Yearly Archives: 2020

County Support for Special Plates

Posted on June 18, 2020 by TxDMV

Please review and distribute as appropriate. As you are aware, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles’ Special Plates Unit can be reached by phone at (512) 374-5010. This line supports county tax assessor-collector’s offices and the general public. In an … Continue reading →

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Initial Notification: eLicensing Release 9.7.0 (6/20/2020 @ 10:00 PM)

Posted on June 17, 2020 by TxDMV

Good evening,   Over the weekend of June 19, 2020, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will update the eLicensing system. During the deployment of the new release you may experience intermittent connectivity issues to the following applications:   Starting at … Continue reading →

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Revisions to Law Enforcement Identification Number Inspection (Form VTR-68-A)

Posted on June 16, 2020 by TxDMV

Please review and distribute as appropriate. As a result of House Bill 1755, enacted by the 86th Legislature related to the titling and registering of assembled vehicles, the department revised the Law Enforcement Identification Number Inspection (Form VTR-68-A).  Revisions were … Continue reading →

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Initial Notification: RTS Release 9.7.0 (6/20/2020 @ 6:00 PM)

Posted on June 12, 2020 by TxDMV

Good afternoon,   Over the weekend of June 19, 2020, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will update the Registration Titling System (RTS). During the deployment of the new release you may experience intermittent connectivity issues to the following applications:   Starting … Continue reading →

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Webinars for RTB #010-20

Posted on June 12, 2020 by TxDMV

Please review and distribute as appropriate. Webinars will be held for county tax assessor-collectors and licensed dealers to discuss RTB #010-20, “Titling Procedures for Assembled Vehicles.” The webinar schedule is listed below, and space is limited. Please reserve your virtual … Continue reading →

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RTB 010-20 Titling Procedures for Assembled Vehicles

Posted on June 11, 2020 by TxDMV

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

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TxDMV Board Meeting – June 11, 2020

Posted on June 10, 2020 by TxDMV

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

Posted on June 9, 2020 by TxDMV

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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webDEALER Statewide Adoption – Additional Information

Posted on June 2, 2020 by TxDMV

Please review and distribute as appropriate. As you are aware, Senate Bill 604, enacted by the 86th Legislature, amended Transportation Code, Section 520.005 by adding Subsection (e). This new subsection requires each county tax assessor-collector to make webDEALER available to … Continue reading →

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Important Information Regarding Title Disputes

Posted on May 29, 2020 by TxDMV

As we head into June, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) wants to remind you it is instituting changes to the handling of title disputes to better align with current statutory requirements and protect the rights of titleholders in … Continue reading →

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Follow-up Regarding Issues Identified with County Closure Transactions

Posted on May 28, 2020 by TxDMV

Please review and distribute as appropriate. This is a follow-up to the communication sent on May 15, 2020, regarding issues identified with county closure transactions.  On April 20, 2020, the Registration and Title System (RTS) Release 9.6.1 introduced the County … Continue reading →

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Two Revised eLearning Modules

Posted on May 28, 2020 by TxDMV

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

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TxDMV Pharr Regional Office Reopening for In-Person Transactions

Posted on May 28, 2020 by TxDMV

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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Motor Vehicle Dealer Training Webinar

Posted on May 26, 2020 by TxDMV

Motor Vehicle Dealers and Industry:   We are pleased to announce our first Motor Vehicle Dealer Training Webinar. This webinar will be split into two days (Part 1 & Part 2).   Date:      June 10, 2020 – Part … Continue reading →

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TxDMV Regional Offices Reopening for In-Person Transactions

Posted on May 25, 2020 by TxDMV

The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles Regional Services Centers (RSCs) will begin reopening this week as detailed in the attached press release. As noted in the release, in-person RSC services are available to the general public by appointment only. International … Continue reading →

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Regional Offices Reopening for In-Person Transactions

Posted on May 24, 2020 by TxDMV

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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TxDMV Holiday Hours – Memorial Day 2020

Posted on May 22, 2020 by TxDMV

In observance of Memorial Day, all Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) services and support by mail, email and phone will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2020.  COVID-19 Closures: As of Friday, May 22, 2020, TxDMV offices remain closed to the public … Continue reading →

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Resolved: eLICENSING System Degradation – (5/21/2020 @ 4:27 PM)

Posted on May 21, 2020 by TxDMV

Good afternoon, The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles, has resolved the eLicensing system degradation. We apologize for any inconvenience and any impact on you or your customers. Thank you, Texas Department of Motor Vehicles IT Department     Source: Dealers … Continue reading →

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Resolved: RTS available (5/21/2020 @ 4:27 PM)

Posted on May 21, 2020 by TxDMV

Good afternoon, The RTS system was available as of 4:27 PM this afternoon, 5/21/2020. We apologize for the inconvenience and any impact on you or your customers.   Thank you, Texas Department of Motor VehiclesIT Department         … Continue reading →

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Initial Notification: eLICENSING System Degradation – (5/21/2020 @ 3:20 PM)

Posted on May 21, 2020 by TxDMV

Good afternoon, An issue has been identified with the eLICENSING system.  Support staff are working to identify and resolve the issue. An update will be sent by 4:20 PM this afternoon, 5/21/2020. We apologize for the inconvenience and any impact on … Continue reading →

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Initial Notification: RTS unavailable (5/21/2020 @ 3:20 PM)

Posted on May 21, 2020 by TxDMV

Good afternoon, An issue has been identified with the RTS system.  Support staff are working to identify and resolve the issue. An update will be sent by 4:30 PM this afternoon, 5/21/2020. We apologize for the inconvenience and any impact on … Continue reading →

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Initial Notification: eLICENSING System Degradation – (5/21/2020 @ 1:25 PM)

Posted on May 21, 2020 by TxDMV

Good afternoon, An issue has been identified with the eLICENSING system.  Support staff are working to identify and resolve the issue. An update will be sent by 3:25 PM this afternoon, 5/21/2020. We apologize for the inconvenience and any impact on … Continue reading →

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Initial Notification: RTS unavailable (5/21/2020 @ 12:30 PM)

Posted on May 21, 2020 by TxDMV

Good afternoon, An issue has been identified with the RTS system.  Support staff are working to identify and resolve the issue. An update will be sent by 2:30 PM this afternoon, 5/21/2020. We apologize for the inconvenience and any impact on … Continue reading →

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TxDMV Customer Satisfaction Survey

Posted on May 19, 2020 by TxDMV

Dear TxDMV customers and stakeholders: As a state agency focused on providing premier customer service, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles is always seeking feedback on its performance. The department is launching a new customer satisfaction survey designed to capture … Continue reading →

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Resolved: eLICENSING System Degradation – (5/19/2020 @ 2:48 PM)

Posted on May 19, 2020 by TxDMV

Good afternoon, The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles vendor Salesforce, has resolved the eLicensing system degradation. We apologize for any inconvenience and any impact on you or your customers. Thank you, Texas Department of Motor Vehicles IT Department     … Continue reading →

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