Vehicle Safety Inspection Program Changes Now in Effect
Jan 1, 2025 · AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) reminds Texans that changes to the state’s Vehicle Safety Inspection Program are now in effect. These changes—which took effect on Jan. 1, 2025, and eliminate many vehicle safety inspections—are due to House Bill 3297.The bill was passed by the 88th Legislature and signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott in 2023, abolishing the ...
Vehicle Safety Inspection Changes Take Effect January 2025
Dec 4, 2024 · The bill was passed by the 88th Legislature and signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott in 2023, abolishing the Vehicle Safety Inspection Program for non-commercial vehicles. Starting New Year’s Day, non-commercial vehicles will no longer need a vehicle safety inspection prior to registration.
Texas vehicle inspections no longer required in 2025
Jan 1, 2025 · These new Texas laws take effect on Jan. 1. The start of the new year means the start of some new laws in Texas. One of the big ones has to deal with the process of renewing your vehicle registration.
Texas officially does away with mandatory vehicle inspections
Jan 1, 2025 · During the 2023 legislative session, lawmakers voted to eliminate the annual vehicle inspection requirements mandated for most vehicles. Gov. Greg Abbott officially signed that legislation...
Texas ends vehicle inspections on Wednesday, but questions …
Jan 2, 2025 · AUSTIN, Texas — The need for Texas drivers to get their annual state inspection will finally end on Wednesday. Texans will no longer be required to get their vehicles inspected to receive their...
Two vehicle laws go into effect in Texas in 2025 - NBC 5 Dallas …
Dec 16, 2024 · Starting New Year's Day, non-commercial vehicles will no longer need a safety inspection before registration, thanks to House Bill 3297. Some non-commercial vehicles will still need emission...
New law eliminates most vehicle inspections; Emissions tests still ...
Dec 28, 2024 · A new law going into effect on Jan. 1, 2025, eliminates most vehicle safety inspections. It's one of two laws concerning vehicles going into effect in the new year. Starting New Year's Day, non ...
News and Updates - Texas Department of Public Safety
Oct 16, 2024 · Vehicle Safety Inspection Program Changes. April 12, 2024. House Bill 3297 (88th Legislative Session, 2023), effective January 1, 2025, abolishes the Vehicle Safety Inspection Program for non-commercial vehicles, eliminating most safety vehicle inspections statewide. This means if you live in a non-emissions county and are currently not ...
Texas won't require vehicle inspections starting Jan. 1, do you still ...
Dec 5, 2024 · Texas vehicle owners will no longer be required to have a yearly vehicle safety inspection beginning on Jan. 1, 2025, but that doesn't mean you won't still need emissions testing. The Texas...
Do you still need a vehicle inspection if you live in the Austin area ...
2 days ago · Mandatory vehicle safety inspections have been eliminated for many Texas drivers. But in 17 counties — including Travis and Williamson — an emissions test is still required to renew your vehicle registration every year.. The changes, which took effect Jan. 1, makes Texas the largest state not to require annual checks on non-commercial vehicles for things like tires, brakes, seatbelts and ...