Texas airbag questions w/aftermark wheel

[pelletz]

Do we have to have a drivers side airbag to pass inspection in Texas? I want to get the MOMO Millenium steering wheel, but if i am not going to be able to pass inspection, i will give it second thought. My car is a 2000. I don't know if the year makes any difference or not.

Derek

 

[Osiris_x11]

TEXAS Annual Safety Inspection...

Here's what's inspected by vehicle type.

Items of Inspection

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05.01 Inspect Every Passenger Car For: (Listed in suggested order of inspection)

* Check for evidence of Financial Responsibility

1. Horn
2. Windshield Wipers
3. Mirror
4. Steering
5. Seat Belts
6. Brakes (system) (Parking - beginning with 1960 models)
7. Tires
8. Wheel Assembly
9. Exhaust System
10. Exhaust Emission System (beginning with 1968 models)
11. Beam Indicator (beginning with 1948 models)
12. Tail Lamps (2); (1) if 1959 model or earlier
13. Stop Lamps (2); (1) if 1959 model or earlier
14. License Plate Lamp (1)
15. Rear Red Reflectors (2)
16. Turn Signal Lamps (beginning with 1960 models)
17. Head Lamps (2)
18. Motor, Serial, or Vehicle Identification Number
19. 1988 & newer - inspect for window tinting or coating
20. Gas caps on vehicles 2-24 model years old.


Emissions Testing Procedures

Is your vehicle required to be emissions tested?

All Texas registered vehicles are required to receive an annual inspection. All inspections include a comprehensive safety inspection, however some vehicles are required to have an emissions test in addition to the safety inspection.


Which vehicles are required to have the emissions test?

1. Vehicles registered in designated county. Designated counties include:

Brazoria, Fort Bend, Galveston, Harris, Montgomery, Collin, Dallas, Denton, Ellis, Johnson, Kaufman, Parker, Rockwall, Tarrant, Travis, Williamson and El Paso counties.

2. Gasoline powered vehicles. Diesel powered vehicles and motorcycles are exempt from the emissions standards, but are still required to have the annual safety inspection.

3. Vehicles between 2 - 24 years old OR upon expiration of the 2 year initial inspection sticker

http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/vi/inspection/veh_class_list.asp?class=Passenger+Car&classsubmit=Go

 

[Wheelman]

Re: TEXAS Annual Safety Inspection...

I think what he means is No. Texas is more worried about emissions than trash bags blowing up in your facing

 

[pelletz]

Thanks for the help

 

[mattd]

No emission testing at all in San Antonio