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New law eliminates most vehicle inspections; Emissions tests still required for some
Starting New Year’s Day, non-commercial vehicles will no longer need a safety inspection before registration, thanks to House Bill 3297.
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New Texas laws could save drivers at the autoshop
Several Texas laws will kick in after the New Year. One gets rid of the requirement for a safety inspection before registering cars in the state. The fee will remain the same but drivers will save money at the auto-shop. NBC 5’s Phil Prazan has details.
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DPS moves to virtual appointments for driver license renewals
Just three months ago NBC 5 Investigates uncovered just how understaffed DPS driver license centers are. That was causing long waits even just to get an appointment. NBC 5’s Vince Sims takes a closer look at a plan by DPS to move to virtual appointments.
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DPS considering virtual driver's license appointments and customers welcome the idea
Staffing shortages and low salaries are partly to blame for long waits for driver license renewal appointments. That’s why the Texas DPS is considering a virtual appointment system.