Took my car for annual inspection. Everything works fine. Brakes good. Lights good. Emissions good. Failed because one of my tire pressure monitoring sensors is malfunctioning.
The tire itself is fine. The pressure is fine. A sensor inside the tire is giving a bad reading so the TPMS light is on. That's it.
Replacement cost: $150-300 per sensor. For something that has zero impact on the safety or operation of my vehicle. But without passing inspection I can't register.
Texas really making me spend $200 on a sensor to tell me information I can check myself with a $5 tire gauge.
The inspection system exists to generate revenue. Change my mind. A car that runs perfectly, stops properly, and has functioning lights should pass.