TITLE: Relating to the inspection of certain commercial motor vehicles that are not domiciled in this state.

SUMMARY: Relating to the inspection of certain commercial motor vehicles that are not domiciled in this state.

FULL TEXT:
AN ACT relating to the inspection of certain commercial motor vehicles that are not domiciled in this state. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 548.203, Transportation Code, is amended to read as follows: Sec. 548.203. EXEMPTIONS. (a) The commission by rule may exempt a type of commercial motor vehicle from the application of this subchapter if the vehicle: (1) was manufactured before September 1, 1995; (2) is operated only temporarily on a highway of this state and at a speed of less than 30 miles per hour; and (3) complies with Section 548.051 and each applicable provision in Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations. (b) Notwithstanding Subchapter B, a commercial motor vehicle is not subject to the inspection requirements of this chapter if the vehicle: (1) is not domiciled in this state; (2) is registered in this state or under the International Registration Plan as authorized by Section 502.091; and (3) has been issued a certificate of inspection in compliance with federal motor carrier safety regulations. (c) A commercial motor vehicle described by Subsection (b) is subject to any fees established by this code that would apply to the vehicle if the vehicle were subject to the inspection requirements of this chapter, including a fee under Section 548.504 or 548.5055. SECTION 2. This Act takes effect immediately if it receives a vote of two-thirds of all the members elected to each house, as provided by Section 39, Article III, Texas Constitution.