Emissions testing in Texas

[Rich A]

Here's the deal on the new emissions testing.

There's going to be 2 types of emission testing.
The first test is for vehicles 1996 and newer.
They will plug into the vehicles ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD) port
and check for codes, inspect for emissions equipment required for the model year of the vehicle. Also perform a safety inspection.

The second test is for vehicle 1978-1995.
They also check for codes, inspect for emissions equipment required for the model year for the vehicle and also perform a dyno emissions test. Also perform a safety inspection.

So if your vehicle is registered as a 1978-1995 you are going to have the hardest emission test.

For the ones that have theirs registered as a 60's model all you have is a safety inspection.

And new comers that are looking to build,
get it registered as a 60's or drop in a New Engine with all the computer hardware.

And if you think you're going to recycle your sticker!
They're coming out with a new sticker that tells what type of test
was performed. OBD or ASM2.