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August 2026 Motor Vehicle Title Manual Updates

Please review the following information and distribute as appropriate. The latest update to the Motor Vehicle Title 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 … Continue reading

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August 2026 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. The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles welcomes your feedback and encourages … Continue reading

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Resolved Notification: Timed Permit Event Unable to Issue Permits for Some Users (09/01/2026 @ 07:16 AM)

The Timed Permit event in RTS is now able to issue permits for all customers. We appreciate your patience as we worked to restore services.  IT Services Division           Source: Tax Assessor-Collectors Resolved Notification: Timed Permit … Continue reading

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Initial Notification: Timed Permit Event Unable to Issue Permits for Some Users (08/31/2026 @ 9:48 AM)

  The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles is aware that the Timed Permit event in RTSis currently unable to issue permits for some customers. Support Staff are working to resolve the issue. IT Services Division           … Continue reading

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Completed: eLICENSING 26.3 (08/30/2026 @ 5:40 AM)

Good morning, The deployment of the eLICENSING system update was completed as of 8:57 PMon Saturday, 08/29/2026. Thank you, Texas Department of Motor VehiclesIT Services Division Source: Dealers and Manufacturers Completed: eLICENSING 26.3 (08/30/2026 @ 5:40 AM)

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Completed: webDEALER Release 26.3 (08/30/2026 @ 5:40 AM)

Good morning, The deployment of the webDEALER system update was completed as of 1:27 AM this morning, Sunday, 08/30/2026. Thank you, Texas Department of Motor VehiclesIT Services Division Source: Dealers and Manufacturers Completed: webDEALER Release 26.3 (08/30/2026 @ 5:40 AM)

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Completed: RTS Release 26.3 (08/30/2026 @ 5:40 AM)

Good morning, The deployment of the Registration and Titling System (RTS) update was completed as of 1:27 AM this morning, Sunday, 08/30/2026. Thank you, Texas Department of Motor VehiclesIT Services Division Source: Tax Assessor-Collectors Completed: RTS Release 26.3 (08/30/2026 @ … Continue reading

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webDEALER 26.3 Addendum (08/28/2026 @ 12:20 PM)

Good afternoon, On the evening of Friday, August 29, 2026, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will update the webDEALER System with Release 26.3 which contains the content summarized below:  Enhancements: •   Update to Sales Tax Exemption Reasons •  … Continue reading

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eLICENSING 26.3 Release Notes (08/28/2026 @ 12:20 PM)

Good afternoon, On Saturday, August 29, 2026, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will update the eLICENSING System with Release 26.3 which contains the content summarized below: eLICENSING Business Reported Issues which have been fixed: •  General Manager and … Continue reading

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RTS County Release Notes 26.3 (08/28/2026 @ 12:20 PM)

Good afternoon, On the evening of Friday, August 29, 2026, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) willupdate the Registration and Titling System (RTS) with Release 26.2 which contains the content summarized below:  Enhancements: •   Vehicles Sold By Dealer Report  … Continue reading

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Final Notification: eLICENSING Release 26.3 (08/29/2026 @ 6:00 PM)

Good morning, The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will update the eLICENSING System starting at 6:00 PM Saturday (08/29/2026), lasting up to 10:00 AM Sunday (08/30/2026).  During the deployment window, you may experience intermittent connectivity issues when accessing the … Continue reading

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Final Notification: webDEALER Release 26.3 (08/29/2026 @ 6:00 PM)

Good morning, The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will update the webDEALER System starting at 6:00 PM Saturday (08/29/2026), lasting up to 10:00 AM Sunday (08/30/2026).  During the deployment window, you may experience intermittent connectivity issues when accessing the … Continue reading

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Final Notification: RTS Release 26.3 (08/29/2026 @ 6:00 PM)

Good morning, The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will update the Registration and Title System (RTS) starting at 6:00 PM Saturday (08/29/2026), lasting up to 10:00 AM Sunday (08/30/2026). During the deployment window, the RTS Point-of-Sale (POS) and associated … Continue reading

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TxDMV publishes rule adoptions in the August 28, 2026, issue of the Texas Register.

The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) adopts a rule in the August 28, 2026, issue of the Texas Register. The adopted rule is available on TxDMV’s website at https://www.TxDMV.gov/about-us/general-counsel/proposed-and-adopted-rules-2026. The adoption includes revisions to 43 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter … Continue reading

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TxDMV publishes rule proposals in the August 28, 2026, issue of the Texas Register.

The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) has proposed rules in the August 28, 2026, issue of the Texas Register. A summary of the proposed rules and the proposed language is available on TxDMV’s website at https://www.TxDMV.gov/about-us/general-counsel/proposed-and-adopted-rules-2026. The proposals are … Continue reading

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Completed: webDEALER Scheduled Maintenance (08/27/2026 @ 11:00 PM)

The scheduled maintenance for the webDEALER system was completed as of 11:00 PM, Thursday, August 27, 2026. We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we worked to complete this essential maintenance. IT Services Division     Source: Dealers and Manufacturers … Continue reading

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Reminder Notification: eLICENSING Release 26.3 (08/29/2026 @ 6:00 PM)

Good afternoon, The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will update the eLICENSING System starting at 6:00 PM Saturday (08/29/2026), lasting up to 10:00 AM Sunday (08/30/2026).  During the deployment window, you may experience intermittent connectivity issues when accessing the … Continue reading

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Reminder Notification: webDEALER Release 26.3 (08/29/2026 @ 6:00 PM)

Good afternoon, The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will update the webDEALER System starting at 6:00 PM Saturday (08/29/2026), lasting up to 10:00 AM Sunday (08/30/2026).  During the deployment window, you may experience intermittent connectivity issues when accessing the … Continue reading

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Reminder Notification: RTS Release 26.3 (08/29/2026 @ 6:00 PM)

Good afternoon, The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will update the Registration and Title System (RTS) starting at 6:00 PM Saturday (08/29/2026), lasting up to 10:00 AM Sunday (08/30/2026). During the deployment window, the RTS Point-of-Sale (POS) and associated … Continue reading

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Initial Notification: webDEALER Scheduled Maintenance (08/27/2026 @ 10:00 PM)

The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles will perform system maintenance starting at 10:00 PM and lasting up to 11:59 PM on Thursday, August 27, 2026.  During the maintenance window, you may experience intermittent connectivity issues when accessing the webDEALER system. … Continue reading

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Initial Notification: eLICENSING Release 26.3 (08/29/2026 @ 6:00 PM)

Good morning, The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will update the eLICENSING System starting at 6:00 PM Saturday (08/29/2026), lasting up to 10:00 AM Sunday (08/30/2026).  During the deployment window, you may experience intermittent connectivity issues when accessing the … Continue reading

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Initial Notification: webDEALER Release 26.3 (08/29/2026 @ 6:00 PM)

Good morning, The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will update the webDEALER System starting at 6:00 PM Saturday (08/29/2026), lasting up to 10:00 AM Sunday (08/30/2026).  During the deployment window, you may experience intermittent connectivity issues when accessing the … Continue reading

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Initial Notification: RTS Release 26.3 (08/29/2026 @ 6:00 PM)

Good morning, The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will update the Registration and Title System (RTS) starting at 6:00 PM Saturday (08/29/2026), lasting up to 10:00 AM Sunday (08/30/2026). During the deployment window, the RTS Point-of-Sale (POS) and associated … Continue reading

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TxDMV Board Meeting – August 13

Texas Department of Motor Vehicles Board MeetingThursday, August 13, 2026 – 9:00 AM The physical location of the meeting will be in the Lone Star Conference Room of Building 1, 4000 Jackson Avenue, Austin, Texas 78731 Link to Meeting Agenda … Continue reading

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TxDMV Finance and Audit Committee Meeting – August 12

Texas Department of Motor VehiclesFinance and Audit Committee MeetingWednesday, August 12, 2026 – 3:00 PM The physical location of the meeting will be in the Lone Star Conference Room of Building 1, 4000 Jackson Avenue, Austin, Texas 78731 Link to … Continue reading

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