It should be noted that annual emissions inspections are still mandatory in major metropolitan areas, including 17 counties.
HOUSTON — Changes are coming to Texas drivers. In less than six months, motorists will no longer be required to undergo an annual vehicle inspection.
As of January 1, 2025, non-commercial vehicles will no longer require a vehicle safety inspection before registration, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. However, all non-commercial vehicles in the state will be subject to a $7.50 inspection program replacement fee. This fee will be added to your total when you register your vehicle with the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles.
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The DPS said new vehicles purchased in Texas that were not previously registered in Texas or another state must pay a $16.75 initial inspection program replacement fee to cover two years.
As for commercial vehicles, they will still have to obtain a safety technical inspection in all counties. Since they will have to pay for this technical inspection, commercial vehicles will be exempt from the inspection program replacement fees.
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The move comes after lawmakers who supported the bill said the inspections were time-consuming and impractical.
It should be noted that annual emissions inspections are still mandatory in major metropolitan areas, including 17 counties.
- Brazoria
- Fort Bend
- Galveston
- Harris
- Montgomery
- Collin
- Dallas
- Denton
- Ellis
- Johnson
- Kaufman
- Parker
- Stone wall
- Tarrant
- Travis
- Williamson
- El Paso
- Bexar (as of November 1, 2026)
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