State inspections go away for Texas drivers

Texas vehicle inspections are going away Jan. 1 -- except in these counties
DALLAS — Texas vehicle inspections are going away. Except not really.
State inspections go away for Texas drivers on Wednesday, but vehicles in certain counties will still need to pass a test
Drivers with cars registered in counties in the state's biggest metropolitan cities will have to get an emissions test. That includes most Houston-area drivers.
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Most Texas noncommercial vehicles will be affected by the new legislation, but drivers in the Houston area will still need annual emissions tests.
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Texas counties, including ElPaso, that require emissions inspections will still mandate annual emissions tests regardless of the bill becoming law.
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