Texas Administrative Code
Title 37 - PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS
Part 1 - TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
Chapter 23 - VEHICLE INSPECTION
Subchapter A - VEHICLE INSPECTION STATION AND VEHICLE INSPECTOR CERTIFICATION
Section 23.1 - New or Renewal Vehicle Inspection Station Applications
Current through Reg. 50, No. 13; March 28, 2025
(a) Applicants for new or renewal vehicle inspection station certification must apply in a manner prescribed by the department.
(b) By submitting a new or renewal vehicle inspection station application form, the applicant agrees to allow the department to conduct background checks as authorized by law.
(c) A new or renewal vehicle inspection station application must include, but is not limited to, the items listed in paragraphs (1) - (3) of this subsection:
(d) If an incomplete new or renewal vehicle inspection station application is received, notice will be sent to the applicant stating the application is incomplete and specifying the information required for completion.
(e) The new or renewal vehicle inspection station applicant has 60 calendar days after receipt of notice to provide the required information and submit a complete application. If an applicant fails to furnish the information, the application will be considered withdrawn and a new application must be submitted.
(f) A new or renewal vehicle inspection station application is complete when:
(g) The vehicle inspection station certificate will expire on December 31 of the odd numbered year following the date of issuance and is renewable every two years thereafter.
(h) A renewal of the vehicle inspection station certification issued by the department is conditional upon the receipt of criminal history record information.
(i) For a new or renewal vehicle inspection station application to be approved, the owner must:
(j) Certificate holders of vehicle inspection stations must submit a new application, including applicable fees, to change a location or make a change of ownership.
(k) Applicants for new or renewal vehicle inspection station certification must apply for one of the classes defined in paragraphs (1) - (3) of this subsection:
(l) Failure to meet the requirements of subsection (i) of this section will result in the denial of the application.