HB 5359
Lujan Emissions Bill Lets The 50,000-Mile Cutoff Climb
Died in committee
Verdict: Smells
Why it's charged
Study, task force, commission, report
THE TEXT
…“the commission shall conduct a study on the impact of increasing the”…
Bill text, introduced version (I)
Any increase in the mileage exemption waits on a recurring study and a finding by the commission. The bill does order a rule afterward, so the study leads to action rather than replacing it.
Study, task force, commission, reportInitial review · graded Oct 20, 2026 · Headline, summary and grade are analysis of the bill text, not a finding about any person · How we grade
Caption
relating to the requirement for a motor vehicle emissions test on resale of certain vehicles.
Caption from analyzed text · version I.
Summary
A study every even-numbered year, then 5,000-mile bumps if the air quality plan can take it.
The bill keeps the rule that used cars and trucks model year 1996 or newer with under 50,000 miles skip the emissions test when resold, and lets that mileage cutoff rise. Every even-numbered year, the state commission must study raising the cutoff, post the results online within 180 days, and adopt a rule raising it by 5,000-mile steps as long as the change does not hurt the state's air quality plan. Sellers and buyers of newer used vehicles may see more cars exempt from the resale emissions test over time, but only after each study finds the increase is safe.
Labels
Labels: NEVER GOT A HEARING. Filed Mar 14, 2025 and referred to the House Environmental Regulation committee. No public hearing. The bill died.
Receipt
The receipt
89R-HB5359 · 2025-03-14
SOLD BY
ITEM
relating to the requirement for a motor vehicle emissions test on resale of certain vehicles.
WHAT IT DOES
A study every even-numbered year, then 5,000-mile bumps if the air quality plan can take it.
The bill keeps the rule that used cars and trucks model year 1996 or newer with under 50,000 miles skip the emissions test when resold, and lets that mileage cutoff rise. Every even-numbered year, the state commission must study raising the cutoff, post the results online within 180 days, and adopt a rule raising it by 5,000-mile steps as long as the change does not hurt the state's air quality plan. Sellers and buyers of newer used vehicles may see more cars exempt from the resale emissions test over time, but only after each study finds the increase is safe.
CHARGES
[x] STUDY, TASK FORCE, COMMISSION, REPORTanalysis confidence 40%
THE TEXT
…“the commission shall conduct a study on the impact of increasing the”…
Bill text, introduced version (I)
Any increase in the mileage exemption waits on a recurring study and a finding by the commission. The bill does order a rule afterward, so the study leads to action rather than replacing it.
TOTAL
No fiscal note in the loaded record.
HISTORY
- Filed
- Read first time
- Referred to Environmental Regulation
FILED UNDER
No verified beat found.
THANK YOU FOR CHECKING THE RECEIPT
CAMPAIGN PAID FOR BY
CAMPAIGN PAID FOR BY
Donors
Not tied to this bill.
Sources
The author's campaign account only. Own money and internal transfers are separate on the member page.
Derived itemized flow · Oct 28, 2024 to Jul 30, 2025. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Texans for Lawsuit Reform PAC$305,300.00
Texans for Lawsuit Reform PAC
$305,300.00
- Cash
- $305,000.00
- Paid by others
- $300.00
- Total
- $305,300.00
Also funds 124 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Jul 10, 2024 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
TeamSources
Derived itemized flow · Oct 29, 2024 to Jun 27, 2025. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 100977051, 101012920.
Greg Abbott Campaign$91,570.37
Greg Abbott Campaign
$91,570.37
- Cash
- $0.00
- Paid by others
- $91,570.37
- Total
- $91,570.37
Also funds 9 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Oct 29, 2024 to Sep 2, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Name match, not a verified identity: normalized filed name and state.
TeamSources
Derived itemized flow · Oct 29, 2024 to Nov 13, 2024. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 100977051.
Dealon, LLC$25,000.00
Dealon, LLC
$25,000.00
- Cash
- $25,000.00
- Paid by others
- $0.00
- Total
- $25,000.00
Also funds 4 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Oct 28, 2024 to Sep 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Name match, not a verified identity: normalized filed name and state.
Sources
Derived itemized flow · on Oct 30, 2024. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 100977051.
Missing data does not establish zero giving. Display amounts are rounded.
Texans for Lawsuit Reform PAC
$305,300.00
- Cash
- $305,000.00
- Paid by others
- $300.00
- Total
- $305,300.00
Also funds 124 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Jul 10, 2024 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
TeamSources
Derived itemized flow · Oct 29, 2024 to Jun 27, 2025. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 100977051, 101012920.
Greg Abbott Campaign
$91,570.37
- Cash
- $0.00
- Paid by others
- $91,570.37
- Total
- $91,570.37
Also funds 9 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Oct 29, 2024 to Sep 2, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Name match, not a verified identity: normalized filed name and state.
TeamSources
Derived itemized flow · Oct 29, 2024 to Nov 13, 2024. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 100977051.
Dealon, LLC
$25,000.00
- Cash
- $25,000.00
- Paid by others
- $0.00
- Total
- $25,000.00
Also funds 4 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Oct 28, 2024 to Sep 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Name match, not a verified identity: normalized filed name and state.
Sources
Derived itemized flow · on Oct 30, 2024. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 100977051.
Votes
No floor vote loaded for this bill.
Fiscal
No fiscal note in the loaded record.
How this was graded
Analysis of text version I by claude-opus-5-5, Oct 20, 2026, against the published rubric.
Sources
Texas House · Filed Mar 14, 2025
04/07/2025 H Referred to Environmental Regulation: Apr 7 2025 5:28PM
Texas Legislature Online · Introduced
Data snapshot Oct 26, 2026 at 4:19 AM CDT. Grades, charges, quotes and corrections follow the published record.
House committee · Environmental Regulation · Final status: Died in committee
Subjects
Environment--Air
Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment
VEHICLE EMISSIONS
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION
Text
The text as introduced · 200 words
89R11600 JRR-F By: Lujan H.B. No. 5359 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT relating to the requirement for a motor vehicle emissions test on resale of certain vehicles. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 548.3011, Transportation Code, is amended by amending Subsection (b) and adding Subsection (b-1) to read as follows: (b) Notwithstanding Subsection (a), this section does not apply to a vehicle that is a 1996 or newer model that has less than the greater of: (1) 50,000 miles ; or (2) the mileage established by commission rule under Subsection (b-1)(2) . (b-1) Not later than February 1 of each even-numbered year, the commission shall conduct a study on the impact of increasing the mileage exemption provided by Subsection (b). Not later than 180 days after commencing a study under this subsection, the commission shall: (1) publish the results of the study on the department's Internet website; and (2) adopt a rule increasing the mileage exemption provided by Subsection (b) to the next nearest 5,000 miles that the commission finds does not adversely impact the state's air quality state implementation plan. SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.