Texas $2,500 EV Cash Grants Available for Plug-in Vehicles

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Texas22Step said:
I think the extended processing time may also have something to do with their process of verification with other agencies (that they can't control) like the DMV that the vehicle was actually submitted for a TX registration, etc. After TCEQ's program approval, the actual writing of a check has to be done by yet another state agency (Texas Comptroller) and that involves entering a whole new queue there.

My own application filed in early November was among the first 35 approved by TCEQ for this particular program, but I am still waiting for the actual check. It would seem like they surely could find ways to streamline this whole process, but on the other hand I am happy enough that the State government apparently doesn't just spit out checks without making sure that an applicant actually qualifies for whatever program is involved. I have decided to go into SWW (sit, watch & wait) mode for a while longer.
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when did you get the email notice that yours was approved? I got a reservation number Nov 10th and got approved about 9-10 days ago. Kinda curious when that checks coming:D
 
I got the email notification of award on Jan 5, 2022. Still awaiting check (as of last mail delivery to my address Jan 22). But, as I posted, I am relaxed and in SWW mode now that I am just waiting for the check to appear in my mailbox, which I am guessing will arrive sometime in February. I'll post the arrive date when it happens. Hope yours is in the same batch.
 
Texas22Step said:
I got the email notification of award on Jan 5, 2022. Still awaiting check (as of last mail delivery to my address Jan 22). But, as I posted, I am relaxed and in SWW mode now that I am just waiting for the check to appear in my mailbox, which I am guessing will arrive sometime in February. I'll post the arrive date when it happens. Hope yours is in the same batch.
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looks like you’re about 9 days ahead of me. But yeah I’m of them same mindset, just chill and wait. But I can’t help but keep it on my mind every time I check the mail lol.
 
Wanted to give everyone an update. I applied for the rebate on 12/10/2021. On 01/27/2022 someone from the department actually reached out to let me know the dealer had missed a signature on the application got it corrected and on 02/09/2022 I received my email where I was approved.
FYI Currently the department has granted 146.
 
Texas22Step said:
Anyone buying a BEV (such as the MINI SE) or PHEV from a licensed TX dealer may apply for award of a $2,500 cash grant from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) under its Light Duty Motor Vehicle Purchase or Lease Incentive Plan (LDPLIP), which is one part of its Texas Emissions Reduction Plan. Any purchase (or 3 yr. + lease) of a qualifying vehicle on or after September 1, 2021 will fill the bill (up to 2,000 grants allowed).
There are provisions in the program to allow dealers who have ordered qualifying vehicles for customers to obtain and save a "place in line" for one of the 2,000 awards.
There are no recipient income limitations or qualifications, but the cash grant itself is deemed taxable for federal income tax purposes, and TCEQ will issue an IRS Form 1099-MISC in 2023 to awardees.
There are a few (not too difficult) program requirements (such as one has to operate & license the vehicle in TX for at least one year after purchase/lease) that you will want to check out before applying. Their grant processing time is about 10- 12 weeks.
The TCEQ web site for this program where interested folks can see / download everything involved can be accessed here.
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UPDATE: The following notice from TCEQ has been sent out under date of July 6, 2022,that the rebate program for EVs (including MINI SEs) in Texas has reached its funding limit, so no further applications in this round will be accepted:
"Update – Light-Duty Motor Vehicle Purchase or Lease Incentive Program
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has suspended acceptance of applications for hydrogen fuel cell or other electric-drive (plug-in or plug-in hybrid) vehicles under the Light-Duty Motor Vehicle Purchase or Lease Incentive Program (LDPLIP). The current number of applications and reservations received by TCEQ for these vehicles exceeds the 2,000 rebate grants available for this funding period."
 
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