A new law, which was signed by Gov. Greg Abbott in 2023, abolished the vehicle inspection program for non-commercial vehicles. The new law will take effect on Jan. 1. Texarkana, Texas Police Information Officer Shawn Vaughn says driving without a registration is still illegal in Texas.

Greg Abbott signed in June 2023, will abolish the Vehicle Safety Inspection Program for non-commercial vehicles. Commercial vehicles will still be subject to the inspection requirement as usual. Having a safe vehicle will now be a personal responsibility,

Drivers with cars registered in counties in the state's biggest metropolitan cities will have to get an emissions test. That includes most Houston-area drivers.