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Texas Ends Annual Vehicle Inspections, Introduces New Fees

1/1/2025

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Beginning January 1, 2025, Texas will wave goodbye to annual safety inspections for non-commercial vehicles, thanks to House Bill 3297. Instead, drivers will face a modest $7.50 replacement fee. Yet, emissions testing will still be required in select counties like Harris and Dallas, while new vehicles will see a $16.75 fee for their first two years.

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Story summary

Beginning January 1, 2025, Texas will wave goodbye to annual safety inspections for non-commercial vehicles, thanks to House Bill 3297. Instead, drivers will face a modest $7.50 replacement fee. Yet, emissions testing will still be required in select counties like Harris and Dallas, while new vehicles will see a $16.75 fee for their first two years.