Vehicle Inspection Program Overview

Vehicles registered in Texas are required to pass an annual inspection to ensure compliance with safety standards. While safety inspections are required throughout the state, emissions testing is required of vehicles inspected in 17 Texas counties to comply with federally mandated clean air requirements. Vehicle inspections are performed at Official Vehicle Inspection Stations licensed by DPS.

Inspection Information

• Vehicle Recall InformationNEW
• Two Steps, One Sticker
• Cost of Inspection
• Find an Inspection Station
• Download your Vehicle Inspection Report (VIR)
• Inspection Criteria
• Emission Inspection

Emission Repair & Assistance Programs

• Waivers & Time Extensions
• Waiver Station Locator
• Recognized Emission Repair Facilities Locator

Vehicles

• Aftermarket Modifications
• Motorcycles/Moped/ATV
• Unique Vehicles
• Window Tint
• TORVET (Texas On-Road Vehicle Emissions Testing)

Out-of-State Motorists

• New to Texas
• Military Personnel

Additional Links

• Driver License
• Texas Department of
  Motor Vehicles (DMV)
• Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ)
• Smoking Vehicle

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