Author Archives: TxDMV

Initial Notification: IRP Transmittal Report Issue (08/16/2018 @ 8:10 AM Central Time)

Posted on August 16, 2018 by TxDMV

Good morning,   Due to issues with the IRP batch process last night the IRP Transmittal Reports will not be available today, August 16, 2018. An update will be sent by tomorrow morning, (08/17/2018) 9:00 AM Central Time. If you have questions please contact the … Continue reading →

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TxDMV Board Meeting – August

Posted on August 13, 2018 by TxDMV

    The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) Board has scheduled the following meeting for the month of August: Board Meeting Thursday, August 16, 2018 – 8:30 a.m.  4000 Jackson Avenue, Austin – Lone Star Room TxDMV board and committee meetings … Continue reading →

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Completed: Scheduled Maintenance: RTS Release 9.1.1 (08/12/2018 @ 09:25 AM Central Time)

Posted on August 12, 2018 by TxDMV

Good morning, The scheduled maintenance was completed as of 09:25 AM Central Time this morning, 08/12/2018. If you experience new issues, please contact the Service Desk. If you would like to speak to a Service Desk representative, please call us … Continue reading →

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Reminder: Scheduled Maintenance: RTS Release 9.1.1 (08/11/2018)

Posted on August 10, 2018 by TxDMV

Good morning, Over the weekend of August 11, 2018, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will update the Registration and Title System (RTS) with Release 9.1.1 that contains the content summarized below. New Maxeno framework run-time version for RTS … Continue reading →

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Consumer Alert: TxDMV Urges Texans to Protect Themselves before Hiring a Moving Company

Posted on August 9, 2018 by TxDMV

Don’t Make A Move Without Us!Consumer Alert: TxDMV Urges Texans to Protect Themselves before Hiring a Moving Company (AUSTIN, Texas – August 9, 2018) The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) is helping consumers fight back against rogue moving companies … Continue reading →

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Initial Notification: Scheduled Maintenance: RTS Release 9.1.1 (08/11/2018)

Posted on August 8, 2018 by TxDMV

Good afternoon, Over the weekend of August 11, 2018, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will update the Registration and Title System (RTS) with Release 9.1.1 that contains the content summarized below. New Maxeno framework run-time version for RTS … Continue reading →

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New Web Addresses for Several Online Applications

Posted on August 2, 2018 by TxDMV

Please review and distribute as appropriate. As of Friday, August 3, 2018, several Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) online applications will have new web addresses. Customers who access one of these applications from an old web address will be … Continue reading →

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Correction of Error – Adopted 43 TAC §219.2, §219.34, §219.35, and §219.36

Posted on July 30, 2018 by TxDMV

Correction of Error – Adopted 43 TAC §219.2, §219.34, §219.35, and §219.36 Please review and distribute as appropriate. A Correction of Error for adopted changes to the Texas Administrative Code, which affect Chapter 219 was published in the Texas Register. … Continue reading →

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Completed: Scheduled Maintenance (07/29/2018 @ 11:20 AM Central Time)

Posted on July 29, 2018 by TxDMV

Good morning, The scheduled maintenance was completed as of 9:30 AM Central Time this morning, 07/29/2018.  If you experience new issues please contact the Service Desk. If you would like to speak to a Service Desk representative, please call us … Continue reading →

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Reminder: Scheduled Maintenance (07/29/2018 @ 5:00 AM Central Time)

Posted on July 27, 2018 by TxDMV

Good afternoon, On Sunday, July 29, 2018, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will be performing system maintenance that will require a system outage.  The duration of the maintenance is scheduled for up to five (5) hours beginning at … Continue reading →

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July 2018 Registration Manual Update

Posted on July 27, 2018 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 (RTS) workstations and at www.txdmv.gov. We welcome your feedback and encourage you to email any comments … Continue reading →

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Initial Notification: Scheduled Maintenance (07/29/2018 @ 5:00 AM Central Time)

Posted on July 26, 2018 by TxDMV

Good afternoon, On Sunday, July 29, 2018, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will be performing system maintenance that will require a system outage.  The duration of the maintenance is scheduled for up to five (5) hours beginning at … Continue reading →

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July 2018 Salvage/Nonrepairable Motor Vehicle Manual Update

Posted on July 26, 2018 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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July 2018 Motor Vehicle Title Manual Update

Posted on July 26, 2018 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 workstations and at www.txdmv.gov. We welcome your feedback and encourage you to email any comments or … Continue reading →

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Motorcycle Dealerships Notification

Posted on July 26, 2018 by TxDMV

ATTENTION ALL MOTORCYCLE DEALERSHIPS It has come to our attention that not all motorcycle dealerships in Texas are including destination (freight) charges and dealer prep fees (handling) in the advertised sales price of motorcycles on their websites.  According to Texas … Continue reading →

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Resolved: AT&T Network Issue (07/17/2018 @ 12:43 PM Central Time)

Posted on July 17, 2018 by TxDMV

Good afternoon, The AT&T network issue that prevented a limited number of users from logging into RTS or experiencing slow performance was resolved at 12:27 PM Central Time (07/17/2018). If you experience new issues logging into RTS or having slow performance … Continue reading →

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Update: Network issue (07/17/2018 @ 12:15 PM Central Time)

Posted on July 17, 2018 by TxDMV

Good afternoon, The network issue has been identified as a major incident at AT&T that impacts telecommunication circuits across certain areas of Texas.  Counties known to be impacted include but are not limited to the following:  Val Verde, Medina, Sabine, Hardin, … Continue reading →

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Initial Notification: Network issue (07/17/2018 @ 9:44 AM)

Posted on July 17, 2018 by TxDMV

Good morning, An issue at AT&T has been identified that impacts multiple RTS office locations and prevents users from logging onto the system or causes slow performance. Support staff are working with AT&T to resolve the issue. An update will … Continue reading →

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e-View for Specialty License Plate Design

Posted on July 16, 2018 by TxDMV

Please review and distribute as appropriate. The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles is previewing one license plate, Sea Turtle. We offer you the opportunity to provide input on the new design. Please visit us at the following link to provide … Continue reading →

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Huntsville Lock-down Update

Posted on July 13, 2018 by TxDMV

Please review and distribute as appropriate. As of today, July 13, 2018, the TDCJ Wynne Plate Unit is still in lockdown.  They have been successful in utilizing a small group of inmates throughout the week to fill allocations and specialty … Continue reading →

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Adopted 43 TAC §219.2, §219.34, §219.35, and §219.36

Posted on July 13, 2018 by TxDMV

Adopted 43 TAC §219.2, §219.34, §219.35, and §219.36 Please review and distribute as appropriate. The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) has published in the Texas Register adopted changes to the Texas Administrative Code, which affect Chapter 219. The adopted … Continue reading →

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Adopted 43 TAC §§217.122, 217.123, 217.125-217.130

Posted on July 13, 2018 by TxDMV

Adopted 43 TAC §§217.122, 217.123, 217.125-217.130 Please review and distribute as appropriate. The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) has published in the Texas Register adopted changes to the Texas Administrative Code, which affect Chapter 217. The adopted Texas Register … Continue reading →

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RTB #003-18 Titles Surrendered by Salvage Entities in Error

Posted on July 13, 2018 by TxDMV

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_003-18_Titles_Surrendered_by_Salvage_Entities_in_Error.pdf Source: Metal Recyclers … Continue reading →

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Adopted 43 TAC §57.18 and Withdrawn §§57.48-57.52

Posted on July 9, 2018 by TxDMV

Adopted 43 TAC §57.18 and Withdrawn §§57.48-57.52 Please review and distribute as appropriate. The Automobile Burglary and Theft Prevention Authority (ABTPA) has published in the Texas Register adopted changes to the Texas Administrative Code, which affect §57.18. The remaining rules included … Continue reading →

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Adopted 43 TAC Section 218.13

Posted on July 6, 2018 by TxDMV

Adopted 43 TAC §218.13 Please review and distribute as appropriate. The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) has published in the Texas Register adopted changes to the Texas Administrative Code, which affect §218.13.  The adopted Texas Register language is attached … Continue reading →

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