(a) The following penalties apply to the late payment of motor vehicle emissions taxes:

Date Tax Paid Penalty

during the first month of delinquency one percent
during the second month of delinquency two percent
during the third month of delinquency three percent
during the fourth month of delinquency four percent
during the fifth month of delinquency five percent
after the fifth month of delinquency eight percent

(b) A delinquent motor vehicle emissions tax bears interest at six percent a year from the date of delinquency until the tax is paid.

Terms Used In Texas Transportation Code 451.419