TCEQ says it extended TxVEMP applications to Aug. 31, 2029, or until funds run out, and now allows governmental entities to choose qualifying diesel or alternative-fuel replacements alongside electric models.
For Comal County services, the revised program offers a route to seek grants covering up to 100% of the incremental cost of a qualifying fleet replacement, with any county purchase handled through the centralized Purchasing Office.
The agency says approximately $28 million remains and applications will be selected first-come, first-served. Qualifying new vehicles, equipment and engines must be certified to emit at least 25% less nitrogen oxides than the units they replace. Eligible categories include certain school buses, shuttle and transit buses, freight trucks, airport ground equipment, forklifts and freight-switcher locomotives.
Governmental applicants may request up to 100% of the incremental cost for qualifying replacements or repowers. Applicants choosing electric models may also request money for refueling infrastructure; TCEQ says that infrastructure support is not available for non-electric fuels. The change is separate from the grant round described in earlier Comal.News coverage of Texas vehicle funding.
Residents can inspect the TCEQ program notice for the application route and detailed eligibility rules. The next public record to watch is a county bid, agenda item or award notice tied to a Comal County TxVEMP application.