- Greg Abbott Signs Law Making EV Owners Pay for Their Gas-Free Cars. Registering an EV in Texas will cost $400 upfront and $200 every subsequent year. It's a lot more money than it should be. The average Texas driver is paying just $88 per year in gas taxes. The new law is “punitive”. https://news.yahoo.com/greg-abbott-signs-law-making-195500282.html 492 comments energy