Texas drivers will be able to skip safety inspections, but many will still need emissions checks

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Texas drivers will be able to skip safety inspections, but many will still need emissions checks
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Drivers in Travis and Williamson counties will still need to bring their cars in for an annual emissions test despite a new law. Meanwhile, residents of Hays County, where emissions tests have never been required, can forego inspections altogether.

Beginning in 2025, motorists will no longer be required to get vehicle safety tests. Emissions tests will still be mandated in certain counties, though.

Currently, a safety inspection costs $7.50. Starting in 2025, that fee will go toward the state mobility fund. Meanwhile, residents of Hays County, where emissions tests have never been required, can forego inspections altogether.

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