Local News Texas vehicle inspections are going away Jan. 1 -- except in these counties The change in the law came through Texas House Bill 3297, which was passed in the 2023 legislative session.

House Bill 3297, passed by the 88th Legislature and signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott in 2023, abolishes the Vehicle Safety Inspection Program for non-commercial vehicles.

Houston Bill 3297 was passed in 2023. It goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2025. It abolishes the vehicle safety inspection program for non-commercial vehicles. There's a bit of a caveat, though.

Texas law eliminating state vehicle inspections goes into effect on Jan. 1 | What DPS wants you to know Beginning January 1, drivers of non-commercial vehicles won't need a state inspection.

AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is reminding Texans of upcoming changes to the state’s Vehicle Safety Inspection Program that will eliminate most vehicle safety ...

Two new laws going into effect in 2025 surround vehicles, including the end to vehicle inspections in Texas. NBC 5’s Larry Collins explains what you need to know.

All non-commercial vehicles will, however, be required to pay a $7.50 inspection program replacement charge when registering with the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles.