TxDMV Holiday Hours – Labor Day 2025

Texas DMV


📅 In observance of Labor Day, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will be closed on Monday, September 1, 2025.

🚗 Vehicle Title and Registration Services
Most vehicle title and registration services are provided by your county tax office. Please note that county tax office hours may vary. Registration renewal is available online 24/7 at www.TxDMV.gov.

🚛 Oversize/Overweight Permits
Motor carriers can order oversize/overweight permits online 24/7 through the Texas Permitting and Routing Optimization System (TxPROS) at www.TxDMV.gov.

Labor Day

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TxDMV Holiday Hours – Labor Day 2025

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Completed: eLICENSING Release 25.4 (08/23/2025 @ 6:25 PM)

Good morning,

The deployment of the eLICENSING system update was completed as of 6:25 PM
last night, Saturday, 08/23/2025.


Thank you,

Texas Department of Motor Vehicles
IT Services Division

 

 

Source: Dealers and Manufacturers
Completed: eLICENSING Release 25.4 (08/23/2025 @ 6:25 PM)

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Completed: RTS Release 25.4 (08/23/2025 @ 11:55 PM)

Good morning,

The deployment of the Registration and Titling System (RTS) update was completed
as of 11:55 PM last night, Sunday 08/23/2025.


Thank you,

Texas Department of Motor Vehicles
IT Services Division

 

 

 

Source: Tax Assessor-Collectors
Completed: RTS Release 25.4 (08/23/2025 @ 11:55 PM)

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RTS County Release Notes 25.4 (08/22/2025 @ 3:38 PM)

Good afternoon,

On the evening of August 23, 2025, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will update the
Registration and Titling System (RTS) with Release 25.4 which contains the content summarized below. 

Enhancements:

                        • Cognos Enhancements – Sales Tax Account Item Codes

                        • New Cognos Reports for Online Renewals

                        • Ducks Unlimited Crossover – Vendor Specialty License Plate (Regular)

                        • Sand Dollar – Vendor Specialty License Plate (Regular and Embossed)

                        • RTS Enhancements – Sales Tax Account Item Codes

                        • Add/Remove Vehicle Makes to RTS Tables

                        • Sigma Gamma Rho – Vendor Specialty License Plate (Regular)

                        • FSD Help Feature now available
 

Please note: For your convenience, RTS Release Notes 25.4 are attached. For detailed information
about the items listed above, please refer to the TAC Hub (www.txdmv.gov/tax-assessor-collectors).


Thank you,

Texas Department of Motor Vehicles
IT Services Division

Source: Tax Assessor-Collectors
RTS County Release Notes 25.4 (08/22/2025 @ 3:38 PM)

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eLICENSING 25.4 Release Notes (08/22/2025 @ 3:35 PM)

Good afternoon,

On Saturday, August 23, 2025, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will update
the eLICENSING System with Release 25.4 which contains the content summarized below:


eLICENSING Business Reported Issues:


• Need to make the number of vehicles sold data field “read only” in a plate app and
   renewal application

• Change GDN type to retail or wholesale Amendment: Plates with Cancel option Needs
   to be Updated to “Cancelled”

• APA Expired plate dates- Seems the code used to calculate the future expiration date
   does not consider leap year

• HB718: Motorcycle standard plate app requiring number of vehicles sold when the
   requested number of plates is less than the plate limit

• Wholesale GDN requested more than the maximum number of plates did not have
    a hard stop

• Wholesale GDN Renewal App has wrong error message when more plates requested
    is allowed


                  

   Please note: For your convenience the 25.4 eLICENSING Release Notes are attached. For
   detailed information about the items listed above and additional enhancements, please
   refer to the TAC Hub (http://www.txdmv.gov/tax-assessor-collectors).

Thank you,

Texas Department of Motor Vehicles 
IT Services Division

 

.

 

Source: Dealers and Manufacturers
eLICENSING 25.4 Release Notes (08/22/2025 @ 3:35 PM)

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Reminder: RTS Release 25.4 (08/23/2025 @ 6:00 PM)

Good morning,

The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will update the Registration and
Title System (RTS) starting at 6:00 PM Saturday (08/23/2025), lasting up to 10:00 AM
Sunday (08/24/2025).

During the deployment window, the RTS POS and associated systems will be unavailable.

A notification will be published once the system maintenance has been completed.


Thank you,

Texas Department of Motor Vehicles
IT Services Division

 

 

 

Source: Tax Assessor-Collectors
Reminder: RTS Release 25.4 (08/23/2025 @ 6:00 PM)

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Reminder: eLICENSING Release 25.4 (08/23/2025 @ 6:00 PM)

Good morning,

The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will update the eLICENSING System
starting at 6:00 PM Saturday (08/23/2025), lasting up to 10:00 AM (08/24/2025).  

During the deployment window, you may experience intermittent connectivity issues
when accessing the eLICENSING System. 

A notification will be published after the eLICENSING deployment has been completed.


Thank you,

Texas Department of Motor Vehicles
IT Services Division

 

Source: Dealers and Manufacturers
Reminder: eLICENSING Release 25.4 (08/23/2025 @ 6:00 PM)

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Live Look at ePLATE Training Now Available

Texas DMV


A new training is now available that provides a live walk-through of plate assignments, Vehicle Transfer Notifications (VTN), and other processes in ePLATE. The recorded training is available on our TxDMV YouTube channel and our website.

Live virtual events are also available. Please register for your virtual seat using the links provided below:

These events can also be found on our Events Calendar. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. 

Annette Quintero
Director Vehicle Titles and Registration Division
Texas Department of Motor Vehicles

If you have any questions concerning this communication, please contact your local TxDMV Regional Service Center. 


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Live Look at ePLATE Training Now Available

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Initial Notification: RTS Release 25.4 (08/23/2025 @ 6:00 PM)

Good afternoon,

The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will update the Registration and
Title System (RTS) starting at 6:00 PM Saturday (08/23/2025), lasting up to 10:00 AM
Sunday (08/24/2025).

During the deployment window, the RTS POS and associated systems will be unavailable.

A notification will be published once the system maintenance has been completed.


Thank you,

Texas Department of Motor Vehicles
IT Services Division

 

 

 

Source: Tax Assessor-Collectors
Initial Notification: RTS Release 25.4 (08/23/2025 @ 6:00 PM)

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Initial Notification: eLICENSING Release 25.4 (08/23/2025 @ 6:00 PM)

Good afternoon,

The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will update the eLICENSING System
starting at 6:00 PM Saturday (08/23/2025), lasting up to 10:00 AM (08/24/2025).  

During the deployment window, you may experience intermittent connectivity issues
when accessing the eLICENSING System. 

A notification will be published after the eLICENSING deployment has been completed.


Thank you,

Texas Department of Motor Vehicles
IT Services Division

 

Source: Dealers and Manufacturers
Initial Notification: eLICENSING Release 25.4 (08/23/2025 @ 6:00 PM)

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Resolved: webDealer e-Plate Timeouts (08/14/2025 @ 3:40 PM)

Good afternoon,

The e-Plate timeout issue has been resolved.

Thank you,

Texas Department of Motor Vehicles IT
Services Division

 

 

 

Source: Dealers and Manufacturers
Resolved: webDealer e-Plate Timeouts (08/14/2025 @ 3:40 PM)

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Initial Notifacation: webDEALER e-Plate Timeouts (08/14/2025 @ 3:10 PM)

Good afternoon,

The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles has received reports that e-Plate is experiencing
timeout issues. 

Support Staff are working to resolve the issue.

An update will be provided once the issue has been resolved.

Thank you,

Texas Department of Motor Vehicles
IT Services Division

 

 

 

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Initial Notifacation: webDEALER e-Plate Timeouts (08/14/2025 @ 3:10 PM)

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Inventory Management System (IMS) Features & Resources

Texas DMV


The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) has made new system features and performance improvements to the Inventory Management System (IMS). These enhancements, which refine inventory transfer functionalities, will significantly improve the user experience. Attached is the Inventory Management System (IMS) – Plate Transfer Addendum for further guidance on transfer functionality.

To make using the IMS even easier, the DMV has also created quick, easy-to-follow training videos covering key topics like receiving and transferring inventory. The short videos are just a click away – simply click on the play icon (shown below) on the respective pages in the IMS, such as the Transfer Orders and Order Receiving pages.

These videos can also be found on our TxDMV YouTube channel.

Transfer OrdersOrder Receiving

 

INVENTORY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (IMS) – PLATE TRANSFER ADDENDUM.pdf

We appreciate your patience as we continue to make enhancements to the IMS to better support your business operations.

 

Annette Quintero
Director Vehicle Titles and Registration Division
Texas Department of Motor Vehicles

 


Source: Dealers and Manufacturers
Inventory Management System (IMS) Features & Resources

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Resolved: Cognos Reports delayed (08/06/2025 @ 10:05 AM)

Good morning,

All Cognos reports are now available.

We apologize for the inconvenience and any impact on you and your customers.


Thank you,

 

Texas Department of Motor Vehicles
IT Services Division

 

 

 

 

 

 

Source: Tax Assessor-Collectors
Resolved: Cognos Reports delayed (08/06/2025 @ 10:05 AM)

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Initial Notification: Cognos Reports Delayed (08/06/2025 @ 8:10 AM)

Good morning,

Cognos Reporting is delayed for the following reports:

Finance
1  Fee Type Funds Report

2  Funds Remittance Report
3  Week/Month TO Date Fees Report
4  Monthly Funds Report
5  E-Pay Deposit/Refund Notification Report
6  VTR Funds Adjustment Report
7  Out of County Sales Tax Report
8  Daily USAS Transaction Code Report
9  Daily [County/Region] FTP Electronic Funds Transfers

Title
1  NMVTIS Inquiry Report
2  Duplicate CCO Titles Issues Report

Fraud Reports

Administrative
1  Voided Transactions Report


 An update will be provided when the above reports become available.

 We apologize for the inconvenience and any impact on you and your customers,


 Thank you,

 

 Texas Department of Motor Vehicles
 IT Services Division

 

 

 

 

 

Source: Tax Assessor-Collectors
Initial Notification: Cognos Reports Delayed (08/06/2025 @ 8:10 AM)

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Resolved: Cognos Reports delayed (08/05/2025 @ 10:05 AM)

Good morning,

All Cognos reports are now available.

We apologize for the inconvenience and any impact on you and your customers.


Thank you,

 

Texas Department of Motor Vehicles
IT Services Division

 

 

 

 

 

 

Source: Tax Assessor-Collectors
Resolved: Cognos Reports delayed (08/05/2025 @ 10:05 AM)

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TxDMV opens new Dallas South Regional Service Center

Texas DMV


NEWS RELEASE

TxDMV opens new Dallas South Regional Service Center
to improve customer access in North Texas

Facility in Duncanville features
upgraded infrastructure and streamlined services 

(AUSTIN, Texas – August 5, 2025) The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) has opened the new Dallas South Regional Service Center to deliver faster, more efficient motor vehicle services to the rapidly growing North Texas region.

Located at 562 East Wheatland Road in Duncanville, the new office features upgraded infrastructure, a spacious indoor waiting room, a modern, customer-focused design, and ample parking for cars and trucks. All TxDMV Regional Service Center locations provide the following services:

  • Replacement titles
  • Bonded title rejection letters
  • Title history inquiries
  • Title error resolution
  • Apportioned registration for motor carriers
  • Vehicle transfer notifications

The new Dallas South Regional Service Center serves customers across Collin, Dallas, Ellis, Fannin, Grayson, Henderson, Hunt, Kaufman, Navarro, Rockwall, and Van Zandt counties.

Important Notice: The Dallas North Regional Service Center (1925 East Belt Line Road, Suite 100, Carrollton) is temporarily closed for facility maintenance. Once reopened, it will continue to serve residents of Collin, Dallas, Fannin, Grayson, Hunt, Kaufman, and Rockwall counties. In the meantime, customers may visit the new Dallas South Regional Service Center in Duncanville or the Fort Worth Regional Service Center (2425 Gravel Drive, Fort Worth).

Please Remember: Most vehicle title and registration services — including registration renewals and title applications — are handled through your county tax assessor-collector’s office. Driver licenses are issued by the Texas Department of Public Safety.

TxDMV Regional Service Centers – North Texas

  • Dallas South Regional Service Center (New)
    562 East Wheatland Road Duncanville, TX 75116
  • Dallas North Regional Service Center (Temporarily Closed)
    1925 E. Belt Line Rd., Suite 100 Carrollton, TX 75006
  • Fort Worth Regional Service Center
    2425 Gravel Drive Fort Worth, TX 76118

For more information about TxDMV Regional Service Centers, visit www.TxDMV.gov/regional-service-centers.

Dallas South RSC Lobby

Image: TxDMV Dallas South Regional Service Center customer lobby.

Media Contact:
Media@TxDMV.gov
Customer Contact:
AskDMV@TxDMV.gov

The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles registers and titles motor vehicles, licenses motor vehicle dealers, credentials motor carriers, issues oversize/overweight permits, investigates complaints against dealers and motor carriers. Through the Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority (MVCPA), TxDMV supports law enforcement efforts and awards grants to reduce vehicle burglaries and thefts. Learn more at www.TxDMV.gov. Subscribe to receive TxDMV news releases via email or text message.

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TxDMV opens new Dallas South Regional Service Center

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Initial Notification: Cognos Reports Delayed (08/05/2025 @ 7:52 AM)

Good morning,

Cognos Reporting is delayed for the following reports:

Finance
1  Fee Type Funds Report

2  Funds Remittance Report
3  Week/Month TO Date Fees Report
4  Monthly Funds Report
5  E-Pay Deposit/Refund Notification Report
6  VTR Funds Adjustment Report
7  Out of County Sales Tax Report
8  Daily USAS Transaction Code Report
9  Daily [County/Region] FTP Electronic Funds Transfers

Title
1  NMVTIS Inquiry Report
2  Duplicate CCO Titles Issues Report

Fraud Reports

Administrative
1  Voided Transactions Report


 An update will be provided when the above reports become available.

 We apologize for the inconvenience and any impact on you and your customers,


 Thank you,

 

 Texas Department of Motor Vehicles
 IT Services Division

 

 

 

 

 

Source: Tax Assessor-Collectors
Initial Notification: Cognos Reports Delayed (08/05/2025 @ 7:52 AM)

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County Connectivity and Processing Issues in webDEALER

Texas DMV


The department is aware that counties are experiencing issues with webDEALER when attempting to review, group and approve title transactions. We understand that this is affecting processing efficiency and turnaround times. 

Please be assured that our team is actively working to identify and resolve the issue as quickly as possible. We will provide updates as more information becomes available.

We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience as we work toward a resolution.

Thank you,

Texas Department of Motor Vehicles


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webDEALER and ePLATE Resource Guides

Texas DMV


The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) has created additional resource guides to help support your business with changes related to House Bill 718 (HB 718). 

The Title Application Processing Guidelines document outlines which title application transactions can and should be processed in webDEALER and which transactions must be processed over the counter at the county tax office for some of the most common transaction types.  

The License Plate Issuance Guidelines document outlines the various plate types and the appropriate uses and restrictions of each plate type, to ensure proper plate usage.

These guides are quick, easy-to-use tools to help support your business needs.

 

Annette Quintero
Director Vehicle Titles and Registration Division
Texas Department of Motor Vehicles

 

If you have any questions, please contact your local Texas Department of Motor Vehicles Regional Service Center


Source: Dealers and Manufacturers
webDEALER and ePLATE Resource Guides

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Resolved: Cognos Reports delayed (07/30/2025 @ 11:00 AM)

Good morning,

All Cognos reports are now available.

We apologize for the inconvenience and any impact on you and your customers.


Thank you,

 

Texas Department of Motor Vehicles
IT Services Division

 

 

 

 

 

 

Source: Tax Assessor-Collectors
Resolved: Cognos Reports delayed (07/30/2025 @ 11:00 AM)

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Initial Notification: Cognos Reports Delayed (07/30/2025 @ 8:22 AM)

Good morning,

Cognos Reporting is delayed for the following reports:

Finance
1  Fee Type Funds Report

2  Funds Remittance Report
3  Week/Month TO Date Fees Report
4  Monthly Funds Report
5  E-Pay Deposit/Refund Notification Report
6  VTR Funds Adjustment Report
7  Out of County Sales Tax Report
8  Daily USAS Transaction Code Report
9  Daily [County/Region] FTP Electronic Funds Transfers

Title
1  NMVTIS Inquiry Report
2  Duplicate CCO Titles Issues Report

Fraud Reports

Administrative
1  Voided Transactions Report


 An update will be provided when the above reports become available.

 We apologize for the inconvenience and any impact on you and your customers,


 Thank you,

 

 Texas Department of Motor Vehicles
 IT Services Division

 

 

 

 

 

Source: Tax Assessor-Collectors
Initial Notification: Cognos Reports Delayed (07/30/2025 @ 8:22 AM)

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Opening of the TxDMV Dallas South Regional Service Center

Texas DMV


The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV), Vehicle Title and Registration Division, is pleased to formally announce the opening of the new Dallas South Regional Service Center, effective Wednesday, July 30, 2025.

Location:
Dallas South Regional Service Center
562 East Wheatland Road
Duncanville, TX 75116

Please note that the Dallas North Regional Service Center, located at 1925 E. Belt Line Road, Suite 100, Carrollton, TX 75006, remains closed until further notice. The TxDMV will provide additional updates regarding its status as more information becomes available.

We appreciate the public’s continued support and patience during this transition. We look forward to serving you at our new Dallas South facility.

For more information, please visit www.TxDMV.gov or contact us at 1-888-368-4689.

Sincerely,

Annette Quintero, Director
Vehicle Titles and Registration Division
Texas Department of Motor Vehicles


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Opening of the TxDMV Dallas South Regional Service Center

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TxDMV publishes an emergency rulemaking in the July 25, 2025, issue of the Texas Register, effective July 10, 2025.

Texas DMV


The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) has published an emergency rulemaking in the July 25, 2025, issue of the Texas Register. Language is available on TxDMV’s website at https://www.TxDMV.gov/general-counsel/proposed-and-adopted-rules-2025.

The emergency rulemaking includes:

  • revisions to 43 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 224, relating to implementation of House Bill 1672, 89th Legislative Session, and Cleanup.

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TxDMV publishes an emergency rulemaking in the July 25, 2025, issue of the Texas Register, effective July 10, 2025.

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TxDMV publishes rule proposals in the July 25, 2025, issue of the Texas Register.

Texas DMV


The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) has proposed rules in the July 25, 2025, issue of the Texas Register. A summary of the proposed rules and the proposed language is available on TxDMV’s website at https://www.TxDMV.gov/general-counsel/proposed-and-adopted-rules-2025.

The proposals are posted for public comment until 5:00 p.m. on August 25, 2025.

The proposals include:

  • revisions to 43 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 211, relating to implementation of Senate Bill (SB) 2587 and SB 1080, 89th Legislative Session, and Cleanup;
  • revisions to 43 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 215, relating to implementation of House Bill (HB) 718, 88th Legislative Session; SB 1902, SB 1818, and HB 5629, 89th Legislative Session, and Cleanup;
  • revisions to 43 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 217, relating to implementation of SB 1902 and SB 1729, 89th Legislative Session, and Cleanup;
  • New 43 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 220, relating to implementation of SB 2807, 89th Legislative Session;
  • revisions to 43 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 221, Section 221.17, relating to implementation of SB 1818 and HB 5629, 89th Legislative Session;
  • revisions to 43 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 224, relating to implementation of SB 2807, 89th Legislative Session, and Cleanup;
  • revisions to 43 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 224, relating to implementation of HB 1672, 89th Legislative Session, and Cleanup; and
  • revisions to 43 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 224, Section 224.58, relating to implementation of SB 1902, 89th Legislative Session.

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TxDMV publishes rule proposals in the July 25, 2025, issue of the Texas Register.

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