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Is your car or truck 10 years old or older? Or has it failed an emissions test?

Replacing or repairing your car or truck just got easier.

Beginning September 1, 2009, the AirCheckTexas Drive a Clean Machine Program changed eligibility requirements for ALL replacement vehicles. Click on the link above for more information.
Who is is eligible for vehicle replacement?
Your vehicle must be registered in one of these participating counties.
Austin Program Area
  • Travis
  • Williamson
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    Dallas-Fort Worth Program Area
  • Collin
  • Dallas
  • Denton
  • Ellis
  • Johnson
  • Kaufman
  • Parker
  • Rockwall
  • Tarrant
    • Houston-Galveston-Brazoria Program Area
  • Brazoria
  • Fort Bend
  • Galveston
  • Harris
  • Montgomery
    • You must meet these 2009 net* income requirements: (these income amounts change annually in February)
    Size of Household Maximum Net
    Income Per Year
    1 $32,490
    2 $43,710
    3 $54,930
    4 $66,150
    5 $77,370
    6 $88,590
    7 $99,810
    8 $111,030
    Over 8 Add $11,220 for each additional member
    *As determined by using the Adjusted Gross income (AGI) on the most recent Federal Income Tax form.
    Note: The value of the replacement vehicle may reflect eligibility requirements and/or benefits for financial assistance programs, such as Temporary Assistance for Needy Families. Please contact your case worker if you have any questions.
    Your vehicle must meet these conditions:
  • Failed an emissions test,
  • Registered in your participating county area for the 12 consecutive months preceding your application, and
  • Passed a Texas motor-vehicle safety and emissions inspection within 15 months of your application and driven under its own power to the automobile dealership.
    • OR
  • At least 10 year old and gasoline powered,
  • Driven under its own power to the automobile dealership,
  • Registered in your participating county area for the 12 consecutive months preceding your application, and
  • Passed a DPS motor-vehicle safety inspection (if more than 24 years old) or safety and emissions inspection (if 24 years old less) within 15 months of application.
    • If you meet the above requirements, the following vehicle-replacement assistance may be provided:
    Reimbursement cannot be made directly to vehicle owners or after a vehicle has already been purchased.
  • $3,000 for a car, current model year or up to three model years old
  • $3,000 for a truck, current model year or up to two model years old
  • $3,500 for a hybrid vehicle, current or previous model year
    • The vehicle you purchase must meet the following requirements:
  • Must be a federal Tier 2 Bin 5 or cleaner vehicle (see the list: model year 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007)
  • Cannot cost more than $25,000 before tax, title and license
  • Must be purchased through a participating dealer
    • Express Links
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    Cars and trucks you can use a voucher towards purchase (in PDF)
    Model Year
    (changed annually Sept.1)
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    Participating auto dealers where you can use your voucher:
    How to Apply
    Other Links
    Background and details of the vehicle repair and replacement assistance program
    AirCheckTexas Repair Program for up to $600 in repair assistance
    Texas emissions reduction grants for heavy duty vehicles
    Information on using vouchers from the Federal CARS Program.
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    Last Modified Mon, 11 Jan 2010
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