TxDOT expects the Harris County Toll Road Authority to take over by the end of the year. Current TxTag customers would still be able to use their toll stickers after the transition.

The Texas Department of Transportation has been receiving calls regarding scam texts that claim to be for TxTag. According to a release, TxTag customers have been receiving text messages claiming that they have a balance due or past due.

TEXAS - The Texas Department of Transportation is warning drivers about a scam targeting toll customers. TxDOT said scammers are sending texts claiming you have a balance or that your account is past due. TxTag does communicate with customers via email, text and phone calls, but they said they will not send a message about final payment reminders.

Texting scams are targeting toll customers in Texas saying they’re from TxTag, and the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is warning everyone to be on the lookout.

TxDOT asks TxTag customers to be vigilant of these ongoing scams and contact TxTag Customer Service directly at textag or by calling 1-888-468-9824, should customers receive an unsolicited text, email or message purporting to be from TxTag or another toll agency. - txdot.gov