H.B. No. 4192 proposes amendments to the registration and inspection processes for vehicles in Texas, particularly focusing on the Clean Air Act fees and emissions inspections. 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 specific references to previous fee structures. 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 the payment of fees at the time of registration.

Furthermore, the bill introduces a new vehicle registration period of 24 months for certain passenger cars and light trucks, as outlined in the amendments to Section 502.044. It also revises 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 structure for initial registrations. Several sections of the Transportation Code are repealed to streamline the registration process.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 502)