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local-news1 year ago

Texas Vehicle Inspections End January 2025: Key Changes Ahead

Starting January 1, 2024, Texas drivers of non-commercial vehicles will no longer need annual state inspections for registration, but emissions tests will still be required in certain populous counties. House Bill 3297, passed in 2023, also introduces a $7.50 inspection program replacement fee to be paid during registration. The Texas Department of Transportation has released public service announcements to inform residents about these changes.

transportation1 year ago

Texas Ends State Inspections, Keeps Tests in Select Counties

Starting January 1, 2025, Texas will eliminate state inspections for non-commercial vehicles, but drivers in major metropolitan areas like Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, Austin, and El Paso will still need annual emissions tests. This change, enacted by House Bill 3291, will result in a $7.50 increase in vehicle registration fees. Commercial vehicles will continue to require safety inspections statewide. Bexar County, covering San Antonio, will join the emissions test requirement in 2026.