Texas Incentives and Laws
Listed below are incentives, laws, and regulations related to alternative fuels and advanced vehicles for Texas. Your Clean Cities coordinator at your local coalition can provide you with information about grants and other opportunities. You can also access coordinator and other agency contact information in the points of contact section.
Information in this list is updated annually after Texas's legislative session ends.
Last Updated July 2011
State Incentives
- Alternative Fueling Infrastructure Grants
- Natural Gas Vehicle (NGV) and Fueling Infrastructure Grants
- Clean Vehicle and Infrastructure Grants
- Alternative Fuel and Advanced Vehicle Research and Development Grants
- Clean Fleet Grants
- Renewable Fuel Production Grants
- Heavy-Duty Natural Gas Vehicle (NGV) Grants
- Natural Gas Fuel Rates and Alternative Fuel Promotion
- Propane Vehicle Replacement Grants
- Propane Vehicle Training
- Clean Vehicle Replacement Vouchers
- Diesel Fuel Blend Tax Exemption
- Idle Reduction Weight Exemption
Utility/Private Incentives
- Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Incentive - Coulomb Technologies
- Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Incentive - ECOtality
- Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Incentive - Austin Energy
- Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Incentive - CPS Energy
- Natural Gas Fuel Rate Reduction and Infrastructure Maintenance - Clean Energy
- Natural Gas Vehicle (NGV) and Fueling Infrastructure Rebates - Texas Gas Service
- Natural Gas Infrastructure Technical Assistance - Atmos Energy
- Natural Gas Infrastructure Technical Assistance - CenterPoint Energy
Laws and Regulations
- Alternative Fuel Use and Vehicle Acquisition Requirements
- Renewable Fuel Promotion
- Fuel Dispenser Labeling Requirement
- Renewable Fuel Production Fee
- Provision for Establishment of Hydrogen Program
- Idle Reduction Requirement
- Neighborhood Electric Vehicle (NEV) Access to Roadways
- Propane Tax
- Propane and Natural Gas Safety
Expired, Repealed, and Archived Laws and Incentives 
View a list of expired, repealed, and archived Texas laws and incentives.
Points of Contact 
Get contact information for Clean Cities coalitions or agencies that can help you with clean transportation laws, incentives, and funding opportunities in Texas.
Clean Cities Coalitions
Texas is home to the following Clean Cities coalitions:


