Kaufman County Not Completely Exempt From New Vehicle Inspection Law

Kaufman County Not Completely Exempt From New Vehicle Inspection Law

FORNEY—Beginning January 1, 2025, vehicle owners in Texas will no longer be required to obtain a safety inspection before registration. The new law, House Bill 329 (88th Legislative Session), eliminates the safety inspection program for non-commercial vehicles.

FORNEY—Beginning January 1, 2025, vehicle owners in Texas will no longer be required to obtain a safety inspection before registration. The new law, House Bill 329 (88th Legislative Session), eliminates the safety inspection program for non-commercial vehicles.

Vehicle owners must still pay the $7.50 safety inspection fee collected at registration. For new vehicle registrations, a $16.75 Inspection Program Replacement Fee covers the first two years of registration.

State law will still require a passing vehicle emissions inspection before obtaining vehicle registration in 17 Texas counties, including Kaufman, Dallas, Rockwall, Ellis, Tarrant, and others.