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Legislators Consider Repealing Driver Fees

Lawmakers at the Capitol debate eliminating a surcharge on traffic tickets that has been riddled with problems almost since its inception.

By Justin DehnMarch 22, 2011, 7:01 p.m. CentralUpdated March 22, 2011, 7:01 p.m. Central

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Legislators Consider Repealing Driver Fees

by Justin Dehn, The Texas Tribune
March 22, 2011

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Legislators Consider Repealing Driver Fees

Justin Dehn, The Texas Tribune
March 22, 2011

Lawmakers at the Capitol debate eliminating a surcharge on traffic tickets that has been riddled with problems almost since its inception.

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