Tex. Health & Safety Code Section 386.104
Eligibility Requirements


(a)

The commission shall establish criteria for setting priorities for projects eligible to receive grants under this subchapter. The commission shall review and may modify the criteria and priorities as appropriate.

(b)

A proposed project as described in Section 386.102 (Program) must meet the requirements of this section to be eligible for a grant under the program.

(c)

Except as otherwise provided by this subsection, for a proposed project as described by Section 386.102 (Program)(b), not less than 75 percent of vehicle miles traveled or hours of operation projected for the five years immediately following the award of a grant must be projected to take place in a nonattainment area or affected county of this state. The commission may set the minimum percentage of vehicle miles traveled or hours of operation required to take place in a nonattainment area or affected county at a percentage and for a period that is different from the percentage and period specified by this subsection, provided that the commission may not set the minimum percentage at a level that is less than 55 percent. The commission may allow vehicle travel on highways and roadways, or portions of a highway or roadway, designated by the commission and located outside a nonattainment area or affected county to count towards the percentage of use requirement in this subsection.

(c-1)

For a proposed project involving a marine vessel or engine, the vessel or engine must be operated in the intercoastal waterways or bays adjacent to a nonattainment area or affected county of this state for a sufficient percentage of time over the lifetime of the project, as determined by the commission, to meet the cost-effectiveness requirements of Section 386.105 (Calculation of Cost-effectiveness). The percentage determined by the commission under this subsection may not be less than 55 percent.

(c-2)

For a proposed project involving non-road equipment used for natural gas recovery purposes, the equipment must be operated in a nonattainment area or affected county for a sufficient amount of use over the lifetime of the project, as determined by the commission, to meet the cost-effectiveness requirements of Section 386.105 (Calculation of Cost-effectiveness).

(d)

Each proposed project must meet the cost-effectiveness requirements of Sections 386.105 (Calculation of Cost-effectiveness) and 386.106 (Cost-effectiveness Criteria; Determination of Grant Amount).

(e)

A proposed repower project must exceed commission requirements relating to baseline emissions levels of the engines being replaced under the project.

(f)

A proposed retrofit, repower, replacement, or add-on equipment project must document, in a manner acceptable to the commission, a reduction in emissions of oxides of nitrogen of at least 30 percent compared with the baseline emissions adopted by the commission for the relevant engine year and application. After study of available emissions reduction technologies and after public notice and comment, the commission may revise the minimum percentage reduction in emissions of oxides of nitrogen required by this subsection to improve the ability of the program to achieve its goals.

(f-1)

The commission may establish minimum percentage reduction standards alternative to the standards established under Subsection (f) as an incentive for the conversion of heavy-duty diesel on-road vehicle engines or non-road engines to operate under a dual-fuel configuration that uses natural gas and diesel fuels through an alternative fuel conversion system certified by the United States Environmental Protection Agency or the California Air Resources Board. In determining the emissions rate of the converted vehicle and engine to compute the emissions reductions that can be attributed to the conversion system, the commission may take into account whether the emissions certification requirements for the conversion system prevent fully accounting for the emissions reductions. If the commission determines it to be necessary and appropriate, the commission may consider under this subsection certified engine test information that demonstrates reductions of emissions of nitrogen oxides and other pollutants and other information to verify the emissions reductions.

(g)

If a baseline emissions standard does not exist for on-road or non-road diesels in a particular category, the commission, for purposes of this subchapter, shall establish an appropriate baseline emissions level for comparison purposes.

(h)

The commission may approve payments to offset the incremental cost, over the expected lifetime of the motor vehicle or on-road or non-road diesel, of the use of qualifying fuel in a motor vehicle or on-road or non-road diesel if the proposed project as a whole, including the incremental fuel cost, meets the requirements of this subchapter. The commission shall develop an appropriate method for converting incremental fuel costs over the lifetime of the motor vehicle or on-road or non-road diesel into an initial cost for purposes of determining cost-effectiveness as required by Section 386.105 (Calculation of Cost-effectiveness).

(i)

If the commission determines that a heavy-duty motor vehicle or engine under this chapter must be decommissioned, the commission shall require the decommissioning to be carried out by crushing the vehicle, by making a hole in the engine block and permanently destroying the frame of the vehicle, or by another method approved by the commission that permanently removes the vehicle from operation in this state. The commission shall provide a means for an applicant to propose an alternative method for complying with the requirements of this subsection. The commission shall enforce the requirements of this subsection.

(j)

The executive director may waive any eligibility requirements established under this section on a finding of good cause, which may include a waiver for short lapses in registration or operation attributable to economic conditions, seasonal work, or other circumstances.

(k)

The commission shall consider an application under this chapter for the replacement of a vehicle that has been owned, leased, or otherwise commercially financed by the applicant. If the commission determines that a heavy-duty motor vehicle or engine that is leased or otherwise commercially financed must be decommissioned, the commission shall ensure that the applicant has a legal right to decommission the vehicle or engine before awarding a grant to the applicant.

(l)

The commission shall consider an application for a vehicle replacement or a fleet expansion for a project with an activity life of five years or more, or 400,000 miles, whichever is earlier.

(m)

The commission shall provide a form that minimizes, to the maximum extent possible, the amount of paperwork required.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 967, Sec. 1(b), eff. Sept. 1, 2001. Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1331, Sec. 6, eff. June 20, 2003.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 262 (S.B. 12), Sec. 2.04, eff. June 8, 2007.
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1125 (H.B. 1796), Sec. 16, eff. September 1, 2009.
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 835 (H.B. 3399), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011.
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1230 (S.B. 1727), Sec. 4, eff. June 14, 2013.
Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 755 (S.B. 1731), Sec. 8(d-2), eff. August 30, 2017.
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 766 (H.B. 1346), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2019.
Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1043 (H.B. 4472), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2021.

Source: Section 386.104 — Eligibility Requirements, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/HS/htm/HS.­386.­htm#386.­104 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).

382
Clean Air Act
383
Clean Air Financing Act
384
Area Emission Reduction Credit Organizations
386.001
Definitions
386.002
Expiration
386.051
Texas Emissions Reduction Plan
386.052
Commission Duties
386.053
Guidelines and Criteria
386.054
Monitoring Procedures
386.055
Availability of Emissions Reduction Credits Generally
386.056
Availability of Emissions Reductions in Certain Nonattainment Areas
386.057
Review and Reporting Requirements
386.101
Definitions
386.102
Program
386.103
Application for Grant
386.104
Eligibility Requirements
386.105
Calculation of Cost-effectiveness
386.106
Cost-effectiveness Criteria
386.107
Adjustment to Maximum Cost-effectiveness Amount and Award Amount
386.108
Infrastructure Projects
386.109
Eligible Infrastructure Projects
386.110
Application Package for Infrastructure Projects
386.111
Application Review Procedures
386.112
On-road Diesel Purchase or Lease Incentive
386.113
On-road Diesel Purchase or Lease Incentive Schedule
386.114
Modification of Incentive Emissions Standards
386.115
Modification of Vehicle Eligibility
386.116
Small Business Incentives
386.117
Rebate Grants
386.151
Definitions
386.152
Applicability
386.153
Commission Duties Regarding Light-duty Motor Vehicle Purchase or Lease Incentive Program
386.154
Light-duty Motor Vehicle Purchase or Lease Incentive Requirements
386.155
Manufacturer’s Report
386.156
List of Eligible Motor Vehicles
386.157
Light-duty Motor Vehicle Purchase or Lease Incentive
386.158
Commission to Account for Motor Vehicle Purchase or Lease Incentives
386.159
Purchase or Lease Incentives Information
386.160
Reservation of Incentives
386.181
Definitions
386.182
Commission Duties
386.183
Drayage Truck and Cargo Handling Equipment Purchase Incentive
386.205
Evaluation of Utility Commission Energy Efficiency Programs
386.250
Texas Emissions Reduction Plan Fund
386.251
Texas Emissions Reduction Plan Account
386.252
Use of Fund and Account
386.301
Definitions
386.302
Program
386.303
Application Package
386.304
Application Review Procedures
386.0515
Agricultural Product Transportation Projects
387
Air Quality Research Support Program
388
Texas Building Energy Performance Standards
389
Emissions Reduction Recognition Efforts
390.001
Definitions
390.002
Program
390.003
Application for Grant
390.004
Eligibility of Projects for Grants
390.005
Restriction on Use of Grant
390.006
Expiration
391.001
Definitions
391.002
Grant Program
391.003
Guidelines and Criteria
391.004
Availability of Emissions Reduction Credits in Certain Nonattainment Areas
391.101
Application for Grant
391.102
Grant Application Review Procedures
391.103
Evidence of Emissions Reduction Potential Required
391.104
Reporting Requirements
391.201
Eligibility of Projects for Grants
391.202
Evaluating Cost-effectiveness
391.203
Determination of Grant Amount
391.204
Cost Sharing
391.205
Preferences
391.301
Restriction on Use of Grant
391.302
Comptroller Review of Use of Grant Funds
391.303
Time of Use of Grant Funding
391.304
Expiration
392.001
Definitions
392.002
Program
392.003
Qualifying Vehicles
392.004
Application for Grant
392.005
Eligibility of Projects for Grants
392.006
Restriction on Use of Grant
392.007
Amount of Grant
392.008
Expiration
393.001
Definitions
393.002
Program
393.003
Application for Grant
393.004
Eligibility of Facilities for Grants
393.005
Restriction on Use of Grant
393.006
Amount of Grant
393.007
Expiration
394.001
Definitions
394.002
Program
394.003
Qualifying Vehicles
394.004
Application for Grant
394.005
Eligibility for Grants
394.006
Restriction on Use of Grant
394.007
Amount of Grant
394.008
Grant Procedures
394.012
Expiration
395.001
Definitions
395.002
Program
395.003
Eligible Applicants
395.004
Motor Vehicle Requirements
395.005
Refueling Infrastructure, Equipment, and Services
395.006
Eligible Costs
395.007
Grant Amounts
395.008
Availability of Emissions Reduction Credits
395.009
Use of Grant Money
395.010
Grant Procedures and Criteria
395.011
Funding
395.012
Administrative Costs
395.013
Rules
395.014
Report Required
395.015
Expiration

Accessed:
Jun. 5, 2024

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