Texas · Texas Transportation Code
Tex. Transp. Code § 547.605: EMISSION SYSTEMS REQUIRED
What this law says, in plain English
Motor vehicles must have properly maintained emission systems. Operating a vehicle that emits visible smoke for 10+ seconds is a misdemeanor offense with fines of $1–$350; repeat violations carry $200–$1,000 fines.
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