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Texas vehicle fees at a glance
| Fee | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Base registration, cars and light trucks | $50.75 plus $1 TexasSure | (source: Texas Department of Motor Vehicles) checked November 1, 2026 |
| Base registration, 6,001 to 10,000 lbs | $54 | (source: Texas Department of Motor Vehicles) checked November 1, 2026 |
| Electric vehicle fee | $200 a year ($400 for a new two year registration) | (source: Texas Department of Motor Vehicles) checked November 1, 2026 |
| County local fees | $0 to $31.50, depending on county | (source: Texas Department of Motor Vehicles) checked November 1, 2026 |
| Inspection Replacement Fee | $7.50 ($16.75 new two year vehicles) | (source: Texas Department of Motor Vehicles) checked November 1, 2026 |
| Emissions Inspection Fee at registration (emissions counties) | $2.75 | (source: Texas Department of Motor Vehicles) checked November 1, 2026 |
| Emissions test at the station | Up to $18.50 or $11.50 by area | (source: Texas Commission on Environmental Quality) checked November 1, 2026 |
| Expired registration citation after the five working day grace | Up to $200 | (source: Texas Department of Motor Vehicles) checked November 1, 2026 |
| New resident sales tax related fee | $90 or the tax difference | (source: Texas Department of Motor Vehicles) checked November 1, 2026 |
| Private property tow, up to 10,000 lbs | Up to $272 | (source: Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation) checked November 1, 2026 |
| Drop fee, up to 10,000 lbs | Up to $135 | (source: Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation) checked November 1, 2026 |
| Daily storage, 25 feet or less | Up to $22.85 | (source: Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation) checked November 1, 2026 |
| Tow hearing filing fee | Up to $20 | (source: Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation) checked November 1, 2026 |
| Lemon Law complaint | $35 | (source: Texas Department of Motor Vehicles) checked November 1, 2026 |
On this site: When is my Texas registration due, and what if it is late? · I just moved to Texas. What are the vehicle deadlines? · Buying or selling a car in Texas: title and transfer deadlines · Do I still need a vehicle inspection in Texas? · Texas emissions test: cost, timing and retests · Bexar County emissions testing: required from November 1, 2026 · Towed from a private lot in Texas: what can they charge? · Texas vehicle storage lot fees and getting your car back · How to challenge a tow in Texas (tow hearing) · Texas Lemon Law: tests, deadline and fee · Texas vehicle fees at a glance · Cities · FAQ · Sources
Sources
- Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV): Register Your Vehicle (checked November 1, 2026)
- Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ): Highlights of the Vehicle I/M Program (checked November 1, 2026)
- Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV): New to Texas (checked November 1, 2026)
- Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR): Towing and Vehicle Storage: Consumer Information (checked November 1, 2026)
- Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR): VSF Fees and Other Charges (checked November 1, 2026)
- Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV): Lemon Law (checked November 1, 2026)
- Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV): Registration and Title Bulletin RTB 003-26: Bexar County Emissions Testing Requirements (PDF) (checked November 1, 2026)
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