Texas to bid farewell to vehicle inspection requirement

Texas to bid farewell to vehicle inspection requirement
Texas to bid farewell to vehicle inspection requirement

Final approval of Texas House Bill 3297 has removed the annual vehicle inspection requirement for most non-commercial vehicles in the state. The new legislation, passed this session, is set to begin in 2025.

While drivers will save a trip to the local auto shop for the physical inspection, the state is not eliminating the $7.50 inspection fee, which will continue to be collected when registering a …