Yearly Archives: 2019

TxDMV Office Closures 9/19/2019

Posted on September 19, 2019 by TxDMV

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

Posted on September 19, 2019 by TxDMV

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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Additional Webinars on the Proposed Training Program to Access the Registration and Title System (RTS)

Posted on September 16, 2019 by TxDMV

Please review and distribute as appropriate. Senate Bill 604, enacted by the 86th Legislature, adds Transportation Code, Section 520.023. The legislation requires the department to implement a training program on the department’s automated registration and titling system and identification of … Continue reading →

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TxDMV publishes 5 rule proposals in the August 30, 2019, issue of the Texas Register

Posted on September 10, 2019 by TxDMV

The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) has proposed rules to 43 TAC Ch. 217 in the August 30, 2019, issue of the Texas Register. The proposed language is available on TxDMV’s website at https://www.txdmv.gov/general-counsel/proposed-and-adopted-rules. These proposals are posted for … Continue reading →

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RTS 9.4.0 Fix for the Issuance of Temporary Permits

Posted on September 5, 2019 by TxDMV

Please review and distribute as appropriate. Registration and Title System (RTS) Release 9.4.0 added new hard stops for timed permits (72-Hour, 144-Hour, 30-Day, and One Trip) that required an authorization code to complete the transaction in RTS Point-of-Sale (POS). While … Continue reading →

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TxDMV proposes rules related to salvage licenses and site visit criteria

Posted on September 4, 2019 by TxDMV

The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) has proposed amendments to Chapter 221 concerning salvage dealer endorsement, salvage vehicle agent license expiration, site visit criteria, independent GDN exempt from salvage license, and salvage license terms. The proposed amendments are posted … Continue reading →

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TxDMV proposes rules relating to pre-licensing education and site visit criteria

Posted on September 4, 2019 by TxDMV

The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) has proposed amendments to §215.133, repeal of §215.102, and new §215.161 concerning site visit criteria, consignment GDN, and pre-licensing education for independent motor vehicle GDN holders. The proposed amendments are posted for public … Continue reading →

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Legislatively Required Training to Access the Registration and Title System (RTS)

Posted on September 4, 2019 by TxDMV

Please review and distribute as appropriate. Senate Bill 604, enacted by the 86th Legislature, adds Transportation Code, Section 520.023. The legislation requires the department to implement a training program on the department’s automated registration and titling system and identification of … Continue reading →

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TxDMV adopts rules relating to advisory committees

Posted on September 3, 2019 by TxDMV

  The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) has adopted amendments to Ch. 206, Subchapter, E concerning advisory committees. The adopted language is attached and is also available on TxDMV’s website at https://www.txdmv.gov/general-counsel/proposed-and-adopted-rules.   The adoption became effective on August … Continue reading →

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Communication to the Counties Regarding the Issuance of Temporary Permits

Posted on September 3, 2019 by TxDMV

Please review and distribute as appropriate. RTS Release 9.4.0, which was implemented September 1, 2019, added new hard stops for timed permits (72-Hour, 144-Hour, 30-Day, and One Trip) to the Registration and Title System (RTS) Point-of-Sale (POS). These hard stops … Continue reading →

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Completed: RTS Release 9.4.0 (09/01/2019 @ 9:03 AM CST)

Posted on September 1, 2019 by TxDMV

Good morning, The deployment of RTS Release 9.4.0 was completed as of 9:03 AM CST this morning, 09/01/2019. Please remember that if you used an Internet Down tag, you must enter the information for that tag into eTAG as soon as the system is accessible. … Continue reading →

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TxDMV proposes rule concerning required registration and title system (RTS) training

Posted on August 30, 2019 by TxDMV

The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) has proposed new §217.75 concerning required training for a person performing registration or titling services through the department’s registration and title system (RTS). The proposed new section is posted for public comment until … Continue reading →

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TxDMV proposes two rules for licensing out-of-state military spouses

Posted on August 30, 2019 by TxDMV

The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) has proposed amendments to §215.83 and §221.17 to allow military spouses with out-of-state licenses to engage in business in Texas. The proposed amendments are posted for public comment until 5:00 p.m. on September … Continue reading →

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Reminder: RTS Release 9.4.0 (08/31/2019 @ 6:00 PM CST)

Posted on August 29, 2019 by TxDMV

Good afternoon, Over the weekend of August 31, 2019, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will update the Registration and Titling System (RTS) with RTS Release 9.4.0. During the deployment of the RTS Release 9.4.0 you may experience intermittent connectivity issues to the … Continue reading →

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Initial Notification: RTS Release Notes 9.4.0

Posted on August 28, 2019 by TxDMV

Good afternoon, Over the weekend of August 30, 2019, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will update the Registration and Title System (RTS) with Release 9.4.0 that contains the content summarized below. The content will be available September 14, … Continue reading →

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TxDMV Holiday Hours – Labor Day 2019

Posted on August 27, 2019 by TxDMV

In observance of Labor Day, all Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) offices will be closed on Monday, Sept. 2. Note to motor carriers: The Motor Carrier Oversize/Overweight Permits Section will also be closed on Saturday, Aug. 31.  Vehicle title and registration … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Changes for Size and Weight Permits

Posted on August 26, 2019 by TxDMV

Intermodal Shipping Container Port Permits: After Sept. 1, 2019, the “Port of Bayport” will be available for customers renewing or ordering new Intermodal Shipping Container Port Permits. Legislative Changes The 86th Texas Legislature passed new laws that impact the movement … Continue reading →

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Initial Notification: RTS Release 9.4.0 (08/31/2019 @ 6:00 PM CST)

Posted on August 23, 2019 by TxDMV

Good afternoon, Over the weekend of August 30, 2019, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will update the Registration and Titling System (RTS) with RTS Release 9.4.0. During the deployment of the RTS Release 9.4.0 you may experience intermittent connectivity issues to the … Continue reading →

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Initial Notification: Scheduled Maintenance (08/25/2019 @ 7:00 AM CST)

Posted on August 23, 2019 by TxDMV

Good afternoon, TexasSure, the system TxDMV uses for insurance verification, is scheduled to perform system maintenance on Sunday, August 25, 2019. The duration of the maintenance is scheduled for up to two hours from 7 AM to 9 AM CST. … Continue reading →

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Initial Notification: webDEALER Reported Issues (08/23/2019 @ 3:07 PM CST)

Posted on August 23, 2019 by TxDMV

Good afternoon,   Over the weekend of August 16, 2019, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) released webDEALER eTITLES and the Registration and Titling System (RTS) Release 9.3.0. The following issues have been reported with webDEALER:   webDEALER Receipts … Continue reading →

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Webinar Invite_RTB 005-19 RTB 006-19 RTB 007-19

Posted on August 22, 2019 by TxDMV

Please review and distribute as appropriate. Webinars will be held for county tax assessor-collectors to discuss:• RTB #005-19, “Registration of Off-Highway Former Military Vehicles”• RTB #006-19, “Disabled Person License Plate & Disabled Parking Placard Application”• RTB #007-19, “Use of Customer Supplied License Plates … Continue reading →

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Resolved: webDEALER Watermark on Receipt (08/22/2019 @ 1:20 PM CST)

Posted on August 22, 2019 by TxDMV

Good afternoon, The issue that was reported with the webDEALER system, where the watermark is not printing on the duplicate title receipt, has been resolved.  If you would like to speak with a TxDMV Customer Service Representative, you may contact us at 512-465-4010 option 2 or 877-933-2020 option 2. … Continue reading →

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RTB on HB 1755 Registration of Former Military Vehicles

Posted on August 22, 2019 by TxDMV

Please review and distribute as appropriate. Thank you, Jeremiah Kuntz, DirectorVehicle Titles and Registration DivisionTexas Department of Motor Vehicles Attachment If you have any questions concerning this communication, please contact your local TxDMV Regional Service Center.   RTB Off-Highway Former … Continue reading →

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HB 643 RTB Disabled Parking Placards and HB 3163 Parking for Persons with Disabilities

Posted on August 22, 2019 by TxDMV

Please review and distribute as appropriate. Thank you, Jeremiah Kuntz, DirectorVehicle Titles and Registration DivisionTexas Department of Motor Vehicles Attachment If you have any questions concerning this communication, please contact your local TxDMV Regional Service Center.   RTB for Disabled … Continue reading →

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RTB on HB 3068: Use of Old License Plates on Eligible Vehicles

Posted on August 22, 2019 by TxDMV

Please review and distribute as appropriate. Thank you,   Jeremiah Kuntz, DirectorVehicle Titles and Registration DivisionTexas Department of Motor Vehicles Attachment If you have any questions concerning this communication, please contact your local TxDMV Regional Service Center.   RTB Old … Continue reading →

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