TEXAS AGRILIFE EXTENSION SERVICE PROCEDURES

The Texas Transportation Code, Title 7, Subtitle C, Chapter 548 administered by the Department of Public Safety promulgates the requirements of the 74th Legislature for compulsory inspections of vehicles and a compulsory emission testing program of vehicles in non-attainment areas.

1.01 Compulsory Inspection of Vehicles- Vehicles, i.e. motor vehicles, trailers, semi-trailers, pole trailers and mobile homes, registered in Texas and operated on the highways of Texas will be inspected annually by a state-certified and supervised inspection station.

A. Trailers, semi-trailers, pole trailers or mobile homes with a gross weight, including the load thereon, of 4,500 pounds or less are exempt.

B. The initial inspection period is two years for a passenger car or light truck that is sold in this state; has not been previously registered in this or another state; and, on the date of sale, is of the current or preceding model year.

1.02 Compulsory Emissions Testing - A program of motor vehicle emissions inspection of vehicles registered in a county which does not meet the national ambient air quality standard for ozone, carbon monoxide or another vehicle-related pollutant or in a county where it is required by United States or Texas law.

A. Annual compulsory emissions testing is required for Dallas, El Paso, Harris and Tarrant Counties.

B. The emissions test is in addition to the Compulsory Inspection of Vehicles and must be performed by a state certified and supervised inspection station.

1.03 Any person operating a Texas AgriLife Extension Service (Extension) vehicle on the highways of this state without displaying a valid inspection certificate is subject to conviction of a misdemeanor.

2.01 Each unit head is responsible for the following:

A. Have all Extension-owned vehicles, as defined, inspected at a state certified and supervised inspection station.

B. Follow the inspection period set by the Department of Public Safety.

C. Pay fees for inspection and costs for required adjustments, corrections or repairs from unit funds budgeted for maintenance.