All Roll Calls
Yes: 274 • No: 1
TexasSB 172989th Legislature Regular SessionSenateWALLET
Relating to the registration and inspection of vehicles.
Sponsored By: John McQueeney, Borris L. Miles (Democratic)
Became Law
Environment--AirFees & Other Nontax Revenue--StateVehicles & Traffic--Vehicle RegistrationVEHICLE INSPECTIONSCOMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTSENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ONMOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OFPUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Longer emissions inspection periods for qualifying vehicles
The law takes effect September 1, 2025, but three-year emissions inspection periods require U.S. Environmental Protection Agency approval. That approval must be part of Texas's air quality plan. The three-year period applies to vehicles registered under Texas Transportation Code Section 502.0026. State agencies must set fees to collect the same total revenue as annual or every-other-year inspections. The law does not specify an individual owner's fee or guarantee savings.
Vehicle owners pay registration fees upfront
Beginning September 1, 2025, vehicle owners must pay all applicable fees for their full registration period when registering. This includes the inspection program replacement fee. The law also replaces the former $6 inspection-fee share counted as Clean Air Act fees. It now counts amounts designated for the Clean Air Account under the replacement fee law. The payment-timing rule itself does not raise the total fee.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
John McQueeney
House
Borris L. Miles
Democratic • Senate
Cosponsors
Royce West
Democratic • Senate
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 5/10/2025
Record vote
Yes: 116 • No: 0
House vote • 5/9/2025
Record vote
Yes: 137 • No: 0
Senate vote • 4/10/2025
Record vote
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 4/10/2025
Record vote
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • Unknown
Committee vote: Transportation
Yes: 12 • No: 1
Senate vote • Unknown
Committee vote: Transportation
Yes: 9 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Effective on 9/1/25
5/24/2025HouseFiled without the Governor's signature
5/24/2025HouseSent to the Governor
5/13/2025HouseSigned in the House
5/13/2025HouseSigned in the Senate
5/13/2025SenateReported enrolled
5/12/2025SenateHouse passage reported
5/12/2025SenateStatement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
5/10/2025HouseRecord vote (RV#2074)
5/10/2025HousePassed
5/10/2025HouseRead 3rd time
5/10/2025HouseStatement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
5/9/2025HouseRecord vote (RV#1966)
5/9/2025HousePassed to 3rd reading
5/9/2025HouseRead 2nd time
5/9/2025HouseLaid out in lieu of companion (HB 3528)
5/9/2025HouseCommittee report sent to Calendars
5/8/2025HouseCommittee report distributed
5/8/2025HouseComte report filed with Committee Coordinator
5/8/2025HouseReported favorably w/o amendment(s)
5/7/2025HouseConsidered in formal meeting
5/7/2025HouseReferred to Transportation
4/17/2025HouseRead first time
4/17/2025HouseReceived from the Senate
4/14/2025HouseReported engrossed
4/10/2025Senate
Bill Text
Engrossed
Enrolled
House Committee Report
Introduced
Senate Committee Report
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