Monthly Archives: January 2018

January 2018 Motor Vehicle Title Manual Update

Please review and distribute as appropriate. The latest update to the Motor Vehicle Title Manual (attached) is now available via Registration and Title System workstations and at www.txdmv.gov. We welcome your feedback and encourage you to email any comments or … Continue reading

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January 2018 Motor Vehicle Registration Manual Update

Please review and distribute as appropriate. The latest update to the Motor Vehicle Registration Manual (attached) is now available via Registration and Title System (RTS) workstations and at www.txdmv.gov. We welcome your feedback and encourage you to email any comments … Continue reading

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Cancelled: Scheduled Maintenance (01/30/2018 @ 7:00 PM CDT)

Good afternoon,   Due to county feedback the network security patch originally scheduled to be deployed this evening will be delayed until Thursday, February 1, 2018. If you have questions please contact the Service Desk.   If you would like to … Continue reading

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Initial Notification: Scheduled Maintenance (01/30/2018 @ 7:00 PM CDT)

Good morning,   On January 30, 2018, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will be performing scheduled maintenance on the network. The duration of the maintenance is scheduled for up to three (3) hours beginning at 7:00 PM CDT … Continue reading

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Initial Notification: eTAG Issue (01/24/2018 @ 12:08 PM CDT)

  Good afternoon, The eTAG system experienced slow performance today (01/24/2018) from 12:08 PM CDT to 12:40 PM CDT. Support staff have identified and resolved the issue. If you experience any new performance issues, please contact the Service Desk. The statewide … Continue reading

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Mover Training Seminar – Houston, Texas

Attention all Household Goods Motor Carriers: We are pleased to announce our next Mover Training Seminar on February 28th, 2018, in Houston, Texas.  This presentation will be a basic overview of the rules and regulations pertaining to the household good … Continue reading

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Motor Vehicle Dealer Training Seminar – Waco

Motor Vehicle Dealers and Industry: We are pleased to announce our Motor Vehicle Dealer Training Seminar on February 15th, 2018, in Waco, Texas.  This presentation will be a broad overview of the rules and regulations surrounding the motor vehicle dealer … Continue reading

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Salvage Motor Vehicle Dealer Training Seminar – Waco

Salvage Motor Vehicle Dealers and Industry: We are pleased to announce our Salvage Motor Vehicle Dealer Training Seminar on February 16th, 2018, in Waco, Texas.  This presentation will be a specific overview of the rules and regulations surrounding the salvage … Continue reading

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TxDMV Longview Office Closed – January 17

MEDIA ADVISORY: The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) Longview Regional Service Center is closed today (Wednesday, January 17) due to weather and road conditions. Most vehicle title and registration services are provided by your county tax office. County tax … Continue reading

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TxDMV Weather Delays/Closures – January 17

MEDIA ADVISORY: The following Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) offices will have adjusted hours on Wednesday, January 17, due to weather and road conditions: Houston Regional Service Center: Closed Beaumont Regional Service Center: Opening at 10 a.m.  Longview Regional Service … Continue reading

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TxDMV Weather Closures – January 16

MEDIA ADVISORY: The following Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) offices will be closed on Tuesday, January 16, due to weather and road conditions: Austin Headquarters Austin Regional Service Center  Most vehicle title and registration services are provided by your county … Continue reading

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Resolved: RTS Available (01/15/2018 @ 4:10 PM)

Good afternoon, The RTS system was available as of 4:10 PM CDT this afternoon, 01/15/2018. If you experience new issues with the RTS system please contact the service desk. The statewide ticket for this issue is: 161062 If you would … Continue reading

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Update: RTS Unavailable (01/15/2018 @ 2:15 PM CDT)

Good afternoon,   The RTS system continues to be unavailable. The power issue was resolved earlier, and approximately 700 out of 1000 servers are operational.  State Data Center support staff continue to work to bring the remaining servers up.  An update will sent by 4:00 … Continue reading

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Update: RTS Unavailable (01/15/2018 @ 12:30 PM)

Good afternoon,  The RTS system is currently unavailable due to an emergency power issue at the State Data Center. State Data Center support staff have resolved the power issue and are working to bring systems back online.  An update will sent by 2:00 … Continue reading

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Initial Notification: RTS Unavailable (01/15/2018 @ 11:24 AM)

Good morning, The RTS system is currently unavailable due to an issue at the State Data Center. State Data Center support staff are working to identify and resolve the issue. An update will sent by 12:30 PM this afternoon 01/15/2018. The … Continue reading

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TxDMV Holiday Schedule – MLK Jr. Day

Need to take care of business with the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) during the next few days? Please be aware of the following schedules in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day:  Saturday, Jan 13: The Oversize/Overweight Permits Office … Continue reading

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Resolved: eTAG Issue (01/10/2018 @ 10:50 AM CDT)

Good morning,   The issue with the eTAG system that delayed password reset emails has been resolved. If you experience any new issues with delayed password reset emails please contact the Service Desk. The statewide ticket for this issue is: 160464  Please … Continue reading

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Initial Notification: eTAG Issue (01/09/2018 @ 5:15 PM CDT)

Good afternoon, An issue was reported with the eTAG system that delays password reset emails. Support staff have identified and are working to resolve the issue. An update will be sent by 8:00 AM CDT tomorrow (01/10/2018) or as additional information becomes available. The … Continue reading

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eView for Specialty License Plate Designs

Please review and distribute as appropriate. The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles is previewing two license plates, Route 66 and Red Racing Stripes. We offer you the opportunity to provide input on these new designs. Please visit us at the following … Continue reading

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2018 Gregorian and Application Manager Dates

Please review and distribute as appropriate. Attached are two files providing both a calendar and a table listing format of the Gregorian and Application Manager (AM) dates for calendar year 2018. The AM date is part of the transaction identification … Continue reading

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