The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) has proposed rules in the April 24, 2026, issue of the Texas Register. A summary of the proposed rules and the proposed language is available on the TxDMV website at https://www.TxDMV.gov/about-us/general-counsel/proposed-and-adopted-rules-2026.

The proposals are posted for public comment until 5:00 p.m. on May 26, 2026.

The proposals include:

• revisions to 43 Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Chapter 215, relating to enhancing the enforceability of the Motor Vehicle Records Disclosure Act in Transportation Code, Chapter 730, and cleanup; and
• revisions to 43 TAC, Chapter 221, relating to license processing for military service members, spouses, and veterans, and cleanup.

The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) adopts rules in the April 24, 2026, issue of the Texas Register. The adopted rules are available on the TxDMV website at https://www.TxDMV.gov/about-us/general-counsel/proposed-and-adopted-rules-2025.

The adoptions include:

• revisions to 43 Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Chapter 211, relating to implementation of SB 1080, 89th Legislative Session; and cleanup; and
• revisions to 43 TAC, Chapter 218, relating to cleanup.

This notice provides clarification and guidance regarding titling requirements for mini vehicles to prevent unnecessary delays in processing times. As a reminder, mini vehicle information can be found in the Motor Vehicle Title Manual, Chapter 14. 

Invalid VIN Title Rejections

In January 2026, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) released two additional resource guides to support dealers and county tax offices in determining accurate vehicle information during title and registration processing.

Vehicle Weight Verification Guidelines – Assists in identifying and entering accurate vehicle weights when processing transactions using a Manufacturer’s Certificate of Origin (MCO), a Texas Title, or an Out-of-State (OOS) Title. This also includes guidance on rounding weights, determining computed empty weight, calculating carrying capacity, and referencing acceptable sources when weight information is missing.

Title & Registration Class Flowchart – Provides step-by-step guidance to determine the correct vehicle class based on the vehicle’s characteristics and intended use. The flowchart also includes general guidelines to assist in selecting the appropriate registration class once the vehicle class is identified.

Vehicle Weight Verification Guidelines​ &​ Title and Registration Flowchart​ Training has been created based on these resource guides to provide additional assistance with this process.

Please use the links below to register for the upcoming live webinars. These events can also be found on our TxDMV calendar. 

• Vehicle Weight & Registration Class Dealer Training on Wednesday April 22, 2026, from 2:00 PM CDT to 3:00 PM CDT at:
  https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7699436180439242840

• Vehicle Weight & Registration Class Dealer Training (Spanish) on Thursday April 23, 2026, from 10:00 AM CDT to 11:00 AM CDT at:
  https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6314360492807808089

• Vehicle Weight & Registration Class Dealer Training on Thursday April 23, 2026, from 2:00 PM CDT to 3:00 PM CDT at:
  https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5293005449470097493

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

We appreciate your continued partnership and commitment to accurate title and registration processing.

Thank you,

Annette Quintero, Director
Vehicle Titles and Registration Division
Texas Department of Motor Vehicles

If you have any questions, please contact your local Texas Department of Motor Vehicles Regional Service Center.

En Enero 2026, el Departamento de Vehículos Motorizados de Texas (TxDMV) publico dos guías de recursos adicionales para apoyar a los concesionarios y a las oficinas de impuestos del condado en la determinación de información vehicular precisa durante el procesamiento de títulos y registros.

Guía de Verificación de Peso del Vehículo – Ayuda a identificar e ingresar pesos de vehiculos precisos al procesar transacciones que utilizan un Certificado de Origen del Fabricante (MCO), un Título de Texas o un Título de Otro Estado (OOS). Esta guía también incluye orientación sobre el redondeo de pesos, la determinación del peso vacío calculado, el cálculo de la capacidad de carga y la referencia a fuentes aceptables cuando falta información de peso.

Flujo de Trabajo de Clase de Título y Registro– Proporciona orientación paso a paso para determinar la clase correcta del vehículo según sus características y el uso previsto. El diagrama de flujo también incluye pautas generales para ayudar a seleccionar la clase de registro correspondiente una vez identificada la clase del vehículo.

Una capacitación se ha creado basada en estas guías de recursos para proporcionar asistencia adicional con este proceso.

Por favor, regístrese utilizando los enlaces que se indican a continuación. Estos eventos también están disponibles en nuestro calendario de TxDMV.

• Vehicle Weight & Registration Class Dealer Training on Wednesday April 22, 2026, from 2:00 PM CDT to 3:00 PM CDT at:
  https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7699436180439242840
• Capacitación para Concesionarios sobre clases de peso y registro de vehículos (Español) el Jueves, 23 de Abril de 2026, de 10:00 AM CDT a 11:00 AM CDT:
  https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6314360492807808089
• Vehicle Weight & Registration Class Dealer Training on Thursday April 23, 2026, from 2:00 PM CDT to 3:00 PM CDT at:
  https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5293005449470097493

Después de registrarse, recibirá un correo electrónico de confirmación que incluirá información sobre cómo unirse al webinar de capacitation.

Agradecemos su colaboración continua y su compromiso con el procesamiento preciso de títulos y registros.

Gracias,

Annette Quintero, Directora
División de Registro y Títulos de Vehículos del
El Departamento de Vehículos Motorizados de Texas (TxDMV)

Si tiene alguna pregunta, por favor contacte el Centro Regional de Servicio del Departamento de Vehículos de Motor de Texas de su localidad. 

Texas Department of Motor Vehicles
Board Meeting
Thursday, April 9, 2026 – 9:00 AM

The physical location of the meeting will be in the Lone Star Conference Room of Building 1, 4000 Jackson Avenue, Austin, Texas 78731

Link to Meeting Agenda

TxDMV board, committee, advisory committee meetings, and hearings are open to the public. Visit the TxDMV Board and Other Public Meetings page for meeting agendas, materials, public comment registration form, and transcripts here: https://www.txdmv.gov/about-us/TxDMV-board-meetings.

If you would like to comment on an agenda item, you must complete a speaker’s form at the registration table or send an email to GCO_General@TxDMV.gov to register by providing the required information:

1. a completed Public Comment Registration Form; or
2. the following information:
   • the agenda item you wish to comment on;
   • your name;
   • your address (optional), including your city, state, and zip code; and
   • who you are representing.

Public comment will only be accepted in person. Each speaker will be limited to three minutes, and time allotted to one speaker may not be reassigned to another speaker. Organizations, associations, or groups are encouraged to present their commonly held views or similar comments through a representative member when possible.

Texas Department of Motor Vehicles
Projects and Operations Committee Meeting
Wednesday, April 8, 2026 – 2:00 PM

The physical location of the meeting will be in the Lone Star Conference Room of Building 1, 4000 Jackson Avenue, Austin, Texas 78731

Link to Meeting Agenda

TxDMV board, committee, advisory committee meetings, and hearings are open to the public. Visit the TxDMV Board and Other Public Meetings page for meeting agendas, materials, public comment registration form, and transcripts here: https://www.txdmv.gov/about-us/TxDMV-board-meetings.

If you would like to comment on an agenda item, you must complete a speaker’s form at the registration table or send an email to GCO_General@TxDMV.gov to register by providing the required information:

1. a completed Public Comment Registration Form; or
2. the following information:
   • the agenda item you wish to comment on;
   • your name;
   • your address (optional), including your city, state, and zip code; and
   • who you are representing.

Public comment will only be accepted in person. Each speaker will be limited to three minutes, and time allotted to one speaker may not be reassigned to another speaker. Organizations, associations, or groups are encouraged to present their commonly held views or similar comments through a representative member when possible.

The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles strives to provide premier customer service. To help us on our path of continuous improvement, the department would appreciate your feedback through a brief online survey that will take approximately four (4) minutes. Your anonymous input will also be incorporated into a report submitted to the Texas State Legislature in June 2026.

We truly appreciate your time and willingness to complete this survey. This link will be available through Friday, April 10, 2026. For more information about TxDMV, please visit www.TxDMV.gov.

Texas Department of Motor Vehicles Customer Satisfaction Survey 2026