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Texas bill to eliminate vehicle inspection requirement headed to Gov. Abbott’s desk

Rebecca Noel

Posted on May 23, 2023 · While the bill would do away with yearly safety inspections required for vehicle registration, drivers in 17 Texas counties would still need to get annual emissions tests, including Harris County.

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