Bill	Session	Author & Sponsor	Caption	Committees	Last action
HB 1750	86-0 (2019)	Author: Leman, Ben	Relating to the inspection period for a motor vehicle; increasing certain fees.	House: Homeland Security & Public Safety	Left pending in committee
HB 1755	86-0 (2019)	Author: Thompson, Ed \| et. al. Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan \| et. al.	Relating to assembled vehicles and former military vehicles, including the titling and registration of those vehicles.	House: Transportation Senate: Transportation	Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2253	86-0 (2019)	Author: Israel, Celia \| et. al.	Relating to certain programs under the Texas Clean Air Act that reduce vehicle emissions and improve air quality; authorizing a fee.	House: Environmental Regulation	Referred to Environmental Regulation
HB 2604	86-0 (2019)	Author: Sanford, Scott Sponsor: Paxton, Angela	Relating to the number of emissions inspections performed by certain vehicle inspection stations.	House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Transportation	Effective on 1/1/20
HB 2696	86-0 (2019)	Author: Schaefer, Matt \| et. al.	Relating to the elimination of regular mandatory vehicle safety inspections for noncommercial vehicles and the imposition of replacement fees.	House: Homeland Security & Public Safety	Withdrawn from schedule
HB 3665	86-0 (2019)	Author: Toth, Steve	Relating to the elimination of regular mandatory vehicle safety inspections for noncommercial vehicles and the imposition of replacement fees.	House: Homeland Security & Public Safety	Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
SB 87	86-0 (2019)	Author: Hall, Bob	Relating to the repeal of the driver responsibility program and the vehicle safety inspection program for certain vehicles; imposing replacement fees.	Senate: Transportation	Left pending in committee
SB 711	86-0 (2019)	Author: Hinojosa, Juan Sponsor: Leach, Jeff	Relating to allowing safety recall information to be included in a vehicle inspection report.	House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Transportation	Effective on 9/1/19
SB 1070	86-0 (2019)	Author: Watson, Kirk	Relating to local initiatives programs under the Texas Clean Air Act and the repeal of the low-income vehicle repair assistance, retrofit, and accelerated vehicle retirement program; authorizing a fee.	Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1462	86-0 (2019)	Author: Hughes, Bryan	Relating to the titling, registration, and inspection of assembled vehicles; imposing fees.	Senate: Transportation	Referred to Transportation
SB 1599	86-0 (2019)	Author: Hall, Bob \| et. al.	Relating to the elimination of regular mandatory vehicle safety inspections for noncommercial vehicles and the imposition of replacement fees.	Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
HB 946	85-0 (2017)	Author: Paul, Dennis \| et. al.	Relating to vehicles exempt from vehicle safety inspections.	House: Transportation	Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1312	85-0 (2017)	Author: Sanford, Scott \| et. al.	Relating to the number of emissions inspections performed by certain vehicle inspection stations.	House: Transportation	Transferred to Calendars Committee
HB 1793	85-0 (2017)	Author: Pickett, Joseph Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly	Relating to the inspection of certain commercial motor vehicles that are not domiciled in this state.	House: Transportation Senate: Transportation	Effective immediately
HB 2321	85-0 (2017)	Author: Turner, Chris \| et. al. Sponsor: Watson, Kirk	Relating to low-income vehicle repair assistance, retrofit, and accelerated vehicle retirement programs and local initiative projects.	House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Not again placed on intent calendar
HB 2462	85-0 (2017)	Author: Pickett, Joseph	Relating to the titling of motor vehicles; creating a criminal offense and authorizing fees.	House: Transportation	Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2568	85-0 (2017)	Author: Pickett, Joseph	Relating to a review of the motor vehicle emissions inspection and maintenance program to vehicles of certain model years.	House: Environmental Regulation	Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2569	85-0 (2017)	Author: Pickett, Joseph	Relating to a review of the motor vehicle emissions inspection and maintenance program.	House: Environmental Regulation	Left pending in committee
HB 2784	85-0 (2017)	Author: White, James	Relating to vehicles exempt from vehicle safety inspections.	House: Transportation	Referred to Transportation
HB 2954	85-0 (2017)	Author: Pickett, Joseph	Relating to the authority of a county to end a low-income vehicle repair assistance, retrofit, and accelerated vehicle retirement program in the county.	House: Environmental Regulation	Referred to Environmental Regulation
HB 3678	85-0 (2017)	Author: Swanson, Valoree	Relating to the registration and inspection periods for motor vehicles.	House: Transportation	Referred to Transportation
HB 3683	85-0 (2017)	Author: Pickett, Joseph	Relating to periodic motor vehicle inspections; reducing a fee.	House: Transportation	Referred to Transportation
HB 3995	85-0 (2017)	Author: Simmons, Ron \| et. al.	Relating to the elimination of regular mandatory vehicle safety inspections and the imposition of replacement fees.	House: Transportation	Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1001	85-0 (2017)	Author: Taylor, Larry \| et. al. Sponsor: Paul, Dennis \| et. al.	Relating to vehicle safety inspections, including vehicles exempt from those inspections.	House: Transportation Senate: Transportation	Effective on 9/1/17
SB 1093	85-0 (2017)	Author: Hancock, Kelly	Relating to the inspection of certain commercial motor vehicles that are not domiciled in this state.	Senate: Transportation	Committee report printed and distributed
SB 1588	85-0 (2017)	Author: Huffines, Don \| et. al. Sponsor: Simmons, Ron	Relating to the elimination of regular mandatory vehicle safety inspections and the imposition of replacement fees.	House: Transportation Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 2076	85-0 (2017)	Author: Rodríguez, José Sponsor: Pickett, Joseph	Relating to the titling of motor vehicles; creating a criminal offense and authorizing fees.	House: Transportation Senate: Transportation	See remarks for effective date
SB 2137	85-0 (2017)	Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie	Relating to a fee associated with a required inspection of a motor vehicle for certain title transfers; authorizing a fee.	Senate: Transportation	Left pending in committee
SB 2171	85-0 (2017)	Author: Huffines, Don	Relating to the number of emissions inspections performed by certain vehicle inspection stations.	Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
HB 161	85-1 (2017)	Author: Pickett, Joseph	Relating to the authority of a county to end a low-income vehicle repair assistance, retrofit, and accelerated vehicle retirement program in the county.	House: Environmental Regulation	Left pending in committee
HB 205	85-1 (2017)	Author: Pickett, Joseph	Relating to a review of the motor vehicle emissions inspection and maintenance program to vehicles of certain model years.	House: Environmental Regulation	Left pending in committee
HCR 28	85-1 (2017)	Author: Pickett, Joseph	Directing the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to identify the minimum state motor vehicle inspection and maintenance program required to maintain air quality in compliance with the provisions of the federal Clean Air Act.	House: Environmental Regulation	Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 58	85-1 (2017)	Author: Huffines, Don	Relating to the elimination of regular mandatory vehicle safety inspections.		Filed
HB 151	84-0 (2015)	Author: Guillen, Ryan	Relating to authorizing a credit representing motor fuels taxes against, and imposing, a mileage tax and to the use of revenue from that tax; providing penalties.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1888	84-0 (2015)	Author: Capriglione, Giovanni Sponsor: Taylor, Van	Relating to commercial driver's licenses and commercial learner's permits and the operation of commercial motor vehicles; authorizing a fee; increasing a penalty.	House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Transportation	See remarks for effective date
HB 1905	84-0 (2015)	Author: Springer, Drew \| et. al. Sponsor: Taylor, Larry	Relating to certain state and local taxes, including ad valorem taxes, and to the repeal of certain of those taxes.	House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance	See remarks for effective date
HB 2115	84-0 (2015)	Author: Phillips, Larry \| et. al. Sponsor: Nichols, Robert	Relating to the initial inspection period for motor vehicles purchased by certain commercial fleet buyers.	House: Transportation Senate: Transportation	Effective immediately
HB 2169	84-0 (2015)	Author: Collier, Nicole	Relating to requiring used motor vehicle dealers to inspect vehicles for sale to consumers for certain defects; creating a civil penalty.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 3648	84-0 (2015)	Author: Pickett, Joseph	Relating to motor vehicle registration and safety inspections; repealing certain fees and increasing certain fees.	House: Transportation	Referred to Transportation
SB 1675	84-0 (2015)	Author: Huffines, Don \| et. al.	Relating to the repeal of mandatory periodic motor vehicle inspections.	Senate: Transportation	Co-author authorized
HB 114	83-0 (2013)	Author: Raymond, Richard Peña	Relating to voluntary emissions inspections in border counties.	House: Environmental Regulation	Left pending in committee
HB 828	83-0 (2013)	Author: Callegari, Bill	Relating to the emissions inspection and safety certification of vehicles retrofitted to operate on compressed natural gas.	House: Transportation	Referred to Transportation
HB 1309	83-0 (2013)	Author: Guillen, Ryan	Relating to authorizing a credit representing motor fuels taxes against, and imposing, a mileage tax and to the use of revenue from that tax; providing penalties.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2144	83-0 (2013)	Author: Riddle, Debbie	Relating to authorizing a fee increase for a compulsory inspection of a motor vehicle.	House: Appropriations	Referred to Appropriations
HB 2305	83-0 (2013)	Author: Rodriguez, Eddie Sponsor: Watson, Kirk	Relating to motor vehicle inspections; creating an offense; changing the collection method for certain fees.	House: Transportation Senate: Transportation	See remarks for effective date
HB 2875	83-0 (2013)	Author: Harper-Brown, Linda \| et. al.	Relating to the motor vehicle inspection program; creating an offense; amending the amount of certain fees.	House: Transportation	Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2876	83-0 (2013)	Author: Harper-Brown, Linda \| et. al.	Relating to fees for the compulsory inspection of motor vehicles; authorizing a maximum fee to be charged by an inspection station.	House: Appropriations	Referred to Appropriations
HB 3489	83-0 (2013)	Author: Hughes, Bryan	Relating to the inspection period for a motor vehicle.	House: Environmental Regulation	Referred to Environmental Regulation
HB 3666	83-0 (2013)	Author: Darby, Drew \| et. al.	Relating to authorizing a public safety fee for the compulsory inspection of motor vehicles.	House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency and Reform	Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3724	83-0 (2013)	Author: Flynn, Dan	Relating to the certification of inspectors and inspection stations for the compulsory inspection of motor vehicles and the enforcement of that program; authorizing fees.	House: Transportation	Left pending in committee
HB 3812	83-0 (2013)	Author: Howard, Donna \| et. al.	Relating to authorizing the optional imposition of a county air quality fee at the time of an emissions-related inspection.	House: Environmental Regulation	Placed on General State Calendar
SB 888	83-0 (2013)	Author: Uresti, Carlos	Relating to the initial inspection period for certain vehicles.	Senate: Transportation	Referred to Transportation
SB 1154	83-0 (2013)	Author: Davis, Wendy	Relating to delinquent motor vehicle registrations and inspections; authorizing a change in the amount of a fee.	Senate: Transportation	Referred to Transportation
SB 1350	83-0 (2013)	Author: West, Royce \| et. al. Sponsor: Harper-Brown, Linda	Relating to the motor vehicle inspection program; creating an offense; changing the collection method for certain fees.	House: Transportation Senate: Transportation	Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1791	83-0 (2013)	Author: Watson, Kirk	Relating to a county air quality fee imposed at the time of an emissions-related inspection.	Senate: Natural Resources	Left pending in committee
HB 890	82-0 (2011)	Author: Howard, Charlie \| et. al. Sponsor: Davis, Wendy	Relating to certain custom vehicles and street rods.	House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security	Effective on 9/1/11
HB 2777	82-0 (2011)	Author: Bohac, Dwayne	Relating to the registration and compulsory inspection of certain street rods and custom vehicles.	House: Transportation	Referred to Transportation
HB 3296	82-0 (2011)	Author: Harper-Brown, Linda	Relating to transferring the motor vehicle inspection program from the Texas Department of Public Safety to the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles.	House: Transportation	Left pending in committee
SB 197	82-0 (2011)	Author: West, Royce Sponsor: Phillips, Larry	Relating to the compulsory inspection of motor vehicles; providing penalties.	House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security	Effective on 9/1/11
SB 399	82-0 (2011)	Author: Carona, John	Relating to a diesel vehicle emissions inspection and maintenance program and low-income vehicle repair assistance for diesel vehicles.	Senate: Natural Resources	Referred to Natural Resources
SB 951	82-0 (2011)	Author: Davis, Wendy	Relating to the registration and compulsory inspection of certain street rods and custom vehicles.	Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security	Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
HB 56	81-0 (2009)	Author: Branch, Dan \| et. al.	Relating to the theft or unlawful possession of a motor vehicle inspection certificate; providing penalties.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence	Withdrawn from schedule
HB 470	81-0 (2009)	Author: Hartnett, Will	Relating to the denial, suspension, or revocation of a motor vehicle inspection station certificate or an inspector certificate.	House: Transportation	Left pending in committee
HB 715	81-0 (2009)	Author: King, Phil \| et. al. Sponsor: Estes, Craig	Relating to motor vehicle inspection stations that perform emissions inspections using only the onboard diagnostic system of inspected vehicles.	House: Transportation Senate: Natural Resources	Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 1040	81-0 (2009)	Author: Parker, Tan \| et. al.	Relating to a defense to prosecution for the offense of operating a motor vehicle with an expired inspection certificate.	House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security	Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
HB 1250	81-0 (2009)	Author: Corte, Jr., Frank	Relating to fees, adjustments, corrections, and repairs in connection with a vehicle inspection.	House: Transportation	Left pending in committee
HB 1347	81-0 (2009)	Author: Quintanilla, Chente	Relating to the installation of nitrous oxide systems on vehicles intended for use on public roads.	House: Transportation	Referred to Transportation
HB 2777	81-0 (2009)	Author: Farrar, Jessica	Relating to the requirement that an applicant for registration of a vehicle provide proof that the vehicle has passed a compulsory vehicle inspection.	House: Transportation	Referred to Transportation
HB 2918	81-0 (2009)	Author: McReynolds, Jim Sponsor: Nichols, Robert	Relating to a motor vehicle dealer's duty to notify buyers of compulsory inspection requirements for certain motor vehicles.	House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security	Effective on 9/1/09
HB 3457	81-0 (2009)	Author: Branch, Dan	Relating to the compulsory inspection of motor vehicles; providing penalties.	House: Transportation	Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3490	81-0 (2009)	Author: Quintanilla, Chente	Relating to the administrative consequences of certain conduct committed by a holder of a motor vehicle inspection station certificate or an inspector certificate.	House: Public Safety	Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4089	81-0 (2009)	Author: Farrar, Jessica	Relating to motor vehicle emissions inspections for certain salvage vehicles.	House: Transportation	Referred to Transportation
HB 4539	81-0 (2009)	Author: Hunter, Todd	Relating to the vehicle inspection program.	House: Transportation	Referred to Transportation
SB 368	81-0 (2009)	Author: Carona, John	Relating to the denial, suspension, or revocation of a motor vehicle inspection station certificate or an inspector certificate.	House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security	Referred to Transportation
SB 2110	81-0 (2009)	Author: West, Royce Sponsor: Branch, Dan	Relating to the compulsory inspection of motor vehicles; providing penalties.	House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security	Placed on General State Calendar
HB 372	80-0 (2007)	Author: Hodge, Terri	Relating to the purchase of certain used motor vehicles.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 1718	80-0 (2007)	Author: McReynolds, Jim	Relating to motor vehicle inspection fee refunds for vehicles used by volunteer fire departments.	House: Transportation	Left pending in committee
HB 1862	80-0 (2007)	Author: Quintanilla, Chente	Relating to penalties for certain violations by a person or facility certified to conduct vehicle and equipment inspections required by law.	House: Transportation	Referred to Transportation
HB 2181	80-0 (2007)	Author: Crabb, Joe	Relating to a late fee charged in connection with the inspection of a vehicle with an invalid inspection certificate.	House: Transportation	Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2565	80-0 (2007)	Author: Madden, Jerry Sponsor: Carona, John	Relating to the establishment of an advisory committee on motor vehicle inspections related to safety and emissions.	House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security	Effective on 9/1/07
HB 3258	80-0 (2007)	Author: Corte, Jr., Frank	Relating to fees, adjustments, corrections, and repairs in connection with a vehicle inspection.	House: Transportation	Left pending in committee
HB 3594	80-0 (2007)	Author: Raymond, Richard Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to motor vehicle inspection facilities near the border of this state and Mexico.	House: Border & International Affairs Senate: International Relations & Trade	Effective immediately
HB 2136	79-0 (2005)	Author: Phillips, Larry	Relating to certain penalties and fees imposed for operating a motor vehicle or vessel in violation of law.	House: Transportation	Record vote
HB 2843	79-0 (2005)	Author: Chisum, Warren	Relating to required participation by certain counties in the vehicle emissions inspection and maintenance program.	House: Environmental Regulation	Referred to Environmental Regulation
HB 2893	79-0 (2005)	Author: Phillips, Larry	Relating to a motor vehicle liability insurance compliance program; providing civil and criminal penalties.	House: Transportation	Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 125	79-0 (2005)	Author: Lindsay, Jon Sponsor: Phillips, Larry	Relating to the display of a license plate on a motor vehicle.	House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security	Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 569	79-0 (2005)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith \| et. al. Sponsor: Guillen, Ryan \| et. al.	Relating to meetings between representatives of the Texas Department of Transportation and Mexican states on transportation and truck inspection issues.	House: Border & International Affairs Senate: International Relations & Trade	Effective immediately
SB 650	79-0 (2005)	Author: Harris, Chris	Relating to the continuation of the Texas emissions reduction plan, including the funding for the plan.	Senate: Natural Resources	Referred to Natural Resources
HB 646	78-0 (2003)	Author: Talton, Robert \| et. al.	Relating to the inspection of commercial motor vehicles in certain counties containing a port of entry.	House: Law Enforcement	Referred to Law Enforcement
HB 1374	78-0 (2003)	Author: Madden, Jerry	Relating to safety and emissions inspections of motor vehicles.	House: Environmental Regulation	Left pending in committee
HB 1422	78-0 (2003)	Author: Jones, Jesse	Relating to a lost, stolen, or destroyed motor vehicle inspection certificate.	House: Transportation Senate: Infrastructure Development and Security	Referred to Infrastructure Dev & Security
HB 2883	78-0 (2003)	Author: Van Arsdale, Corbin	Relating to the creation of an inspection information database for commercial motor vehicles.	House: Law Enforcement	Referred to Law Enforcement
HB 2963	78-0 (2003)	Author: Krusee, Mike \| et. al.	Relating to the regulation of motor vehicle emissions in counties participating in early action compacts.	House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Administration	Referred to Administration
HB 3090	78-0 (2003)	Author: Madden, Jerry	Relating to administrative hearings held in matters regarding the regulation of motor vehicle inspection stations and inspectors	House: Law Enforcement	Referred to Law Enforcement
HB 3450	78-0 (2003)	Author: Noriega, Rick	Relating to the inspection of trailers designed to carry intermodal freight containers.	House: Transportation	Left pending in committee
HB 3554	78-0 (2003)	Author: Raymond, Richard \| et. al. Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to motor vehicle inspection facilities near the border of this state and Mexico.	House: Transportation Senate: International Relations and Trade	Vetoed by the Governor
SB 795	78-0 (2003)	Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario	Relating to the punishment for a corporation or association convicted of an offense involving the criminally negligent inspection, maintenance, or operation of a commercial motor vehicle.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice	Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
SB 978	78-0 (2003)	Author: Wentworth, Jeff	Relating to the automation of the compulsory motor vehicle inspection system.	House: Law Enforcement Senate: Infrastructure Development and Security	Referred to Law Enforcement
SB 1064	78-0 (2003)	Author: Shapiro, Florence	Relating to commercial vehicle inspections.	Senate: Infrastructure Development and Security	No action taken in committee
SB 1159	78-0 (2003)	Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo Sponsor: Krusee, Mike	Relating to the regulation of motor vehicle emissions in counties participating in early action compacts.	House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources	Effective immediately
SCR 20	78-0 (2003)	Author: Shapleigh, Eliot Sponsor: Chavez, Norma	Memorializing Congress to fund one-stop border vehicle inspection facilities.	House: Border and International Affairs Senate: International Relations and Trade	Sent to the Governor
SB 44	78-1 (2003)	Author: Shapleigh, Eliot Sponsor: Pickett, Joseph	Relating to the use of the TexasOnline project in connection with the purchasing of motor vehicle inspection certificates and the sending of inspection records, reports, and information to the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas.	House: Transportation Senate: Infrastructure Development and Security	Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 107	77-0 (2001)	Author: Gutierrez, Roberto	Relating to the automation of the compulsory motor vehicle inspection system.	House: Public Safety	Left pending in committee
HB 802	77-0 (2001)	Author: Hope, Ruben \| et. al.	Relating to incentives for the sale, purchase, or use of certain vehicles.	House: Ways & Means	Left pending in committee
HB 832	77-0 (2001)	Author: Madden, Jerry \| et. al.	Relating to creating an advisory committee to assist the Department of Public Safety in the certification of motor vehicle inspection stations and inspectors.	House: Public Safety	Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2058	77-0 (2001)	Author: Moreno, Joe Sponsor: Shapiro, Florence	Relating to the inspection of a commercial motor carrier's premises by municipal police officers.	House: Public Safety Senate: State Affairs	Effective immediately
HB 2134	77-0 (2001)	Author: Chisum, Warren Sponsor: Brown, J. E.	Relating to the regulation of motor vehicle emissions; providing penalties.	House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources	Effective on 9/1/01
HB 2787	77-0 (2001)	Author: Geren, Charlie Sponsor: Brown, J. E.	Relating to notifying students of institutions of higher education of emissions inspection requirements for certain vehicles and enforcement of vehicle inspection laws by those institutions.	House: Public Safety Senate: Natural Resources	See remarks for effective date
HB 2939	77-0 (2001)	Author: Capelo, Jaime	Relating to a prohibition on the issuance of an inspection certificate.	House: Public Safety	Left pending in committee
HB 3071	77-0 (2001)	Author: Chisum, Warren Sponsor: Shapiro, Florence	Relating to matters regarding the regulation of motor vehicle inspection stations and inspectors.	House: Public Safety Senate: State Affairs	Effective on 9/1/01
HB 3091	77-0 (2001)	Author: Raymond, Richard	Relating to motor vehicle inspection facilities near the border of this state and Mexico.	House: Transportation	Referred to Transportation
HB 3375	77-0 (2001)	Author: Talton, Robert	Relating to the inspection of motor carriers before they leave a port of entry onto the public roads in a county greater than three million.	House: Public Safety	Left pending in committee
HB 3523	77-0 (2001)	Author: Madden, Jerry	Relating to the implementation of the state implementation plan to meet federal ambient air quality standards.	House: Environmental Regulation	Left pending in committee
HB 3547	77-0 (2001)	Author: Chisum, Warren	Relating to the motor vehicle inspection fee and the use of revenues derived from that fee.	House: Environmental Regulation	Left pending in committee
HB 3551	77-0 (2001)	Author: Raymond, Richard	Relating to inspection of commercial vehicles from across the border.	House: Transportation	Left pending in committee
SB 220	77-0 (2001)	Author: Shapiro, Florence \| et. al. Sponsor: Alexander, Clyde	Relating to the regulation and enforcement of weight limitations and safety standards for certain motor vehicles and the enforcement of certain other traffic laws; providing penalties.	House: Transportation Senate: State Affairs	See remarks for effective date
SB 391	77-0 (2001)	Author: Wentworth, Jeff Sponsor: Gutierrez, Roberto	Relating to the automation of the compulsory motor vehicle inspection system.	House: Public Safety Senate: State Affairs	Motion fails
SB 1028	77-0 (2001)	Author: Lindsay, Jon	Relating to the motor vehicle inspection fee and the use of revenues derived from that fee.	Senate: Natural Resources	Referred to Natural Resources
SB 1278	77-0 (2001)	Author: Armbrister, Kenneth	Relating to placement of vehicle registration and inspection stickers.	Senate: Criminal Justice	Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1559	77-0 (2001)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith \| et. al.	Relating to motor vehicle inspection facilities near the border of this state and Mexico.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 2794	76-0 (1999)	Author: Gutierrez, Roberto Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff	Relating to the automation of the compulsory motor vehicle inspection system.	House: Public Safety Senate: State Affairs	Vetoed by the Governor
HB 910	70-0 (1987)	Author: Barton, Erwin	Relating to fees for appointment of vehicle inspectors and state-appointed stations.	House: Transportation	Referred to Transportation
HB 1096	70-0 (1987)	Author: Shine, Hugh	Relating to the inspection of certain vehicles.	House: Transportation	1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
HB 1610	70-0 (1987)	Author: Schlueter, Stan Sponsor: Barrientos, Gonzalo	Relating to the fee collected for the compulsory safety inspection of a motor vehicle.	House: Transportation Senate: State Affairs	Effective immediately
HB 1625	70-0 (1987)	Author: Guerrero, Lena	Relating to punishment of the offenses of late registration and late inspection of a motor vehicle.	House: Transportation	Comm. laid on table subj. to call
SB 1218	70-0 (1987)	Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo	Relating to punishment of the offenses of late registration and late inspection of a motor vehicle.	Senate: State Affairs	No action taken in committee
HB 1437	69-0 (1985)	Author: Ceverha, Bill	Relating to the compulsory inspection of motor vehicles and fees collected for the inspection.	House: Transportation	Referred to Transportation
HB 1873	69-0 (1985)	Author: Horn, Jim	Relating to compulsory motor vehicle inspection and the fees derived from those inspections.	House: Transportation	Referred to Transportation
SB 877	69-0 (1985)	Author: Brooks, Chet	Relating to the compulsory inspection of motor vehicles and fees collected for the inspection and their disposition.	Senate: State Affairs	Reported favorably with substitute
HB 978	68-0 (1983)	Author: Price, Albert	Relating to a warranty that a used passenger car satisfies the requirement of the state motor vehicle inspection law.	House: Business & Commerce	Referred to Committee on Business & Commerce
HB 1081	68-0 (1983)	Author: Horn, Jim	Relating to the raising of funds for the Department of Public Safety, and the reform of the State Motor Vehicle Inspection Program.	House: Transportation	Referred to subcommittee
HB 1407	68-0 (1983)	Author: Patronella, David	Relating to a warranty by certain sellers that a passenger car satisfies the uniform safety standards established under the state motor vehicle inspection law.	House: Business & Commerce	Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
HB 2041	68-0 (1983)	Author: Hackney, Clint	Relating to a motor vehicle emissions inspection and maintenance program.	House: Transportation	No action taken
SB 444	68-0 (1983)	Author: Traeger, John Sponsor: Martinez, Walter	Relating to fees for compulsory inspection of certain vehicles and to the raising of funds for the law enforcement and custodial officer supplemental retirement funds.	House: Retirement and Aging Senate: State Affairs	Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 1177	68-0 (1983)	Author: Parmer, Hugh	Relating to a warranty by certain sellers that a passenger car satisfies the uniform safety standards established under the state motor vehicle inspection law.	Senate: Economic Development	Referred to Committee on Economic Development
SB 1205	68-0 (1983)	Author: Brooks, Chet Sponsor: Hackney, Clint	Relating to a motor vehicle emissions inspection and maintenance program, to certain powers and duties of the Public Safety Commission, and to certain powers and duties of the Department of Public Safety.	House: Transportation Senate: Health & Human Resources	Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
HB 1298	67-0 (1981)	Author: Cofer, Lanell	Relating to safety inspection of motor vehicles sold by dealers.	House: Transportation	Referred to Committee on Transportation
HB 2211	67-0 (1981)	Author: Uher, D.R.	Relating to compulsory inspection of certain vehicles.	House: Transportation	Reported from subcommittee favorably without amendments
SB 955	67-0 (1981)	Author: Harris, O.H. Sponsor: Uher, D.R.	Relating to compulsory inspection of certain vehicles, inspection stations, inspectors, and fees.	House: Transportation Senate: State Affairs	Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 990	67-0 (1981)	Author: Santiesteban, H. Sponsor: Smith, Terral	Relating to inspection of vehicles registered or titled in another state before registration or issuance of title in the State of Texas.	House: Transportation Senate: State Affairs	Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
HB 151	67-1 (1981)	Author: Wieting, Leroy J. Sponsor: Snelson, W.E. "Pete"	Relating to control of agricultural diseases and pests.	House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources	Effective immediately
HCR 40	67-1 (1981)	Author: Von Dohlen, Tim	Authorizing the governor to direct the Air Control Board to proceed with motor vehicle inspection program for Harris County.	House: Rules	Withdrawn from calendar
HB 308	66-0 (1979)	Author: Coleman, Ronald	Relating to inspection of certain motor vehicles before registration.	House: Transportation	Considered by subcommittee in formal meeting
HB 726	66-0 (1979)	Author: Von Dohlen, Tim Sponsor: Brooks, Chet	Relating to air quality control.	House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Economic Development	Effective immediately
HB 957	66-0 (1979)	Author: Brown, Albert "Al"	Relating to safety standards for vehicle windshields.	House: Transportation	Referred to subcommittee
HB 1736	66-0 (1979)	Author: Cofer, Lanell Sponsor: Harris, O.H.	Relating to safety inspection of motor vehicles sold by dealers; providing a penalty.	House: Transportation Senate: State Affairs	Scheduled for public hearing on . . . . . .
HB 1810	66-0 (1979)	Author: Bryant, John W.	Relating to a motor vehicle emissions inspection and maintenance program.	House: Transportation	Referred to Committee on Transportation
HB 2032	66-0 (1979)	Author: Henderson, Don	Relating to the authority of constables to enforce certain requirements for motor vehicle.	House: Transportation	Considered by committee in public hearing
HB 2138	66-0 (1979)	Author: Von Dohlen, Tim	Relating to a study of the effectiveness of various programs for inspection and maintenance of automobiles and the establishment of a pilot program to examine the feasibility of a system for testing emission of air contaminants from motor vehicles or inspecting motor vehicle parameters affecting such emissions together with inspecting motor vehicle safety features and facilitating vehicle registration, and the development of and preparation for a motor vehicle inspection and maintenance program.	House: Environmental Affairs	Considered by committee in public hearing
SB 108	66-0 (1979)	Author: Brooks, Chet Sponsor: Coleman, Ronald	Relating to inspection of and fees for inspection of certain motor vehicles before issuance of certification of title registration and to certain regulations governing inspection stations.	House: Transportation Senate: Economic Development	Effective immediately
SB 1119	66-0 (1979)	Author: Ogg, Jack	Relating to safety standards for vehicle windshields.	Senate: State Affairs	Reported from committee favorably with substitute
HB 146	65-0 (1977)	Author: Kaster, James J.	Relating to safety standards for vehicle windshields.	House: Transportation	Considered by subcommittee in formal meeting
HB 441	65-0 (1977)	Author: McDonald, Sr., T.H.	Relating to the placement, inspection, and recording of permanent identification numbers on parts of certain vehicles; providing a civil penalty.	House: Transportation	Referred to Subcommittee on Motor Transportation
HB 1256	65-0 (1977)	Author: Wyatt, Jr., Joe	Relating to compulsory inspection of certain vehicles, inspection stations, inspectors, and uniform standards of safety.	House: Transportation	Assigned to General State Calendar
HB 1772	65-0 (1977)	Author: Finnell, Charles Sponsor: Farabee, Ray	Relating to an inspection certificate for a motor vehicle.	House: Transportation Senate: State Affairs	Effective in 90 days
SB 1302	65-0 (1977)	Author: McKnight, Peyton Sponsor: Wyatt, Jr., Joe	Relating to compulsory inspection of certain vehicles, inspection stations, inspectors, and uniform standards of safety.	House: Transportation Senate: State Affairs	Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
HB 561	64-0 (1975)	Author: Gilley, Smith	Relating to fees for certifying physical examination of motor and serial numbers or permanent identification number of certain motor vehicles.	House: Transportation	Reported from committee with substitute
HB 713	64-0 (1975)	Author: Hubenak, Joe A.	Relating to the requirement and inspection of safety guards or flaps on certain motor vehicles.	House: Transportation	Reported from committee favorably with amendments
HB 750	64-0 (1975)	Author: Salem, Joe Sponsor: Williams, Lindon	Relating to fraudulent representations in connection with the inspection of vehicles.	House: Transportation	Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 1124	64-0 (1975)	Author: Wyatt, Jr., Joe	Relating to compulsory inspection of certain vehicles, inspection stations, inspectors, and uniform standards of safety.	House: Transportation	Reported from committee favorably with amendments
SB 731	64-0 (1975)	Author: Patman, W.N. "Bill"	Relating to inspection of certain vehicles.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to Committee on State Affairs
HB 41	63-0 (1973)	Author: Kaster, James J.	Relating to safety standards for vehicle windshields.	House: Transportation	Referred to subcommittee
HB 195	63-0 (1973)	Author: Salem, Joe	Relating to the inspection of brakes on certain vehicles; amending Subsection (a), Section 142, Uniform Act Regulating Traffic on Highways (Article 6701d, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes); and declaring an emergency.	House: Transportation	Referred to subcommittee
HB 718	63-0 (1973)	Author: Wilson, John	Eliminating the inspection of tires from annual vehicle inspection.	House: Transportation	Subcommittee hearing date
HB 853	63-0 (1973)	Author: Nichols, R.C. "Nick"	Relating to the inspection of protective headgear worn by motorcycle operators and passengers; providing a penalty.	House: Transportation	Considered in public hearing
HB 854	63-0 (1973)	Author: Nichols, R.C. "Nick" Sponsor: McKinnon, Mike	Relating to the affixing of inspection certificates to motorcycles.	House: Transportation Senate: Administration	Signed by the Governor
HB 998	63-0 (1973)	Author: Fox, Milton E. Sponsor: Andujar, Betty	Authorizing the Department of Public Safety to appoint as official inspections stations vehicle maintenance facilities owned and operated by political subdivisions of the state to inspect vehicles owned by such political subdivisions; making provisions related to the subject; and declaring an emergency.	House: Transportation Senate: Administration	Signed by the Governor
HB 1023	63-0 (1973)	Author: Salem, Joe	Relating to fraudulent representations in connection with the inspection of vehicles.	House: Transportation	Sent to Calendar Committee
HB 6	62-0 (1971)	Author: Allen, Joe Sponsor: Brooks, Chet	Relating to the inspection of tires annually on certain motor vehicles; providing an effective date.
HB 60	62-0 (1971)	Author: Dramberger, A.L. "Tony"	Relating to providing for the inspection of tires annually on motor vehicles.
HB 473	62-0 (1971)	Author: Hawn, Joe	Relating to providing for the compulsory inspection, adjustment, correction or repair of motor vehicles, trailers, semitrailers, pole trailers, and mobile homes under the supervision of the Texas Department of Public Safety.
HB 900	62-0 (1971)	Author: Lombardino, Frank \| et. al. Sponsor: Bernal, Joe J.	Relating to the requiring reinspection of a motor vehicle, trailer, semi-trailer, pole trailer, or mobile home after certain damage to the vehicle.
SB 94	62-0 (1971)	Author: Harris, O.H.	Relating to providing for the compulsory inspection, adjustment, correction or repair of motor vehicles, trailers, semitrailers, pole trailers, and mobile homes under the supervision of the Texas Department of Public Safety.
SB 118	62-0 (1971)	Author: Harris, O.H.	Relating to providing for the annual inspection of directional signals on motor vehicles.
SB 119	62-0 (1971)	Author: Harris, O.H.	Relating to providing for the visual inspection of tires annually on motor vehicles.
SB 120	62-0 (1971)	Author: Harris, O.H.	Relating to providing for the annual inspection of windshields on motor vehicles.
SB 727	62-0 (1971)	Author: Hightower, Jack Sponsor: Slider, James L.	Relating to adding State-owned vehicles under control of the Parks and Wildlife Department or Agencies and Branches of Government for whom appropriations are made under Article VI of the General Appropriations Act, to those of State Agencies exempt from inscription requirements.
SB 7	61-0 (1969)	Author: Cole, Criss \| et. al.	Relating to the maintenance and use of exhaust emission systems on certain motor vehicles and motor vehicle engines and to the maintenance and use of exhaust systems on motor vehicles; prohibiting crankcase emissions from certain motor vehicles and motor vehicle engines, etc.
SB 7	61-1 (1969)	Author: McKool, Mike	Relating to the Commissioners Court providing office space, etc. in county buildings for certain Members of the Legislature in certain counties.
HB 357	60-0 (1967)	Author: Crews, David William \| et. al.	Relating to compulsory inspection of certain equipment on motor vehicles, trailers, semitrailers, pole trailers, and mobile homes registered in this state.
SB 118	60-0 (1967)	Author: Blanchard, H.J. "Doc"	Relating to compulsory inspection of certain equipment on motor vehicles, trailers, semi-trailers, pole trailers, and mobile homes registered in this State.
SB 350	60-0 (1967)	Author: Wade, James Kuykendall "Jim"	Relating to amending certain acts by making seat belts in certain motor vehicles a standard of safety for the issuance of a certificate of inspection.
HB 52	59-0 (1965)	Author: Murray, Menton J.	Relating to amending certain acts relating to inspection of motor vehicles.
SB 22	59-0 (1965)	Author: Moore, W.T. "Bill"	Relating to amending certain Acts relative to the inspection of motor vehicles.
HB 662	58-0 (1963)	Author: Townsend, James Terrell "Terry" \| et. al.	Relating to the inspection of motor vehicles.
HB 693	57-0 (1961)	Author: Lewis, Ben H.	Relating to amending a certain Act abolishing the Motor Vehicle Inspection Fund and transferring all its funds to the General Revenue Fund of the State; providing an effective date.
HB 177	56-0 (1959)	Author: Hutchins, Jr., Edgar	Relating to amending certain acts relating to the inspection of vehicles; requiring the inspection of the steering mechanism of all registered motor vehicles.
HB 367	55-0 (1957)	Author: Hutchins, Jr., Edgar	Relating to amending certain Acts relating to the inspection of vehicles; requiring the inspection of the steering mechanism of all registered motor vehicles.
HB 19	53-0 (1953)	Author: Sellers, Sam C. \| et. al.	Relating to repealing the "Motor Vehicle Compulsory Inspection Act."
HB 20	53-0 (1953)	Author: Hall, Bertie Lee "Bert" \| et. al.	Relating to repealing the Automobile Inspection Act of 1951 and re-enacting a part of the Uniform Act Regulating Traffic on Highways and relating to the inspection of vehicles.
HB 39	53-0 (1953)	Author: Buchanan, Dexter Harold "Buck" \| et. al.	Relating to providing for the compulsory inspection, adjustment, correction or repair of motor vehicles, trailers, semitrailers, pole trailers and mobile homes under the supervision of the Texas Department of Public Safety; providing penalties for the violation of the provisions of this Act.
HB 78	53-0 (1953)	Author: Burkett, Omar \| et. al.	Relating to repealing the "Automobile Inspection Law."
HB 179	53-0 (1953)	Author: Zivley, Lamar A.	Relating to repealing the Compulsory Vehicle Inspection Law of 1951; re-enacting a part of the Uniform Act Regulating Traffic on Highways and relating to the inspection of vehicles.
HB 772	53-0 (1953)	Author: Sentell, C. Frank \| et. al.	Relating to amending certain Acts concerning gross weight of trailers and semi-trailers under the Motor Inspection Act by providing the minimum weight to which this Act may apply;
SB 3	53-0 (1953)	Author: Ashley, Sr., Carlos C.	Relating to repealing the Compulsory Vehicle Inspection Law of 1951; re-enacting certain sections of the Uniform Act Regulating Traffic on Highways relating to the inspection of vehicles.
SB 9	53-0 (1953)	Author: Bell, John Junior	Relating to repealing the Compulsory Vehicle Inspection Law and re-enacting certain provisions of the Uniform Traffic Act to provide compulsory inspection, adjustment correction or repair of motor vehicles, trailers, semi-trailers, pole trailers and house trailers, and the procedure therefor by the Texas Department of Public Safety; making an appropriation.
HB 223	52-0 (1951)	Author: Steward, Jerry Alexander \| et. al.	Relating to amending certain acts providing for compulsory inspection, adjustment, correction or repair of motor vehicles, trailers, semitrailers, pole trailers, and house trailers under the supervision of the Texas Department of Public Safety; prescribing penalties for violations.
SB 203	52-0 (1951)	Author: Bell, John Junior \| et. al.	Relating to amending certain acts providing for the compulsory inspection, adjustment, correction or repair of motor vehicles, trailers, semi-trailers, pole trailers and house trailers under the supervision of the Texas Department of Public Safety.
HB 64	47-1 (1941)	Author: Hoyo, John C.	Relating to amending certain Act to make provisions thereof applicable to cities having a population in excess of two hundred and fifty thousand (250,000) inhabitants.
SB 471	45-0 (1937)	Author: Spears, J. Franklin	Relating to empowering and authorizing Cities and Towns in the State of Texas having a population in excess of 230,000 and not exceeding 232,000, according the the last preceding or any future Federal Census, to enact ordinances governing operation of all motor vehicles upon the public thoroughfares of such Cities.
HB 49	43-0 (1933)	Author: Alsup, Lon E. \| et. al.	Relating to amending certain statute regulating the testing of automobile lights, and operation of motor vehicles, tractors, motorcycles and bicycles in Texas.

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