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Effective November 1, 2026, gasoline-powered vehicles that are 2 through 24 years old registered in Bexar County must pass an emissions inspection before initial registration or registration renewal. Bexar County inspection stations will begin offering emissions tests on November 1, 2026.
Registration may be renewed up to 90 days before expiration. For vehicles subject to emissions inspection, the inspection must be completed within that 90-day renewal period. An emissions test is not required until the vehicle’s registration is due for renewal.
After obtaining a passing emissions test, Bexar County motorists may renew online, by mail or in person.
Counties and dealers must follow existing emissions-testing policies and procedures for Bexar County residents and confirm that the applicable fees are assessed:
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$7.50 annual Inspection Replacement Fee
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$16.75 Inspection Replacement Fee for a new vehicle
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$2.75 Emissions Inspection Fee for vehicles registered in an emissions county
Registration and Title Bulletin (RTB) #003-26 outlines changes to Bexar County motor vehicle registration requirements effective November 1, 2026. The RTB can be found on the department’s website at https://www.txdmv.gov/tax-assessor-collectors/rtbs.
Thank you,
Annette Quintero, Director
Vehicle Titles and Registration Division
Texas Department of Motor Vehicles
If you have any questions, please contact your local Texas Department of Motor Vehicles Regional Service Center.
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