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TX HB4519

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/12/2025

Primary Sponsor

Claudia Ordaz Perez

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Consolidates multiple Texas emissions reduction programs into a restructured Texas Clean Fleet Program under Chapter 392, combining the natural gas vehicle grant program, alternative fueling facilities program, seaport and rail yard emissions reduction program, and hydrogen infrastructure grant program into one chapter

  • Eliminates several standalone programs as separate chapters, including the Texas Alternative Fueling Facilities Program (Chapter 393), Texas Natural Gas Vehicle Grant Program (Chapter 394), seaport and rail yard areas emissions reduction program (Subchapter D-1), and Texas hydrogen infrastructure grant program (Subchapter G)

  • Reallocates funding within the Texas Clean Fleet Program: 28% for natural gas vehicles, 22.5% for seaport and rail yard projects, 18.5% for large fleet programs, 17.5% for hydrogen infrastructure/vehicles/equipment, and 13.5% for alternative fueling facilities

  • Increases the overall allocation to the Texas Clean Fleet Program from 5% to 27% of emissions reduction plan funds, while reducing the new technology implementation grant program allocation from 8% to 3%

  • Establishes eligibility for used alternative fuel vehicles (model year 2017 or later, not more than six years old) to qualify for grants under the program, in addition to new vehicles

Legislative Description

Relating to programs established and funded under the Texas emissions reduction plan.

State Finances

Last Action

Left pending in committee

4/17/2025

Committee Referrals

Environmental Regulation4/3/2025

Full Bill Text

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