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Reminder: RTS Release 9.6.0 (3/21/2020 @ 6:00 PM)

Good morning,   Over the weekend of March 20, 2020, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will update the Registration and Titling System (RTS). During the deployment of the new release you may experience intermittent connectivity issues to the following … Continue reading

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Initial Notification: RTS Release 9.6.0 (3/21/2020 @ 6:00 PM)

Good afternoon,   Over the weekend of March 20, 2020, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will update the Registration and Titling System (RTS). During the deployment of the new release you may experience intermittent connectivity issues to the following … Continue reading

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Initial Notification: eLicensing Release 9.6.0 (3/21/2020 @ 6:00 PM)

Good afternoon,   Over the weekend of March 20, 2020, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will update the eLicensing system. During the deployment of the new release you may experience intermittent connectivity issues to the following applications:   Starting at … Continue reading

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TxDMV Regional Service Centers Closed to Public

Please review and distribute as appropriate. In an effort to reduce the exposure of Texans to COVID-19 Coronavirus, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) announced Tuesday, March 17, that its 16 Regional Service Centers would be closed to the … Continue reading

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TxDMV Regional Service Centers Closed to Public for In-Person Transactions

MEDIA ADVISORY TxDMV Regional Service Centers Closed to Public for In-Person Transactions (AUSTIN, Texas – March 17, 2020) In an effort to reduce the exposure of Texans to COVID-19 Coronavirus, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles announced Tuesday, March 17, … Continue reading

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Statutory Waiver of Certain Registration, 30-Day Permit and Renewal of Permanent Disabled Parking Placard Requirements due to COVID-19

Please review and distribute as appropriate. On March 13, 2020, Governor Greg Abbott declared a state of disaster for all counties in Texas due to the threat of COVID-19.  Governor Abbott issued a statement on March 16, 2020, granting a … Continue reading

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Statutory Waiver of Delinquent Transfer Penalty due to COVID-19

Please review and distribute as appropriate. On March 16, 2020, Governor Greg Abbott granted the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles’ (TxDMV) request for a waiver of the time in which to apply for title and the associated delinquent transfer penalty … Continue reading

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Important Information Regarding Vehicle Registration, Vehicle Titling, and Disabled Placards Requirements

MEDIA ADVISORY Important Information Regarding Vehicle Registration, Titling and Disabled Placards Requirements (AUSTIN, Texas – March 16, 2020)  In an effort to reduce the need for in-person transactions, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) worked with Governor Greg Abbott … Continue reading

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Temporary Suspension of Motor Carrier IRP Requirements for COVID-19 Disaster Relief

Commercial Vehicle registration requirements to travel in and through the state of Texas are temporarily suspended by order of Texas Governor Greg Abbott. This is to make it faster and easier for operators of commercial vehicles to provide COVID-19 disaster … Continue reading

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Movement of Oversize/Overweight Loads in Texas During COVID-19 Disaster

Motor carriers transporting oversize and/or overweight loads for COVID-19 disaster relief efforts have two options: Federal Disaster Relief Permit (MAP-21) per President Donald Trump’s Declaration of Disaster If you are moving a divisible load that is overweight only to deliver relief supplies, … Continue reading

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Resolved: TxDMV Intermittent Website Issues

Good evening,   The TxDMV website was available as of 8:00 PM this evening, 3/6/2020. We apologize for the inconvenience and any impact on you or your customers.   Thank you,   TxDMV IT Department of Motor Vehicles       Source: Tax … Continue reading

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Initial Notification: TxDMV Intermittent Website Issues

Good morning,   It has been reported that some users are experiencing difficulties accessing the TxDMV website. IT support staff are working to resolve the issue. An update will be provided as more information becomes available.   We apologize for the inconvenience … Continue reading

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Resolved: Black Book Available (2/29/2020 @ 12:42 AM)

Good morning, The SPV Black Book was available as of 12:42 AM this morning, 2/29/2020.  If you experience new issues with the Blackbook, please contact the TxDMV Customer Service department. We apologize for the inconvenience and any impact on you … Continue reading

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Webinar Invite for RTB 004-20, RTB 005-20, and RTB 006-20

Please review and distribute as appropriate. Webinars will be held for county tax assessor-collectors to discuss: RTB #004-20, “Operation of Off-Highway Vehicles and Golf Carts and the Issuance of License Plates” RTB #005-20, “Titling Procedures and Waiving of Fees for … Continue reading

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RTB 006-20 Title Transactions for Certain Off-Highway Vehicles Purchased Out of State

Please review and distribute as appropriate. Thank you, Jeremiah Kuntz, 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 006-20 Title … Continue reading

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RTB 005-20 Titling Procedures and Waiving of Fees for Out of Business Dealer Applications

Please review and distribute as appropriate. Thank you, Jeremiah Kuntz, 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 005-20 Titling … Continue reading

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Initial Notification: Black Book Unavailable (2/27/2020 @ 2:18 PM)

Good afternoon, Black Book is currently unavailable. Support staff have contacted the vendor to resolve the issue. We apologize for the inconvenience and any impact on you or your customers. Thank you, TxDMV IT Department of Motor Vehicles   Source: … Continue reading

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RTB 004-20 Operation of Off-Highway Vehicles and Golf Carts and the Issuance of License Plates

Please review and distribute as appropriate. Thank you, Jeremiah Kuntz, 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 004-20 Operation … Continue reading

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Resolved: Cognos Available (2/27/2020 @ 11:37 AM)

Good morning, The Cognos system was available as of 11:37 AM this morning, 2/27/2020.  If you experience new issues with the Cognos system, please contact the TxDMV Customer Service department. The statewide ticket for this issue is: 236513 We apologize … Continue reading

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Initial Notification: Cognos Unavailable (2/27/2020 @ 9:50 AM)

Good morning, The Cognos system is currently unavailable.  Support staff are working to identify and resolve the issue.  An update will be sent by 12:00 PM, this afternoon, 2/27/2020. The statewide ticket for this issue is: 236513 We apologize for … Continue reading

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Resolved: Standard Presumptive Value (SPV) calculator Available (2/25/2020 @ 1:30 PM)

Good afternoon, The Standard Presumptive Value (SPV) calculator in RTS POS and online were available as of 1:30 PM this afternoon, 2/25/2020.  We apologize for the inconvenience and any impact on you or your customers. Thank you, IT Services Division   … Continue reading

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Initial Notification: Standard Presumptive Value (SPV) calculator (2/25/2020 @ 9:54 AM)

Good morning, The Standard Presumptive Value (SPV) calculator in RTS POS and online is currently unavailable. IT support staff are working to resolve the issue. Thank you, IT Services Division   Texas Department of Motor Vehicles     Source: Tax Assessor-Collectors Initial … Continue reading

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TxDMV publishes rule adoptions in the February 21, 2020, issue of the Texas Register

The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) has adopted rules to 43 TAC Ch. 215, 43 TAC Ch. 217 and 43 TAC Ch. 223 in the February 21, 2020, issue of the Texas Register. The adopted language is available on … Continue reading

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Courtesy Copy: e-View for Specialty License Plate Designs

Please review and distribute as appropriate. The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles is previewing three redesigned license plates, Auburn University, Florida State University and Dallas Cowboys. We offer you the opportunity to provide input on these license plates. Please visit … Continue reading

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Webinar Invite for RTB 003-20

Please review and distribute as appropriate. Webinars will be held for county tax assessor-collectors to discuss RTB #003-20 “Eligibility for Placement of a Communication Impediment Indicator.” The webinar schedule is listed below, and space is limited. Please reserve your virtual … Continue reading

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