Attn: Texas Prime shoppers

Wake up nerds! 8/30 is only a few hours away!

uhhh... did anyone ever figure this out?

 

Here is a different program that some of you may be able to take advantage of. The income eligibility will probably keep most of us out of this one though. AirCheckTexas Drive a Clean Machine — Vehicle Replacement Assistance Program - TCEQ - www.tceq.texas.gov

 

Sorry to post the same thing in two different threads, but we need to reach out to Toyota to get this done rather quickly.

The request form just became available to manufacturers last week

https://www.tceq.texas.gov/assets/public/implementation/air/terp/FY18_LDPLIP_Vehicle_Manufacturers_Form_FINAL.pdf

Light-Duty Motor Vehicle Purchase or Lease Incentive Program - TCEQ - www.tceq.texas.gov

 

They released the info on LDPLIP today.

This part sucks for me (I purchased in April 2017):
Persons who purchase or lease an eligible new light-duty motor vehicle in Texas on or after September 1, 2017 are eligible to apply for a rebate.

If you purchased a Prime in Texas between 9/01/2017 and now, go to Light-Duty Motor Vehicle Purchase or Lease Incentive Program - TCEQ - www.tceq.texas.gov

 

If one purchased from a dealership outside to Texas and bring it back to TX & register for use here doesn’t qualify?

 

The way I read it, unfortunately no. I bought one last month in NY, paid taxes and registered in TX. Too bad But I’m loving the car!

 

Darn, guess the one I bought last month in RI won't be eligible...

 

There is a very confusing clause in the NOR about 9/1/2017 purchase date or eligibility as attached below. After reading this, I went ahead and submitted the paperwork for my purchase in June 2017.


Contract Dates. The contract will become effective on the date the last party signs the application/contract form. The contract will extend for one calendar year (12 months) after the date of the purchase or lease, or 45 days after the effective date of the contract, whichever occurs later.
Contract Obligations. The rebate grant recipient must adhere to the obligations agreed to in the contract documents, including registering and operating the vehicle in Texas for at least the contract period, which extends for one calendar year (12 months) from the date of the purchase or lease.

According to this, the contract date should extend 12 months after the purchase or lease. I picked up mine in June 2017. They are enforcing eligibility after 9/1/2017 becuase of fiscal year, which should really capture purchase or lease since 9/1/2016.

 

I think the contract is between you and the TCEQ. You are not supposed to sell your car within a year.

 

Awww ... how sweet.
A state subsidy for the auto dealerships