Texas Vehicle Registration & Title Fees by County (2026)
Texas registration fees and the 6.25% vehicle sales tax are the same statewide. What changes by county: the title fee ($28 or $33), the local road-and-bridge fee ($10–$21.50), and whether you need an annual emissions test. Find your county below.
Title fee and emissions status verified July 2026 from TxDMV and the state emissions-county list. Local road-and-bridge fees are approximate — confirm with your county tax office.
| County | Title fee | Local reg fee | Emissions? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harris | $33 | ~$13.5 | Yes |
| Dallas | $33 | ~$21.5 | Yes |
| Tarrant | $33 | ~$21.5 | Yes |
| Bexar | $33 | ~$21.5 | Nov 2026 |
| Travis | $33 | ~$11.5 | Yes |
| Collin | $33 | ~$11.5 | Yes |
| Denton | $33 | ~$11.5 | Yes |
| Hidalgo | $28 | ~$11.5 | No |
| El Paso | $33 | ~$21.5 | Yes |
| Fort Bend | $33 | ~$21.5 | Yes |
| Montgomery | $33 | ~$10 | Yes |
| Williamson | $33 | ~$11.5 | Yes |
| Cameron | $28 | ~$21.5 | No |
| Nueces | $28 | ~$10 | No |
| Brazoria | $33 | ~$10 | Yes |
| Bell | $28 | ~$11.5 | No |
| Galveston | $33 | ~$10 | Yes |
| Lubbock | $28 | ~$10 | No |
| Webb | $28 | ~$20 | No |
| Jefferson | $28 | ~$10 | No |
Frequently asked questions
Do Texas car registration fees vary by county?
The base registration ($50.75) and the 6.25% motor-vehicle sales tax are the same statewide. What varies is the title fee ($28 in most counties, $33 in emissions counties), the local road-and-bridge fee counties add ($10–$21.50), and whether an annual emissions inspection is required.
Why is the title fee $33 in some Texas counties and $28 in others?
The $33 title fee applies in counties that participate in the vehicle emissions inspection program; the extra $5 funds it. Counties without emissions testing charge $28.
Which Texas counties require emissions testing?
17 counties in the Houston, Dallas–Fort Worth, Austin, and El Paso metros require an annual emissions test to renew registration. Bexar County (San Antonio) joins the program on November 1, 2026.