SRC-PNG H.B. 2538 76(R) BILL ANALYSIS Senate Research Center H.B. 2538 76R8786 DWS-FBy: Davis, Yvonne (Cain) State Affairs 5/5/1999 Engrossed DIGEST Currently, under Texas law, a motor vehicle must have an annual safety inspection unless it falls under a list of exemptions. This bill would exempt from the compulsory vehicle inspection requirement the sale of a motor vehicle that is transported out of state for use exclusively outside the state. PURPOSE As proposed, H.B. 2538 exempts from the compulsory vehicle inspection requirement the sale of a motor vehicle that is transported out of state for use exclusively outside the state. RULEMAKING AUTHORITY This bill does not grant any additional rulemaking authority to a state officer, institution, or agency. SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS SECTION 1. Amends Section 548.052, Transportation Code, to provide that this chapter does not apply to a former military vehicle, as defined under Section 502.275, rather than under Section 502.275(o), or to a vehicle qualified for a tax exemption under Section 152.092, Tax Code. Makes nonsubstantive changes. SECTION 2. Emergency clause. Effective date: upon passage.