Relating to vehicle registration, license plates, and inspection reports.

Added a new 24-month vehicle registration period option for passenger cars or light trucks sold in Texas or purchased by commercial fleet buyers for use in Texas, provided the vehicle has not been previously registered and is of the current or preceding model year.

Modified dealer license plate fees under Section 503.008 to set a $20 annual fee for dealer license plates and a $10 fee for original dealer temporary license plates with no renewal fee.

Clarified procedures for refusing vehicle registration when a vehicle is determined to be unsafe, requiring notice to the owner and an opportunity to respond before action is taken.

Updated eligibility criteria for 24-month registration to require that the vehicle be sold in Texas or purchased by a commercial fleet buyer for use in Texas, not previously registered in any state, and of the current or preceding model year.

Established September 1, 2025 as the effective date for the Act.