The vehicle registration renewal process was updated in 2014. We need to understand this new law to avoid problems. Now there will only be one sticker on our windshield for both the state safety inspection and the registration. Here is how it works.

1. Vehicle Registration Process Has Changed In
Texas

2. The vehicle registration renewal process was
updated in 2014.

3. We need to understand this new law to
avoid problems.

4. Now there will only be one sticker on our
windshield for both the state safety
inspection and the registration.

5. Here is how it works.

6. How Is Vehicle Registration Different?

7. Vehicle registration renewal is the same as
always.

8. However, it is now tied to your safety
inspection.

9. If your inspection is in-date, you can go
through the process normally.

10. The sticker you are issued is then used to
replace both state inspection and
registration stickers.

11. If your state inspection is due after you
vehicle registration renewal, it won't be due
again until the next time registration is due,
which could save a little money.

12. My State Inspection Is Due The Same
Month/Before My Vehicle Registration
Renewal

13. If you registration renewal is due in the same
as your safety inspection, inspect your
vehicle first.

14. Once the inspection is on file with the state,
you can get your registration renewal sticker
and use it to replace both your safety
inspection and registration stickers.

15. Things are different if your safety inspection
is due before your registration renewal.

16. When it is due, have your vehicle safety
inspected.

17. Keep your safety report with you in the glove
compartment.

18. In the event of a traffic stop, you need that
paperwork to show the police officer.

19. Use the sticker you are issued when you
renew your registration to replace both of
the older stickers.

20. Next year, you will need to have your
vehicle inspected and in the state's
computers within the 3 months prior to
renewing your registration.

21. Where can I go for more answers? A website
has been provided by The State of Texas to
help answer any question about the new
system.

22. http://twostepsonesticker.com/

23. The new vehicle registration renewal system
should help everyone in the long run.