Final version of bill to end vehicle inspections heads to Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk (Texas to end vehicle inspections)

Texas Standard ^ | 5/29/2023 | Sean Saldana

[vespa300]

Earlier this month, on the floor of the Texas House, Palestine Republican Cody Harris spoke about HB 3729, a piece of legislation that could impact tens of millions of Texans.

He was brief: “Members, it’s time to end mandatory vehicle inspections,” he said in an unanimated voice, “and that’s exactly what this bill does.”

[vespa300]

>>>>It reminds me of all the wailing and gnashing over doing away with concealed carry permits. How the streets will run red with blood. It’s all just a bunch of bull crap.>>>

Exactly!!

[Rural_Michigan]

The inspections are scams anyway. Finding every little thing to charge me over or not pass. They got me for a broken back seat belt. I have never used the back seat in my car and never plan to and if I did I would know that belt isn’t working.

I’m on the side of freedom and personal responsibility on this issue. F them telling me what to do.

[Rural_Michigan]

Exactly. And car companies keep installing giant screens in the dashboard. Should be illegal.

[Irish Eyes]

I'd add headlights, brake lights, and turn signals.

But that's it.

I agree

[Revel]

They certainly inspect them where I am from. The key for them is that usually they get the work of replacing the failing parts. That is how they make money on an inspection. Although I do admit that this also gives them the incentive to make stuff up in order to drum up some work. But they certainly are looking for legitimate failures. They would be foolish not to.

[zeugma]

With all the dumb, drunk Mexicans driving 30 year-old beaters I do not like this. They have to show insurance to pass inspection. That is useful. So is checking tire wear. Get rid of illegals before doing this. Also get rid of paper dealer tags that are widely counterfeited

LOL. If you think these illiterate (in any language) mexicans have to show insurance to pass "inspection", you are living in a dream world.

[Political Junkie Too]

On Guam only cars over three years old have to be inspected.

Same in Texas, except it gets inspected in the third year.

I just did this.

-PJ

[Political Junkie Too]

Florida hasn’t had emissions tests or state inspections since 1981 when Governor Bob Graham did away with them, citing high costs of tests and long wait times.

Florida had state-run inspection stations that everyone had to go to. During summers, I used to take people's cars for inspection to make some money sitting in those lines.

Texas licensed out vehicle inspections to local auto maintenance shops. California does, too.

-PJ

[vespa300]

>>>>Texas licensed out vehicle inspections to local auto maintenance shops. California does, too.>>>

But in California, it’s emissions only. I believe none of this checking tires, wipers, brake lights, etc. crap.

[Political Junkie Too]

You are correct. And it's also every other year.

-PJ