New state laws went into effect on January 1

A slate of new laws went into effect for the State of Texas beginning on January 1, 2025.

House Bill 3297 eliminates requirements for annual inspections during the vehicle registration process for non-commercial drivers. The Dept. of Public Safety posted a reminder about the upcoming changes.

Note that emissions testing may still be required by local ordinances for vehicles in densely populated counties like Travis, Harris, and Dallas County. Be sure to check your county’s website to see if this remains a requirement in your area.