S.B. No. 1729 is a legislative bill that amends various sections of the Health and Safety Code and the Transportation Code concerning vehicle registration and inspection fees in Texas. The bill reenacts and modifies Section 382.0622(a) to clarify the Clean Air Act fees, including the designation of amounts for the clean air account and the removal of certain previous fee structures. It also updates Section 382.202(d-2) to establish a three-year emissions inspection period for specific vehicles, contingent upon approval from the United States Environmental Protection Agency. Additionally, the bill introduces a new vehicle registration period of 24 months for certain passenger cars and light trucks, as specified in Section 502.044(a-1).

Furthermore, the bill revises the fee structure under Section 548.510, establishing a $7.50 annual fee for vehicle registration while allowing for a one-time fee of $16.75 for initial registrations of qualifying vehicles. It also introduces a new one-time fee of $22.25 for initial registrations under Section 502.0026, with specific allocations for the Texas mobility fund and the clean air account. Several sections of the Transportation Code are repealed to streamline the registration and inspection process. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Transportation Code 502.0026, Transportation Code 502.044, Transportation Code 548.510 (Transportation Code 502, Transportation Code 548)
Senate Committee Report: Transportation Code 502.0026, Transportation Code 502.044, Transportation Code 548.510 (Transportation Code 502, Transportation Code 548)
Engrossed: Transportation Code 502.0026, Transportation Code 502.044, Transportation Code 548.510 (Transportation Code 502, Transportation Code 548)
House Committee Report: Transportation Code 502.0026, Transportation Code 502.044, Transportation Code 548.510 (Transportation Code 502, Transportation Code 548)
Enrolled: Transportation Code 502.0026, Transportation Code 502.044, Transportation Code 548.510 (Transportation Code 502, Transportation Code 548)