Motor Vehicle - Texas Emissions Reduction Plan (TERP) Surcharge
Sign up to receive e-mail updates when this page changesThe surcharge on the Texas purchase of diesel-powered, on-road motor vehicles with a gross vehicle registered weight exceeding 14,000 pounds applies to both new and used vehicles and to motor vehicles purchased inside or outside Texas.
TERP is also funded through the Motor Vehicle Registration Surcharge and the Off Road, Heavy-Duty Diesel Equipment Surcharge.
The Comptroller's office is pleased to launch a new version of WebFile for motor vehicle Texas Emissions Reduction Plan (TERP) Surcharge payers. This fast, easy and secure Web-based system allows you to electronically file your motor vehicle Texas Emissions Reduction Plan (TERP) Surcharge tax report and submit payment (by credit card, electronic check or via TEXNET).
Rate Details and Other Information
Rates
The rate for model years 1996 and earlier is 2.5 percent of the total consideration paid for the vehicle, while the rate for model years 1997 and later is one percent.
Due Date
Seller-Financed report Monthly or Quarterly (based on qualifications): 20th day of the month following the end of the reporting period.
County Tax-Assessor Collectors remit to the Comptroller on or before the 10th of each month following the end of the reporting period.
Electronic Reporting
Yes. See WebFile