Texas proposes bill to register 25-year-old Kei cars

Texas is considering a new bill, SB 1816, to protect imported Japanese Kei cars and mini trucks that are 25 years or older. This legislation aims to clarify registration rules for these vehicles, which have faced complicated regulations. The bill defines a minitruck as a small vehicle with a combustion engine of 1.2 liters or less and a minimum speed of 50 miles per hour. It also outlines necessary features for legal operation on state highways. This proposal follows a recent policy change by the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles that allowed these vehicles. However, the new bill must pass through the Texas legislature before becoming law, with a potential effective date of September 1.