Category: Getting Around
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Texas Ended Safety Inspections. DFW Drivers Still Test
Texas dropped the annual vehicle safety inspection, but nine DFW counties still require an emissions test before registration. Here is how the rules work now.
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Texas Driver License Renewal: Online, by Mail or at DPS
Most Texans can renew a driver license online for $33 without a DPS visit. Who qualifies, who must show up in person, and how the appointment system works.
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Buying a Used Car? Title Transfer Rules at the Tax Office
Texas gives used-car buyers 30 days to title at the county tax office. The Form 130-U basics, the 6.25% tax, the fees, and the mistakes that cost real money.
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Love Field or DFW: Comparing Parking Costs and Cell Lots
Love Field garages run $18 to $24 a day while DFW spans $14 remote to $32 at the terminal. Rates, free cell lots and pickup rules at both airports.
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Renew Your Texas Vehicle Registration Without the Line
Texas lets you renew vehicle registration online up to 90 days early. The fees on the notice, the emissions-test rule in DFW counties, and when you must go in person.
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TollTag, TxTag or PlusPass: What DFW Drivers Should Pick
TollTag, TxTag or PlusPass in 2026? NTTA rates, the HCTRA takeover of TxTag and ZipCash’s double rate, compared for North Texas drivers.