Inspection Criteria for the Annual SAFETY Inspection

Choose a class of vehicle to view the items that will be inspected during the safety inspection.

Bus (Except School Bus)Exempt VehiclesMopedMotorcycle and Motor-Driven CyclePassenger CarPickup, Panel, or Truck Under 80"School BusTrailers or Mobile HomesTruck 80" or More in Overall WidthTruck-Tractor

Choose one of the items of inspection to view how that item will be inspected during the inspection process.

Beam IndicatorBrake - MotorcycleBrake - ParkingBrakesCab LampsClearance LampsExhaust Emission SystemExhaust SystemHead LampsHornLicense Plate LampMirrorReflectors (Rear)Reflectors (Side)Safety Guards or FlapsSeat BeltsSide Marker LampsSteeringStop LampTail LampTiresTurn Signal LampsVehicle Identification NumberWheel AssemblyWindow TintingWindshield Wipers

Emissions Testing Procedures

Is your vehicle required to be emissions tested?
All Texas registered vehicles are required to receive an annual inspection. All inspections include a comprehensive safety inspection; however, some vehicles are required to have an emissions test in addition to the safety inspection.

Which vehicles are required to have the emissions test?

• Vehicles registered in designated counties. Designated counties include: Brazoria, Fort Bend, Galveston, Harris, Montgomery, Collin, Dallas, Denton, Ellis, Johnson, Kaufman, Parker, Rockwall, Tarrant, Travis, Williamson and El Paso counties.
• Gasoline powered vehicles. Diesel powered vehicles and motorcycles are exempt from emissions testing, but are still required to have the annual safety inspection.
• Vehicles 2 through 24 years old OR upon expiration of the two-year initial inspection sticker.

What type of emissions test will my vehicle need?

El Paso, Travis and Williamson County Motorists
In conjunction with the annual safety inspection, all gasoline powered vehicles from 2 through 24 years old which are registered or primarily operated in emissions counties will be subject to one of the following emissions tests.

1995 and older vehicles will receive the Two Speed Idle (TSI) test while 1996 and newer vehicles receive the On-Board Diagnostic (OBDII) test.

DFW and Houston/Galveston Area Motorists
In conjunction with the annual safety inspection all gasoline powered vehicles from 2 through 24 years old which are registered or primarily operated in emissions counties will be subject to one of the following emissions tests.

1995 and older vehicles will receive the Accelerated Simulation Mode (ASM) test, while 1996 and newer vehicles receive the On-Board Diagnostic (OBDII) test.