Author Archives: TxDMV

Initial Notification: webDEALER Performance Issues (09/26/2022 09:25 AM)

Posted on September 26, 2022 by TxDMV

Good morning, Some users have reported that the webDEALER system is experiencing intermittent performance issues.  Support staff are aware and working to resolve the issues.   We will provide updates as we work on the issues. We apologize for the inconvenience … Continue reading →

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Initial Notification: Issue: MCCS Performance Issues (09/26/2022 09:15 AM)

Posted on September 26, 2022 by TxDMV

Good morning, The Motor Carrier Credentialing System (MCCS) is experiencing some performance issues.  TxDMV Support Staff are working to resolve the issues as quickly as possible.   We will send an update once the issues have been resolved. We apologize for … Continue reading →

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Resolved: DV Plate Inventory (09/22/2022 @ 8:30 PM)

Posted on September 23, 2022 by TxDMV

  Good evening, TxDMV IT Support staff discovered the cause of the earlier reported issue for counties receiving an “Inventory item number computed is invalid.” error message when attempting to process DV plates in the special plates application. We are … Continue reading →

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Informational: DV Plate Inventory (09/22/2022 @ 4:05 PM)

Posted on September 22, 2022 by TxDMV

  Good afternoon, TxDMV has been made aware of counties receiving an “Inventory item number computed is invalid.” error message when attempting to process DV plates in the special plates application. We have identified the issue and we are working … Continue reading →

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2022 Motor Carrier Division Customer Satisfaction Survey

Posted on September 22, 2022 by TxDMV

Motor Carrier Customer Satisfaction Survey Help MCD improve performance by taking this brief Customer Satisfaction Survey to let us know how we’re doing and what areas we need to focus on in the future. Take it anytime between now and … Continue reading →

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Initial Notification: Workstation Weekend Maintenance (09/21/2022 08:15 AM)

Posted on September 21, 2022 by TxDMV

Good morning, TxDMV will be conducting scheduled workstation maintenance beginning the eveningof Saturday, September 24, 2022, starting at 8:00 PM lasting up to 10:00 AM on Sunday, September 25, 2022.  Your office has been identified as having some workstations subject to … Continue reading →

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Update: New log on procedure for TPWD BRT System (09/19/2022 11:30 AM)

Posted on September 19, 2022 by TxDMV

  Good morning,   Over the weekend, TxDMV Support added a new BRT shortcut icon to all RTS workstation public desktops statewide  in order to comply with this TPWD change.    Please see the attached updated instructions for accessing the new internet shortcut … Continue reading →

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Reminder: New log on procedure for TPWD BRITS System (09/16/2022 10:50 AM)

Posted on September 16, 2022 by TxDMV

Good morning,  Texas Parks and Wildlife (TPWD) has updated their Boat Registration Information and Titling System (BRITS) from the current Remote Desktop Connection protocol (RDP) on your RTS workstation to a new workstation internet shortcut (URL). Over this weekend, TxDMV Support … Continue reading →

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Reminder: Workstation Weekend Maintenance (09/16/2022 9:48 AM)

Posted on September 16, 2022 by TxDMV

Good morning, TxDMV will be conducting scheduled workstation maintenance beginning the eveningof Saturday, September 17, 2022, starting at 8:00 PM lasting up to 10:00 AM on Sunday, September 18, 2022.  Your office has been identified as having some workstations subject to … Continue reading →

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Initial Notification: New log on procedure for TPWD BRITS System (09/15/2022 2:35 PM)

Posted on September 15, 2022 by TxDMV

Good afternoon,  Texas Parks and Wildlife (TPWD) has updated their Boat Registration Information and Titling System (BRITS) from the current Remote Desktop Connection protocol (RDP) on your RTS workstation to a new workstation internet shortcut (URL). Over this weekend, TxDMV Support … Continue reading →

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Initial Notification: Workstation Weekend Maintenance (09/14/2022 3:20 PM)

Posted on September 14, 2022 by TxDMV

Good afternoon, TxDMV will be conducting scheduled workstation maintenance beginning the eveningof Saturday, September 17, 2022, starting at 8:00 PM lasting up to 10:00 AM on Sunday, September 18, 2022.  Your office has been identified as having some workstations subject to … Continue reading →

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eVIEW for Specialty License Plate Design

Posted on September 9, 2022 by TxDMV

Please review and distribute as appropriate. The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles is previewing four redesigned vendor plates, Louisiana Tech University, Arizona State University, Oklahoma State University, and University of Nebraska, three new vendor plates, Tarleton State University, Texas Elks, … Continue reading →

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TxDMV Holiday Hours – Labor Day 2022

Posted on September 1, 2022 by TxDMV

In observance of Labor Day, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will be closed on Monday, Sept. 5, 2022. Vehicle title and registration services: Most vehicle title and registration services are provided by your county tax office. County tax office … Continue reading →

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Reminder: Fingerprinting Requirement for GDN & Franchised Dealer License Applicants Effective Sept. 1, 2022

Posted on August 31, 2022 by TxDMV

Please review and distribute as appropriate. At the June 30, 2022 meeting, the Board of the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles adopted rules requiring certain new applicants and existing dealer license holders to be fingerprinted (43 Tex. Admin. Code § … Continue reading →

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Adoption of Amended Texas Administrative Code §217.5 and §217.9

Posted on August 26, 2022 by TxDMV

Please review and distribute as appropriate. On August 11, 2022, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) board adopted amendments to Texas Administrative Code, §217.5, Evidence of Motor Vehicle Ownership, and Texas Administrative Code, §217.9, Bonded Titles. The rules are … Continue reading →

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TxDMV publishes a rule proposal in the August 26, 2022, issue of the Texas Register.

Posted on August 26, 2022 by TxDMV

The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) published a rule proposal in the August 26, 2022, issue of the Texas Register. The proposal addresses amendments to §§217.54, 217.55, and 217.184 concerning the registration of vehicles as part of certain county … Continue reading →

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TxDMV publishes rule adoptions in the August 26, 2022, issue of the Texas Register.

Posted on August 26, 2022 by TxDMV

The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) published rule adoptions in the August 26, 2022, issue of the Texas Register. The adopted language is available on TxDMV’s website at https://www.txdmv.gov/general-counsel/proposed-and-adopted-rules. The adoptions involve: amendments to §217.5 concerning evidence of ownership; … Continue reading →

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Informational: webDealer "file is damaged" error message (08/25/2022 09:20 AM)

Posted on August 25, 2022 by TxDMV

Good morning, TxDMV IT Support is aware that some webDealer users are experiencing a “file is damaged” error message when uploading or opening attachments to title transactions in the webDealer application. Please be aware that this error is not due to a webDealer application … Continue reading →

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Fingerprinting Requirement For GDN & Franchised Dealer License Applicants Coming Soon

Posted on August 22, 2022 by TxDMV

Please review and distribute as appropriate. At the June 30, 2022 meeting, the Board of the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles adopted rules requiring certain new applicants and existing dealer license holders to be fingerprinted (43 Tex. Admin. Code § … Continue reading →

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Reminder Notification: Workstation Weekend Maintenance (08/19/2022 08:00 AM)

Posted on August 19, 2022 by TxDMV

Good morning, TxDMV will be conducting scheduled workstation maintenance beginning the eveningof Saturday, August 20, 2022, starting at 8:00 PM lasting up to 10:00 AM on Sunday, August 21, 2022.  Your office has been identified as having some workstations subject to … Continue reading →

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Initial Notification: Workstation Weekend Maintenance (08/17/2022 10:00 AM)

Posted on August 17, 2022 by TxDMV

Good morning, TxDMV will be conducting scheduled workstation maintenance beginning the eveningof Saturday, August 20, 2022, starting at 8:00 PM lasting up to 10:00 AM on Sunday, August 21, 2022.  Your office has been identified as having some workstations subject to … Continue reading →

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Resolved: webDealer API/webservice title import issue (08/15/2022 11:28 AM)

Posted on August 15, 2022 by TxDMV

Good morning, TxDMV IT Support discovered an issue with the webDealer TitleServices webserviceas a result of a web server upgrade this past weekend. This issue only impacts those customers who utilize the webDealer TitleServices webservice.  If you don’t utilize the webDealer TitleServices … Continue reading →

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Completed: Planned Maintenance: 72-Hour & 144-Hour Permits (08/13/2002 07:40 AM)

Posted on August 13, 2022 by TxDMV

Good morning, The planned maintenance work relating to the RTS Point-of-Sale (POS) 72-Hour and 144-Hour permits functionality was completed successfully as of 10:38 PM on Friday evening, August 12, 2022.Update Details:    •  Remove USDOT email verification from the 72hr/144hr web permit    •  … Continue reading →

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Planned Maintenance: 72-Hour & 144-Hour Permits (08/12/2002 04:00 PM)

Posted on August 12, 2022 by TxDMV

Good afternoon, The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) is planning system maintenance to address issues relating to the RTS Point-of-Sale (POS) 72-Hour and 144-Hourpermits functionality.  The maintenance is scheduled for this evening, Friday, August 12, 2022, starting at 10:30 PM, … Continue reading →

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Reminder Notification: Workstation Weekend Maintenance (08/12/2022 08:45 AM)

Posted on August 12, 2022 by TxDMV

Good morning, TxDMV will be conducting scheduled workstation maintenance beginning the eveningof Saturday, August 13, 2022, starting at 8:00 PM lasting up to 10:00 AM on Sunday, August 14, 2022.  Your office has been identified as having some workstations subject to … Continue reading →

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