Texas Vehicle Inspection Repeal Raises Legal Challenges for Personal Injury Cases
The repeal of the Texas Vehicle Safety Inspection, effective January 1, 2025, has significantly impacted personal injury litigation in Texas. The removal of mandatory annual inspections for non-commercial vehicles has shifted the burden of vehicle safety from the state to individual drivers. This change complicates the process of proving liability in accidents caused by mechanical failures. Personal injury attorneys, such as those at the Reed & Terry Law Firm in Sugar Land, TX, now face increased challenges in demonstrating negligence in such cases. The absence of a state-mandated inspection record means that lawyers must rely on expert witnesses and detailed investigations to establish that a vehicle was unsafe and that the driver was aware of its condition. 
