section 
162.001, Tax Code.
		(2)  "Gasoline" has the meaning assigned by Section 
162.001, Tax Code.
		(3)  "Program" means a road user fee pilot program 
established under this subchapter.
	Sec. 222.152.  PROGRAM ESTABLISHED.  (a)  Except as provided 
by Subsection (b), the department by rule shall establish a pilot 
program in at least one county that is part of a regional mobility 
authority established or operating under Chapter 370 to study the 
feasibility of assessing a road user fee that is based on the number 
of miles traveled in this state by a motor vehicle.
	(b)  The department may not establish the program in a county 
without the approval of the commissioners court of that county.
	Sec. 222.153.  AMOUNT OF ROAD USER FEE.  (a)  The department 
by rule shall set the amount of the road user fee on a per mile 
basis.
	(b)  In prescribing the amount of the fee, the department 
shall determine the average amount of taxes imposed under Chapter 
162, Tax Code, per mile on gasoline or diesel fuel used to propel an 
average motor vehicle over the public roadways of this state.
	(c)  The department shall set the fee in an amount equal to 
the amount determined under Subsection (b).
	(d)  The department shall allow a person who participates in 
the program a credit against the fee imposed for use of a motor 
vehicle equal to the amount of any taxes paid under Chapter 162,  
Tax Code, for gasoline or diesel fuel used in the vehicle during the 
period on which the amount of the fee paid is based.
	Sec. 222.154.  DEPOSIT OF NET REVENUE. The department shall 
deposit the net revenue from the fee imposed under this subchapter 
to the credit of the state highway fund.
	Sec. 222.155.  ELIGIBILITY.  In establishing the pilot 
program, the department shall consult with the regional mobility 
authority of which the county is a part to develop criteria for 
voluntary program participation.  The criteria must include 
requirements that a person must:
		(1)  reside in a county that is participating in the 
program;        
		(2)  possess a valid driver's license issued to that 
person by this state;
		(3)  own a motor vehicle that is registered in this 
state; and       
		(4)  agree to rules adopted by the department.                         
	Sec. 222.156.  CONTRACTS.  The department may contract with 
the regional mobility authority of which the county is a part or the 
Texas Transportation Institute, or both, to implement or administer 
all or any part of the program.
	Sec. 222.157.  PROMOTION OF PROGRAM.  Notwithstanding 
Chapter 2113, Government Code, the department or an entity with 
which the department contracts under Section 222.156 may promote 
the program by appropriate means, including advertising or 
marketing as the department or the entity determines appropriate.
	Sec. 222.158.  REPORT.  Not later than January 31, 2012, the 
department shall submit to the legislature a report that includes 
recommendations regarding:
		(1)  the feasibility of assessing a road user fee that 
is based on the number of miles traveled in this state by a motor 
vehicle; and
		(2)  legislation to implement a road user fee in this 
state.         
	Sec. 222.159.  EXPIRATION.  This subchapter expires 
September 1, 2013.
	(b)  Not later than December 31, 2010, the Texas Department 
of Transportation shall establish a pilot program as required by 
Section 222.152, Transportation Code, as added by this section.