Ram, I referred not to state inspections. I referred to titling a new vehicle. The state can title replicas and antiques under a different guidelines and regulations - the title need to be branded the same way.
New vehicles are regulated by the DOT, which is federal and requires all these safety features named above and more.
Start reading here:
DOT HS 808 878
Now, here out of the TXDPS manual:
Note: If the 1965 SHELBY replica was assembled in 2014 and was NOT applying
for the Custom Vehicle plate, but instead for any other eligible license plate,
the vehicle would be required to meet the safety standards of 2014.
Safety Standards is the word not TX Safety Inspections. 2015 Safety Standards are found in the link provided.
Texas closed a loophole - if someone tries to go around, they will have a real garage queen.