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digitalgomad
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Sep 19, 2023

New vehicle reg in TX, is inspection required in this case?

Hi all,

I am thinking of switching my residency over to Texas. If I own a vehicle, but the vehicle is garaged out of state, and never enters the state of TX, am I still required to get the safety inspection when transferring my plates over and getting the vehicle registered in TX?

If it is a requirement, will the refuse to give the plates until the inspection is done or is there a grace period? What happens if you never end up getting it? Will they send you a fine?

Also I know TX plans on eliminating the inspections all together, but this wont start until 2025.