The bill, S.B. No. 2750, amends various sections of the Health and Safety Code and Transportation Code related to vehicle registration and inspection in Texas. Key changes include the reenactment and amendment of Section 382.0622(a) to clarify the composition of Clean Air Act fees, removing specific references to previous fee structures and emphasizing the collection of fees under federal law. Additionally, Section 382.202(d-2) is modified to establish a three-year emissions inspection period for certain vehicles, contingent upon approval from the United States Environmental Protection Agency, while also adjusting the fee structure for emissions inspections to ensure revenue consistency.

Further amendments include the introduction of a 24-month vehicle registration period for newly sold passenger cars or light trucks, as specified in Section 502.044(a-1). The bill 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 of $12.75 for initial registrations under specific conditions. Several sections of the Transportation Code are repealed to streamline the regulatory framework. The bill is set to take effect immediately upon receiving a two-thirds vote from both houses or on September 1, 2025, if that threshold is not met.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Transportation Code 502.0026, Transportation Code 502.044 (Transportation Code 502)