Bexar County drivers will soon need to pass an emissions test before renewing their vehicle registrations, but some motorists can avoid the new requirement by renewing early, according to the Bexar County Tax Assessor-Collector’s Office.
Beginning Nov. 1, 2026, the State of Texas will require vehicles to pass an emissions test before owners can renew their vehicle registration in Bexar County, the office said in a press release dated Oct. 27, 2026.
“We want to let our citizens know that they can renew their vehicle registrations due in October, November, or December of 2026 without the State required emissions test, if they do so by this Saturday, October 31, 2026. After this Saturday, passing an emissions test will be required for vehicle registration renewals,” said Albert Uresti, Bexar County tax assessor-collector…