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Dec 10, 2024 · AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) reminds Texans that changes to the state’s Vehicle Safety Inspection Program are now in effect. These changes—which took effect on Jan. 1, 2025, and eliminate many vehicle safety inspections—are due to House Bill 3297.
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Dec 10, 2024 · AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) reminds Texans that changes to the state’s Vehicle Safety Inspection Program are now in effect. These changes—which took effect on Jan. 1, 2025, and eliminate many vehicle safety inspections—are due to House Bill 3297.
Driver License Services - Texas Department of Public Safety
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6 days ago · Vehicle Safety Inspection Changes Take Effect January 2025. Changes to the state’s Vehicle Safety Inspection Program will eliminate most vehicle safety inspections beginning on Jan. 1, 2025. Texans whose vehicles are registered in emissions counties will still be required to have emissions tests.
DPS Reminds Texans of Vehicle Safety Inspection Program …
Dec 6, 2024 · AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) today launched a public safety announcement (PSA) video reminding Texans of the upcoming changes to the state’s Vehicle Safety Inspection Program beginning on Jan. 1, 2025.
DPS Announces Featured Fugitive for December | Department of …
Dec 5, 2024 · AUSTIN – Texas 10 Most Wanted Sex Offender Raymond Trejo is this month’s Featured Fugitive. The reward for information leading to his arrest is now increased to $3,000 during December if the tip is received this month.
DPS Increases Traffic Enforcement for Thanksgiving Holiday
Nov 25, 2024 · AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is stepping up enforcement for Thanksgiving to ensure Texans have a safe holiday. Texas Highway Patrol (THP) Troopers will increase enforcement efforts on the roads from Wednesday, Nov. 27, through Sunday, Dec. 1.
DPS Announces Leadership Changes Effective Sept. 1
Aug 29, 2024 · AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) publicly announced several changes to key leadership positions across the department during the Public Safety Commission Meeting on Thursday, Aug. 22.
DPS Announces Multiple Arrests in Clean Scanning Operation
Nov 8, 2024 · AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety’s (DPS) Regulatory Services Division (RSD) continues to work to address illegal activity surrounding fraudulent vehicle inspections known as “clean scanning.”
DPS Director Steven McCraw Retires After 15 Years
Nov 27, 2024 · AUSTIN – After 15 years as the Director of the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Colonel Steven C. McCraw, today, said goodbye to personnel as he left DPS Headquarters in Austin for a final time.