Senate passes bill that would trigger end to vehicle emissions testing if federal law changes

May 25, 2025

The Senate approved Committee Substitute for House Bill 50,33, a trigger mechanism that would allow Texas to end certain vehicle emissions inspections if Congress or a constitutional amendment removes federal mandates; the measure passed 21–10 in the Senate.

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The Texas Senate passed committee substitute House Bill 50,33 on May 25, a bill that would create a trigger mechanism allowing the state to eliminate vehicle emissions inspections in counties currently subject to federal Clean Air Act requirements if federal law is changed.

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