H.B. No. 2440 amends the Transportation Code by adding Section 750.001, which outlines the limitations on the authority of state agencies and the state's air quality state implementation plan regarding motor vehicles. The new section defines key terms such as "energy source" and "engine," and explicitly prohibits state agencies from restricting the sale or use of motor vehicles based on their energy source. Additionally, it prevents agencies from prohibiting individuals from owning motor vehicles powered by engines.

Furthermore, the bill mandates that the state's air quality state implementation plan cannot include any provisions that would restrict a person's ability to purchase any motor vehicle, including those powered by engines. This legislation aims to ensure that individuals retain the freedom to choose and own motor vehicles without interference from state regulations related to energy sources. The act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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