Category Archives: Motor Carriers

Important Update Regarding IRP and Permitting Requirements for Disaster Recovery – February 18, 2021

The State continues to respond to Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s extreme winter weather disaster declaration for all 254 Texas counties. The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles is now temporarily suspending International Registration Plan (IRP) and 72-hour and 144-hour permitting requirements … Continue reading

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Oversize/Overweight Permit Requirements Suspended to respond to Extreme Winter Weather

Oversize/Overweight Permit Requirements Suspended for Winter Weather Response Texas Governor Greg Abbott declared a disaster for 254 Texas counties in response to extreme winter weather conditions. The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles has responded by temporarily suspending oversize/overweight permitting requirements … Continue reading

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TxDMV Holiday Hours – Presidents Day 2021

The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will be closed on Presidents Day, Monday, Feb. 15, 2021. Vehicle title and registration services: Most vehicle title and registration services are provided by your county tax office. County tax office hours may vary. … Continue reading

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Oversize/Overweight Permit Application Method

The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles continues to improve its permit application procedures to enhance transaction security, customer service, and to take further advantage of the efficiency available through the Texas Permitting and Routing Optimization System (TxPROS). Effective Monday, February 15, … Continue reading

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TxPROS Payment Transaction Issues

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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TxDMV Holiday Hours – New Year's Day

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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TxDMV Holiday Hours – Thanksgiving 2020

In observance of Thanksgiving, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 26, and Friday, Nov. 27. Vehicle title and registration services: Most vehicle title and registration services are provided by your county tax office. County … Continue reading

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TxDMV Holiday Hours – Veterans Day 2020

In observance of Veterans Day, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will be closed on Wednesday, Nov. 11.   Vehicle title and registration services: Most vehicle title and registration services are provided by your county tax office. County tax office hours … Continue reading

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TxPROS back up after scheduled maintenance

  The Texas Permitting and Routing Optimization System (TxPROS) is back online after scheduled maintenance. If you have problems logging in, please clear your browser’s cache or history, and try again. We apologize for any inconvenience this downtime may have … Continue reading

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Final Notification: Scheduled TxPROS Maintenance, Friday, Sept. 25, 6 p.m. – Sunday, Sept. 27, 6 p.m.

REMINDER Important Information: No TxPROS Availability During Maintenance The Texas Permitting and Routing Optimization System (TxPROS) will undergo scheduled maintenance and will be unavailable beginning on Friday, Sept. 25, at 6 p.m. The system is scheduled to be back online no … Continue reading

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Third Notification: Scheduled TxPROS Maintenance, Friday, Sept. 25, 6 p.m. – Sunday, Sept. 27, 6 p.m.

REMINDER Important Information: No TxPROS Availability During Maintenance The Texas Permitting and Routing Optimization System (TxPROS) will undergo scheduled maintenance and will be unavailable beginning on Friday, Sept. 25, at 6 p.m. The system is scheduled to be back online no … Continue reading

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Second Notification: Scheduled TxPROS Maintenance, Friday, Sept. 25, 6 p.m. – Sunday, Sept. 27, 6 p.m.

REMINDER Important Information: No TxPROS Availability During Maintenance The Texas Permitting and Routing Optimization System (TxPROS) will undergo scheduled maintenance and will be unavailable beginning on Friday, Sept. 25, at 6 p.m. The system is scheduled to be back online no … Continue reading

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Texas Permitting and Routing Optimization System (TxPROS) Upgrades on Sept. 28, 2020

Texas Permitting and Routing Optimization System (TxPROS)Upgrades on September 28, 2020 The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will upgrade the Texas Permitting and Routing Optimization System (TxPROS) on September 28 to add a new self-issue permit type and other … Continue reading

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Initial Notification: Scheduled TxPROS Maintenance, Friday, Sept. 25, 6 p.m. – Sunday, Sept. 27, 6 p.m.

Important Information: No TxPROS Availability During Maintenance The Texas Permitting and Routing Optimization System (TxPROS) will undergo scheduled maintenance and will be unavailable beginning on Friday, Sept. 25, at 6 p.m. The system is scheduled to be back online by Sunday, … Continue reading

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TxDMV Holiday Hours – Labor Day 2020

In observance of Labor Day, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will be closed on Monday, Sept. 7, 2020. Vehicle title and registration services: Most vehicle title and registration services are provided by your county tax office. County tax office … Continue reading

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Oversize/Overweight Permit Requirements Suspended for Hurricane Laura Response

Oversize/Overweight Permit Requirements Suspended for Hurricane Laura Response Texas Governor Greg Abbott declared a disaster for 59 Texas counties in advance of Hurricane Laura’s expected landfall Wednesday evening or early Thursday morning. The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles has responded … Continue reading

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Movement of Oversize/Overweight Loads for Tropical Storms Marco and Laura

Federal Disaster Relief Permits Available Motor carriers transporting a divisible load that is overweight only to and within the areas affected by Tropical Storms Marco and Laura may self-issue a Federal Disaster Relief Permit through the Texas Permitting and Routing Optimization System (TxPROS). https://txpros.txdmv.gov/. … Continue reading

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Motor Carrier Size and Weight – Webinar

Attention Motor Carriers: Please join us online Wednesday, August 26, 2020 from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. for our Motor Carrier Size & Weight Training Seminar.  We will be using the GoToWebinar platform to provide information on issues that concern … Continue reading

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Household Goods Mover Training – Webinar

Attention Household Goods Motor Carriers: Please join us online Thursday, August 27, 2020 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for our Household Goods Mover Training Seminar.  We will be using the GoToWebinar platform to provide information on issues that concern … Continue reading

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Movement of Oversize/Overweight Loads for Hurricane Hanna Disaster

Federal Disaster Relief Permits Available Motor carriers transporting a divisible load that is overweight only to and within the areas affected by Hurricane Hanna may self-issue a Federal Disaster Relief Permit through the Texas Permitting and Routing Optimization System (TxPROS). https://txpros.txdmv.gov/. A copy of … Continue reading

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Reminder Notification: Scheduled TxPROS Maintenance, Sunday July 5, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

The Texas Permitting and Routing Optimization System (TxPROS) will undergo scheduled maintenance Sunday, July 5. The system is scheduled to be unavailable starting at 8 a.m. CST until 4 p.m. We apologize for any inconvenience. You will be notified when … Continue reading

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Initial Notification: Scheduled TxPROS Maintenance, Sunday July 5, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

The Texas Permitting and Routing Optimization System (TxPROS) will undergo scheduled maintenance Sunday, July 5. The system is scheduled to be unavailable starting at 8 a.m. CST until 4 p.m. We apologize for any inconvenience. You will be notified when … Continue reading

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TxDMV Regional Offices Reopening for In-Person Transactions

The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles Regional Services Centers (RSCs) will begin reopening this week as detailed in the attached press release. As noted in the release, in-person RSC services are available to the general public by appointment only. International … Continue reading

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TxDMV Holiday Hours – Memorial Day 2020

In observance of Memorial Day, all Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) services and support by mail, email and phone will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2020.  COVID-19 Closures: As of Friday, May 22, 2020, TxDMV offices remain closed to the public … Continue reading

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Complete: MCCS Release 9.6.2 (5/17/2020 @ 12:02 AM)

Good morning, The deployment of the MCCS updates were completed as of 12:02 this morning, 5/17/2020. Thank you, TxDMV IT Department of Motor Vehicles         Source: Motor Carriers Complete: MCCS Release 9.6.2 (5/17/2020 @ 12:02 AM)

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