Controlling On-Road Mobile Source Vehicle Emissions
Texas has several programs to reduce and control mobile source emissions from on-road motor vehicles and non-road equipment.
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Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) Program
Information and links to documents about the vehicle I/M program under the State Implementation Plan (SIP) for air quality.
Information and links to documents about the vehicle I/M program under the State Implementation Plan (SIP) for air quality.
AirCheckTexas Drive a Clean Machine (Vehicle Repair Assistance Program) is Closed
Vehicle repair assistance through the AirCheckTexas Drive a Clean Machine Program has ended. Waivers may be available for eligible motorists through the Texas Department of Public Safety.
Vehicle repair assistance through the AirCheckTexas Drive a Clean Machine Program has ended. Waivers may be available for eligible motorists through the Texas Department of Public Safety.
AirCheckTexas Drive a Clean Machine is Closed
Vehicle repair and replacement assistance through the AirCheckTexas Drive a Clean Machine Program has ended. Waivers may be available for eligible motorists through the Texas Department of Public Safety.
Vehicle repair and replacement assistance through the AirCheckTexas Drive a Clean Machine Program has ended. Waivers may be available for eligible motorists through the Texas Department of Public Safety.
Motor Vehicle Fuel Programs in Texas
Information and links to Regional low RVP gasoline, Texas Low-Emission Diesel (TxLED), and El Paso fuel programs.
Information and links to Regional low RVP gasoline, Texas Low-Emission Diesel (TxLED), and El Paso fuel programs.
Transportation Conformity
Information about transportation conformity in Texas, including applicable state implementation plan (SIP) and rule revisions, and information for areas with transportation conformity requirements
Information about transportation conformity in Texas, including applicable state implementation plan (SIP) and rule revisions, and information for areas with transportation conformity requirements
Gasoline Vapor Recovery (Stages I and II)
Information on Stage I and II gasoline vapor recovery programs including equipment, testing, and operation requirements. Requirements vary by county as described here.
Information on Stage I and II gasoline vapor recovery programs including equipment, testing, and operation requirements. Requirements vary by county as described here.
Transportation Control Measures (TCMs)
Information about TCMs in Texas, including applicable state implementation plan (SIP) and rule revisions, and information for areas with TCMs.
Information about TCMs in Texas, including applicable state implementation plan (SIP) and rule revisions, and information for areas with TCMs.
Voluntary Mobile Emissions Reductions Program (VMEP)
Information and links to documents about the Voluntary Mobile Emissions Reduction Program (VMEP).
Information and links to documents about the Voluntary Mobile Emissions Reduction Program (VMEP).
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Approved TxLED Alternative Diesel Fuel Formulations
Diesel fuel blends or additive blends approved by the TCEQ as alternative diesel fuel formulations for Texas Low Emission Diesel (TxLED) may be used by producers to comply with the TxLED regulations.
Diesel fuel blends or additive blends approved by the TCEQ as alternative diesel fuel formulations for Texas Low Emission Diesel (TxLED) may be used by producers to comply with the TxLED regulations.
Draft Regulatory Guidance for Texas Low Emission Diesel
Link to common questions and answers regarding the TCEQ's implementation and enforcement of the Texas Low Emission Diesel (TxLED) rules and requirements.
Link to common questions and answers regarding the TCEQ's implementation and enforcement of the Texas Low Emission Diesel (TxLED) rules and requirements.
Motor Vehicle Fuel Programs in Texas
Information and links to Regional low RVP gasoline, Texas Low-Emission Diesel (TxLED), and El Paso fuel programs.
Information and links to Regional low RVP gasoline, Texas Low-Emission Diesel (TxLED), and El Paso fuel programs.
Reformulated Gasoline Program
Purpose of Reformulated Gasoline and the Texas counties required to use it.
Purpose of Reformulated Gasoline and the Texas counties required to use it.
Tampering of Vehicle Emission Controls
Defines "tampering" and what kinds of vehicle repairs can be made to correct tampering. Texas law prohibits selling or leasing tampered vehicles.
Defines "tampering" and what kinds of vehicle repairs can be made to correct tampering. Texas law prohibits selling or leasing tampered vehicles.
Texas Low Emission Diesel (TxLED) Program
Information relating to the TxLED program, approved alternative diesel fuel formulations, producer/importer registration forms, quarterly reporting forms, alternative emission reduction plan (AERP) forms, and regulatory guidance. The TxLED Program is implemented to reduce emissions of nitrogen oxides from diesel-powered motor vehicles and non-road equipment.
Information relating to the TxLED program, approved alternative diesel fuel formulations, producer/importer registration forms, quarterly reporting forms, alternative emission reduction plan (AERP) forms, and regulatory guidance. The TxLED Program is implemented to reduce emissions of nitrogen oxides from diesel-powered motor vehicles and non-road equipment.
Texas Low Emission Diesel (TxLED) Stakeholder Group
Information about the TxLED Stakeholder Group, including meeting minutes and a schedule of future meetings.
Information about the TxLED Stakeholder Group, including meeting minutes and a schedule of future meetings.
TxLED Alternative Emission-Reduction Plans (AERP)
A diesel-fuel producer may use an approved AERP to demonstrate compliance with the Texas Low Emission Diesel (TxLED) regulations.
A diesel-fuel producer may use an approved AERP to demonstrate compliance with the Texas Low Emission Diesel (TxLED) regulations.
TxLED Quarterly Reporting
All diesel producers and importers that have registered with the Texas Low Emission Diesel (TxLED) program are required to submit a TxLED quarterly report to the TCEQ no later than 45 days after the end of each calendar quarter. Download the necessary TxLED quarterly reporting forms here.
All diesel producers and importers that have registered with the Texas Low Emission Diesel (TxLED) program are required to submit a TxLED quarterly report to the TCEQ no later than 45 days after the end of each calendar quarter. Download the necessary TxLED quarterly reporting forms here.
Understanding Fire Hazards with Catalyst-Equipped Cars
U.S. EPA publication on the history and precautions associated with automobile catalyst systems.
U.S. EPA publication on the history and precautions associated with automobile catalyst systems.
Vehicle Emissions Inspections in Texas
Program overview of the vehicle inspection and maintenance (I/M) program in Texas
Program overview of the vehicle inspection and maintenance (I/M) program in Texas