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

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

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

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)

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

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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.

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)

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)

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)

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)

    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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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

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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Clarification on Acceptable Identification – Foreign Passport & DHS Documentation

Please review and distribute as appropriate. This message provides clarification on previously distributed communications, related to acceptable identification for customers presenting a foreign passport. For purposes of vehicle registration by Texas residents under Transportation Code §502.040, a foreign passport is … Continue reading

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Reminder: 2025 Motor Carrier Division Customer Satisfaction Survey Ends Soon

Motor Carrier Customer Satisfaction Survey The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles’ Motor Carrier Division is conducting our annual customer satisfaction survey. We welcome your feedback to better understand what is working well and what areas of our program we should … Continue reading

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