[quote
If you are running year of manufacture plates, you do not need to get a State Inspection in Texas. The plates renew once every four years and the fee, I believe, is $40.00. They issue a little renewal sticker. [/quote]
My understanding is it depends on how you register the vehicle as to whether you have to get an inspection. I think if it's registered "antique", no inspection is required, but the vehicle is supposed to be limited in use, like parades, etc. Registered as "classic" I think requires inspection, and I'm pretty sure any daily driver is supposed to be inspected. Check with local authorities, even though that information seems to vary by location.
Good luck.
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