Category Archives: Dealers and Manufacturers

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 →

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 →

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 →

A new training is now available that provides a live walk-through of plate assignments, Vehicle Transfer Notifications (VTN), and other processes in ePLATE. The recorded training is available on our TxDMV YouTube channel and our website. Live virtual events are … Continue reading →

The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) has made new system features and performance improvements to the Inventory Management System (IMS). These enhancements, which refine inventory transfer functionalities, will significantly improve the user experience. Attached is the Inventory Management System … Continue reading →

The department is aware that counties are experiencing issues with webDEALER when attempting to review, group and approve title transactions. We understand that this is affecting processing efficiency and turnaround times.  Please be assured that our team is actively working … Continue reading →

The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) has created additional resource guides to help support your business with changes related to House Bill 718 (HB 718).  The Title Application Processing Guidelines document outlines which title application transactions can and should … Continue reading →

The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV), Vehicle Title and Registration Division, is pleased to formally announce the opening of the new Dallas South Regional Service Center, effective Wednesday, July 30, 2025. Location: Dallas South Regional Service Center 562 East … Continue reading →

The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) has published an emergency rulemaking in the July 25, 2025, issue of the Texas Register. Language is available on TxDMV’s website at https://www.TxDMV.gov/general-counsel/proposed-and-adopted-rules-2025. The emergency rulemaking includes: revisions to 43 Texas Administrative Code, … Continue reading →

The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) has proposed rules in the July 25, 2025, issue of the Texas Register. A summary of the proposed rules and the proposed language is available on TxDMV’s website at https://www.TxDMV.gov/general-counsel/proposed-and-adopted-rules-2025. The proposals are … Continue reading →

This message is to provide guidance on the proper process for obtaining exempt license plates for vehicles sold to qualifying exempt entities, such as governmental agencies or other organizations eligible for exempt registration under Texas law. Step-by-Step Process: Confirm Exempt … Continue reading →

Please review and distribute as appropriate. The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) acknowledges that the transition to metal plates presents a learning curve for dealers. To support this transition, we have increased your internet down receipt allocation. This adjustment … Continue reading →

The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) understands the transition from temporary tags to metal plates required by House Bill 718 brings new processes and questions for dealers operating across the state. We are here to ensure your businesses have … Continue reading →