Author Archives: TxDMV

TxPROS Payment Transaction Issues

Posted on January 15, 2021 by TxDMV

Texas.gov, the state’s official payment platform, is currently experiencing technical issues with processing payments for the Texas Permitting and Routing Optimization System (TxPROS) permit transactions. Escrow and FirstPay (PAC) transactions are unaffected. We are working to resolve the issue as … Continue reading →

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Contested Case Rule Subcommittee Meeting

Posted on January 14, 2021 by TxDMV

Please join us for our TxDMV Contested Case Rule Subcommittee Meeting, Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. via telephone conference call using Webex. Instructions for accessing the meeting via Webex: https://txdmv.webex.com/txdmv/onstage/g.php?MTID=e67bfc12db65053ac28fe7282c01c1f15 Phone number for accessing the meeting via phone:United … Continue reading →

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Resolved Notification: RTS Unavailable (1/13/2021 @ 3:40 PM)

Posted on January 13, 2021 by TxDMV

Good afternoon, The RTS system was experiencing intermittent connectivity and was briefly unavailable.  The RTS system is now available. We apologize for the inconvenience and any impact on you or your customers.   Thank you, Texas Department of Motor VehiclesIT … Continue reading →

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Consumer Protection Advisory Committee Meeting

Posted on January 13, 2021 by TxDMV

Consumer Protection Advisory Committee (CPAC) Meeting Friday, January 15, 2021 – 9 a.m. via telephone conference call using Webex or the toll free number below. If you have any technical questions about accessing the meeting, please send an email to … Continue reading →

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TxDMV Weather Delay – Austin

Posted on January 11, 2021 by TxDMV

Media Advisory (AUSTIN, Texas – January 10, 2021) The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles will delay opening its Austin Headquarters and Austin Regional Service Center until 10 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 11, 2021, due to weather and road conditions.  — … Continue reading →

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TxDMV publishes rule adoptions in the December 25, 2020, issue of the Texas Register.

Posted on January 8, 2021 by TxDMV

The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) has adopted rules in the December 25, 2020, 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 are effective December 30, 2020 and include:  amendments … Continue reading →

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January 2021 NMVTIS Guide Update

Posted on January 5, 2021 by TxDMV

Please review and distribute as appropriate. The latest update to the NMVTIS Guide (attached) is now available via Registration and Title System (RTS) workstations and at www.txdmv.gov. We welcome your feedback and encourage you to email any comments or suggestions … Continue reading →

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January 2021 Salvage/Nonrepairable Motor Vehicle Manual Update

Posted on January 5, 2021 by TxDMV

Please review and distribute as appropriate. The latest update to the Salvage/Nonrepairable Motor Vehicle Manual (attached) is now available via Registration and Title System workstations and at www.txdmv.gov. We welcome your feedback and encourage you to email any comments or … Continue reading →

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January 2021 Title Manual Revisions

Posted on January 5, 2021 by TxDMV

Please review 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 email any comments … Continue reading →

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January 2021 Registration Manual Update

Posted on January 5, 2021 by TxDMV

Please review and distribute as appropriate. The latest update to the Motor Vehicle Registration Manual (attached) is now available via Registration and Title System workstations and at www.txdmv.gov. The department welcomes your feedback and encourages you to email any comments … Continue reading →

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Webinars for RTB #014-20

Posted on December 31, 2020 by TxDMV

Please review and distribute as appropriate. Webinars will be held for county tax assessor-collectors and licensed motor vehicle dealers to discuss RTB #014-20, “Title and Registration Determination for Mopeds.” The webinar schedule is listed below, and space is limited. Please … Continue reading →

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RTB #014-20 Title and Registration Determination for Mopeds

Posted on December 31, 2020 by TxDMV

Please review and distribute as appropriate. Thank you, Tim Thompson, Deputy DirectorVehicle Titles and Registration DivisionTexas Department of Motor Vehicles Attachment If you have any questions concerning this communication, please contact your local TxDMV Regional Service Center.     RTB … Continue reading →

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RTS Practice and Learn (PAL) notification

Posted on December 31, 2020 by TxDMV

Dear TAC Partners, We hope you are enjoying the holiday season. As you may know, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) has been working diligently to provide you with a new tool to assist county offices with training on … Continue reading →

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Correction: e-View for Specialty License Plate Designs

Posted on December 30, 2020 by TxDMV

Please review and distribute as appropriate. The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles is previewing one redesigned license plate, Texas Realtor and two new license plates, Texas Diver and Houston Audubon. Please visit us at the following link to provide your … Continue reading →

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New Vendor License Plates, Texas Realtor and Houston Audubon and one Vendor Plate, Texas Diver

Posted on December 30, 2020 by TxDMV

Please review and distribute as appropriate. The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles is previewing one redesigned license plate, Texas Realtor and two new license plates, Texas Diver and Houston Audubon. Please visit us at the following link to provide your … Continue reading →

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TxDMV Holiday Hours – New Year's Day

Posted on December 30, 2020 by TxDMV

The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles will be closed for New Year’s Day on Friday, Jan.1, 2021. Have a safe and happy new year! Vehicle title and registration services: Most vehicle title and registration services are provided by your county tax … Continue reading →

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Consumer Protection Guide to Moving – Webinar

Posted on December 28, 2020 by TxDMV

  Don’t Make A Move Without Us! We understand moving is stressful and the TxDMV wants to help you to protect your move. By law, Texas movers must be licensed with the TxDMV. You risk losing your belongings if  you … Continue reading →

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Temporary Waiver of Vehicle Title & Registration Requirements Ends April 14, 2021

Posted on December 15, 2020 by TxDMV

Temporary Waiver of Vehicle Title & Registration Requirements Ends April 14, 2021 Texans have through the end of that day to complete overdue transactions If you’re overdue, it’s time to renew! The temporary waiver of certain vehicle title and registration … Continue reading →

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Waiver of Vehicle Title & Registration Requirements Ends April 14, 2021

Posted on December 15, 2020 by TxDMV

NEWS RELEASE Temporary Waiver of Vehicle Title & Registration Requirements Ends April 14, 2021 Texans have through the end of that day to complete overdue transactions (AUSTIN, Texas – December 15, 2020) If you’re overdue, it’s time to renew! The … Continue reading →

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Updates to VTR 998, VTR 999, and Specialty Plate Guide

Posted on December 14, 2020 by TxDMV

Please review and distribute as appropriate. The Sickle Cell Disease Awareness specialty license plate and the redesigned General Land Office sponsored Adopt a Beach specialty license plate will be available for purchase on December 14, 2020. The following documents have … Continue reading →

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Revised National Motor Vehicle Title Information (NMVTIS) Conversion Chart

Posted on December 14, 2020 by TxDMV

Please review and distribute as appropriate. With Registration and Title System (RTS) Release 9.9, a new NMVTIS brand code, 56 for Export Only Vehicles, was added for salvage and nonrepairable vehicles sold for export only.  As a result, the following … Continue reading →

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Complete: RTS/webDEALER Release 9.9.0 (12/13/2020 @ 5:32 AM)

Posted on December 13, 2020 by TxDMV

Good morning, The deployment of the RTS and webDEALER system updates were completed as of 5:32 AM this morning, 12/13/2020. Thank you, Texas Department of Motor Vehicles IT Department   Source: Tax Assessor-Collectors Complete: RTS/webDEALER Release 9.9.0 (12/13/2020 @ 5:32 AM)

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Complete: webDEALER Release 9.9.0 (12/13/2020 @ 5:32 AM)

Posted on December 13, 2020 by TxDMV

Good morning, The deployment of the webDEALER system updates were completed as of 5:32 AM this morning, 12/13/2020.  Please remember that if you used an Internet Down tag, you must enter the information for that tag into webDEALER as soon as the … Continue reading →

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Complete: eLicensing Release 9.9.0 (12/13/2020 @ 6:14AM)

Posted on December 13, 2020 by TxDMV

Good morning, The deployment of the eLicensing system updates were completed as of 6:14AM this morning, 12/13/2020. Thank you, Texas Department of Motor Vehicles IT Department   Source: Dealers and Manufacturers Complete: eLicensing Release 9.9.0 (12/13/2020 @ 6:14AM)

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RTS Release Notes 9.9.0

Posted on December 11, 2020 by TxDMV

Good afternoon, Over the weekend of December 11, 2020, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will update the Registration and Titling System (RTS) with Release 9.9.0 that contains the content summarized below.  Enhancements:  RTS: A Closed County Sales Tax report did … Continue reading →

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