Category Archives: News and Information

New registration fee for electric vehicles begins September 1, 2023

MEDIA ADVISORY New registration fee for electric vehicles beginsSeptember 1, 2023 (AUSTIN, Texas – July 25, 2023) Owners of electric vehicles in Texas will soon pay an additional fee when registering their vehicle. Senate Bill 505, passed by the Texas … Continue reading

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Simplifying services and fighting fraud garner industry recognition

NEWS RELEASE Simplifying services and fighting fraud garner industry recognition TxDMV programs and initiatives focus on customer service and fraud prevention (AUSTIN, Texas – May 30, 2023) The American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA) recognizes the success of recent … Continue reading

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Performance Quality Recognition Awards

NEWS RELEASE County residents receive award-winning motor vehicle services TxDMV recognizes five Texas counties for outstanding performance (AUSTIN, Texas – March 8, 2023) Employees in your county tax office may not have Olympic medals in their trophy cases, but through hard … Continue reading

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Don’t let the Grinch – or auto burglars and thieves – steal your joy this holiday season

NEWS RELEASE Don’t make it a happy holiday for car thieves Texans can protect themselves from motor vehicle crimes (AUSTIN, Texas – December 14, 2022) Don’t let the Grinch – or auto burglars and thieves – steal your joy this … Continue reading

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Reminder: Deployment of Redesigned Texas Temporary Tags

NEWS RELEASE Reminder: Deployment of Redesigned Texas Temporary Tags Security and data enhancements will further reduce fraudulent tag use (AUSTIN, Texas – December 9, 2022) Texans will start seeing new temporary tags on the road beginning today. The Texas Department … Continue reading

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Temporary Tag Design News Release

NEWS RELEASE TxDMV Announces Upcoming Deployment of Redesigned Temporary Tags Enhanced security and data enhancements would further reduce fraudulent tag use (AUSTIN, Texas – November 17, 2022) Texas temporary tags are getting a major design overhaul. The Texas Department of … Continue reading

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"Watch Your Car Month" in Texas

Governor Proclaims July “Watch Your Car Month” The State Urges Texans to Protect Themselves from Auto Burglary and Theft (AUSTIN, Texas – July 19, 2022) With summer being the busiest time of year for auto burglary and theft, Governor Greg … Continue reading

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Digital License Plates News Release

NEWS RELEASE Move over, metal license plates Digital plates are now available for commercial fleets in Texas (AUSTIN, Texas – June 14, 2022) Everything is going digital these days – even license plates! Eligible commercial fleet owners now have the … Continue reading

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Texas Communities Combat Motor Vehicle Crime

Texas Communities Combat Motor Vehicle Crime Texas fights back against motor vehicle burglary and theft (AUSTIN, Texas – June 9, 2022) Great news, Texans! Help is on the way to communities to combat auto burglars and thieves. These communities will … Continue reading

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Executive Director Announcement News Release

NEWS RELEASE TxDMV Board Appoints Daniel Avitia Executive Director (AUSTIN, Texas – May 19, 2022) The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) Board voted to appoint Daniel Avitia as executive director during yesterday’s board meeting. Avitia joined TxDMV in 2014, … Continue reading

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Go for the gold! Performance Quality Recognition Program News Release

NEWS RELEASE Go for the gold! TxDMV recognizes four Texas counties for outstanding performance (AUSTIN, Texas – May 4, 2022) You won’t see the Olympic flame burning in the lobby of your county tax office, but you may see something … Continue reading

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Keeping unsafe trucks off the road – News Release

NEWS RELEASE Keeping unsafe trucks off the road TxDMV recognized for oversize/overweight permit process enhancements (AUSTIN, Texas – May 2, 2022) Drilling rigs, wind turbines, and airplanes – oh my! Texas drivers sometimes spot the strangest things rolling down the … Continue reading

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Acting Executive Director News Release

NEWS RELEASE TxDMV Board Appoints Daniel Avitia Acting Executive Director (AUSTIN, Texas – February 11, 2022) The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) Board voted to appoint Daniel Avitia as acting executive director during yesterday’s board meeting. Avitia joined TxDMV … Continue reading

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Executive Director Announcement

NEWS RELEASE Texas Department of Motor Vehicles Announces Departure of Executive Director (AUSTIN, Texas – February 7, 2022) Whitney Brewster, Executive Director of the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV), today announced her resignation from the agency. Shelly Mellott, Deputy … Continue reading

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News Release: Temporary Tags Update

NEWS RELEASE TxDMV Board Takes Action to Prevent the Fraudulent Production and Use of Temporary Tags (AUSTIN, Texas – January 28, 2022) Stopping the fraudulent production and use of temporary tags is the top priority of the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles … Continue reading

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Temporary Tag Collaboration News Release

NEWS RELEASE TxDMV Collaborates with Law Enforcement to Curtail Unlawful Use of Temporary Vehicle Tags   (AUSTIN, Texas – January 25, 2022) Stopping the fraudulent production and use of temporary tags is the top priority of the Texas Department of … Continue reading

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Change in online registration renewal eligibility

MEDIA ADVISORY Change in state law allows additional time for online registration renewal eligibility (AUSTIN, Texas – December 30, 2021) A new state law gives Texans additional time to renew their vehicle registration online. House Bill 2152 allows online registration … Continue reading

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Changes to Disabled Veteran License Plates

NEWS RELEASE Reminder: Changes to Disabled Veteran License Plates Coming in 2022 Disabled Veteran Plates with the International Symbol of Access will be available (AUSTIN, Texas – December 30, 2021) Beginning Jan. 1, 2022, a new state law changes the … Continue reading

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TxDMV Board’s Projects and Operations Committee Meeting – December 1, 2021

Projects and Operations Committee Meeting Wednesday, December 1, 2021 – 2:00 p.m.   William B. Travis Building 1701 N. Congress Ave., Room 1.111 Austin, Texas 78701 Link to Meeting Agenda TxDMV Board, committee and advisory committee meetings are open to … Continue reading

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Changes to Disabled Veteran License Plates Coming in 2022

NEWS RELEASE Changes to Disabled Veteran License Plates Coming in 2022 Disabled Veteran Plates with the International Symbol of Access will be Available (AUSTIN, Texas – August 26, 2021) A new state law will change the requirements for Texans with disabled … Continue reading

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Cyber alert: Watch out for suspicious email and text messages

MEDIA ADVISORY Cyber alert: Watch out for suspicious email and text messages (AUSTIN, Texas – June 17, 2021) Some Texans have received emails and texts claiming to come from the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV). These messages are not … Continue reading

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Media Advisory: Vehicle Title & Registration Waiver Ends April 14, 2021

Media Advisory Vehicle Title & Registration Waiver Ends April 14, 2021Texans have until the end of that day to complete overdue transactions (AUSTIN, Texas – April 5, 2021) The temporary waiver of certain vehicle title and registration requirements, announced by Governor … Continue reading

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TxDMV Finance and Audit Committee Meeting – March 31, 2021

Finance and Audit Committee Meeting Wednesday, March 31, 2021 – 2:00 p.m. via telephone conference call using Webex or the toll free number below. If you have any technical questions about accessing the meeting, please send an email to Board.Tech.Help@txdmv.gov. … Continue reading

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Reminder: Vehicle Title & Registration Waiver Ends April 14, 2021

NEWS RELEASE Reminder: Vehicle Title & Registration Waiver Ends April 14, 2021Texans have until the end of that day to complete overdue transactions (AUSTIN, Texas – February 12, 2021) If you’re overdue, it’s time to renew! The temporary waiver of … Continue reading

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TxDMV Weather Delay – Austin

Media Advisory (AUSTIN, Texas – January 10, 2021) The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles will delay opening its Austin Headquarters and Austin Regional Service Center until 10 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 11, 2021, due to weather and road conditions.  — … Continue reading

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