Vehicles
Most Texas cars no longer need the old safety inspection
The registration bill still has inspection-related wrinkles.
Beginning in 2025, Texas eliminated the annual safety inspection requirement for most non-commercial vehicles.
Registration still includes inspection replacement fees, and emissions testing still matters in certain counties.
Plain English: your renewal may look different, but the county tax office and TxDMV still control the exact registration total.
Source to confirm: Texas DMV vehicle registration