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Completed: webDEALER Planned Maintenance (03/02/2025 @ 9:15 AM)

Good morning, The webDEALER planned maintenance was completed as of 9:15 AM this morning,Sunday, 03/02/2025. Please remember that if you used an Internet Down tag, you must enter the information for that tag into webDEALER as soon as the system is … Continue reading

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Reminder: RTS Planned Maintenance (03/02/2025 @ 5:00 AM)

Good afternoon, The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will be implementing plannedmaintenance for the RTS System starting at 5:00 AM, Sunday (03/02/2025), lasting up to 11:00 AM. Note: A notification update will be published once the RTS system maintenance … Continue reading

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Reminder: webDealer Planned Maintenance (03/02/2025 @ 5:00 AM)

Good afternoon, The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will be implementing planned maintenance for the webDealer System starting at 5:00 AM, Sunday (03/02/2025), lasting up to 11:00 AM (03/02/2025). As a reminder, if you are unable to print buyer’s … Continue reading

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TxDMV publishes a rule proposal in the February 28, 2025, issue of the Texas Register.

The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) has proposed a rule in the February 28, 2025, issue of the Texas Register. A summary of the proposed rule and the proposed language is available on TxDMV’s website at https://www.TxDMV.gov/general-counsel/proposed-and-adopted-rules-2025. The proposal … Continue reading

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TxDMV publishes rule adoptions in the February 28, 2025, issue of the Texas Register.

The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) adopts rules in the February 28, 2025, issue of the Texas Register. The adopted rules are available on TxDMV’s website at https://www.TxDMV.gov/general-counsel/proposed-and-adopted-rules-2024. The adoptions include: revisions to 43 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Chapter … Continue reading

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New Training Course on TalentLMS for Learners

    REMINDER – New Training Course on TalentLMS for Learners C-101 – Introduction to Motor Vehicle Fraud   As a reminder, on February 18, 2025, the Compliance Services Section (CSS) announced the expansion of title fraud training offerings. The … Continue reading

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Initial Notification: RTS Planned Maintenance (03/02/2025 @ 5:00 AM)

Good afternoon, The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will be implementing plannedmaintenance for the RTS System starting at 5:00 AM, Sunday (03/02/2025), lasting up to 11:00 AM. Note: A notification update will be published once the RTS system maintenance … Continue reading

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Initial Notification: webDealer Planned Maintenance (03/02/2025 @ 5:00 AM)

Good afternoon, The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will be implementing planned maintenance for the webDealer System starting at 5:00 AM, Sunday (03/02/2025), lasting up to 11:00 AM (03/02/2025). As a reminder, if you are unable to print buyer’s … Continue reading

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New Required Training Course on the TalentLMS for Learners

Please review and distribute as appropriate.                         New Training Course on TalentLMS for Learners                            C-101 – … Continue reading

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TxDMV Holiday Hours – Presidents' Day 2025

The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles will be closed in observance of Presidents’ Day on Monday, February 17, 2025. Vehicle title and registration services: Most vehicle title and registration services are provided by your county tax office. County tax office hours … Continue reading

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GOOD NEWS! A recording of “Your Complete Guide to Metal Implementation” is Now Available!

Please review and distribute as appropriate.  To provide guidance on the implementation of the new metal license plate requirements a recording, “Your Complete Guide to Metal Plate Implementation” is available on-demand now! The recorded presentation is now available 24/7 for … Continue reading

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Informational: webSUB Batch Issue (02/11/2025 @ 10:15 AM)

Good morning, The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles Support Staff are aware of an issue that started Friday, where some counties received the message “error 2332 RTS approval not successful” while approving their webSUB batch. Support Staff have since resolved … Continue reading

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House Bill 3297 Emissions Exemption Update (Dealer)

Please review and distribute as appropriate. House Bill 3297 ended the safety inspection program for non-commercial vehicles in Texas. State law requires the department to validate a passing emissions inspection is completed prior to allowing registration, when applicable. To accommodate … Continue reading

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March Dealer webDEALER Webinars Are Available Now!

  Join us online for webDEALER 101 and webDEALER 102 Dealer Training Webinars.  The information provided will be specific to Dealers and their staff. July 1, 2025, is fast approaching. Don’t wait! Please register for your virtual “seat” using the … Continue reading

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MVCPA publishes a rule adoption in the February 7, 2025, issue of the Texas Register.

The Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority (MVCPA) adopts a rule in the February 7, 2025, issue of the Texas Register. The adopted rule is available the TxDMV website https://www.TxDMV.gov/about-us/mvcpa/proposed-and-adopted-rules-2024. The adoption includes: revisions to 43 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 57, … Continue reading

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County Release Notes 25.1.1 (01/22/2025 @ 12:49 PM)

Good afternoon, Over the weekend of January 18, 2025, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) updated the Registration and Titling System (RTS) with Release 25.1.1 which contains the content summarized below.  Enhancements: •   HB 3297 Commercial vehicle inspection types: … Continue reading

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REMINDER that webDEALER training and usage are required!

Please review and distribute as appropriate.  Effective July 1, 2025, all licensed dealers in Texas must use the TxDMV webDEALER system to electronically process title and registration for vehicle sales. Dealers without webDEALER accounts will not be able to complete … Continue reading

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TxDMV Holiday Hours – MLK Day 2025

The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, January 20, 2025. Vehicle title and registration services: Most vehicle title and registration services are provided by your county tax office. County … Continue reading

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February Dealer webDEALER Webinars Are Available Now!

Join us online for webDEALER 101 and webDEALER 102 Dealer Training Webinars.  The information provided will be specific to Dealers and their staff. Don’t wait! Please register for your virtual “seat” using the link provided. Webinar Schedule  webDEALER 101 Dealer … Continue reading

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House Bill 3297 webDEALER Programming Update

Please review and distribute as appropriate. The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) has identified programming issues in the webDEALER system that are incorrectly requiring inspections for certain transactions where inspections should not be necessary. We are actively working to … Continue reading

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Resolved: Cognos Reports delayed (01/08/2025 @ 11:10 AM)

Good morning, All Cognos reports are now available. We apologize for the inconvenience and any impact on you and your customers. Thank you,   Texas Department of Motor Vehicles IT Services Division             Source: Tax … Continue reading

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Initial Notification: Cognos Reports Delayed (01/08/2025 @ 8:15 AM)

Good morning, Cognos Reporting is delayed for the following reports: Finance1  Fee Type Funds Report2  Funds Remittance Report3  Week/Month TO Date Fees Report4  Monthly Funds Report5  E-Pay Deposit/Refund Notification Report6  VTR Funds Adjustment Report7  Out of County Sales Tax Report8  … Continue reading

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Initial Notification: Inspection Issues (01/07/2025 @ 5:44 PM)

Good afternoon, Texas Department of Motor Vehicles’ staff are aware of issues with the TxDMV systems and inspection requirements. Support Staff are working to resolve the issue and it is priority. We apologize for any impact on you and your … Continue reading

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Initial Notification: Inspection Issues (01/07/2025 @ 5:20 PM)

  Good afternoon, Texas Department of Motor Vehicles’ staff are aware of issues with the TxDMV systems and inspection requirements. Support Staff are working to resolve the issue priority. We apologize for any impact on you and your customers.   … Continue reading

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Resolved: Cognos Reports delayed (01/07/2025 @ 10:35 AM)

Good morning, All Cognos reports are now available. We apologize for the inconvenience and any impact on you and your customers. Thank you,   Texas Department of Motor Vehicles IT Services Division             Source: Tax … Continue reading

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