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Should Texas End its Vehicle Inspection Requirement?

Posted on · Should Texas end its vehicle inspection requirement? State Sen. Don Huffines has authored and introduced SB 1588, which would end the mandatory annual vehicle safety inspection — checking the lights, the brakes, the horn and so forth. To him, it's a waste of taxpayer money and not necessarily about safety. The Texas State Inspection Association […]

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Red Light Cameras and Ending Vehicle Inspections: Friday’s Show (March 31, 2017)

Posted on · Once again this session, state lawmakers are considering the pros and cons of limiting or banning red light cameras statewide. The Senate Transportation Committee heard testimony on the idea on March 6, 2017. Some municipalities have limited their use, or eliminated them for enforcement. Houston disconnected red light cameras years ago, but Sugar Land has […]