Texas to End Mandatory Vehicle Safety Inspections Next Month

Starting January 1, 2025, Texas will eliminate mandatory annual vehicle safety inspections for non-commercial vehicles, following a law signed by Governor Greg Abbott. While this change will save time for drivers, it will not reduce costs, as a $7.50 inspection program replacement fee will be added to the annual vehicle registration. Commercial vehicles and those in 17 counties requiring emissions tests will still need inspections.