Texas Trailer Inspections
Vehicle Registration Renewal Notices in Texas are confusing. All have a message highlighted in light blue that a passing vehicle inspection is required. Even though it will be on your notice, this does not apply to lighter weight trailers:
05.06 Inspect All Trailers, Semitrailers, Pole Trailers, or Mobile Homes Exceeding 4,500 Pounds Actual Gross Weight or Registered Weight .
Clarification about your specific trailer can be found in the fee schedule on your renewal notice. Texas now collects 1/2 of the previous inspection fee that used to be collected by the inspection station. So if an inspection is required there will be a fee: INSPECTION FEE 7.50 near the bottom right of the form. If the amount is 0.00 then no inspection is required.
05.06 Inspect All Trailers, Semitrailers, Pole Trailers, or Mobile Homes Exceeding 4,500 Pounds Actual Gross Weight or Registered Weight .
Clarification about your specific trailer can be found in the fee schedule on your renewal notice. Texas now collects 1/2 of the previous inspection fee that used to be collected by the inspection station. So if an inspection is required there will be a fee: INSPECTION FEE 7.50 near the bottom right of the form. If the amount is 0.00 then no inspection is required.
