Sec. 548.1025.  THREE-YEAR INITIAL INSPECTION PERIOD FOR CERTAIN RENTAL VEHICLES.  (a)  Notwithstanding any other law, the initial inspection period is three years for a passenger car or light truck:
(1)  that is sold in this state or purchased by a commercial fleet buyer described by Section 501.0234(b)(4) for use in this state;
(2)  that has not been previously registered in this or another state;
(3)  that on the date of sale is of the current or preceding model year; and 
(4)  for which a rental certificate has been furnished as described by Section 152.061(b), Tax Code.
(b)  This section does not affect a requirement that a motor vehicle emissions inspection be conducted in a county covered by an inspection and maintenance program approved by the United States Environmental Protection Agency under Section 548.301 and the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. Section 7401 et seq.).
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 362 (S.B. 2102), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2023.