H.B. No. 4192 proposes amendments to the registration and inspection of vehicles in Texas, specifically addressing Clean Air Act fees and vehicle registration periods. The bill reenacts and amends Section 382.0622(a) of the Health and Safety Code, which now includes fees collected under various sections and removes previous references to specific amounts related to vehicle inspections. Additionally, it modifies Section 382.202(d-2) to establish a three-year emissions inspection period for certain vehicles, contingent upon approval from the United States Environmental Protection Agency. The bill also amends Section 502.0026(b) to clarify that all applicable fees are due at the time of registration.

Furthermore, the bill introduces a new 24-month vehicle registration period for certain passenger cars and light trucks, as outlined in the amended Section 502.044(a-1). It adjusts the inspection program replacement fee in Section 548.510, reducing the annual fee from $7.50 to $3.50 and establishing a one-time fee of $12.75 for initial registrations under specific conditions. The bill also repeals several sections of the Transportation Code related to vehicle inspections and fees. The proposed changes aim to streamline vehicle registration processes and align with federal 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 502)