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Effective with the Registration and Title System Release 26.2, scheduled to deploy on May 18, 2026, a motor vehicle record queried through the Texas Law Enforcement Telecommunication System (TLETS) will display whether a registrant has voluntarily indicated they are a member of the U.S. Armed Forces. At the time of initial registration or renewal, if the registrant voluntarily indicates they are a member, they must also provide their military status.
TLETS users will see the voluntary disclosure indicating they are a member of the U.S. Armed Forces and their military status. The Armed Forces indicator and status will be captured as shown below in the “Remarks” section on the TLETs record.
There are three different statuses that will appear in the “Remarks” section on the record:
- Active
- Retired/Veteran
- Reserve
The indicator and status will be masked when provided to third parties by the department.
Thank you,
Annette Quintero, Division Director
Vehicle Titles and Registration Division
Texas Department of Motor Vehicles
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