Title TN, Transportation Code

Sec. 547.7011. ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR OTHER BUSES. (a) A bus, other than a school bus, that provides public transportation and that was acquired on or after September 1, 1997, shall be equipped with two or more hazard lamps that: (1) are mounted at the same level o…

Sec. 547.7012. REQUIREMENTS FOR MULTIFUNCTION SCHOOL ACTIVITY BUSES. A multifunction school activity bus may not be painted National School Bus Glossy Yellow. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 923 (H.B. 3190), Sec. 6, eff. September 1, 2007.

Sec. 547.7015. RULES RELATING TO SCHOOL BUSES. (a) The department shall adopt and enforce rules governing the design, color, lighting and other equipment, construction, and operation of a school bus for the transportation of schoolchildren that is: (1) owned and operated by a sch…

Sec. 547.702. ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR AUTHORIZED EMERGENCY VEHICLES. (a) An authorized emergency vehicle may be equipped with a siren, exhaust whistle, or bell: (1) of a type approved by the department; and (2) that emits a sound audible under normal conditions at a…

Sec. 547.703. ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR SLOW-MOVING VEHICLES. (a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), a slow-moving vehicle shall display a slow-moving-vehicle emblem that: (1) has a reflective surface designed to be clearly visible in daylight or at night from the …

Sec. 547.751. ADDITIONAL LIGHTING EQUIPMENT AUTHORIZED FOR MEDICAL EXAMINER VEHICLES. Text of subsection effective until April 01, 2027 (a) In this section, "medical examiner vehicle" means a motor vehicle that is owned or leased by a governmental entity for use by a medical exam…

Sec. 547.752. ADDITIONAL LIGHTING EQUIPMENT AUTHORIZED FOR VEHICLES OPERATED BY JUSTICES OF THE PEACE IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES. (a) A vehicle operated by a justice of the peace in the course and scope of the justice's duties as a coroner under Subchapter B, Chapter 49A, Code of C…

Sec. 547.801. LIGHTING EQUIPMENT. (a) A motorcycle or a moped shall be equipped with: (1) not more than two headlamps mounted at a height from 24 to 54 inches; (2) at least one taillamp mounted at a height from 20 to 72 inches; (3) a taillamp or separate lamp to illuminate the re…

Sec. 547.802. BRAKE EQUIPMENT. (a) If a motorcycle or a moped complies with the performance requirements of Section 547.408, brakes are not required on the wheel of a sidecar attached to the motorcycle or moped. (b) If a moped or a motorcycle equipped with a motor that has an eng…

Sec. 548.001. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter: (1) "Commercial motor vehicle" means a self-propelled or towed vehicle, other than a farm vehicle with a gross weight, registered weight, or gross weight rating of less than 48,000 pounds, that is used on a public highway to transport p…

Sec. 548.002. DEPARTMENT RULES. The department may adopt rules to administer and enforce this chapter. Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.

Sec. 548.003. DEPARTMENT CERTIFICATION AND SUPERVISION OF INSPECTION STATIONS. (a) The department may certify inspection stations to carry out this chapter and may instruct and supervise the inspection stations and mechanics for the inspection of vehicles and equipment subject to…

Sec. 548.004. DEPARTMENT CERTIFICATION OF INSPECTION STATIONS FOR POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS AND STATE AGENCIES. (a) The department may certify a vehicle maintenance facility owned and operated by a political subdivision or agency of this state as an inspection station. (b) An inspec…

Sec. 548.005. INSPECTION ONLY BY CERTAIN INSPECTION STATIONS. A compulsory inspection under this chapter may be made only by an inspection station, except that the department may: (1) permit inspection to be made by an inspector under terms and conditions the department prescribe…

Sec. 548.006. ADVISORY COMMITTEE. (a) An advisory committee consisting of nine members shall: (1) advise the environmental commission and the department on the environmental commission's and department's rules relating to the operation of the vehicle inspection program under this…

Sec. 548.007. CONTRACTS AND INSTRUMENTS TO IMPLEMENT CERTAIN INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS. The department may execute any contract or instrument that is necessary or convenient to exercise its powers or perform its duties in implementing a motor vehicle emissions inspectio…

Sec. 548.008. VEHICLE INSPECTION PROGRAM DIRECTOR. (a) The vehicle inspection program is managed by a program director. The program director may not be a commissioned officer. (b) The office of the vehicle inspection program director must be located in Austin, Texas. (c) The duti…

Sec. 548.009. ASSEMBLED VEHICLES. (a) In this section, "assembled vehicle" has the meaning assigned by Section 731.001. (b) A provision of this chapter does not apply to an assembled vehicle if the provision: (1) conflicts with Chapter 731 or a rule adopted under that chapter; or…

Sec. 548.201. COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLE INSPECTION PROGRAM. (a) The commission shall establish an inspection program for commercial motor vehicles that: (1) meets the requirements of federal motor carrier safety regulations; and (2) requires a commercial motor vehicle registered i…

Sec. 548.202. GENERAL APPLICABILITY OF CHAPTER TO COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLES. This chapter applies to a commercial motor vehicle inspection program established under Section 548.201 except as otherwise provided. Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.

Sec. 548.203. EXEMPTIONS. (a) The commission by rule may exempt a type of commercial motor vehicle from the application of this subchapter if the vehicle: (1) was manufactured before September 1, 1995; (2) is operated only temporarily on a highway of this state and at a speed of …

Sec. 548.251. DEPARTMENT TO MAINTAIN DATABASE. The department shall maintain an electronic database to which inspection stations may electronically submit the information required by Section 548.253. Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995. Amended by Acts 1997,…

Sec. 548.252. ISSUANCE OF VEHICLE INSPECTION REPORTS. (a) The department by rule shall require an inspection station to: (1) issue a vehicle inspection report to the owner or operator of each vehicle inspected by the station; and (2) issue a passing vehicle inspection report to t…

Sec. 548.2521. EVIDENCE OF FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AS PREREQUISITE TO ISSUANCE OF PASSING VEHICLE INSPECTION REPORT. (a) An inspection station or inspector may not issue a passing vehicle inspection report for a vehicle unless the owner or operator furnishes evidence of financia…

Sec. 548.253. INFORMATION TO BE SUBMITTED ON COMPLETION OF INSPECTION. An inspection station or inspector, on completion of an inspection, shall electronically submit to the department's inspection database: (1) the vehicle identification number of the inspected vehicle and an in…

Sec. 548.254. VALIDITY OF VEHICLE INSPECTION REPORT. A vehicle inspection report is invalid after the end of the 12th month following the month in which the report is issued. Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995. Amended by: Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 12…

Sec. 548.255. REINSPECTION OF VEHICLE REQUIRING ADJUSTMENT, CORRECTION, OR REPAIR. If an inspection discloses the necessity for adjustment, correction, or repair, an inspection station or inspector may not issue a passing vehicle inspection report until the adjustment, correction…

Sec. 548.256. PROOF OF COMPLIANCE WITH INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS REQUIRED TO REGISTER VEHICLE. (a) Except as provided by Subsection (b) or (c), before a vehicle may be registered, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles or the county assessor-collector registering the vehicle shall …

Sec. 548.257. TIMING OF INSPECTION FOR REGISTRATION-BASED ENFORCEMENT. The department shall require a vehicle required to be inspected under this chapter to pass the required inspection: (1) for initial registration, not earlier than 90 days before the date of registration; (2) f…

Sec. 548.258. USE OF STATE ELECTRONIC INTERNET PORTAL. (a) In this section, "state electronic Internet portal" has the meaning assigned by Section 2054.003, Government Code. (b) The department may adopt rules to require an inspection station to use the state electronic Internet p…

Sec. 548.301. COMMISSION TO ESTABLISH PROGRAM. (a) The commission shall establish a motor vehicle emissions inspection and maintenance program for vehicles as required by any law of the United States or the state's air quality state implementation plan. (b) The commission by rule…

Sec. 548.3011. EMISSIONS TEST ON RESALE. (a) This section applies only to a vehicle: (1) the most recent certificate of title for which or registration of which was issued in a county without a motor vehicle emissions inspection and maintenance program; and (2) the ownership of w…

Sec. 548.3012. EXEMPTION: VEHICLE NOT USED PRIMARILY IN COUNTY OF REGISTRATION. (a) This section applies only to a vehicle that: (1) is to be registered in a county with a motor vehicle emissions inspection and maintenance program; and (2) will be used in that county for fewer th…

Sec. 548.302. COMMISSION TO ADOPT STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS. The commission shall: (1) adopt standards for emissions-related inspection criteria consistent with requirements of the United States and the environmental commission applicable to a county in which a program is establ…

Sec. 548.303. PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION. The commission shall administer the motor vehicle emissions inspection and maintenance program under this subchapter. Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995. Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 30.123(f), eff. Se…

Sec. 548.304. STATIONS LICENSED TO CONDUCT EMISSIONS INSPECTIONS. The department may authorize and certify inspection stations as necessary to implement the emissions-related inspection requirements of the motor vehicle emissions inspection and maintenance program established und…

Sec. 548.3045. APPOINTMENT OF DECENTRALIZED FACILITY. (a) The department may issue an inspection station certificate to a decentralized facility authorized and licensed by the department under Section 548.304 if the facility meets the certification requirements of that section an…

Sec. 548.306. EXCESSIVE MOTOR VEHICLE EMISSIONS. (a) This section applies to a motor vehicle registered or operated for more than 60 days per calendar year in: (1) a county or a portion of a county designated by department rule in accordance with Section 548.301; or (2) a county …

Sec. 548.3065. ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY. (a) In lieu of criminal proceedings for a violation of Section 548.306, the department may impose an administrative penalty against a person who knowingly violates this chapter or a rule adopted by the commission under this chapter. (b) The …

Sec. 548.307. ALTERNATIVE TESTING METHODOLOGY FOR CERTAIN COUNTIES. The commission by rule may establish procedures for testing and enforcing vehicle emissions standards by use of alternative testing methodology that meets or exceeds United States Environmental Protection Agency …

Sec. 548.3075. LIMITED EMISSIONS INSPECTIONS. (a) In this section, "limited emissions inspection" means an emissions inspection of a motor vehicle conducted only by using the onboard diagnostic system of the vehicle. (b) A department rule that allows an inspection station to perf…

Sec. 548.401. CERTIFICATION GENERALLY. A person may perform an inspection, issue a vehicle inspection report, or submit inspection information to the department's inspection database only if certified to do so by the department under rules adopted by the department. Acts 1995, 74…

Sec. 548.402. APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATION AS INSPECTION STATION. (a) To operate as an inspection station, a person must apply to the department for certification. The application must: (1) be filed with the department on a form prescribed and provided by the department; and (2)…

Sec. 548.403. APPROVAL AND CERTIFICATION AS INSPECTION STATION. (a) The department may approve an application for certification as an inspection station only if: (1) the location complies with department requirements; and (2) the applicant complies with department rules. (b) On a…

Sec. 548.4035. ENTRY ONTO PREMISES. (a) A member, employee, or agent of the department may enter an inspection station during normal business hours to conduct an investigation, inspection, or audit of the inspection station or an inspector to determine whether the inspection stat…

Sec. 548.404. APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATION AS INSPECTOR. An application for certification as an inspector shall: (1) be made on a form prescribed and provided by the department; and (2) state: (A) the name of the applicant; (B) the address of the applicant's residence and place …