Texas Hybrid vehicle purchase Tax Incentives

Austin Hybrid Parking Discount: The the city's new "Drive Clean--Park Free" program gives city-registered owners of hybrid vehicles that receive an EPA air pollution score of 8 or better a $100 pre-paid parking cards to park in any of the city's 3,700 parking meters. Owners must submit an application to the city and receive a bumper sticker showing their participation in the program. Eligible vehicles must be purchased at certified dealerships within the Austin City Limits. For more information go to http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/airquality/parkfree.htm
Austin Plug-In Hybrid Incentive: Program passed, but details are currently in flux: Under consideration is setting aside $1 million and establishing a $1,000.00 rebate for the first 1,000 plug-in hybrids purchased in Austin. A final decision and announcement is expected this fall. The city council passed resolution 050301-48 on March 3rd 2005 and the City Manager along with the Austin Energy are working to promote the program by developing materials, presentations, and community outreach. In addition, together they are setting up the incentives and answering questions from other interested communities.
Hybrid Sales and Use Tax (bill): H.B. 1156 would reduce the normal sales and use tax rate of 6.25 % for new hybrid motor vehicles depending on their city fuel economy ratings. If a hybrid has a city fuel economy of at least 15 mpg but less than 30 mpg then the tax rate is 4.6 %. If a hybrid has a city fuel economy of at least 30 mpg but less than 45 mpg then the tax rate is 3.125 %. If a hybrid has a city fuel economy of at least 45 mpg but less than 60 mpg then the tax rate is 1.56 %. And, if a hybrid has a city fuel economy of 60 mpg than no tax is applied. Introduced on 2/17/05 -- referred to Ways and Means Committee.
San Antonio Hybrid Free Parking(bill): In January 2006, City Councilman Roland Gutierrez proposed that San Antonio develop a new pilot program that would grant owners of hybrid vehicles free parking at the city's meters. If approved, the city would give hybrid drivers free meter access for one year. After that, the city would conduct a cost/benefit assessment. The measure must still be adopted by City Council.