Fact Check: Did HCTRA Waive Tolls for Hurricane Laura?

August 25, 2020 by Rideshare Houston for Rideshare Houston

Claim Author: Various Media
Claim Reviewed: HCTRA Waiving Tolls for Hurricane Laura
Rating: Mostly True

Type: None Assigned

With Hurricane Laura making it’s way to the Houston area, local media is reporting that “HCTRA waived tolls in anticipation of Hurricane Laura”.

Let’s be clear: Tolls are waived.

However, HCTRA did not do this out of the goodness of their heart…(they are an evil company remember?)

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo issued the order: