Compliance for Texas auto repair shops
Texas auto repair shops run on licenses that expire
A lapsed Texas state inspection license costs a shop $525 per day in lost inspection revenue — and that's before any fine. Each technician needs their own TxDPS license. Most shops don't find out one lapsed until a customer walks in for an inspection.
A single lapsed TxDPS inspection license means that technician can't perform inspections — at $525/day in lost revenue, a 30-day lapse costs over $15,000.
What Texas shops need to track
5 compliance items total — 1 state-specific, 4 apply to every shop
Texas State Inspection License
Texas-specificRequired for each technician performing Texas state vehicle safety inspections. Covers passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, and trailers.
Issued by: Texas Department of Public Safety (TxDPS)
Every 2 years
$525
ASE Certification
All shopsRequired by many state inspection programs. Covers A1–A9 and specialty series.
Issued by: ASE — National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence
Every 5 years
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EPA Section 609 MVAC Certification
All shopsRequired for any technician servicing motor vehicle A/C systems. One-time certification.
Issued by: EPA-approved certification organization
One-time (does not expire)
$44,539
Lift Inspection (Annual)
All shopsAnnual ANSI/ALI safety inspection required for every lift in the shop.
Issued by: ALI-certified inspector
Annual
$15,625
Hazmat Generator Registration
All shopsRequired for shops generating used oil, antifreeze, batteries, and other regulated waste.
Issued by: EPA / State environmental agency
Annual
$70,117
How BayReady tracks this for Texas shops
Pre-loaded with Texas renewal cycles — you confirm, you don't research
Automatic reminders at 90, 60, and 30 days before any expiration
Technician-direct alerts for the Texas State Inspection License — the reminder goes to the person who needs to act
Document storage attached to each compliance item — license PDFs always accessible
Compliance health score shows your overall coverage at a glance
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