H.B. No. 3528 proposes amendments to the registration and inspection processes for vehicles in Texas, particularly focusing on the Clean Air Act fees and vehicle registration periods. The bill reenacts and amends Section 382.0622(a) of the Health and Safety Code to clarify the sources of Clean Air Act fees, including those designated by Section 548.510 of the Transportation Code for the clean air account. It also modifies the emissions inspection period for certain vehicles, allowing for a three-year inspection cycle if approved by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Additionally, the bill introduces a new 24-month vehicle registration period for specific passenger cars and light trucks, which must be sold in Texas and not previously registered.

Furthermore, the bill amends the fee structure associated with vehicle registration. It establishes a one-time fee of $16.75 for the initial registration of certain passenger cars or light trucks and a $22.25 fee for vehicles registered under Section 502.0026. The bill also specifies that fees collected will be allocated to the Texas mobility fund and the clean air account. Several sections of the Transportation Code are repealed to streamline the registration process, and the act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.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 548, Transportation Code 502)
House Committee Report: Transportation Code 502.0026, Transportation Code 502.044, Transportation Code 548.510 (Transportation Code 548, Transportation Code 502)