Texas SB1799 revises the motor vehicle emissions inspection and maintenance program to align with the minimum requirements of the federal Clean Air.

Texas SB1799 mandates the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to identify the minimum motor vehicle emissions inspection and maintenance program required by the federal Clean Air Act. The commission must develop a state implementation plan and rules for this revised program, subject to approval by the United States Environmental Protection Agency. If approved, the commission will implement the revised program and recommend statutory changes to the legislature.

Texas SB1799 revises the motor vehicle emissions inspection and maintenance program to align with the minimum requirements of the federal Clean Air.

Texas SB1799 mandates the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to identify the minimum motor vehicle emissions inspection and maintenance program required by the federal Clean Air Act. The commission must develop a state implementation plan and rules for this revised program, subject to approval by the United States Environmental Protection Agency. If approved, the commission will implement the revised program and recommend statutory changes to the legislature.