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Texas, which has more than 18 million registered voters, is one of only eight states without online voter registration. Most people in the state have to fill out a paper form, whether they are ...
Here's what this means for drivers needing to renew their registration in 2025. Why did Texas eliminate mandatory vehicle inspections? ... according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.
Public Safety obtains these records from the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), which maintains registration information submitted by criminal justice agencies. Search by Name, Address, Zip Code ...
However, vehicles excluded from the inspection are required to pay a $7.50 inspection program replacement fee, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS). Prior to the new law, an ...
The total cost for a safety emissions inspection in Harris County is $33.75 – residents pay $25.50 at the station when their car is inspected and $8.25 at the tax office at the time of registration.
One-year and two-year (for new vehicles) safety inspections cost $7, and up to $18 more for safety emissions inspections, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. The safety and ...
The last day to apply for a ballot by mail is Oct. 25. That is the date when the application must be received, not postmarked, per the Texas Secretary of State. Election Day is Nov. 5.
$51.75 - State registration. This includes $1 for the electronic insurance verification program and other Department of Safety initiatives. This is the registration cost for passenger vehicles and ...
AUSTIN — The Texas Department of Public Safety announced Tuesday it would renew enhanced vehicle inspections across border points of entry, a move that frustrated business leaders when it was ...
Bexar County, which is home to San Antonio, will be added to the list in 2026, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. So, drivers in those 17 counties (plus Bexar County in 2026) will ...
By state law, drivers in Texas must carry at least the minimum auto insurance required. Although spending $666 on average per year may seem like a lot, you will likely spend twice that amount in fines ...
Currently, the Texas Department of Public Safety requires an annual safety inspection for a vehicle to be registered in the state. Texas is one of 15 states that still requires regular inspections ...