Texas § HS.382.218 - REQUIRED PARTICIPATION BY CERTAIN COUNTIES
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§ HS.382.218. REQUIRED PARTICIPATION BY CERTAIN COUNTIES
REQUIRED PARTICIPATION BY CERTAIN COUNTIES. (a) This section applies only to a county that borders the United Mexican States and in which a municipality with a population of 500,000 or more is located. (b) A county that was at any time required, because of the county's designation as a nonattainment area under Section 107(d) of the federal Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. Section 7407), to participate in the vehicle emissions inspection and maintenance program under this subchapter and Subchapter F , Chapter 548 , Transportation Code, shall continue to participate in the program even if the county is designated as an attainment area under the federal Clean Air Act. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 958 (H.B. 1611 ), Sec. 4, eff. June 18, 2005. Amended by: Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1163 (H.B. 2702 ), Sec. 47, eff. September 1, 2011. Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 644 (H.B. 4559 ), Sec. 99, eff. September 1, 2023.
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Section HS.382.218 ("REQUIRED PARTICIPATION BY CERTAIN COUNTIES") is part of the The Texas Constitution, the codified statutory law of Texas. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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