Someone told me that some old cars are exempt from state inspection in texas,if so what years.My car is a 1954

Answer 1

They are not exempt from inspection, they just don't have to adhere to the standards the cars of today have to... actually they probably don't have to adhere to many of the same standards. The state still needs to make sure that the basic features operate properly (turn signals, horn, brake lights, wipers, etc.)

Answer 2

They're not exempt, they just must meet slightly different safety standards.

Here is the general list from the TX DPS:

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.