Category Archives: Tax Assessor-Collectors

Resolved: Statewide Network Issues (09/28/2021 4:20 PM)

Good afternoon, The network connectivity issues have now been resolved. We apologize for the inconvenience and any impact on you or your customers. Thank you, Texas Department of Motor VehiclesIT Department     Source: Tax Assessor-Collectors Resolved: Statewide Network Issues … Continue reading

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Initial Notification: Statewide Network Issues (09/28/2021 3:55 PM)

Good afternoon, TxDMV is currently experiencing network connectivity issues.  TxDMV staff are currently troubleshooting these network issues.  We will send an update once the network issues have been resolved. We apologize for the inconvenience and any impact on you or … Continue reading

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Resolved: RTS Inventory Action Report & Placard Issuance (09/28/2021 08:12 AM)

Good morning,   The RTS transaction completion issue impacting inventory, placard issuance and the RTS Inventory Action Report has now been resolved. We apologize for any inconvenience caused for you or your customers.   Thank you,   Texas Department of … Continue reading

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Informational: Issue: RTS Inventory Action Report & Placard Issuance (09/27/2021 12:20PM)

Good afternoon,   Current Issue: A RTS transaction completion process is not deleting inventory correctly and is impacting placard issuance, causing the RTS Inventory Action Report to be out of sync. Current Workaround: Counties issuing placards should issue from their … Continue reading

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Performance Quality Recognition Program Application Reminder

Please review and distribute as appropriate. The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) is currently accepting applications for the Performance Quality Recognition Program.  The deadline for submission is October 31. The TxDMV understands the importance of the services you provide, … Continue reading

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Informational: County Reports: "99 Transaction Reconciliation Report" for Texas by Texas (TxT) Transactions (09/09/2021 1:25PM)

Good afternoon, Based on deployment activities around the recent RTS 10.2.0 Release, some Texas by Texas (TxT) files became corrupt, thereby causing issues with our payment status process.  As a result of these issues, some paid transactions did not correctly … Continue reading

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Update: RTS/Cognos Ongoing Performance Issues (09/08/2021 1:04 PM)

  Good afternoon, Here is the latest update on the previously reported Cognos performance issues which began yesterday, Tuesday, September 7, 2021. Cognos continues to run slower than normal.  Intermittent performance issues are still being observed.  Cognos Reports are also … Continue reading

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Update: RTS/Cognos Ongoing Performance Issues (09/08/2021 10:15 AM)

  Good morning, Here is the latest update on the previously reported Cognos performance issues observed yesterday, Tuesday, September 7, 2021. Cognos continues to run slower than normal.  Intermittent performance issues are still being observed.  Cognos Reports are also running … Continue reading

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Initial Notification: RTS/Cognos Performance Issues (09/07/2021 12:30 PM)

  Good afternoon, Cognos is currently running slower than normal and experiencing intermittent performance issues.  Cognos Reports will be running slower than normal.  Support staff are aware of the issue and working to resolve the issue. We apologize for the … Continue reading

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Completed: RTS – Emergency Maintenance (8/30/2021 @ 12:09 PM)

Good afternoon, The RTS emergency maintenance was completed as of 12:09 PM this afternoon, 8/30/2021.   Thank you, Texas Department of Motor Vehicles IT Department Source: Tax Assessor-Collectors Completed: RTS – Emergency Maintenance (8/30/2021 @ 12:09 PM)

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Updated Time: RTS – Emergency Maintenance (8/30/2021 @ 12:00 PM)

Good morning, The RTS system cannot receive or delete inventory at this time. The emergency maintenance will be performed at noon today, (8/30/2021). Please log out of your system during this time frame. Thank you, Texas Department of Motor Vehicles … Continue reading

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Initial Notification: RTS – Emergency Maintenance (8/30/2021 @ 10:00 AM)

Good morning, The RTS system cannot receive or delete inventory at this time. An emergency maintenance will be performed from 10:00 AM until 10:05 this morning (8/30/2021). Please log out of your system during this time frame. Thank you, Texas … Continue reading

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Completed: RTS Release 10.2 (8/29/2021 @ 5:20AM)

Good morning, The deployment of the RTS system updates were completed as of 5:20 AM this morning, 8/29/2021. Thank you, Texas Department of Motor Vehicles IT Services Division     Source: Tax Assessor-Collectors Completed: RTS Release 10.2 (8/29/2021 @ 5:20AM)

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County Reports for Texas by Texas (TxT) Transactions

Please review and distribute as appropriate. Thank you for supporting online renewal via the Internet Vehicle Title and Registration Service (IVTRS) maintained at Texas.gov. The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) is enhancing the online renewal system with a new … Continue reading

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Reminder: RTS Release 10.2 (8/28/2021 @ 6:00PM)

Good afternoon, On the weekend of August 28, 2021, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will update the Registration and Titling System (RTS) and associated applications.  During the deployment window, you may experience intermittent connectivity when accessing the following … Continue reading

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Initial Notification: RTS Release 10.2 (8/28/2021 @ 6:00PM)

Good afternoon, On the weekend of August 28, 2021, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will update the Registration and Titling System (RTS) and associated applications.  During the deployment window, you may experience intermittent connectivity when accessing the following … Continue reading

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Resolved: RTS Batch Reports are now available (08/20/2021 5:22 PM)

Good afternoon, RTS Batch processing is complete. All transactions for 8/18/2021 have processed and reports are now available. We apologize for the inconvenience and any impact on you or your customers. Thank you,   Texas Department of Motor Vehicles IT … Continue reading

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Webinars for RTB #002-21 and RTB #003-21

Please review and distribute as appropriate. Webinars will be held for county tax assessor-collectors and licensed vehicle storage facilities to discuss RTB #002-21, “Transfer of Certain Property from a Self-Service Storage Facility (SSF) to a Licensed Vehicle Storage Facility (VSF) … Continue reading

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Update: RTS Batch Report is delayed (08/20/2021 11:10 AM)

Good morning, As communicated earlier, the RTS batch process did not complete overnight; however, RTS remains available, and you can continue to process transactions.  Transactions processed Wednesday, August 18, 2021, have not updated in the system, and associated reports are … Continue reading

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Initial Notification: RTS Batch Report is delayed (08/20/2021 7:55 AM)

Good morning, TxDMV RTS Batch for the night of 08/19/2021 is still processing at this time, which includes transactions and reporting. We will provide progress updates throughout the day. At this time, reports will not be available until after 3PM. … Continue reading

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RTB 002-21 Transfer of Certain Property from a Self-Service Storage Facility (SSF) to a Licensed Vehicle Storage Facility (VSF) for Disposition

Please review and distribute as appropriate. Registration and Title Bulletin (RTB) #002-21 provides guidance on the transfer of certain property from a self-service storage facility to a licensed vehicle storage facility for disposition as a result of Senate Bill 1181, … Continue reading

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Resolved: Statewide Network Issues (08/06/2021 3:50 PM)

Good afternoon, The network connectivity issues have now been resolved.  VPN is also reinstated and fully operational. We apologize for the inconvenience and any impact on you or your customers. Thank you, Texas Department of Motor VehiclesIT Department     … Continue reading

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Initial Notification: Statewide Network Issues (08/06/2021 2:23 PM)

Good afternoon, TxDMV is currently experiencing network connectivity issues.  VPN is also impacted.  TxDMV staff are currently troubleshooting these network issues.  We will send an update once the network issues have been resolved. We apologize for the inconvenience and any … Continue reading

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Disabled Veteran License Plates with International Symbol of Access Availability

Please review and distribute as appropriate. Senate Bill (SB) 792, enacted by the 87th Legislature, allows eligible disabled veterans to opt for Disabled Veteran (DV) license plates with the International Symbol of Access (ISA). SB 792 requires the Texas Department … Continue reading

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License Plate Applications Submitted to OpenText for Imaging

Please review and distribute as appropriate. The department’s imaging vendor, OpenText, is now scanning license plate applications and supporting documents. Effective August 2, 2021, you may begin sending all exempt registration, personalized dealer, and qualifying specialty license plate applications ready … Continue reading

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