Texas Ends Vehicle Inspections in 2025, Emissions Tests Still Required in Some Areas

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Starting January 1, 2025, Texas will no longer require yearly vehicle safety inspections for noncommercial vehicles, though emissions testing will still be necessary in certain areas like the Dallas-Fort Worth region. The $7.50 inspection fee will be replaced by an 'inspection program replacement fee' during vehicle registration. New vehicles will pay a $16.75 fee covering two years. Commercial vehicles must still undergo safety inspections but are exempt from the replacement fee.
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