TxTag Troubles: Oversight, Journalism, Billing, Vendors, and Daily Usage.

All five members of the Texas Transportation Commission, responsible for overseeing the Texas Department of Transportation and its troubled TxTag toll system, have little to no prior experience with transportation but collectively donated nearly $1.5 million to Gov. Greg Abbott, who appointed them, according to a KXAN investigation. The commissioners come from sectors like banking, oil and gas, business, and commercial real estate. The commission has been criticized for not doing enough to address financial concerns with TxTag. Critics say the appointments create the appearance of a "pay-to-play" system.