Immortal13 Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 I wonder why we even have vehicle inspections, because all they do is check your tires, brakes, lights, windshield, wipers, and in a few counties emission. I remember back in the 70's that people could use hand signals (not the vulgar gestures) legally. I first became a car owner in 1986, and for the past 28 years I've always waited until the next month to get my inspection. This removes the 13 month allowment, and luckily, next year I'll be within the 90 day period to renew both. I'm wondering however if all inspections are going to cost $25 from what I've heard. I just renewed mine for the cost of $14.50, but are they all going up, and is emission testing going to be done in all counties ? I tried to look up that information, and couldn't find it. Go try and live in a state that doesn't require a vehicle inspection and you'll understand why. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 4to3 Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 I wonder why we even have vehicle inspections, because all they do is check your tires, brakes, lights, windshield, wipers, and in a few counties emission. I remember back in the 70's that people could use hand signals (not the vulgar gestures) legally. I first became a car owner in 1986, and for the past 28 years I've always waited until the next month to get my inspection. This removes the 13 month allowment, and luckily, next year I'll be within the 90 day period to renew both. I'm wondering however if all inspections are going to cost $25 from what I've heard. I just renewed mine for the cost of $14.50, but are they all going up, and is emission testing going to be done in all counties ? I tried to look up that information, and couldn't find it. http://www.dallasnews.com/news/transportation/20091213-Are-Texas-auto-safety-inspections-1957.ece Little guidance But proving - or disproving - the specific success of safety inspections isn't that simple, and that ambiguity has resulted in little guidance from federal agencies over the years. In 1976, Congress eliminated the Transportation Department's ability to withhold funds from states that did not have inspection programs, and several states dropped their inspections then. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration determined in 1989 that safety inspections reduced the number of poorly maintained cars but that there wasn't enough evidence to show vehicle checks prevented accidents. The agency has decided that states should determine whether inspection programs are worthwhile, a spokeswoman said. Independent and state-level research offers similar conflicting reports about the effectiveness of state safety inspections in preventing accidents and saving lives. Dan Sutter, an economics professor at the University of Texas-Pan American, co-authored a 2002 study that found car inspections have little to no effect on decreasing accidents, which he attributes partly to cars' improved reliability. "It seems reasonable that vehicle safety inspections would be a good thing," he said. "But the data just doesn't support that." Texas has performed no evaluations of its safety program, but state legislators flirted with disbanding the vehicle inspections in the late 1980s after an uproar about inspection stations charging excessive amounts to fix headlights' aim. But before any action was taken, the state removed headlight aim from the inspections. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveTV1 Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 Go try and live in a state that doesn't require a vehicle inspection and you'll understand why. I've lived in Oklahoma and Alabama, and yeah there were some hoopties on the road. I never had any problems, because I'd pass them and leave them chugging along behind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveTV1 Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 http://www.dallasnews.com/news/transportation/20091213-Are-Texas-auto-safety-inspections-1957.ece Little guidance But proving - or disproving - the specific success of safety inspections isn't that simple, and that ambiguity has resulted in little guidance from federal agencies over the years. In 1976, Congress eliminated the Transportation Department's ability to withhold funds from states that did not have inspection programs, and several states dropped their inspections then. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration determined in 1989 that safety inspections reduced the number of poorly maintained cars but that there wasn't enough evidence to show vehicle checks prevented accidents. The agency has decided that states should determine whether inspection programs are worthwhile, a spokeswoman said. Independent and state-level research offers similar conflicting reports about the effectiveness of state safety inspections in preventing accidents and saving lives. Dan Sutter, an economics professor at the University of Texas-Pan American, co-authored a 2002 study that found car inspections have little to no effect on decreasing accidents, which he attributes partly to cars' improved reliability. "It seems reasonable that vehicle safety inspections would be a good thing," he said. "But the data just doesn't support that." Texas has performed no evaluations of its safety program, but state legislators flirted with disbanding the vehicle inspections in the late 1980s after an uproar about inspection stations charging excessive amounts to fix headlights' aim. But before any action was taken, the state removed headlight aim from the inspections. Exactly, it's just another hoop you have to jump through and bring more $$$ to the State, although they are minimal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Immortal13 Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 I've lived in Oklahoma and Alabama, and yeah there were some hoopties on the road. I never had any problems, because I'd pass them and leave them chugging along behind. If you have the opportunity you can. If someone's worn out tire blew out causing them to wreck into you, you would change your mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 4to3 Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 A vehicle is in compliance only on the day it passes. Three to six months later is a different story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RETIREDFAN1 Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 If you have the opportunity you can. If someone's worn out tire blew out causing them to wreck into you, you would change your mind. Doubtful....we understand what "Freedom isn't free" really means....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveTV1 Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 If you have the opportunity you can. If someone's worn out tire blew out causing them to wreck into you, you would change your mind. They still sell used tires at many garages. If they're so worried about that why haven't they outlawed that ? I'll admit when I was 19, I bought a used tire thinking it would save me some money. I've had a blowout with a tire that was only 3 months old, and it was a Goodyear tire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 4to3 Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 Memories of the Firestone recall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RETIREDFAN1 Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 http://www.forbes.com/sites/patrickgleason/2014/08/14/meet-the-harry-reid-of-texas/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RETIREDFAN1 Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 Kirt is not going to believe this. What is in a label anyway? he'll have to wait for boss rove and the gang to tell him what to think on that one........ :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wild74 Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 You mean I need to quite sending Joe money? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RETIREDFAN1 Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 You needed an article to figure that out.........:lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RETIREDFAN1 Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 I meant the part about the LEGISLATURE being the ones who do it......:p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveTV1 Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 RG Ratcliffe wrote this piece in Texas Monthly suggesting that individuals who think their property taxes are too high should look to the state legislature. I've heard Smith County had some of the lowest property taxes in the State, and I know if my house was there it would be only a third of what we pay here. Looking at Medians it would be Terrell Co.. I just don't know much about their housing because I've never been there or had a desire to go there. I do know that "No Country for Old Men" was set there. http://www.tax-rates.org/texas/property-tax Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach Rab Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 I've heard Smith County had some of the lowest property taxes in the State, and I know if my house was there it would be only a third of what we pay here. Looking at Medians it would be Terrell Co.. I just don't know much about their housing because I've never been there or had a desire to go there. I do know that "No Country for Old Men" was set there. http://www.tax-rates.org/texas/property-tax The taxes out here in Parker Co are ridiculous Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveTV1 Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 I'm afraid you got some false info there ol buddy.......https://www.smithcad.org/taxrates.html Compared to what I pay down here, they're cheap, cheap, cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveTV1 Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 What school district and town do you pay to? Believe it or not we live on a dividing line of two school districts. So we have to pay Klein, Aldine, Harris County, and West Mount Houston MUD. We actually purchased this home when it was 3 years old for half the value that it's appraised at via an auction when the housing market was still recovering. Had I known what the property taxes were going to be I would have nixed the idea to move to Houston, and would be living in Tyler again. It's a good thing we still own that property, because in a way I want to sell this place, and move back home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirtFalcon Posted July 27, 2019 Share Posted July 27, 2019 I think Bonnen is toast anyway for his bait and switch non support of open carry legislation in Texas ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach Rab Posted July 27, 2019 Share Posted July 27, 2019 8 hours ago, btex said: So anyone who opposed that should not be reelected or elected? I think what he is saying is that he supported open carry, then flip flopped faster than crazy Joe at voting time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach Rab Posted July 27, 2019 Share Posted July 27, 2019 Open carry is not 2nd amendment though. It’s more of a right to carry and show your weapon... but I’m not real sure what the argument is here, so I’m going to stop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirtFalcon Posted July 27, 2019 Share Posted July 27, 2019 1 hour ago, MavGrad99 said: I think what he is saying is that he supported open carry, then flip flopped faster than crazy Joe at voting time. Constitutional carry has been the top priority issue among the republican legislatures in Austin for the past several years. Bonnen ran on the issue to get elected, then started opposing it once elected. Abbott talks a good game but he doesn't really support it either. Bonnen has killed all attempts to even bring it to the floor for a vote. It would easily pass if voted on. Abbott would be forced to sign it if it passed. I think Bonnen's days are numbered because of his betrayal ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarthDawg77 Posted July 27, 2019 Share Posted July 27, 2019 3 hours ago, MavGrad99 said: Open carry is not 2nd amendment though. It’s more of a right to carry and show your weapon... but I’m not real sure what the argument is here, so I’m going to stop “SHALL NOT BE INFRINGED” is pretty clear.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarthDawg77 Posted July 27, 2019 Share Posted July 27, 2019 10 minutes ago, BoHogg said: Here’s the response letter to GOP state legislators from Bonnen... https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/6219773-Bonnen-Lettter.html One cannot reason with terrorists or IDIOTS.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarryLaverty Posted July 27, 2019 Share Posted July 27, 2019 Didn't a proponent make threats toward legislators and even go to their house last session, so Bonnen killed the bill? Looking it up, yep, that is what happened. https://www.statesman.com/news/20190405/advocates-actions-kill-bill-allowing-no-permit-gun-carry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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