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New webDEALER System Training / Nuevo capacitación del Sistema webDEALER

Posted on December 18, 2025 by TxDMV

The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) has released new webDEALER System Training designed to provide ongoing support for dealers to use webDEALER.  This training provides an overview of the four applications within the webDEALER system (webDEALER, ePLATE, IMS, and … Continue reading →

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2026 Calendar and Application Manager Dates

Posted on December 17, 2025 by TxDMV

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 2026. The AM date is part of the transaction identification … Continue reading →

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Revised webDEALER and ePLATE User Guides (December 2025)

Posted on December 16, 2025 by TxDMV

Please review and distribute as appropriate. The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles updated the following resources to better align with recent system updates. webDEALER Dealer User Guide webDEALER County User Guide ePLATE User Guide The revised guides are available on … Continue reading →

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Informational: Cognos Reports and Convenience Fee (12/11/2025 @ 4:16 PM)

Posted on December 11, 2025 by TxDMV

Good afternoon, The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles are aware that some Cognos reports are missing the $1.00 discount for online purchases made before 12/7.  IT Support Staff are actively working to identify what caused it to happen and to … Continue reading →

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RTB #001-25 and HB 5436 Requirements- Live Webinars for UAPRs

Posted on December 11, 2025 by TxDMV

Please review and distribute as appropriate. Webinars will be held for Used Auto Parts Recyclers (UAPRs) to discuss RTB #001-25, “House Bill (HB) 5436 – Exemptions to the Title Requirement for Certain Motor Vehicles.” Please reserve your virtual seat using … Continue reading →

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RTB #001-25 House Bill (HB) 5436 – Exemptions to the Title Requirement for Certain Motor Vehicles

Posted on December 11, 2025 by TxDMV

Please review and distribute as appropriate. Registration and Title Bulletin (RTB) #001-25 provides an overview of the procedural changes required as a result of HB 5436, enacted by the 89th Legislature, regarding the elimination of the requirement to obtain a … Continue reading →

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UPDATED: RTS County Release Notes 26.1 (Version 2) (12/10/2025 @ 3:30 PM)

Posted on December 10, 2025 by TxDMV

Good afternoon, On the evening of December 06, 2025, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) updatedthe Registration and Titling System (RTS) with Release 26.1 which contains the content summarized below. (The content list has been updated from the prior … Continue reading →

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TxDMV opens new Houston South Regional Service Center

Posted on December 10, 2025 by TxDMV

NEWS RELEASE TxDMV opens new Houston South Regional Service Center.New facility improves customer access  and service capacity in the Houston region. (AUSTIN, Texas – December 10, 2025) The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) has opened a second Regional Service … Continue reading →

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Information: Processing & Handling Fee for Online Registration Renewals (12/09/2025 @ 3:04 PM)

Posted on December 9, 2025 by TxDMV

Good afternoon, Effective 12:00 AM on December 7, 2025, with the 26.1 Release, the $1 ProcessingHandling (P&H) Fee discount for online renewal transactions has been eliminated. Thank you, Texas Department of Motor Vehicles IT Services Division     Source: Tax … Continue reading →

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Completed: eLICENSING 26.1 (12/07/2025 @ 06:00 AM)

Posted on December 7, 2025 by TxDMV

Good morning, The deployment of the eLICENSING system update was completed as of 07:00 PMon Saturday, 12/06/2025. Thank you, Texas Department of Motor VehiclesIT Services Division Source: Dealers and Manufacturers Completed: eLICENSING 26.1 (12/07/2025 @ 06:00 AM)

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Completed: webDEALER Release 26.1 (12/07/2025 @ 06:00 AM)

Posted on December 7, 2025 by TxDMV

Good morning, The deployment of the webDEALER system update was completed as of 12:55 AM this morning, Sunday, 12/07/2025. Thank you, Texas Department of Motor VehiclesIT Services Division Source: Dealers and Manufacturers Completed: webDEALER Release 26.1 (12/07/2025 @ 06:00 AM)

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Completed: RTS Release 26.1 (12/07/2025 @ 06:00 AM)

Posted on December 7, 2025 by TxDMV

Good morning, The deployment of the Registration and Titling System (RTS) update was completed as of 12:55 AM this morning, Sunday, 12/07/2025. Thank you, Texas Department of Motor VehiclesIT Services Division Source: Tax Assessor-Collectors Completed: RTS Release 26.1 (12/07/2025 @ … Continue reading →

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FINAL Reminder Notification: eLICENSING Release 26.1 (12/06/2025 @ 6:00 PM)

Posted on December 5, 2025 by TxDMV

Good morning, The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will update the eLICENSING System starting at 6:00 PM Saturday (12/06/2025), lasting up to 10:00 AM Sunday (12/07/2025).  During the deployment window, you may experience intermittent connectivity issues when accessing the … Continue reading →

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FINAL Reminder Notification: webDEALER Release 26.1 (12/06/2025 @ 6:00 PM)

Posted on December 5, 2025 by TxDMV

Good morning, The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will update the webDEALER System starting at 6:00 PM Saturday (12/06/2025), lasting up to 10:00 AM Sunday (12/07/2025).  During the deployment window, you may experience intermittent connectivity issues when accessing the … Continue reading →

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FINAL Reminder Notification: RTS Release 26.1 (12/06/2025 @ 6:00 PM)

Posted on December 5, 2025 by TxDMV

Good morning, The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will update the Registration and Title System (RTS) starting at 6:00 PM Saturday (12/06/2025), lasting up to 10:00 AM Sunday (12/07/2025). During the deployment window, the RTS Point-of-Sale (POS) and associated … Continue reading →

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TxDMV publishes a rule proposal in the December 5, 2025, issue of the Texas Register.

Posted on December 5, 2025 by TxDMV

The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) has proposed rule amendments in the December 5, 2025, issue of the Texas Register. A summary of the proposed rules and the proposed language is available on the TxDMV website at https://www.TxDMV.gov/general-counsel/proposed-and-adopted-rules-2025. The … Continue reading →

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webDEALER 26.1 Addendum (12/04/2025 @ 3:43 PM)

Posted on December 4, 2025 by TxDMV

Good afternoon, On the evening of December 06, 2025, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will update the webDEALER System with Release 26.1 which contains the content summarized below.  Enhancements: •   Assignment of converter plates by Converter dealers •  … Continue reading →

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RTS County Release Notes 26.1 (12/04/2025 @ 2:44 PM)

Posted on December 4, 2025 by TxDMV

Good afternoon, On the evening of December 06, 2025, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will update the Registration and Titling System (RTS) with Release 26.1 which contains the content summarized below.  Enhancements:         •  72-Hour … Continue reading →

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Informational: webDEALER Issue Processing Transactions (12/04/2025 @ 11:10 AM)

Posted on December 4, 2025 by TxDMV

Good morning, We are aware of an issue with webDEALER that caused some users to experience difficulties processing transactions. Support staff identified and resolved the issue.  We apologize for the inconvenience and any impact on you or your customers. Thank you, … Continue reading →

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Initial Notification: RTS Issue Processing Transactions (12/04/2025 @ 11:00 AM)

Posted on December 4, 2025 by TxDMV

    Good morning, We are aware of an issue that caused some users to experience difficulties processing transactions. Support staff identified and resolved the issue.  We apologize for the inconvenience and any impact on you or your customers.   Thank … Continue reading →

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Reminder Notification: eLICENSING Release 26.1 (12/06/2025 @ 6:00 PM)

Posted on December 3, 2025 by TxDMV

Good afternoon, The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will update the eLICENSING System starting at 6:00 PM Saturday (12/06/2025), lasting up to 10:00 AM Sunday (12/07/2025).  During the deployment window, you may experience intermittent connectivity issues when accessing the … Continue reading →

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Reminder Notification: webDEALER Release 26.1 (12/06/2025 @ 6:00 PM)

Posted on December 3, 2025 by TxDMV

Good afternoon, The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will update the webDEALER System starting at 6:00 PM Saturday (12/06/2025), lasting up to 10:00 AM Sunday (12/07/2025).  During the deployment window, you may experience intermittent connectivity issues when accessing the … Continue reading →

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Reminder Notification: RTS Release 26.1 (12/06/2025 @ 6:00 PM)

Posted on December 3, 2025 by TxDMV

Good afternoon, The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will update the Registration and Title System (RTS) starting at 6:00 PM Saturday (12/06/2025), lasting up to 10:00 AM Sunday (12/07/2025). During the deployment window, the RTS Point-of-Sale (POS) and associated … Continue reading →

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Initial Notification: RTS Release 26.1 (12/06/2025 @ 6:00 PM)

Posted on December 1, 2025 by TxDMV

Good morning, The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will update the Registration and Title System (RTS) starting at 6:00 PM Saturday (12/06/2025), lasting up to 10:00 AM Sunday (12/07/2025). During the deployment window, the RTS Point-of-Sale (POS) and associated … Continue reading →

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Initial Notification: eLICENSING Release 26.1 (12/06/2025 @ 6:00 PM)

Posted on December 1, 2025 by TxDMV

Good morning, The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will update the eLICENSING System starting at 6:00 PM Saturday (12/06/2025), lasting up to 10:00 AM Sunday (12/07/2025).  During the deployment window, you may experience intermittent connectivity issues when accessing the … Continue reading →

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