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The AirCheckTexas - Drive a Clean Machine Repair and Replacement Assistance Program is designed to help vehicle owners comply with vehicle emissions standards to reduce ozone-forming exhaust from on-road motor vehicles. It focuses on the highest emission vehicles and provides an incentive for citizens to contribute to the regional air quality solution.

Vehicle owners and their registered vehicles in the Williamson County may be eligible for repair assistance if their vehicle fails the mandatory emissions inspection test up to $600 for emission related repairs is available if qualified. Up to $3,500 is available for replacement of vehicles that are ten years old or older and have passed both safety and emissions on the inspection test.

Informational brochures about the program are available at State Inspection Stations within the Williamson County.

Last updated April 11, 2013

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AirCheck Texas Program News

Funds - Tuesday, March 05, 2013
We Have FUNDS Available!

How to obtain an IRS Tax Return Transcript - Tuesday, March 05, 2013


By calling the IRS Transcript Order Line at 1-800-908-9946

By mail using 
Form 4506-T 

or now online 
CLICK HERE for external IRS link



2013 Net Income Requirements - Tuesday, March 05, 2013
You must meet these 2013 net* income requirements: (these income amounts change annually in February)
Size of Household Maximum Net
Income Per Year
1 $34,470
2 $46,530
3 $58,590
4 $70,650
5 $82,710
6 $94,770
7 $106,830
8 $118,890
Over 8 Add $12,060 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 affect 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.

Drive a Clean Machine Program Update - Friday, August 03, 2012

Drive a Clean Machine Program Update

On September 1, 2012, the AirCheckTexas Drive a Clean Machine program will have changes to the eligibility requirements for ALL replacement vehicles.

Effective September 1, 2012, eligible vehicles are:

  • Model year 2013-2010 cars, SUVs, and vans;
  • Model year 2013-2011 pickup trucks; and
  • Model year 2013-2010 hybrid, electric, natural gas and all vehicles that have been certified to meet federal Tier 2, Bin 3 or cleaner Bin certification vehicles.

The following model year vehicles will be removed from the eligibility lists and will no longer be eligible for purchase under the DACM program after August 31, 2012. All vehicles sold on or after September 1 must meet new eligibility criteria, regardless of the voucher's date of issue or expiration, or status of ongoing sales negotiations with the dealer.

After August 31, 2012, these vehicles are no longer eligible:

  • Model year 2009 cars, SUVs, and vans;
  • Model year 2010 trucks

Drive a Clean Machine Program Update House Bill 3272 - Friday, August 05, 2011


Program Changes beginning September 1, 2011

Effective September 1, 2011, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality's AirCheckTexas - Drive a Clean Machine program will implement new requirements resulting from the passage of House Bill 3272 during the 82nd Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2011.  The changes will affect the retired vehicle and replacement vehicle eligibility.

Effective September 1, 2011:
A vehicle to be retired must be registered and have been registered in a participating county for 12 of the past 15 months preceding application for assistance.

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 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009);
  • Have an odometer reading of not more than 70,000 miles;
  • Cannot cost more than:
    • $35,000 before tax, title and license, or
    • $45,000 for a hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle, natural gas vehicle or a vehicle certified to meet or exceed federal Tier 2, Bin 3 or cleaner certification of current or up to three model years old; before tax, title and license; and
  • Must be purchased through a participating dealer.

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AirCheckTexas Office
219 Perry Mayfield Blvd.
Leander, Texas 78641
Phone: (512) 943-1927
Fax: (512) 943-1931
Call 1-800-913-3321
Se Habla Español
airchecktexas@wilco.org
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Claudia Andrew Hernandez
Program Administrator 
chernandez@wilco.org


Office Hours:
Monday - Friday
8:00 am - 5:00 pm


Closed on Holidays

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Williamson County Courthouse
710 Main Street Georgetown, TX 78626
Main Telephone: (512)943-1100
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