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, specifying that Clean Air Act fees will include amounts designated by Section 548.510 of the Transportation Code for deposit into the clean air account. It also introduces a three-year emissions inspection period for certain vehicles, contingent upon approval by the United States Environmental Protection Agency, and establishes a new vehicle registration period of 24 consecutive months for specific passenger cars and light trucks.

Additionally, the bill modifies the fee structure for vehicle registration. It introduces a one-time fee of $16.75 for the initial registration of passenger cars or light trucks under the new 24-month registration period, and a $22.25 fee for initial registrations under Section 502.0026. The bill also repeals several sections of the Transportation Code related to previous inspection and registration requirements. The changes aim to streamline the registration process and ensure compliance with air quality standards, with the act 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)