New vehicle reg in TX, is inspection required in this case?

[digitalgomad]

Hi all,

I am thinking of switching my residency over to Texas. If I own a vehicle, but the vehicle is garaged out of state, and never enters the state of TX, am I still required to get the safety inspection when transferring my plates over and getting the vehicle registered in TX?

If it is a requirement, will the refuse to give the plates until the inspection is done or is there a grace period? What happens if you never end up getting it? Will they send you a fine?

Also I know TX plans on eliminating the inspections all together, but this wont start until 2025.

[LouLawrence]

To get TX plates, the RV must go through and inspection first. Depending upon where in TX you register, it may need safety and smog.

[dalej]

If you can wait a couple of years they are phasing out inspections.

[BB_TX]

Inspection required.

New registration