By: Hopper H.B. No. 1725
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to the applicability of certain federal environmental
regulations to motor vehicles that are manufactured, sold, and
operated exclusively in this state.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Chapter 750, Transportation Code, is amended by
adding Section 750.001 to read as follows:
Sec. 750.001. APPLICABILITY OF CERTAIN FEDERAL
ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS TO MOTOR VEHICLES MANUFACTURED, SOLD,
AND OPERATED EXCLUSIVELY IN TEXAS. (a) This section applies only
to a motor vehicle that is manufactured, sold, and operated
exclusively in this state.
(b) For purposes of this section, a motor vehicle is
manufactured exclusively in this state if the vehicle is
manufactured without the inclusion of any parts or materials
imported from another state or country other than generic and
insignificant parts or materials.
(c) A motor vehicle manufactured and sold exclusively in
this state must have the words "Made in Texas" affixed to the motor
vehicle in the manner, form, and location prescribed by the Texas
Department of Motor Vehicles.
(d) A motor vehicle to which this section applies is not
subject to any federal regulation under the authority of the United
States Congress to regulate interstate commerce that is adopted by
the United States Environmental Protection Agency or a successor
agency.
SECTION 2. The change in law made by this Act applies only
to a motor vehicle that is manufactured on or after the effective
date of this Act.
SECTION 3. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.