Texas vehicle inspection changes coming soon [Video]

TEXAS – Inspection stickers will soon be a thing of the past for most Texans starting Jan. 1, 2025. That’s when House Bill 3297 will go into effect.

Only some people are on board with eliminating vehicle safety inspections statewide.

Michael Lilley is the manager at Excalibur Auto Repair in North Austin.

“Now nobody’s going to be responsible for telling them no, these people are just going to keep driving,” said Michael Lilley.

The auto shop’s owner, Brad Rohlfs, has been in business since 1990. He shared his concerns about the lack of safety this will create on Texas Highways.

“The problem with getting rid of the safety inspections is the fact that people are going to be driving around with cars that are unchecked,” said Brad Rohlfs.

Rohlfs added that even though drivers will no longer be mandated to get their cars inspected, they will still be responsible for properly maintaining …