Good for Texas!
Here in Massholechusetts we pay $35 for this nonsense every year. The last time I had my car inspected I barely sat down in the waiting room before the mechanic came in with my change and keys letting me know my car had passed. It is nothing more than a revenue grab.
In Maryland, if I remember correctly you get your car inspected when you purchase it.
After that... you’ll be spot checked at any time. Traffic stop, sobriety checks, accident response etc... bad tires, blown lights... etc... big fines are going to occur, plus an additional inspection after the problem has been corrected.
But... emissions in some regions are yearly.
$35?! I just paid $7 here in Texas and that was with no infractions. Y’all are getting robbed! LOL!