Category Archives: Insurance Industry

TxDMV published a rule proposal in the April 22, 2022, issue of the Texas Register.

The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) has proposed new §211.6 in the April 22, 2022, issue of the Texas Register. The proposal addresses fingerprint requirements for licensing applicants for and holders of a general distinguishing number under Transportation Code … Continue reading

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TxDMV Board Meeting

TxDMV Board MeetingThursday, April 14, 2022 – 9:00 a.m. THE PUBLIC PHYSICAL LOCATION WITH PRESIDING OFFICER:William B. Travis Building1701 N. Congress Avenue, Room 1.111Austin, Texas 78701 Link to Meeting Agenda TxDMV Board, committee, and advisory committee meetings are open to … Continue reading

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TxDMV Projects and Operations Committee Meeting

TxDMV Projects and Operations Committee MeetingWednesday, April 13, 2022 – 2:00 p.m. THE PUBLIC PHYSICAL LOCATION WITH PRESIDING OFFICER:William B. Travis Building1701 N. Congress Avenue, Room 1.111Austin, Texas 78701 Link to Meeting Agenda TxDMV Board, committee, and advisory committee meetings … Continue reading

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TxDMV published rule proposals in the February 25, 2022, issue of the Texas Register

The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) has proposed rules in the February 25, 2022, issue of the Texas Register. The proposed language is available on the TxDMV website at https://www.txdmv.gov/general-counsel/proposed-and-adopted-rules. The proposals are posted for public comment until 5:00 … Continue reading

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TxDMV published rule adoptions in the February 25, 2022, issue of the Texas Register

The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) has adopted rules in the February 25, 2022, issue of the Texas Register. The adopted language is available the TxDMV website at https://www.txdmv.gov/general-counsel/proposed-and-adopted-rules-2021. The adoptions include: amendments to §215.152 and §215.158 are necessary … Continue reading

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Owner-Retained Programming Enhancement to webSALVAGE

Please review and distribute as appropriate. The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) is excited to announce a programming enhancement to webSALVAGE that allows owner-retained reports to be submitted electronically to the TxDMV.  The owner-retained enhancement will be available June … Continue reading

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Use of Insurance Company Statement of Fact (Form VTR-331-INS)

Please review and distribute as appropriate. Effective June 22, 2020, the Insurance Company Statement of Fact (Form VTR-331-INS) may be submitted as ownership evidence by an insurance company through webSALVAGE.  Programming changes have been made to webSALVAGE to enable selection … Continue reading

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RTB 007-20 Additional Availability of the Bonded Title Process and Determination of Eligibility

Please review and distribute as appropriate. Thank you, Jeremiah Kuntz, DirectorVehicle Titles and Registration DivisionTexas Department of Motor Vehicles Attachments If you have any questions concerning this communication, please contact your local TxDMV Regional Service Center.   Form VTR-130-SOF (rev0320).pdf … Continue reading

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RTB #001-19 Elimination of Requirement for Proof of Paid Claim

Please review and distribute as appropriate. Thank you, Jeremiah Kuntz, DirectorVehicle Titles and Registration DivisionTexas Department of Motor Vehicles Attachments If you have any questions concerning this communication, please contact your local TxDMV Regional Service Center.   RTB_001-19_Elimination_of_Requirement_for_Proof_of_Paid_Claim.pdf Form_VTR_331_INS_(rev 0219).pdf … Continue reading

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RTB #006-18 Delinquent Transfer Penalty Fees for Unrecovered Stolen Vehicles

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_006-18_Delinquent_Transfer_Penalty_Fees_for_Unrecovered_Stolen_Vehicles.pdf Source: Insurance … Continue reading

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Webinars for Insurance Companies and Salvage Pool Operators

Please review and distribute as appropriate. Webinars will be held for insurance companies and salvage pool operators to discuss salvage and nonrepairable title application requirements and responsibilities in advance of the department’s increased effort to ensure compliance.  The goal is … Continue reading

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RTB #016-17 Rebuilt Salvage Applications for Hail Damaged and Recovered Stolen Vehicles

Please review and distribute as appropriate. Thank you, Jeremiah Kuntz, DirectorVehicle Titles and Registration DivisionTexas Department of Motor Vehicles Attachment If you have any comments or suggestions concerning this VTR communication process, please contact your local TxDMV Regional Service Center. … Continue reading

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RTB #014-17 Temporary Application Process for Vehicles Impacted by Hurricane Harvey

Please review and distribute as appropriate. Thank you, Jeremiah Kuntz, DirectorVehicle Titles and Registration DivisionTexas Department of Motor Vehicles Attachments If you have any comments or suggestions concerning this VTR communication process, please contact your local TxDMV Regional Service Center. … Continue reading

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RTB #006-17 Reassignment of Title by Insurance Companies

Please review and distribute as appropriate. Thank you, Jeremiah Kuntz, DirectorVehicle Titles and Registration DivisionTexas Department of Motor Vehicles Attachment If you have any comments or suggestions concerning this VTR communication process, please contact your local TxDMV Regional Service Center. … Continue reading

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RTB #002-16 New Vehicle Identification Number Certification (Form VTR-270) and VIN Verification Requirements

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Thank you,Jeremiah Kuntz, DirectorVehicle Titles and Registration DivisionTexas Department of Motor Vehicles
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RTB #009-15 Concealed Handgun License (CHL) as an Acceptable Form of Identification

 

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We are providing you with Registration and Title Bulletin #009-15 Concealed Handgun License (CHL) as an Acceptable Form of Identification. 
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