Category Archives: News and Information

Waiver of Vehicle Title & Registration Requirements Ends April 14, 2021

NEWS RELEASE Temporary Waiver of Vehicle Title & Registration Requirements Ends April 14, 2021 Texans have through the end of that day to complete overdue transactions (AUSTIN, Texas – December 15, 2020) If you’re overdue, it’s time to renew! The … Continue reading

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TxDMV Legislative & Public Affairs Committee Meeting – September 30, 2020

The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) Board has scheduled an Open Meeting via telephone conference call.    Legislative and Public Affairs Committee Meeting  Wednesday, September 30, 2020 – 2 p.m. via telephone conference call using Webex or the toll free number below. If you have any … Continue reading

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Texas Communities Combat Crime Thanks to New Grant Funding

NEWS RELEASE Texas Communities Combat Crime Thanks to New Grant Funding  You can protect yourself from auto burglary and theft (AUSTIN, Texas – July 9, 2020) Watch out, auto burglars and thieves! Texas communities are fighting back. At its board … Continue reading

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Waiver of Texas Vehicle Title and Registration Requirements

NEWS RELEASE Temporary Waiver of Vehicle Title and Registration Requirements Remains in Effect (AUSTIN, Texas – July 3, 2020) Texans still get a break from certain vehicle title and registration requirements due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The temporary waiver announced … Continue reading

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TxDMV Board Meeting – June 11, 2020

The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) Board has scheduled an Open Meeting via telephone conference call. Board Meeting  Thursday, June 11, 2020 – 8 a.m. via Webex or the toll free number below. If you have any technical questions … Continue reading

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TxDMV Finance and Audit Committee Meeting – June 10, 2020

The Finance and Audit Committee of the Board of the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) has scheduled an Open Meeting via telephone conference call. Finance and Audit Committee Meeting  Wednesday, June 10, 2020 – 2 p.m. via Webex or … Continue reading

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TxDMV Pharr Regional Office Reopening for In-Person Transactions

NEWS RELEASE TxDMV Pharr Regional Service Center Reopening  Temporary waiver of vehicle title and registration requirements remains in effect (AUSTIN, Texas – May 28, 2020) The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will reopen its Pharr Regional Service Center on Friday, … Continue reading

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Regional Offices Reopening for In-Person Transactions

NEWS RELEASE Regional Offices Reopening for In-Person Transactions  Temporary waiver of vehicle title and registration requirements remains in effect (AUSTIN, Texas – May 24, 2020) The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will reopen some of its regional service centers beginning … Continue reading

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Consumer Protection Advisory Committee – CANCELED

Today the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) Consumer Protection Advisory Committee (CPAC) was scheduled to meet via telephone conference call starting at 9 a.m. Unfortunately, due to technical difficulties today’s meeting will be canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience … Continue reading

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TxDMV Board Meeting – April 2, 2020

        The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) Board has scheduled an Open Meeting via telephone conference call. Board Meeting  Thursday, April 2, 2020 – 8 a.m. via Webex or the toll free number below. If you … Continue reading

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TxDMV Regional Service Centers Closed to Public for In-Person Transactions

MEDIA ADVISORY TxDMV Regional Service Centers Closed to Public for In-Person Transactions (AUSTIN, Texas – March 17, 2020) In an effort to reduce the exposure of Texans to COVID-19 Coronavirus, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles announced Tuesday, March 17, … Continue reading

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Important Information Regarding Vehicle Registration, Vehicle Titling, and Disabled Placards Requirements

MEDIA ADVISORY Important Information Regarding Vehicle Registration, Titling and Disabled Placards Requirements (AUSTIN, Texas – March 16, 2020)  In an effort to reduce the need for in-person transactions, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) worked with Governor Greg Abbott … Continue reading

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TxDMV Weather Delays – Feb. 6, 2020

MEDIA ADVISORY: The following Texas Department of Motor Vehicles regional service centers have adjusted operating hours on Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020, due to road conditions: Abilene: Delayed opening until noon Midland-Odessa: Delayed opening until noon Vehicle title and registration services: Most vehicle … Continue reading

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7:30 a.m. update: TxDMV Weather Closures – Feb. 5, 2020

MEDIA ADVISORY: The following Texas Department of Motor Vehicles regional service centers have adjusted operating hours on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020, due to inclement weather: Abilene: Closed Amarillo: Closed El Paso: Delayed opening until 10 a.m. Lubbock: Closed Midland-Odessa: Closed Wichita … Continue reading

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TxDMV Weather Closures – Feb. 5, 2020

MEDIA ADVISORY: The following Texas Department of Motor Vehicles regional service centers will be closed on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020, due to inclement weather: Abilene Amarillo Lubbock Midland-Odessa Wichita Falls Vehicle title and registration services: Most vehicle title and registration services are … Continue reading

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TxDMV Office Delays & Closures 9/20/2019

Weather and road conditions are affecting the operating hours of the following Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) offices on Friday, Sept. 20, 2019: Beaumont Regional Service Center: Closed Houston Regional Service Center: Opening at noon Source: News and Information TxDMV … Continue reading

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TxDMV Office Closures 9/19/2019

The following Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) offices will be closed for the rest of the day Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019, due to weather: Beaumont Regional Service Center Houston Regional Service Center Source: News and Information TxDMV Office Closures 9/19/2019

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Weather delay: TxDMV Beaumont office

Due to inclement weather, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) Beaumont Regional Service Center will delay opening until noon on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019. Source: News and Information Weather delay: TxDMV Beaumont office

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TxDMV Board Meeting – August 2019

    The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) Board has scheduled the following meeting for the month of August 2019:  Board Meeting Thursday, August 8, 2019 – 8 a.m.  4000 Jackson Avenue, Austin – Lone Star Room TxDMV board and committee … Continue reading

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Go for the gold: TxDMV recognizes seven counties for outstanding performance

Go for the gold! TxDMV recognizes seven Texas counties for outstanding performance (AUSTIN, Texas – July 17, 2019) What do Michael Phelps, Carl Lewis and the 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey team have in common with Williamson and Bee counties? The … Continue reading

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TxDMV Board Meetings – June 2019

    The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) Board has scheduled the following meetings for the month of June 2019:  Projects and Operations Committee Meeting Wednesday, June 5, 2019 – 2 p.m.   4000 Jackson Avenue, Austin – Lone Star Room … Continue reading

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Statement on the passing of Board Member Gary Painter

Statement on the loss of Board Member Gary Painter  (AUSTIN, Texas – May 26, 2019) Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) Board Chairman Guillermo Trevino issued the following statement on the death of TxDMV Board Member Gary Painter:  “Gary Painter … Continue reading

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TxDMV Board Meeting – May 2019

    The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) Board has scheduled the following meeting for the month of May 2019:  Board Meeting Thursday, May 2, 2019 – 8:30 a.m.  4000 Jackson Avenue, Austin – Lone Star Room TxDMV board and committee … Continue reading

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TxDMV Board Meetings – February 2019

      The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) Board has scheduled the following meetings for the month of February 2019:  Finance and Audit Committee MeetingWednesday, February 6, 2019 – 2 p.m.  4000 Jackson Avenue, Austin – Lone Star Room … Continue reading

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TxDMV Board Meeting – December

      The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) Board has scheduled the following meeting for the month of December: Board Meeting Thursday, December 6, 2018 – 9 a.m.  Dewitt C.Greer BuildingRic Williamson Hearing Room125 E. 11th Street, Austin (The change … Continue reading

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