However, all non-commercial vehicles still need to pay a $7.50 inspection program replacement fee. This fee will be added when you register your vehicle with the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles.

An initial inspection program replacement cost of $16.75 is also required. This cost will cover two years for new vehicles acquired in Texas and not previously registered in Texas or another state.

Vehicle inspections check tire treads, ensure all light signals are working and even check the front ball joints. It is the law that motor vehicles are inspected every year,” said Registrar of ...