TxDPS - Vehicle Inspection Program

Vehicle Inspection Program

The Texas DPS Vehicle Inspection Program certifies vehicle inspectors and inspection stations, monitors and ensures compliance with inspection standards, and supervises vehicle emission programs designed to meet federal clean air requirements.

Inspections	Out-of-state motorists	Stations / Inspectors
Cost of Inspection Find an Inspection Station Inspection Criteria Aftermarket Modifications Motorcycle/Moped/ATV Unique Vehicles Window Tint	New to Texas Texas Registered Vehicle Registered in Another State Military Personnel Driver License Vehicle Registration	Station License Renewals Purchase Certificates Station Qualifications Inspector Qualifications Vehicle Inspection Connection (VIC) Getting Started with VIC

Inspection Stations renew licenses through DPS Direct by Aug. 31, 2013.

Vehicle inspection station owners can now renew their station licenses through DPS Direct. All renewals can be done in four easy steps through the online, simplified process. Read more

Keeping vehicles safe on Texas roadways...

Texas registered vehicles are required to receive an annual inspection.
The vehicle inspection includes a comprehensive safety inspection to ensure basic road worthiness.
Vehicles in seventeen (17) Texas counties classified by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as being in non-attainment status are required to have an emissions test in addition to the safety inspection