Texas SB861 mandates the distribution of funds for low-income vehicle repair assistance, retrofit, and retirement programs to participating counties.

Texas SB861 amends the Health and Safety Code to establish a procedure for distributing funds designated for the low-income vehicle repair assistance, retrofit, and accelerated vehicle retirement program. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality must distribute these funds to participating counties in proportion to the fees collected. Counties can only use the funds for programs authorized by Section 382.220(b). The distribution must occur by January 1, 2026, and the provision expires on September 1, 2029. The act takes effect on September 1, 2025.

Texas SB861 mandates the distribution of funds for low-income vehicle repair assistance, retrofit, and retirement programs to participating counties.

Texas SB861 amends the Health and Safety Code to establish a procedure for distributing funds designated for the low-income vehicle repair assistance, retrofit, and accelerated vehicle retirement program. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality must distribute these funds to participating counties in proportion to the fees collected. Counties can only use the funds for programs authorized by Section 382.220(b). The distribution must occur by January 1, 2026, and the provision expires on September 1, 2029. The act takes effect on September 1, 2025.