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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.
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EZ TAG is a tag transponder issued by HCTRA<ref>[https://www.hctra.org/ HCTRA]</ref>. It was started especially for [https://tollguru.com/toll-wiki/houston-toll-road-toll-map Houston toll roads], but since 2003, it can be used across all the [https://tollguru.com/toll-wiki/texas-toll-roads-bridges-express-lanes-tx-tag toll facilities of Texas].
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== 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.
 
  
Calculate toll cost to travel across Texas with EZ Tag installed in your vehicle using out '''EZ Tag Toll Calculator'''.
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Calculate toll cost to travel across Texas with EZ TAG installed in your vehicle using out [https://tollguru.com/texas-toll-calculator EZ TAG Toll Calculator].
 
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== Where can I use the EZ Tag ==
 
== Where can I use the EZ Tag ==
 
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<html><figure class="aligncenter size-medium is-resized"><img alt="EZ Tag is accepted in Texas, Kansas and Oklahoma along with TxTag, PikePass, TollTag, and K-Tag" class="wp-image-6519" height="449" loading="lazy" sizes="(max-width: 563px) 100vw, 563px" src="https://www.tollguru.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/EZ-TAG-627x500.png" srcset="https://www.tollguru.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/EZ-TAG-627x500.png 627w, https://www.tollguru.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/EZ-TAG-768x612.png 768w, https://www.tollguru.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/EZ-TAG-600x478.png 600w, https://www.tollguru.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/EZ-TAG.png 961w" width="563"/></figure></html>
 
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EZ Tag is accepted in Texas, Kansas and Oklahoma and is interoperable with KTag Kansas, PikePass, TollTag and TxTag
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EZ Tag is accepted in Texas, Kansas and Oklahoma and is interoperable with [https://tollguru.com/toll-wiki/toll-tag-texas TollTag], [https://tollguru.com/toll-wiki/txtag-texas TxTag], [https://tollguru.com/toll-wiki/ktag-kansas K-TAG] and [https://tollguru.com/toll-wiki/pikepass-oklahoma PikePass]
 
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== EZ Tag Account Types ==
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== EZ TAG Account Types ==
There are three types of EZ Tag accounts. To open an account on EZTag visit here<ref>[https://www.hctra.org/NewAccount/PersonalAccount EZ Tag Accounts]</ref>. 
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There are three types of EZ TAG accounts: 
<ul><li>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. </li><li>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. </li><li>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. </li></ul>
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<ul><li>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. </li><li>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. </li><li>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. </li></ul>
 
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== How to open an EZ Tag Account ==
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== 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. 
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'''Online'''- You can open an EZ TAG account online<ref>[https://www.hctra.org/NewAccount/PersonalAccount Open EZ TAG Account]</ref> 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<ref>[https://www.hctra.org/HelpAndSupport#ez-tag-store-locations Buy EZ Tag]</ref>.
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'''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<ref>[https://www.hctra.org/HelpAndSupport#ez-tag-store-locations Buy EZ Tag]</ref>.
 
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== How much does an EZ Tag cost ==
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== 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- 
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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: 
 
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== EZ TAG Invoice ==
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If you have an EZ TAG and still received a toll invoice, it's because your tag either didn't work or it's out of balance. You can login to your EZ TAG account<ref>[https://www.hctra.org/AccountOverview EZ TAG login]</ref> to pay toll violation online<ref>[https://www.hctra.org/MissedAToll EZ TAG missed toll payment]</ref>. 
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== Can I use my EZ Tag in more than one vehicle ==
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== 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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No, it is not recommended to transfer tags as mounting the same EZ TAG on different vehicles can damage the chip inside.  
 
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* [https://tollguru.com/dispute-texas-toll How do I dispute a toll in Texas?]
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* [https://tollguru.com/out-of-state-driver-pay-texas-tolls Do out of state drivers pay Texas tolls?]
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* [https://tollguru.com/ntta-tag-vs-txtag Is NTTA tag and TxTag the same?]
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== See also ==
 
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EZ TAG is a tag transponder issued by HCTRA[1]. It was started especially for Houston toll roads, but since 2003, it can be used across all the toll facilities of Texas.

Calculate toll cost to travel across Texas with EZ TAG installed in your vehicle using out EZ TAG Toll Calculator.

Where can I use the EZ Tag

EZ Tag is accepted in Texas, Kansas and Oklahoma along with TxTag, PikePass, TollTag, and K-Tag

EZ Tag is accepted in Texas, Kansas and Oklahoma and is interoperable with TollTag, TxTag, K-TAG and PikePass

EZ TAG Account Types

There are three types of EZ TAG accounts: 

  • 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[2] 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[3].

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 VehiclesPre-Paid Deposits
1-2$20
3-4$40
5-6$60
7-8 $80 

EZ TAG Invoice

If you have an EZ TAG and still received a toll invoice, it's because your tag either didn't work or it's out of balance. You can login to your EZ TAG account[4] to pay toll violation online[5].

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.  

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