Houston drivers paid nearly $1 billion in tolls in 2025, but many remain frustrated by persistent congestion on HCTRA-operated roads like Beltway 8, prompting some to seek alternate routes.

Crowded holiday roads? EZ TAG from the Harris County Toll Road Authority can save time and headaches. Jerome Gray joined Houston Life to explain how the cashless pass works - and why it’s a smart gift for commuters and road-trippers

Jerome Gray, the deputy director of communications for the Harris County Toll Road Authority (HCTRA), recently stopped by Houston Life to chat about the EZ Tag program, common toll road misconceptions and what’s ahead for Houston drivers.

Catch up with former Houston news anchor Jerome Gray. He recently joined his former co-anchor at the news desk to spread the word about the Harris County Toll Road Authority (HCTRA), its EZ TAG program and how they are helping improve mobility around the region.

The Harris County Toll Road Authority (HCTRA) is alerting customers to be cautious amid a rise in toll text scams sweeping the nation.

Drivers in Houston are being warned about a scam involving fraudulent text messages that claim to be from toll agencies. The messages urge recipients to make immediate payments for supposed toll violations, but officials confirm these texts are fake and an attempt to steal personal and financial information.

Investigators are looking for a driver after a motorcyclist was killed Tuesday morning, causing heavy traffic along the highway.

The Harris County Toll Road Authority (HCTRA) has taken over collections for TxTag users.

Update to toll lanes that remain closed along the Beltway. This is a follow to KPRC 2 Investigates 2022 report.

Update to toll lanes that remain closed along the Beltway. This is a follow to KPRC 2 Investigates 2022 report.

When is the work on SH-249 and SH-99 going to be done?

The Hardy Toll Road direct connector project is all about staying connected. It has been in the works for years and when it’s done, it’ll benefit both drivers and cyclists. The latest milestone completed: The Lorraine Street Underpass.

The only thing more annoying than getting bills in the mail is getting a bill that you don’t owe. A Texas City woman contacted KPRC 2 Investigates team after she received toll road fines for a vehicle she doesn’t even own.

In less than a year, there have been two fatal head-on collisions involving wrong-way drivers on the Westpark Toll Road. In both cases, a wrong-way detection system did not trigger an alert.

Following the announcement of Harris County Toll Road initiative “Tag, You’re It,” more than 20 fake paper tags have been cited this week since the launch.

The Harris County Toll Road Authority has been working on the Tomball Tollway for years, and most recently crews have been building out the direct connector ramps from the Tomball Tollway.

Question: What is the Harris County Toll Road Authority going to do with the cash-only toll booths?

Question:Answer: There are a few ways to use the toll roads while waiting for your new EZ Tags to arrive by mail. You can download the EZ Tag app on your smartphone to temporarily add your vehicle’s plate number and the mininum amount of tolls you plan to use. On your EZ Tag account, you are able to add your vehicle as an “EZ Plate” account for a limited time. You may only use your vehicle in toll lanes marked “EZ Tag” only, and rates are based on cash lanes. Otherwise, no action is needed and you may continue to use the toll roads as usual, as the Harris County Toll Road Authority is billing toll drivers by mail in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.