Key Takeaways Straight pipes and muffler deletes are generally illegal in Texas because vehicles cannot be louder than factory levels and must keep all required emissions equipment, including catalytic converters. Officers can issue tickets based on excessive noise without using a sound meter. Texas regulates several areas of vehicle modification, including exhaust noise, lighting colors,…
Maintaining a valid vehicle registration in Texas is a legal requirement for all drivers in the Lone Star State. When your registration lapses, either by accident or neglect, it creates risks. In this article, we will discuss what expired registration in Texas means, how often you need to renew, whether there’s a grace period, when…
Keeping our family and children safe is our top priority, especially when it comes to driving. Even if we have the best intentions, sometimes our understanding of car seat requirements in Texas is either outdated or based more on hearsay than facts. We’ve compiled all the current information from infant and booster seats to Texas…
Repossession is the legal process where a lender takes back a vehicle after the borrower misses required payments or defaults on the loan agreement. Texas repo laws allow lenders to repossess a car without going to court and sell the vehicle to recover some of the costs of the loan. However, there are limits on…
Texas law does not explicitly ban underglow (neon or LED under-car lighting) in all situations. However, the Vehicle Code, in Chapter 547 (Vehicle Equipment), places significant restrictions on vehicle lighting, and underglow systems must comply with those rules or risk a traffic stop or ticket. So is underglow legal in Texas? The short answer is…
Key Takeaways Texas toll roads use cashless electronic payment systems, so drivers either pay with a windshield-mounted toll tag or receive a bill based on their license plate. EZ TAG, TxTag, and TollTag work on most Texas toll roads, but they are managed by different agencies and are most closely associated with Houston, Central Texas,…
If you’ve purchased a vehicle in Texas but didn’t receive a valid title, or if the title was lost or damaged and you can’t contact the seller, you may need a bonded title to register the vehicle in your name legally. But what is a bonded title in Texas? How long does it last? And…
Key Takeaways Most Texas passenger vehicles must display both a front and rear license plate. The front plate must be securely mounted and clearly visible; placing it inside the windshield does not satisfy the requirement. If your car lacks a front plate bracket, a compatible aftermarket bracket can help you mount it properly. Motorcycles, trailers,…
If you’re in the market for a new or used vehicle, it’s important to factor in the cost of sales tax to your budget. Whether you purchase from a dealership or a private seller, you’ll need to pay the Texas car sales tax. The 6.25% tax is calculated based on the purchase price or the…
Buying a used car can be scary, especially when you run into something called a rebuilt title in Texas. A lot of people hear that term and aren’t totally sure what it means or if it’s something they need to avoid. But the truth is, a Texas rebuilt title just means the car had a…
