webDEALER 26.3 Addendum (08/28/2026 @ 12:20 PM)

Good afternoon,

On the evening of Friday, August 29, 2026, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles
(TxDMV) will update the webDEALER System with Release 26.3 which contains
the content summarized below: 


Enhancements:

•   Update to Sales Tax Exemption Reasons

•   webDEALER Title Application Document Upload Order

•   Updating the Vehicle Weight or Vehicle Class in ePLATE

•   Ability for Mobility Dealers to Create a Title Application

 

Please note: For your convenience, the webDEALER 26.3 Addendum is 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

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webDEALER 26.3 Addendum (08/28/2026 @ 12:20 PM)

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eLICENSING 26.3 Release Notes (08/28/2026 @ 12:20 PM)

Good afternoon,

On Saturday, August 29, 2026, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will update
the eLICENSING System with Release 26.3 which contains the content summarized below:


eLICENSING Business Reported Issues which have been fixed:


•  General Manager and Dealer Principal Information Displayed Under
    My Licenses and Plates

•  General Manager and Dealer Principal Information Displayed on
    Criminal History Page

•  Dealer Temporary Plate/Sticker Replacement Application

•  New data fields displayed under My Cases


 
Please note: For your convenience the 26.3 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

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eLICENSING 26.3 Release Notes (08/28/2026 @ 12:20 PM)

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RTS County Release Notes 26.3 (08/28/2026 @ 12:20 PM)

Good afternoon,

On the evening of Friday, August 29, 2026, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will
update the Registration and Titling System (RTS) with Release 26.2 which contains the content
summarized below: 


Enhancements:

•   Vehicles Sold By Dealer Report 

•   Add Electric Vehicle Fee to the Insufficient Funds Redeemed Event

•   IVTRS: Online Registration Renewal for Active-Duty Military Service Members
     (or Spouses) without a Texas Address

•   Update to Sales Tax Exempt Reasons

•   Bexar County added to list of emissions counties

•   Houston Texans Crossover: Vendor (SLP) and Embossed

      

Please note: For your convenience, RTS Release Notes 26.3 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

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RTS County Release Notes 26.3 (08/28/2026 @ 12:20 PM)

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Final Notification: eLICENSING Release 26.3 (08/29/2026 @ 6:00 PM)

Good morning,

The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will update the eLICENSING System
starting at 6:00 PM Saturday (08/29/2026), lasting up to 10:00 AM Sunday (08/30/2026). 

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

A notification update will be published once the system maintenance is completed.


Thank you,

Texas Department of Motor Vehicles
IT Services Division

 

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Final Notification: eLICENSING Release 26.3 (08/29/2026 @ 6:00 PM)

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Final Notification: webDEALER Release 26.3 (08/29/2026 @ 6:00 PM)

Good morning,

The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will update the webDEALER System
starting at 6:00 PM Saturday (08/29/2026), lasting up to 10:00 AM Sunday (08/30/2026). 

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

A notification update will be published once the system maintenance is completed.


Thank you,

Texas Department of Motor Vehicles
IT Services Division

 

Source: Dealers and Manufacturers
Final Notification: webDEALER Release 26.3 (08/29/2026 @ 6:00 PM)

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Final Notification: RTS Release 26.3 (08/29/2026 @ 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 (08/29/2026), lasting up to 10:00 AM
Sunday (08/30/2026).

During the deployment window, the RTS Point-of-Sale (POS) and associated systems
will be unavailable.

A notification will be published once the system maintenance is completed.


Thank you,

Texas Department of Motor Vehicles
IT Services Division

 

 

 

Source: Tax Assessor-Collectors
Final Notification: RTS Release 26.3 (08/29/2026 @ 6:00 PM)

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TxDMV publishes rule adoptions in the August 28, 2026, issue of the Texas Register.

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The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) adopts a rule in the August 28, 2026, issue of the Texas Register. The adopted rule is available on TxDMV’s website at https://www.TxDMV.gov/about-us/general-counsel/proposed-and-adopted-rules-2026.

The adoption includes revisions to 43 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 221, relating to license processing for military service members, spouses, and veterans; and cleanup.

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TxDMV publishes rule proposals in the August 28, 2026, issue of the Texas Register.

Texas DMV


The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) has proposed rules in the August 28, 2026, 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/about-us/general-counsel/proposed-and-adopted-rules-2026.

The proposals are posted for public comment until 5:00 p.m. on September 28, 2026.

The proposals include:

  • revisions to 43 Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Chapter 218, relating to safety ratings for self-insurance, and cleanup;
  • revisions to 43 TAC, Chapter 219, relating to modernization of bond certification, updates and clean-up for general, single-trip, and portable building unit permits; and
  • revisions to 43 TAC, Chapter 221, relating to enhancing the enforceability of the Motor Vehicle Records Disclosure Act in Transportation Code, Chapter 730, reducing signage requirements for licensees, and cleanup.

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Completed: webDEALER Scheduled Maintenance (08/27/2026 @ 11:00 PM)

The scheduled maintenance for the webDEALER system was completed as of 11:00 PM,
Thursday, August 27, 2026.

We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we worked to complete this essential
maintenance.

IT Services Division

 

 

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Reminder Notification: eLICENSING Release 26.3 (08/29/2026 @ 6:00 PM)

Good afternoon,

The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will update the eLICENSING System
starting at 6:00 PM Saturday (08/29/2026), lasting up to 10:00 AM Sunday (08/30/2026). 

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

A notification update will be published once the system maintenance is completed.


Thank you,

Texas Department of Motor Vehicles
IT Services Division

 

Source: Dealers and Manufacturers
Reminder Notification: eLICENSING Release 26.3 (08/29/2026 @ 6:00 PM)

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Reminder Notification: webDEALER Release 26.3 (08/29/2026 @ 6:00 PM)

Good afternoon,

The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will update the webDEALER System
starting at 6:00 PM Saturday (08/29/2026), lasting up to 10:00 AM Sunday (08/30/2026). 

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

A notification update will be published once the system maintenance is completed.


Thank you,

Texas Department of Motor Vehicles
IT Services Division

 

Source: Dealers and Manufacturers
Reminder Notification: webDEALER Release 26.3 (08/29/2026 @ 6:00 PM)

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Reminder Notification: RTS Release 26.3 (08/29/2026 @ 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 (08/29/2026), lasting up to 10:00 AM
Sunday (08/30/2026).

During the deployment window, the RTS Point-of-Sale (POS) and associated systems
will be unavailable.

A notification will be published once the system maintenance is completed.


Thank you,

Texas Department of Motor Vehicles
IT Services Division

 

 

 

Source: Tax Assessor-Collectors
Reminder Notification: RTS Release 26.3 (08/29/2026 @ 6:00 PM)

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Initial Notification: webDEALER Scheduled Maintenance (08/27/2026 @ 10:00 PM)

The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles will perform system maintenance starting
at 10:00 PM and lasting up to 11:59 PM on Thursday, August 27, 2026

During the maintenance window, you may experience intermittent connectivity
issues when accessing the webDEALER system.

This maintenance is part of our ongoing efforts to improve system performance
and reliability.

A notification will be published once the system maintenance is completed.

IT Services Division

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Initial Notification: webDEALER Scheduled Maintenance (08/27/2026 @ 10:00 PM)

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Initial Notification: eLICENSING Release 26.3 (08/29/2026 @ 6:00 PM)

Good morning,

The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will update the eLICENSING System
starting at 6:00 PM Saturday (08/29/2026), lasting up to 10:00 AM Sunday (08/30/2026). 

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

A notification update will be published once the system maintenance is completed.


Thank you,

Texas Department of Motor Vehicles
IT Services Division

 

Source: Dealers and Manufacturers
Initial Notification: eLICENSING Release 26.3 (08/29/2026 @ 6:00 PM)

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Initial Notification: webDEALER Release 26.3 (08/29/2026 @ 6:00 PM)

Good morning,

The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will update the webDEALER System
starting at 6:00 PM Saturday (08/29/2026), lasting up to 10:00 AM Sunday (08/30/2026). 

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

A notification update will be published once the system maintenance is completed.


Thank you,

Texas Department of Motor Vehicles
IT Services Division

 

Source: Dealers and Manufacturers
Initial Notification: webDEALER Release 26.3 (08/29/2026 @ 6:00 PM)

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Initial Notification: RTS Release 26.3 (08/29/2026 @ 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 (08/29/2026), lasting up to 10:00 AM
Sunday (08/30/2026).

During the deployment window, the RTS Point-of-Sale (POS) and associated systems
will be unavailable.

A notification will be published once the system maintenance is completed.


Thank you,

Texas Department of Motor Vehicles
IT Services Division

 

 

 

Source: Tax Assessor-Collectors
Initial Notification: RTS Release 26.3 (08/29/2026 @ 6:00 PM)

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TxDMV Board Meeting – August 13

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Texas Department of Motor Vehicles Board Meeting
Thursday, August 13, 2026 – 9:00 AM

The physical location of the meeting will be in the Lone Star Conference Room of Building 1, 4000 Jackson Avenue, Austin, Texas 78731

Link to Meeting Agenda

TxDMV board, committee, advisory committee meetings, and hearings are open to the public. Visit the TxDMV Board and Other Public Meetings page for meeting agendas, materials, public comment registration form, and transcripts here: https://www.TxDMV.gov/about-us/txdmv-board-meetings.

If you would like to comment on an agenda item, you must complete a speaker’s form at the registration table department or send an email to GCO_General@TxDMV.gov to register by providing the required information:

  1. a completed Public Comment Registration Form; or
  2. the following information:
    • the agenda item you wish to comment on;
    • your name;
    • your address (optional), including your city, state, and zip code; and
    • who you are representing.

Public comment will only be accepted in person. Each speaker will be limited to three minutes, and time allotted to one speaker may not be reassigned to another speaker. Organizations, associations, or groups are encouraged to present their commonly held views or similar comments through a representative member when possible.


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TxDMV Finance and Audit Committee Meeting – August 12

Texas DMV


Texas Department of Motor Vehicles
Finance and Audit Committee Meeting
Wednesday, August 12, 2026 – 3:00 PM

The physical location of the meeting will be in the Lone Star Conference Room of Building 1, 4000 Jackson Avenue, Austin, Texas 78731

Link to Meeting Agenda

TxDMV board, committee, advisory committee meetings, and hearings are open to the public. Visit the TxDMV Board and Other Public Meetings page for meeting agendas, materials, public comment registration form, and transcripts here: https://www.TxDMV.gov/about-us/txdmv-board-meetings.

If you would like to comment on an agenda item, you must complete a speaker’s form at the registration table department or send an email to GCO_General@TxDMV.gov to register by providing the required information:

  1. a completed Public Comment Registration Form; or
  2. the following information:
    • the agenda item you wish to comment on;
    • your name;
    • your address (optional), including your city, state, and zip code; and
    • who you are representing.

Public comment will only be accepted in person. Each speaker will be limited to three minutes, and time allotted to one speaker may not be reassigned to another speaker. Organizations, associations, or groups are encouraged to present their commonly held views or similar comments through a representative member when possible.

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Resolved: Cognos Reports delayed (08/10/2026 @ 10:50 AM)

All Cognos reports are now available.

We appreciate your patience as we worked to restore services.

 IT Services Division

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Upcoming Dealer Training Webinar – Export Only Sales (Dealer Training)

Texas DMV


The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) Vehicle Titles and Registration Division (VTR) is hosting an upcoming Export Only Sales webinar for motor vehicle dealers.  

This webinar provides dealers training on TxDMV procedures for Export Only sales. Anexport saleis when a vehicle is leaving the United States and going to another country. Texas licensed dealers will learn how to process export only sales and meet the applicable requirements for regular, salvage, and nonrepairable vehicles.

Please use the links below to register for the upcoming live webinars. These events can also be found on our TxDMV calendar. 

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

We appreciate your continued partnership. 

Thank you,  

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.


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Initial Notification: Cognos Reports Delayed (08/10/2026 @ 8:40 AM)

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.

IT Services Division 

 

 

 

 

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Initial Notification: Cognos Reports Delayed (08/10/2026 @ 8:40 AM)

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Resolved: Cognos Reports delayed (08/05/2026 @ 9:44 AM)

All Cognos reports are now available.

We appreciate your patience as we worked to restore services.

 IT Services Division

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Resolved: Cognos Reports delayed (08/05/2026 @ 9:44 AM)

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Initial Notification: Cognos Reports Delayed (08/05/2026 @ 8:07 AM)

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.

IT Services Division 

 

 

 

 

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Initial Notification: Cognos Reports Delayed (08/05/2026 @ 8:07 AM)

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Texas Motor Carrier Credentialing System (TxMCCS) is Now Available

TxMCCS logo

TxMCCS is now available at https://txmccs.txdmv.gov.

TxMCCS is a modernized, online system for motor carrier credentialing and account management that replaced both the Motor Carrier Credentialing System (MCCS) and the Electronic Licensing, Insurance, and Credentialing (eLINC) system. TxMCCS is used by motor carriers, licensing agents, and insurance companies to process carrier credential information and provides that information to law enforcement.

Getting Started in TxMCCS
All users must create a new account in TxMCCS. Visit https://txmccs.txdmv.gov and select “Sign Up” on the TxMCCS landing page to get started.

How to Claim an Existing Certificate from MCCS
If your company had a certificate in MCCS, your account information was transferred to TxMCCS. Once you sign up for a TxMCCS account, you will be taken to the TxMCCS Application Portal where you can select the top tile to claim your existing motor carrier certificate. Select “Accept” at the bottom of the next screen, then choose “Motor Carrier” and select “Next”. Enter your USDOT number and Employer Identification Number (EIN), then select “Continue”. Review and confirm your company information and select “Claim Certificate”. Once complete, select “Go to Company Details”, and your motor carrier certificate should be displayed. Contact MCD_MCCS-helpdesk@TxDMV.gov if you encounter problems connecting an existing certificate to your new account.

Signing Up as an Insurance Company
Insurance companies must have a valid Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) number before they can register for access to use the system. To register, sign up for a TxMCCS account and you will be taken to the TxMCCS Application Portal where you can select the “Insurance Companies” tile. Complete the required company information, enter your insurance company’s TDI number, and select “Add”. Confirm the insurance company information and select “Add” again. When all information has been entered, select “Submit Request”. A Request Completed confirmation page will display. Select the “Home” button to return to your account. Contact MCD_MCCS-helpdesk@TxDMV.gov if you encounter problems registering.

Signing Up as a Licensing Agent
Licensing agents must have a valid EIN to register for system access. To register, sign up for a TxMCCS account, and you will be taken to the TxMCCS Application Portal where you can select the “Licensing Agent” tile. Select “New Company”and enter the required company information, including your EIN. Select “Next”to continue and confirm your address. Upload your EIN confirmation document by selecting “Upload File”, then select “Next”. Review and certify your information by entering your title or position, then select “Electronically Sign and Submit Application”. After your application has been submitted, select the “Go to Dashboard” button to return to your account dashboard where your account page will be displayed. Contact MCD_MCCS-helpdesk@TxDMV.gov if you encounter problems registering.

IMPORTANT Information Regarding Licensing Agents: Licensing agents may only access companies that have first created their own TxMCCS accounts and “Authorized a Licensing Agency” to do business on their behalf. Once a company has completed this process, the designated licensing agency can access the company through the licensing agency’s TxMCCS account.

TxMCCS Training Resources
TxMCCS tutorial videos are available on the TxDMV Motor Carrier Outreach & Training page.

Please contact the Motor Carrier Division at MCD_MCCS-helpdesk@TxDMV.gov if you have questions about this communication.

We appreciate your partnership and support as our team begins delivery of a more efficient and user-friendly credentialing experience to the Texas motor carrier industry.

Motor Carrier Division
Texas Department of Motor Vehicles
 

 

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REMINDER: Action Required by July 30 on Pending MCCS Applications

  TxMCCS logo  

The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles is preparing to launch the new Texas Motor Carrier Credentialing System (TxMCCS) on August 3, 2026. TxMCCS is a modernized, online system for motor carrier credentialing and account management that will replace both the current Motor Carrier Credentialing System (MCCS) and the Electronic Licensing, Insurance, and Credentialing (eLINC) system.

Action Required
Applications with outstanding requirements must be completed before the transition to TxMCCS.

If your application has been “Accepted”: Complete your insurance filing and submit payment. Contact your insurance company to ensure they have your Unique Identifier Number, so they can file your required insurance through MCCS.

If your application status is “Under Review”: Submit any outstanding information requested in MCCS and complete the application process. When this is complete, your application will go to “Accepted” status. Please follow the steps under the “Accepted” status to complete the application process.

All required steps including payment submission must be completed before 5 p.m., July 30, 2026. Applications not completed by that date will not be transferred to TxMCCS and must be resubmitted when TxMCCS becomes available.

Please contact the Motor Carrier Division at MCD_MCCS-helpdesk@TxDMV.gov if you have questions about this communication.

We appreciate your partnership and support as our team prepares to deliver a more efficient and user-friendly credentialing experience.

Motor Carrier Division
Texas Department of Motor Vehicles

 

 

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