Sec. 548.605. OPERATING A VEHICLE WITHOUT COMPLYING WITH INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS AS CERTIFIED; OFFENSE; DISMISSAL OF CHARGE. (a) In this section, "working day" means any day other than a Saturday, a Sunday, or a holiday on which county offices are closed. (b) A person commits an offense if: (1) the person operates in this state a vehicle for which a certification was provided under Section 548.256 (b); and (2) the vehicle is not in compliance with the applicable inspection requirements under this chapter, Chapter 382 , Health and Safety Code, or the department's administrative rules regarding inspection requirements. (c) A peace officer may require the owner or operator to produce a vehicle inspection report issued for the vehicle if the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles' registration database includes a notation for law enforcement to verify the inspection status of the vehicle. (d) It is a defense to prosecution under Subsection (b) that a passing vehicle inspection report issued for the vehicle is in effect at the time of the offense. (e) A court shall: (1) dismiss a charge under this section if the defendant remedies the defect: (A) not later than the 20th working day after the date of the citation or before the defendant's first court appearance date, whichever is later; and (B) not later than the 40th working day after the applicable deadline provided by this chapter, Chapter 382 , Health and Safety Code, or the department's administrative rules regarding inspection requirements; and (2) assess a reimbursement fee not to exceed $20 when the charge has been remedied under Subdivision (1). (f) An offense under this section is a Class C misdemeanor.
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