Emissions Inspection in Houston, TX
Browse 56 verified emissions testing stations in Houston. Every location listed below is licensed to perform the inspections required for vehicle registration in Texas. Find addresses, phone numbers, and hours so you can plan your visit and pass your test before your renewal deadline.
Car inspection station
Alpha Auto Center – State Inspection & Oil Change
6703 Bissonnet St, Houston, TX 77074, United States
Emissions Testing Station · OBD-II · ★ 4.8 (1476)
Oil change service
Jiffy Lube Oil Change
2350 S Dairy Ashford Rd, Houston, TX 77077, United States
Emissions Testing Station · OBD-II · ★ 4.5 (1350)
Auto repair shop
Midas
2500 S Dairy Ashford Rd, Houston, TX 77077, United States
Emissions Testing Station · OBD-II · ★ 4.5 (987)
Auto repair shop
Montrose Automotive
4720 Montrose Blvd, Houston, TX 77006, United States
Emissions Testing Station · OBD-II · ★ 4.6 (898)
Auto repair shop
Chimney Rock Car Care
2839 Chimney Rock Rd, Houston, TX 77056, United States
Emissions Testing Station · OBD-II · ★ 4.6 (729)
Oil change service
Valvoline Instant Oil Change
3130 Kirby Dr, Houston, TX 77098, United States
Emissions Testing Station · OBD-II · ★ 4.8 (716)
Transmission shop
Yes! Automotive
5608 Hwy 6 N, Houston, TX 77084, United States
Emissions Testing Station · OBD-II · ★ 4.6 (547)
Auto repair shop
Midtown Auto Service & Repair
4510 Almeda Rd, Houston, TX 77004, United States
Emissions Testing Station · OBD-II · ★ 4.8 (528)
Car inspection station
Mr Sticker
9101 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77063, United States
Emissions Testing Station · OBD-II · ★ 4.2 (521)
Car inspection station
Larry's Auto Inspection
6306 Cullen Blvd, Houston, TX 77021, United States
Emissions Testing Station · OBD-II · ★ 4.9 (518)
Auto repair shop
Memorial Conoco Car Care
13202 Memorial Dr, Houston, TX 77079, United States
Emissions Testing Station · OBD-II · ★ 4.7 (430)
Car inspection station
Big Sticker
2690 Farm to Market 1960 Rd E, Houston, TX 77073, United States
Emissions Testing Station · OBD-II · ★ 4.8 (421)
Oil change service
Valvoline Instant Oil Change
2508 N Shepherd Dr, Houston, TX 77008, United States
Emissions Testing Station · OBD-II · ★ 4.8 (418)
Auto repair shop
Joe’s Garage & State Inspection
50 Aldine Bender Rd, Houston, TX 77060, United States
Emissions Testing Station · OBD-II · ★ 4.5 (397)
Auto repair shop
Auto World Houston
2805 W Loop S, Houston, TX 77027, United States
Emissions Testing Station · OBD-II · ★ 4.8 (387)
Car inspection station
Vehicle Inspections By Mogo
15645 FM 529, Houston, TX 77095, United States
Emissions Testing Station · OBD-II · ★ 4.0 (367)
Car inspection station
Mr. Sticker
13386 Jones Rd, Houston, TX 77070, United States
Emissions Testing Station · OBD-II · ★ 4.5 (366)
Auto repair shop
Auto Check Park Row
14810 Park Row Blvd, Houston, TX 77084, United States
Emissions Testing Station · OBD-II · ★ 4.7 (363)
Car inspection station
Clay's Auto Inspection
4320 Gessner Rd, Houston, TX 77041, United States
Emissions Testing Station · OBD-II · ★ 4.8 (327)
Auto repair shop
Heights Expert Automotive, formerly Heights Mobil Car Care
1622, 1618 W 18th St, Houston, TX 77008, United States
Emissions Testing Station · OBD-II · ★ 4.8 (325)
Oil change service
Harrisburg Lube Center
6915 Capitol St, Houston, TX 77011, United States
Emissions Testing Station · OBD-II · ★ 4.2 (309)
Car inspection station
Mr Sticker Auto Repair&Inspection center
1531 Gessner Rd, Houston, TX 77043, United States
Emissions Testing Station · OBD-II · ★ 4.4 (305)
Auto repair shop
Reliable Autos | DOT Vehicle Inspection and Full Service Mechanic Shop
4802 Larkin St, Houston, TX 77007, United States
Emissions Testing Station · OBD-II · ★ 4.4 (285)
Auto repair shop
Faith Auto Repair
16461 Clay Rd, Houston, TX 77084, United States
Emissions Testing Station · OBD-II · ★ 4.7 (280)
Car inspection station
Fast 5 Auto Inspection Rv’s, Motercycle, Trailer All Other Vehicle’s
17126 Pine Forest Ln, Houston, TX 77084, United States
Emissions Testing Station · OBD-II · ★ 4.7 (266)
Car inspection station
Express Sticker State Inspctn
12701 Fuqua St # 106, Houston, TX 77034, United States
Emissions Testing Station · OBD-II · ★ 4.8 (259)
Auto repair shop
Q Emissions
7020 S Texas 6, Houston, TX 77083, United States
Emissions Testing Station · OBD-II · ★ 3.8 (213)
Car inspection station
Big Sticker
15113 Welcome Ln, Houston, TX 77014, United States
Emissions Testing Station · OBD-II · ★ 4.9 (198)
Car inspection station
Lone Star Inspection (Inside Meca Tire)
8320 W Bellfort Ave, Houston, TX 77071, United States
Emissions Testing Station · OBD-II · ★ 5.0 (197)
Car inspection station
Pro State Inspection
2203 Hoskins Dr, Houston, TX 77080, United States
Emissions Testing Station · OBD-II · ★ 4.8 (183)
Smog inspection station
Inspections R Us
14610 TX-249 Suite 305-B, Houston, TX 77086, United States
Emissions Testing Station · OBD-II · ★ 5.0 (171)
Car inspection station
R Inspections
6407 N Main St, Houston, TX 77009, United States
Emissions Testing Station · OBD-II · ★ 4.8 (166)
Smog inspection station
Inspections R Us
13909 Nimitz St Ste B, Houston, TX 77015, United States
Emissions Testing Station · OBD-II · ★ 4.9 (157)
Car inspection station
Inspections R Us
7213 Airline Dr, Houston, TX 77076, United States
Emissions Testing Station · OBD-II · ★ 5.0 (156)
Auto repair shop
RPM Automotive & Performance
221 Baker Rd d1, Houston, TX 77094, United States
Emissions Testing Station · OBD-II · ★ 4.7 (152)
Auto repair shop
EZ AUTO STOP , vehicle inspection. Auto repair ,wheel alignment and one stop shop
5725 Fondren Rd, Houston, TX 77036, United States
Emissions Testing Station · OBD-II · ★ 4.6 (143)
Vehicle inspection service
state vehicle inspection, tire shop, auto repair
7004 S Gessner Rd, Houston, TX 77036, United States
Emissions Testing Station · OBD-II · ★ 4.6 (141)
Muffler shop
Faster Muffler Shop
8138 Long Point Rd, Houston, TX 77055, United States
Emissions Testing Station · OBD-II · ★ 4.5 (108)
Car inspection station
3M State Inspection Station
12302 Steeple Way Blvd Ste B, Houston, TX 77065, United States
Emissions Testing Station · OBD-II · ★ 4.9 (87)
Vehicle inspection service
Taylor State Inspection
4822 Reed Rd, Houston, TX 77033, United States
Emissions Testing Station · OBD-II · ★ 4.8 (80)
Auto repair shop
Hi-Tec Auto Repair
5905 Schumacher Ln, Houston, TX 77057, United States
Emissions Testing Station · OBD-II · ★ 4.7 (73)
Car inspection station
Asap Inspections & Window Tint
10508 Airline Dr suite-g, Houston, TX 77037, United States
Emissions Testing Station · OBD-II · ★ 4.6 (68)
Vehicle inspection service
AILIA VEHICLE & Rv’s INSPECTION & WINDSHIELD REPAIR
After Church inside Car Wash, 16607 Clay Rd, Houston, TX 77084, United States
Emissions Testing Station · OBD-II · ★ 4.7 (59)
Auto repair shop
Santos State Inspection
14050 Bellaire Blvd, Houston, TX 77083, United States
Emissions Testing Station · OBD-II · ★ 4.5 (58)
Car inspection station
Emissions Test Center
13803 TX-249, Houston, TX 77086, United States
Emissions Testing Station · OBD-II · ★ 4.3 (56)
Auto repair shop
AC Racing, Auto Repair Shop
6009 Bissonnet St Suite C, Houston, TX 77081, United States
Emissions Testing Station · OBD-II · ★ 4.7 (56)
Tire shop
R.H. Wheels & Tires
11940 Airline Dr, Houston, TX 77037, United States
Emissions Testing Station · OBD-II · ★ 4.3 (56)
Smog inspection station
Fast Auto Inspection
11910 Veterans Memorial Dr, Houston, TX 77067, United States
Emissions Testing Station · OBD-II · ★ 5.0 (49)
Car inspection station
Auto Express Inspections
5920 W 34th St Suite F, Houston, TX 77092, United States
Emissions Testing Station · OBD-II · ★ 4.5 (43)
Auto repair shop
Mynar Inspection Auto Center
8402 Mesa Dr, Houston, TX 77028, United States
Emissions Testing Station · OBD-II · ★ 4.5 (42)
Car inspection station
J & D Vehicle Inspection
12918 Bellaire Blvd # B, Houston, TX 77072, United States
Emissions Testing Station · OBD-II · ★ 4.2 (27)
Car inspection station
Coast to coast works unlimited
5211 Kleinbrook Dr Unit C, Houston, TX 77066, United States
Emissions Testing Station · OBD-II · ★ 5.0 (18)
Smog inspection station
North American Auto Finance
14635 Westpark Dr B, Houston, TX 77082, United States
Emissions Testing Station · OBD-II · ★ 4.8 (6)
Smog inspection station
FAST VEHICLE INSPECTION
Inside Car wash, 16607 Clay Rd, Houston, TX 77084, United States
Emissions Testing Station · OBD-II · ★ 5.0 (5)
Vehicle inspection service
AGM STATE INSPECTION
302 E Tidwell Rd, Houston, TX 77022, United States
Emissions Testing Station · OBD-II · ★ 5.0 (1)
Smog inspection station
DSR Automotive
10021 Long Point Rd, Houston, TX 77055, United States
Emissions Testing Station · OBD-II
Yes. Houston is located in Texas, which requires emissions testing in designated counties and metro areas. If your vehicle is registered in a participating area, you must pass a Emissions Inspection before you can renew your registration.
Texas's program, the Vehicle Emissions Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) Program, requires periodic testing for most gasoline-powered vehicles above a certain model year. The program is administered by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) + Dept. of Public Safety (DPS).
For the full breakdown of Texas's rules, including exemption details, testing frequency, waiver thresholds, and registration deadlines, see our Texas Emissions Inspection requirements page.
At the station
What to expect at a Houston emissions testing station
Most stations in Houston perform an OBD-II diagnostic scan as the core of the inspection. The test typically takes 15 to 30 minutes if there is no line. The inspector connects a scan tool to your vehicle's OBD-II port, reads stored trouble codes, checks that readiness monitors have completed their drive cycles, and verifies that your check engine light is off.
Some older vehicles, typically those made before 1996, may require a tailpipe measurement or a visual inspection of emissions components such as the catalytic converter and gas cap. The inspector will let you know which tests apply to your vehicle's year and fuel type.
You will receive a vehicle inspection report at the end of the test. A passing result is sent electronically to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) + Dept. of Public Safety (DPS). If your vehicle fails, the report will list the reason so you can have repairs made before retesting.
Preparation
How to prepare for your emissions testing in Houston
Drive your vehicle for at least 15 to 20 minutes before arriving at the station. This warms up the engine and catalytic converter and helps readiness monitors complete their cycles. Highway driving at consistent speeds is more effective than stop-and-go city traffic for completing readiness cycles.
Do not clear diagnostic trouble codes or disconnect your battery in the days before your test. Cleared codes reset readiness monitors and will cause a rejection even if nothing is mechanically wrong with your vehicle.
Make sure your check engine light is off. A lit check engine light is an automatic failure in every OBD-II emissions program. If the light is on, have the issue diagnosed and repaired before scheduling your test.
Check that your gas cap seals properly. A loose or cracked gas cap is one of the most common and least expensive reasons for a failed evaporative emissions test. Bring your current registration or any renewal notice you have received. Some stations may also ask for your vehicle identification number.
Choosing a station
Finding the right Emissions Inspection station in Houston
All stations listed on this page are licensed to perform Vehicle Emissions Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) Program inspections in Texas. When comparing options, consider location and hours. Stations near your home or workplace with early morning, evening, or weekend hours can save you a separate trip.
Some stations offer walk-in testing while others require or prefer appointments. Wait times vary by day and time. Mid-week mornings are typically less busy than weekday evenings or Saturday mornings.
If your vehicle needs repairs after a failed test, a station that also offers repair services can handle both in one visit. Check whether the station accepts your preferred payment method, as some locations are cash only. Use the contact details in each listing to confirm current hours and any special requirements before your visit.
FAQ
Common questions
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Where can I get a Emissions Inspection in Houston?
Where can I get a Emissions Inspection in Houston?
This page lists 56 verified emissions testing stations in Houston, Texas. Browse the listings above for addresses, phone numbers, and hours. All stations listed are licensed to perform Vehicle Emissions Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) Program inspections for vehicle registration in Texas.
How much does a Emissions Inspection cost in Houston?
How much does a Emissions Inspection cost in Houston?
In Texas, The station fee is $25.50 for the emissions inspection. An additional $2.50 emissions fee is charged at registration. All non-commercial vehicles statewide also pay a $7.50 inspection program replacement fee at registration, regardless of whether an emissions test is required. Contact a Houston station from the listings above for their specific pricing.
How often do I need a Emissions Inspection in Houston?
How often do I need a Emissions Inspection in Houston?
Every year, tied to registration renewal. The inspection must be completed before registration can be renewed. The $7.50 inspection program replacement fee applies to all non-commercial vehicles statewide regardless of county. Your DMV renewal notice will indicate whether a test is due for your current cycle.
What happens if my car fails the Emissions Inspection in Houston?
What happens if my car fails the Emissions Inspection in Houston?
You must complete repairs and return for retesting. One free retest is typically available at the same station. Registration cannot be renewed without a passing emissions inspection or an approved waiver. The TCEQ website at tceq.texas.gov has information on waivers and non-compliance resolution.
Which vehicles need a Emissions Inspection in Houston?
Which vehicles need a Emissions Inspection in Houston?
No appointment is required at most DPS-certified inspection stations. Stations in the 17 emissions counties can be found using the DPS inspection station locator online.
Are any vehicles exempt from Emissions Inspection in Houston?
Are any vehicles exempt from Emissions Inspection in Houston?
Electric vehicles are exempt. Hybrid vehicles that use gasoline and are 2 to 24 model years old registered in a covered county are subject to the annual emissions inspection.
Can I use any station in Houston or do I need a specific type?
Can I use any station in Houston or do I need a specific type?
All stations on this page are authorized to perform Vehicle Emissions Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) Program inspections in Texas. Check the listing details and your registration notice to confirm if any specific station type is required for your vehicle.
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