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Harris County, Fort Bend County and Montgomery County · Houston-Galveston-Brazoria program area

Houston Emissions Testing & State Inspection

Required for registration renewal

Houston had 2,304,580 residents in the 2020 Census and lies in Harris, Fort Bend and Montgomery counties. We list 113 businesses with a Houston address: 26 shown as emissions (OBD) stations on archived DPS locator pages and 87 map listings, in 55 ZIP codes. A gasoline vehicle 2 through 24 years old registered in any of these counties needs a passing emissions test before its registration can be renewed1, and stations may charge up to $18.502.

Houston at a glance

Residents (2020 Census)
2,304,580
Housing units (2020 Census)
998,195
Station listings, Houston address
113
DPS-listed OBD stations (archived pages)
26
ZIP codes with listings
55
DPS-recognized repair facilities in Houston
59
Station fee (max)
$18.50
Vehicles registered, Harris County (FY 2025)
3,552,979
Counties (program)
3
Tax office, Harris County
Houston

Where to get a state inspection in Houston

113 listings with a Houston address, grouped by ZIP code; DPS-listed stations first (archived Jan 13, 2026, Jan 24, 2026 and Sep 21, 2026). The Harris County page lists the rest of the county, and the official list of certified stations is the DPS inspection station locator.

DPS-listed means DPS showed the station for OBD (emissions) inspections on an archived locator page of the date given; the other rows are map listings that name inspections. Neither proves certification today, and the list is not complete: call the station or check the DPS locator first.

Map data: Overture Maps Foundation (CDLA-Permissive-2.0; Foursquare rows Apache-2.0, AllThePlaces rows CC0), Apple Maps / Yelp listings via DuckDuckGo; DPS rows placed by the U.S. Census Bureau Geocoder.

ZIP 77024

10 listings · 10 DPS-listed

ZIP 77082

9 listings · 9 DPS-listed

ZIP 77037

7 listings

ZIP 77045

6 listings

ZIP 77090

6 listings · 6 DPS-listed

ZIP 77087

4 listings

ZIP 77073

3 listings

ZIP 77076

3 listings

ZIP 77086

3 listings

ZIP 77011

2 listings

ZIP 77013

2 listings

ZIP 77015

2 listings

ZIP 77018

2 listings

ZIP 77021

2 listings

ZIP 77022

2 listings

ZIP 77033

2 listings

ZIP 77041

2 listings

ZIP 77042

2 listings

ZIP 77044

2 listings

ZIP 77049

2 listings

ZIP 77055

2 listings

ZIP 77063

2 listings

ZIP 77068

2 listings

ZIP 77071

2 listings

ZIP 77084

2 listings

ZIP 77007

1 listing

ZIP 77009

1 listing

ZIP 77012

1 listing

ZIP 77016

1 listing

ZIP 77017

1 listing

ZIP 77026

1 listing

ZIP 77028

1 listing

ZIP 77029

1 listing

ZIP 77034

1 listing

ZIP 77039

1 listing

ZIP 77047

1 listing

ZIP 77057

1 listing

ZIP 77058

1 listing

ZIP 77060

1 listing

ZIP 77061

1 listing

ZIP 77067

1 listing

ZIP 77069

1 listing

ZIP 77074

1 listing

ZIP 77075

1 listing

ZIP 77077

1 listing · 1 DPS-listed

ZIP 77080

1 listing

ZIP 77081

1 listing

ZIP 77083

1 listing

ZIP 77085

1 listing

ZIP 77088

1 listing

ZIP 77089

1 listing

ZIP 77092

1 listing

ZIP 77093

1 listing

ZIP 77099

1 listing

ZIP 77396

1 listing

Which county your Houston address is in

Houston’s city limits reach into Harris County, Fort Bend County and Montgomery County. The county on your registration renewal notice decides the rules and the tax office. A mailing address with the city’s name can also lie outside the city limits.

CountyHouston residents (2020)Emissions testStation fee (max)
Harris Countyabout 2,255,442Yes$18.50
Fort Bend County42,369Yes$18.50
Montgomery County6,769Yes$18.50

U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb, read Oct 7, 2026: residents of the 2020 blocks inside today’s city limits in each county (an estimate; the largest part is the city’s 2020 total minus the others). The Census map also touches Waller County (no residents in 2020) and Brazoria County (no residents in 2020), left out here.

Harris County Tax Office

1001 Preston
Houston, TX 77002

(713) 274-8000

hctax.net

Fort Bend County Tax Office

1317 Eugene Heimann Circle
Richmond, TX 77469-3623

(281) 341-3710

fortbendcountytx.gov

Montgomery County Tax Office

400 N. San Jacinto St
Conroe, TX 77301-2823

(936) 539-7896

mctotx.org

Tax office addresses: TxDMV county tax office directory3,4,5.

Emissions repair facilities recognized by DPS in Houston

The DPS repair facility locator lists 59 facilities with a Houston address (read Oct 7, 2026). They repair; they do not test. Emissions repairs done at one of them count in full toward a waiver if the vehicle still fails6.

ZIP 77004 (3)

  • Autohouse of Switzerland INC3402 San Jacinto, Houston, 77004 · makes: European
  • Lang's Master Car Care #1 INC2402 Blodgett, Houston, 77004
  • Midtown Auto-Mikey's4510 Almeda Road, Houston, 77004

ZIP 77011 (3)

  • C & R Auto Sales INC5702 Harrisburg, Houston, 77011
  • Mario's Automotive6710 Ave. W, Houston, 77011
  • Paul Ortega Services Inc.619 N. Eastwood St., Houston, 77011

ZIP 77024 (3)

  • Firestone #47449823 Katy Fwy, Houston, 77024
  • Mac Haik Ford10333 Katy Freeway, Houston, 77024 · makes: Domestic
  • Memorial Car Care Ctr.8605 Memorial, Houston, 77024 · makes: All, Domestic, European, Japanese, Import

ZIP 77072 (3)

  • Arc Auto Repair Center, Inc.8110 Belle Park, Houston, 77072
  • Auto Rite Auto Repair12345 Bellaire Blvd., Houston, 77072 · makes: Domestic, Japanese, Import
  • Good Care Auto Service, LLC6005 Wilcrest Dr, Houston, 77072 · makes: Domestic, Japanese

ZIP 77076 (3)

  • Precision Designs Automotive10419 W Hardy, Houston, 77076
  • Sam's Garage INC817 E Rittenhouse, Houston, 77076 · makes: All, Domestic, Japanese
  • Shippers Foreign Auto Repair510 Canino, Houston, 77076

ZIP 77095 (3)

  • Christian Bros. Auto - Copperfield17320 FM 529, Houston, 77095
  • Elite Auto Experts17140-B FM 529, Houston, 77095
  • Firestone #47968430 Highway 6 N, Houston, 77095

ZIP 77005 (2)

  • Demo's Automotive Ctr.2438 Tangley, Houston, 77005
  • Poutous Auto Repair4601 Kelvin St., Houston, 77005

ZIP 77008 (2)

  • Bayon Auto Srv.1309 N. Durham, Houston, 77008
  • Master Auto Service, Inc.2305 Yale, Houston, 77008

ZIP 77018 (2)

  • Adolf Hoepfl & Son Garage4610 N. Shepherd Dr., Houston, 77018
  • Kar Hospital3419 Ella Blvd., Houston, 77018

ZIP 77022 (2)

  • Cossio Motor Srv INC7824 Irvington, Houston, 77022 · makes: Domestic, Japanese, Import
  • Foster's Automotive Service3909 Polk Ave, Houston, 77022

ZIP 77040 (2)

  • Jones Auto Care7731 Hillmont, Houston, 77040
  • Winklers Garage, Inc.13912 Hempstead Hwy, Houston, 77040 · makes: Domestic, Japanese, Import

ZIP 77055 (2)

  • Adams Automotive1010 Blalock, Houston, 77055
  • J & T Automotive Inc.9046 Westview Dr., Houston, 77055

ZIP 77058 (2)

  • Norman Frede Chevrolet16801 Feathercraft Ln, Houston, 77058
  • Space Center Tire & Auto16439 Moonrock, Houston, 77058

ZIP 77063 (2)

  • Richmond Auto Repair8717 Richmond Ave, Houston, 77063 · makes: Domestic, Japanese
  • Rpm Automotive8614 Beverly Hill, Houston, 77063

ZIP 77079 (2)

  • Mac Haik Chevrolet11711 Katy Fwy, Houston, 77079 · makes: Domestic
  • Memorial Conoco Car Care13202 Memorial Dr., Houston, 77079

ZIP 77006 (1)

  • Montrose Tire & Auto Ctr.4720 Montrose Blvd., Houston, 77006

ZIP 77015 (1)

  • Family Auto Center780 Normandy, Houston, 77015 · makes: Domestic, Import

ZIP 77021 (1)

  • Kacals Auto & Truck Srv5030 Old Spanish Trail, Houston, 77021

ZIP 77025 (1)

  • West Bellfort Auto4081 W. Bellfort, Houston, 77025

ZIP 77027 (1)

  • River Oaks Automotive Ctr.3800 W. Alabama, Houston, 77027

ZIP 77029 (1)

  • Metropolitan Transit Authority1215 Labco, Houston, 77029 · makes: Domestic

ZIP 77030 (1)

  • Key Auto Werks2505 W Holcombe, Houston, 77030 · makes: European, Japanese

ZIP 77043 (1)

  • West Point Lincoln-Mercury11666 Old Katy Rd, Houston, 77043 · makes: Domestic

ZIP 77045 (1)

  • Advanced Auto Tech5304 Allum Rd, Houston, 77045 · makes: Domestic, European, Japanese, Import

ZIP 77049 (1)

  • Firestone Tire & Service Ctr #475614710 Wallisville Rd., Houston, 77049

ZIP 77056 (1)

  • Firestone Service #47455300 Westheimer, Houston, 77056

ZIP 77059 (1)

  • Christian Brothers Automotive Space Center11600 Space Center Blvd., Houston, 77059

ZIP 77064 (1)

  • Poutous 1960 Auto Repair INC8911 Mills Rd., Houston, 77064

ZIP 77065 (1)

  • Baker Jackson Nissan Oldsmobile19100 Northwest Fwy, Houston, 77065

ZIP 77068 (1)

  • Christian Brothers Automotive2899 FM 1960 West, Houston, 77068

ZIP 77074 (1)

  • Professional Auto Care9916 Honeywell St, Houston, 77074

ZIP 77081 (1)

  • Pacific Complete Auto Repair5503 Glenmont Drive, Houston, 77081

ZIP 77083 (1)

  • Christian Brothers Auto7051 Addicks Clodine Rd, Houston, 77083 · makes: All, Domestic, European, Japanese, Import

ZIP 77084 (1)

  • Bear Creek Car Repair Service5350 Addicks Satsuma, Houston, 77084

ZIP 77092 (1)

  • Payne's Auto Enterprises, Inc.5801 Bingle, Houston, 77092

ZIP 77093 (1)

  • G & J Garage4014 Parker Road, Houston, 77093

ZIP 77096 (1)

  • Meyerland Service Station5265 Beechnut, Houston, 77096

ZIP 77098 (1)

  • River Oaks Shell2606 Kirby Dr, Houston, 77098

The rules for Houston vehicles

What Houston drivers call the state inspection is now only this emissions test: the safety inspection for non-commercial vehicles ended on January 1, 20257. The test is an on-board diagnostics (OBD) check for gasoline vehicles from their second anniversary through 24 years old8; electric vehicles, diesels, motorcycles and mopeds are not tested9. After a failed test, the same station re-tests for free within 15 days10. Fort Bend County and Montgomery County are in the same program area with the same fee cap. Fees at registration, waivers and exemptions are on the Harris County page.

Houston questions

Do Houston drivers still need a state inspection?

Only an emissions test: a Houston vehicle registered in Harris County, Fort Bend County or Montgomery County that runs on gasoline and is 2 to 24 years old needs a pass before each registration renewal. There is no safety inspection for non-commercial vehicles any more.1,7

Which Houston ZIP codes have the most station listings?

ZIP 77024 (10), ZIP 77082 (9), ZIP 77037 (7) and ZIP 77045 (6), out of 113 listings with a Houston address on this page (55 ZIP codes in all). The Harris County page lists the rest of the county.

What does the test cost in Houston, and what is paid with the registration?

A Houston station may charge at most $18.50 for the OBD test. The state’s $2.75 share and, for most non-commercial vehicles, the $7.50 inspection program replacement fee are not paid at the station: they come with the registration renewal.2,11,12

Which tax office serves a Houston address?

The office of the county the vehicle is registered in. For Harris County, the TxDMV directory lists 1001 Preston, Houston, TX 77002, telephone (713) 274-8000. A Houston vehicle registered in Fort Bend County or Montgomery County goes to that county’s office.3,13

Notes

Each number names the official page behind the sentence. The exact wording of the statewide rules is on our sources page; figures for this page are quoted here.

  1. 1TCEQ, Vehicle Emissions Inspections in Texas · wording: 1, 8, 9
  2. 2Texas DPS, Cost of Inspection · wording: 2
  3. 3
    Physical Address: 1001 Preston Houston, TX 77002
    TxDMV
  4. 4
    Physical Address: 1317 Eugene Heimann Circle Richmond, TX 77469-3623
    TxDMV
  5. 5
    Physical Address: 400 N. San Jacinto St Conroe, TX 77301-2823
    TxDMV
  6. 6Texas DPS, Waivers and Time Extensions · wording: 6
  7. 7Texas DPS, Vehicle Safety Inspection Program Changes Now in Effect · wording: 7
  8. 10Texas DPS, General Inspection (FAQ) · wording: 10
  9. 11TxDMV, Register Your Vehicle · wording: 11, 12
  10. 13
    Telephone: (713) 274-8000
    TxDMV

Sources

  1. TxDMV, Harris County Tax Office (TxDMV county tax office directory)read Oct 6, 2026
  2. TxDMV, Fort Bend County Tax Office (TxDMV county tax office directory)read Oct 6, 2026
  3. TxDMV, Montgomery County Tax Office (TxDMV county tax office directory)read Oct 6, 2026
  4. TCEQ, Texas DPS, TxDMV and the Texas Legislature: the statewide rules in the numbered notes, word for wordeach quote with its official page address, the date the page was published or archived, and the date we read it
  5. U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb: 2020 Census incorporated places, counties and tabulation blocksread Oct 7, 2026
  6. Texas DPS, Inspection Station Locator (result pages archived by the Internet Archive)captures of Jan 13, 2026, Jan 24, 2026 and Sep 21, 2026
  7. Overture Maps Foundation, places (release 2026-09-23.1)station listings built Oct 7, 2026
  8. Texas DPS, Recognized Emissions Repair Facility locatorread Oct 7, 2026