jbc1995fb

Didn't see this posted anywhere, if it's a repost sorry.

Just saw a story on Kens 5 (CBS) website saying that starting next March, you don't have to get a inspection sticker.

But before you celebrate, it seems like you still have to get the vehicle inspected just no sticker on the windshield. A single vehicle registration sticker will cover both.

Link:

http://www.kens5.com/home/Texas-to-n...264440421.html

I didn't see in the story whether or not if you still had to pay the $14.50 for the inspection. I can't imagine the shops doing it for free.

F4Gary

Where the heck are you getting a state inspection for $14.50? It's $39.50 here. You must live out in the sticks.

jtkeller

Non emission tests are $14.50, like those for a diesel. Not sure what else is that price.

jbc1995fb

I wouldn't consider San Antonio the sticks. Lol. We don't have to do the emission test. However, Bexar county elected to impose an extra $10 for vehicle registration.

PCMusicGuy

This is good news. Less crap on my windshield is desirable.

danieloneil01

Now if you don't pass you now get 2 tickets, yeah!!!!!!!!!!!

Black 02

I'm excited for less windshield clutter.

jbc1995fb

Anyone find info if there's still a fee for the inspection? I wonder if the state will just jack the price up on the registration.

jbc1995fb

the the Houston Chronicle explains it better:

http://www.houstonchronicle.com/news...ag-5573922.php

[...The rules and costs for vehicle owners do not change, though when the payments occur will. Owners in the Houston area will pay the station $25.50 when the inspection is done. The remaining $14.25 associated with Texas clean air programs and inspection oversight is paid when the person renews the vehicle registration... ]

For those in the non-emmisions counties, I guess you would just pay the $14.25 on top of the vehicle registration price.

mjoacim

So you have to register the car first or inspect it first in order to get the solo sticker?

Navybluevette

You will have to have the inspection first. You will be able to get it inspected up 90 days prior to getting the car registration.

Corvette_Ed

This is a good change. Now I won't see any more cut marks in my driver's side A-pillar caused by careless and uncaring techs.

sxeC7

I see a lot of confusion come March 2015.

Too bad the state didn't decide to get rid of the front plate at the same time.

spdkilz911

I agree with both of those statements

schizcat

Its basically the same thing they have in California. You get your car inspected, you take the paperwork in\send in for registration. This proves that the car passed inspection and can therefore be registered. Its a pretty simple concept really. But I am glad there is wont be an extra sticker on the windshield anymore.

Sinister-one

If this is starting in March 2015.... What about those of us that have inspections due in January and February ???

Talk about getting the SCREWGY !!!!!!

Sinister-one

I don't run a front plate......

Maxx_Z06

I don't understand...

If my registration was paid last May and my inspection is due in August. Then next year will i have to pay an inspection again at the time of the registration renewal?

Sinister-one

Nope.... you have 90 days BEFORE your registration is due to get the car inspected so you can have proof of inspection when getting you registration sticker.

F4Gary

Except in California, you don't have to show proof of insurance, the ins company does that electronically to the state. And the inspection station will electronically send in the passed inspection data to the state also. $40 bucks for 2 years.