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Initial Notification: webDEALER Planned Maintenance (09/14/2025 @ 5:00 AM)

Posted on September 12, 2025 by TxDMV

Good afternoon, The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will be implementing planned maintenance for the webDealer System starting at 5:00 AM, Sunday (09/14/2025), lasting up to 11:00 AM. Note: A notification will be published once the webDealer maintenance is … Continue reading →

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Informational: Cognos Reports Processing (09/12/2025 @ 12:28 PM)

Posted on September 12, 2025 by TxDMV

Good afternoon, Due to a Shared Technology Services (STS) data center outage, which resulted in critical system issues, the RTS report generation process did experience intermittent connectivity over the last couple of days. This may have resulted in some delayed … Continue reading →

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Resolved: Cognos Unavailable (09/11/2025 @ 1:14 PM)

Posted on September 11, 2025 by TxDMV

Good afternoon, The Cognos system is now available. We apologize for the inconvenience and any impact on you or your customers.   Thank you, Texas Department of Motor Vehicles IT Services Division Source: Tax Assessor-Collectors Resolved: Cognos Unavailable (09/11/2025 @ … Continue reading →

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Resolved: webDealer Unavailable (09/11/2025 @ 1:00 PM)

Posted on September 11, 2025 by TxDMV

Good afternoon, The webDealer System is now available. We apologize for the inconvenience and any impact on you or your customers. Thank you, Texas Department of Motor Vehicles IT Services Division   Source: Dealers and Manufacturers Resolved: webDealer Unavailable (09/11/2025 … Continue reading →

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ePLATE to webDEALER Transaction Process Training Now Available

Posted on September 11, 2025 by TxDMV

ePLATE to webDEALER Transaction Process training is now available on our TxDMV YouTube channel. This new training provides an overview and live walk-through of a transaction from plate assignment to submitting the title application in webDEALER. The training is also … Continue reading →

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Initial Notification: Some Cognos Reports are delayed (09/11/2025 09:38 AM)

Posted on September 11, 2025 by TxDMV

Good morning, Certain report data did not not meet the cut-off timeline for processing.  For this reason, some Cognos Reporting will be delayed as follows: 1  Fee Type Funds Report2  Funds Remittance Report3  Week/Month TO Date Fees Report4  IRP Transmittal Invoice … Continue reading →

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Initial Notification: webDealer Unavailable (09/11/2025 @ 7:48 AM)

Posted on September 11, 2025 by TxDMV

Good morning, The webDealer system is currently unavailable due to a Shared Technology Services (STS) data center outage. The STS Data Center Services (DCS) vendors and DIR have been working with support staff overnight to correct the issue; however, no … Continue reading →

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Initial Notification: Cognos Unavailable (09/11/2025 @ 7:25 AM)

Posted on September 11, 2025 by TxDMV

Good morning, The Cognos system is currently unavailable due to a Shared Technology Services (STS)data center outage. The STS Data Center Services (DCS) vendors and DIR have beenworking with support staff overnight to correct the issue. However, no resolution hasbeen … Continue reading →

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Initial Notification: RTS Unavailable (09/11/2025 @ 7:10 AM)

Posted on September 11, 2025 by TxDMV

Good morning, The RTS is currently unavailable due to a Shared Technology Services (STS) data center outage.The STS Data Center Services (DCS) vendors and DIR have been working with support staff overnightto correct the issue; however, no resolution has been … Continue reading →

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Resolved: webDealer Unavailable (09/10/2025 @ 4:20 PM)

Posted on September 10, 2025 by TxDMV

Good afternoon, The webDealer System is now available. We apologize for the inconvenience and any impact on you or your customers. Thank you, Texas Department of Motor Vehicles IT Services Division   Source: Dealers and Manufacturers Resolved: webDealer Unavailable (09/10/2025 … Continue reading →

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TxFLEET Available

Posted on September 10, 2025 by TxDMV

TxFLEET is now available. Normal operations have been restored.    We apologize for the inconvenience.       Source: Motor Carriers TxFLEET Available

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Update: webDealer Unavailable (09/10/2025 @ 2:55 PM)

Posted on September 10, 2025 by TxDMV

Good afternoon,      The webDEALER system is unavailable due to a Shared Technology Services (STS) outage. The      STS vendor outage is causing network issues affecting multiple customers and systems.          Support Staff are working with … Continue reading →

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TxFLEET Unavailable

Posted on September 10, 2025 by TxDMV

TxFLEET is currently unavailable. We are working to resolve the issue.   We apologize for the inconvenience. A notification will be sent when normal operations resume.      Source: Motor Carriers TxFLEET Unavailable

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Initial Notification: webDealer Unavailable (09/10/2025 @ 1:30 PM)

Posted on September 10, 2025 by TxDMV

Good afternoon,      The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles has received reports that the webDealer     system is unavailable for some counties. Support staff are working to resolve the issue.       We apologize for the inconvenience and any … Continue reading →

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Resolved: Cognos Reports delayed (09/10/2025 @ 10:34 AM)

Posted on September 10, 2025 by TxDMV

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 (09/10/2025 @ 8:10 AM)

Posted on September 10, 2025 by TxDMV

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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MCCS and eLINC Technical Difficulties Resolved

Posted on September 8, 2025 by TxDMV

Technical difficulties with the Motor Carrier Credentialing System (MCCS) and Electronic Licensing Insurance and Credentialing System (eLINC) have been resolved. We apologize for any inconvenience.     Source: Motor Carriers MCCS and eLINC Technical Difficulties Resolved

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Vehicle Transfer Notification (VTN) Training

Posted on September 3, 2025 by TxDMV

Live training webinars specific to the Vehicle Transfer Notification (VTN) process will be held this week. We know you have questions, so we are here to help! Please register for your virtual seat using the links provided below: Vehicle Transfer … Continue reading →

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Title and Registration Related Bills from the 89th Legislative Session

Posted on August 29, 2025 by TxDMV

Please review and distribute as appropriate. The following provides information regarding various bills that are effective September 1, 2025. Senate Bill (SB) 1816 – Title and Registration for Miniature Vehicles This bill created a definition of a miniature vehicle under … Continue reading →

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House Bill (HB) 4226 & Senate Bill (SB) 2064 – New Texas Motor Vehicle Sales Tax Exemptions

Posted on August 29, 2025 by TxDMV

Please review and distribute as appropriate. PURPOSE: The 89th Texas Legislature recently passed HB 4226 and SB 2064.  The two bills add tax exemptions for certain motor vehicle transactions. Below is a brief summary of the changes and where to … Continue reading →

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MCCS and eLINC Technical Difficulties

Posted on August 29, 2025 by TxDMV

The Motor Carrier Credentialing System (MCCS) and Electronic Licensing Insurance and Credentialing System (eLINC) are experiencing technical difficulties, and functionality is currently limited. We apologize for the inconvenience and are working to restore normal functionality.  A notification will be sent … Continue reading →

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TxDMV Holiday Hours – Labor Day 2025

Posted on August 28, 2025 by TxDMV

📅 In observance of Labor Day, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will be closed on Monday, September 1, 2025. 🚗 Vehicle Title and Registration ServicesMost vehicle title and registration services are provided by your county tax office. Please … Continue reading →

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Completed: eLICENSING Release 25.4 (08/23/2025 @ 6:25 PM)

Posted on August 24, 2025 by TxDMV

Good morning, The deployment of the eLICENSING system update was completed as of 6:25 PMlast night, Saturday, 08/23/2025. Thank you, Texas Department of Motor VehiclesIT Services Division     Source: Dealers and Manufacturers Completed: eLICENSING Release 25.4 (08/23/2025 @ 6:25 … Continue reading →

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Completed: RTS Release 25.4 (08/23/2025 @ 11:55 PM)

Posted on August 24, 2025 by TxDMV

Good morning, The deployment of the Registration and Titling System (RTS) update was completed as of 11:55 PM last night, Sunday 08/23/2025. Thank you, Texas Department of Motor VehiclesIT Services Division       Source: Tax Assessor-Collectors Completed: RTS Release … Continue reading →

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RTS County Release Notes 25.4 (08/22/2025 @ 3:38 PM)

Posted on August 22, 2025 by TxDMV

Good afternoon, On the evening of August 23, 2025, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will update the Registration and Titling System (RTS) with Release 25.4 which contains the content summarized below.  Enhancements:             … Continue reading →

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