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Upon proof of eligibility and payment d a reasonable fee. as established by omm mission rule, a motorist may qualify for a waiver
certain inspection and maintenance requirements.
The Commission s h d develop test equipment criteria and shall set emission test pmedwes and passing criteria.
The Commission shall, in cooperation with the Texas Deputment of Transportation. develop a program providing for the denial of regi
of vehicles that have not complied with Program requirements.
The Commission shall, in cooperation with the Texas Department of Transportation. develop a program providing that
and 26 years old must pass an inspection within 60 days of resale and prior to transfer of title to non-family member
Tarrant. or Harris Counties.
FURTHER.I hereby direct the Commission to implement the following Program components in order to provide the maximum conv
and consumer protection for motorists:
The Commission shall set an inspection fee that will indude State oversight costs.
The Commission s h d develop, implement. and wersee a public i n f o d o n wnpaign that includes the mote sensing and lest on
components of the Program.
FURTHER. I hereby direct the Commission to entu into an agreement with the Department to provide for the establishment of the f o b
Program components:
In accordance with section 382.038(a) of the Act, the Department shall adopt by rule standards and procedures for implementing
inspection and maintenance program designed by the Commission and for licensing inspection facilities, including the establishment o
penalty structure that will meet the r@uirements of federal regulations provided at 40 C.F.R. 951.364.
The Department shall issue waivers in accordance with the Commission's criteria adopted by rule.
The Department shall. in accordance with section 382.038(e) of the Act. develop and implement procedures whereby a
.conveniently challenge the validity of the results of an inspection, in order to ensure quality control of the inspection facilities
The Department shall recognize automotive repair facilities and technicians, in accordance with criteria adopted by the Commission. in o
to promote increased consumer protection.
AND ADDITI0NALL.Y. S.
legislation is desirable to enhance the Texas Motorist's Choice Program.
NOW.THEREFORE.I hereby declare my intent to support legislation in the 75th Legislative session that will authorize the imple
of the following Program components: (1) the denial of reregistration of vehicles that have not complied with Program requiremen
establishment of a class C misdemeanor penalty for operating a gross-polluting vehicle in a nonattainment area: and (3) the requirem
inspection within 60 days of resale and prior to transfer of title to non-family member consumers residing in Dabs. Tarrant.
Counties.
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remain i n &e&
until-ed.
amended. or rescinded by me.
issued in Iystii. Texas on Febnrery 27. 1998.
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Q w g e W. Bush
Qwomol ot Texes
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Relating to the March 12. 19% and the April 9. 1996 Primary and Runoff Elections
WHEREAS. a signifiant number of United States military and civilian personnel are stationed or living ovuseas. including those who
presently deployed in support of Operation of Joint Endeavor in Bosnia. and
GEORGE W. BUSH,GOVERNOR OF TBXAS. by virtue of the power vested in me, do hereby order the Secretary
th the Presidential Designee to ensure that citizens of Texas who are currently living or stationed overseas are able to
19% aad April 9, 1996 Primary and Runoff Elections;
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is hereby directed to notify the appropriate county officials and to prescribe such rules. regulations, or directives as
proper acceptance of ballots of citizens covered by the Act for the March 12. 1996 and April 9, 1996 Primary and
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Bush
Governor of TexGaorge
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