$O$OE

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Well the reason im asking is because i would like to find out the process to be smog tech in the state of Texas. I was gonna go for my license out here in cali but then i ended up moving out here. So i would like to find out if anyone has a smog license and where they went o go get it, like a school, or what classes did they take, and also how easy or hard it is to get one. Thanks.

$O$OE

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does anyone know anything?
Any trade schools?

TXjeepTJ

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smog tech? do you mean a state inspector??? (inspect cars/ test emissions*where required*)

$O$OE

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yes as in me trying to get my state license to be a smog inspector..license for smog check only, not smog check and repair, just smog check

Cam72aro

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Dps has a class that you have to attend to be certified.

$O$OE

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whast DPS and ow can i attend thart class? i need all the info possible..thanks guys..

$O$OE

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a link to the DPS class will be helpfull...i need to know where is the class offered and what is needed to attent..the whole 411 on how to become a state inspector

$O$OE

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is this the right link?
http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/vi/Misc/insp_qual.htm

$O$OE

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i found all the info i needed on the dps site..wow i guess its much easier to be a state inspector in tx than cali..

Cam72aro

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Looks like you found something on your own, good job. Its not too hard to get your license here. I have had mine for about 6 years. Class is a joke and the test is even easier.

The Postman

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agreed^

$O$OE

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yeah it seems really easy to get ur license in texas than cali...cali emissions suck, thats prob why the school for it takes a bit to get through...whats is the class about and speaks/teaches in general? and also test? i need the nearest DPS office by keller, does any1 know where its at?

$O$OE

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and how long is the class?

Cam72aro

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Look it up. Give them a call and they can point you in the right direction. I know here in Harris county its a 2 day class and a written test along with a practical walk around.

$O$OE

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ok cool thanks...and when ur a smog inspector is it the same like cali that once u get your license u can open up ur own shop and buy ur smog machine and run a smog business>?

Cam72aro

iTrader: (28)

No exactly. You have to purchase a shop license. I am not sure what is involved with that.

$O$OE

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yeah the shop license i know, but i mean the shop will be yours and also the machine.

built408

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smog business? the class is 2 days, about 5 hours each day. Its easy as hell. most state inspections are just obdII which just hooks up to the dlc.

$O$OE

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so is it a good business to start? and how much are the smog test in texas?

Cam72aro

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39.75. machine costs alot of money. I dont think you will get rich just doing inspections. If you do repairs as well you can make a living.