Updated Forms and Plate Guide

Posted on July 21, 2022 by TxDMV

Please review and distribute as appropriate.

The following specialty license plates will be available for purchase on July 25, 2022:

  • Abilene Christian University
  • Texas Parks and Wildlife Department – Roadrunner

The following documents have been updated to reflect the new plate availability:

  • Specialty Plate Guide
  • Souvenir Plate Order Form (Form VTR-998)
  • Application for Specialty License Plates (Form VTR-999)

The updated Guides are available on the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) Tax Assessor-Collectors Hub webpage at https://www.txdmv.gov/tax-assessor-collectors.  The guides can be found on the bottom left side of the page under “Guides.”  Below is a screenshot showing the location of the guides.

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Thank you,

 

Roland D. Luna, Sr.
Deputy Executive Director
Texas Department of Motor Vehicles

 

If you have any questions concerning this communication, please contact your local TxDMV Regional Service Center.

 

 

Source: Motorist Services
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Completed: Cognos System Maintenance (07/20/2021 07:18 PM)

Posted on July 21, 2022 by TxDMV

Good evening,

The planned Cognos system maintenance was completed as of 07:18 PM this evening.

We apologize for the inconvenience and any impact on you or your customers.


Thank you,

Texas Department of Motor Vehicles
IT Department

 

Source: Tax Assessor-Collectors
Completed: Cognos System Maintenance (07/20/2021 07:18 PM)

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Reminder Notification: MCCS Release 13.0.0 (07/23/2022 @ 6:00PM)

Posted on July 20, 2022 by TxDMV

Good afternoon,

On the weekend of July 23, 2022, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will update the
Motor Carrier Credentialing System (MCCS) starting at 6:00 PM Saturday (07/23/2022), lasting up to
10:00 AM Sunday (07/24/2022).  During the deployment window, you may experience intermittent
connectivity when accessing the MCCS system. 

Note: A notification update will be published after the MCCS deployment is completed.


Thank you,

Texas Department of Motor Vehicles
IT Services Division

 

Source: Motor Carriers
Reminder Notification: MCCS Release 13.0.0 (07/23/2022 @ 6:00PM)

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Reminder Notification: eLicensing Release 13.0.0 (07/23/2022 @ 6:00PM)

Posted on July 20, 2022 by TxDMV

Good afternoon,

On the weekend of July 23, 2022, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will update
the eLicensing System starting at 6:00 PM Saturday (07/23/2022), lasting up to 10:00 AM Sunday
(07/24/2022).  During the deployment window, you may experience intermittent connectivity
when accessing the eLicensing system. 

Note: A notification update will be published after the eLicensing deployment is completed.


Thank you,

Texas Department of Motor Vehicles
IT Services Division

 

Source: Dealers and Manufacturers
Reminder Notification: eLicensing Release 13.0.0 (07/23/2022 @ 6:00PM)

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Reminder Notification: webDEALER Release 13.0.0 (07/23/2022 @ 6:00 PM)

Posted on July 20, 2022 by TxDMV

Good afternoon,

On the weekend of July 23, 2022, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV)
will update the webDEALER System starting at 6:00 PM Saturday (07/23/2022), lasting 
up to 10:00 AM Sunday (07/24/2022).  During the deployment window, you may
experience intermittent connectivity when accessing the webDEALER system. 

As a reminder, if you are unable to print buyer’s tags, you should use your pre-printed Internet
Down tags. Every dealer is allowed a minimum of 30 Internet Down tags. Please remember that
after using an Internet Down tag, you must enter the information for that tag into webDEALER
as soon as the system is accessible.  Doing this, will ensure you always have the full allocation of
unused Internet Down tags available when you need them. Internet Down tags are valid for one
year from the date they are printed.

Note: A notification update will be published once the webDEALER deployment is 
completed.

We apologize for the inconvenience and any impact on you or your customers.


Thank you,

Texas Department of Motor Vehicles
IT Services Division

 

Source: Dealers and Manufacturers
Reminder Notification: webDEALER Release 13.0.0 (07/23/2022 @ 6:00 PM)

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Reminder Notification: RTS Release 13.0.0 (07/23/2022 @ 6:00PM)

Posted on July 20, 2022 by TxDMV

Good afternoon,

On the weekend of July 23, 2022, 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 RTS applications:

Starting at 6:00 PM Saturday (7/23/2022), lasting up to 10:00 AM Sunday (7/24/2022):

  • RTS POS
  • webDealer/eTags
  • Cognos
  • webSub

Note: A notification update will be published after the RTS deployment is completed.


Thank you,

Texas Department of Motor Vehicles
IT Services Division

 

Source: Tax Assessor-Collectors
Reminder Notification: RTS Release 13.0.0 (07/23/2022 @ 6:00PM)

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Update Notification: RTS/Cognos Reporting Issues: Workaround (07/19/2022 11:00 AM)

Posted on July 19, 2022 by TxDMV

Good morning,

We are aware that users are experiencing issues when requesting Cognos reports, despite
refreshing the report request or starting a new session.  We are also aware that some users
are able to generate reports, but only after several attempts.  Users are reporting a
“Can’t display page” error message while trying to run reports and/or while trying to
return to the Home Page on the Cognos portal.

Please be assured that Support staff are working to resolve the issue.


Suggested Workarounds until the Cognos Reporting issue is fully resolved:

As we continue to troubleshoot the issue, here are the suggested workarounds you can try:

Option 1 –

If you receive this error message:

                         Cognos Error 1

then click the refresh button on your browser, and try the report request again:

                                         IE Refresh 1

– or –

Start a new Cognos Reporting session by inputting the following URL in your browser:

                            https://rts.txdmv.gov/ibmcognos

Option 2 – 

Schedule a Cognos Report to run in the background, to be emailed to you upon
completion, by following the instructions in the attachment provided in this bulletin.

An update will be provided once the Cognos Reporting issue is fully resolved.

We apologize for the inconvenience and any impact on you or your customers.


Thank you,

Texas Department of Motor Vehicles
IT Department

 

 

Source: Tax Assessor-Collectors
Update Notification: RTS/Cognos Reporting Issues: Workaround (07/19/2022 11:00 AM)

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"Watch Your Car Month" in Texas

Posted on July 19, 2022 by TxDMV

MVCPA Logo

Governor Proclaims July

“Watch Your Car Month”

The State Urges Texans to Protect Themselves from Auto Burglary and Theft

(AUSTIN, Texas – July 19, 2022) With summer being the busiest time of year for auto burglary and theft, Governor Greg Abbott has declared July “Watch Your Car Month.” The proclamation notes that Texans experience nearly two billion dollars in losses every year due to motor vehicle crime.

“There are simple steps everyone can take to reduce the chance of their car getting burglarized or stolen,” said Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority (MVCPA) Chairman and Laredo Police Assistant Chief Mike Rodriguez. “I commend the governor for bringing attention to this very important issue.”

MVCPA offers these tips for Texans to make sure their vehicles are not easy targets for burglars and thieves:

  • Always lock your vehicle and take your keys.
  • Never leave your car unattended while it is running.
  • Park in a well-lit area.
  • Take valuables with you when you are not in your vehicle or keep them out of sight.
  • Install an anti-theft device.

—

The Texas Legislature established MVCPA in 1991 to combat motor vehicle theft, burglary, and fraud-related motor vehicle crime in Texas. This is the 29th year the authority has issued funding. For more information about how to protect yourself from motor vehicle crime, visit MVCPA at www.TxDMV.gov/about-us/MVCPA.

—

Contact:
Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority                                           
4000 Jackson Ave.
Austin, Texas 78731
(512) 465-1485
AskMVCPA@TxDMV.gov  
Media@TxDMV.gov

Source: News and Information
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Initial Notification: MCCS Release 13.0.0 (07/23/2022 @ 6:00PM)

Posted on July 18, 2022 by TxDMV

Good morning,

On the weekend of July 23, 2022, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will update the
Motor Carrier Credentialing System (MCCS) starting at 6:00 PM Saturday (07/23/2022), lasting up to
10:00 AM Sunday (07/24/2022).  During the deployment window, you may experience intermittent
connectivity when accessing the MCCS system. 

Note: A notification update will be published after the MCCS deployment is completed.


Thank you,

Texas Department of Motor Vehicles
IT Services Division

 

Source: Motor Carriers
Initial Notification: MCCS Release 13.0.0 (07/23/2022 @ 6:00PM)

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Initial Notification: eLicensing Release 13.0.0 (07/23/2022 @ 6:00PM)

Posted on July 18, 2022 by TxDMV

Good morning,

On the weekend of July 23, 2022, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will update
the eLicensing System starting at 6:00 PM Saturday (07/23/2022), lasting up to 10:00 AM Sunday
(07/24/2022).  During the deployment window, you may experience intermittent connectivity
when accessing the eLicensing system. 

Note: A notification update will be published after the eLicensing deployment is completed.


Thank you,

Texas Department of Motor Vehicles
IT Services Division

 

Source: Dealers and Manufacturers
Initial Notification: eLicensing Release 13.0.0 (07/23/2022 @ 6:00PM)

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Initial Notification: webDEALER Release 13.0.0 (07/23/2022 @ 6:00 PM)

Posted on July 18, 2022 by TxDMV

Good morning,

On the weekend of July 23, 2022, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV)
will update the webDEALER System starting at 6:00 PM Saturday (07/23/2022), lasting 
up to 10:00 AM Sunday (07/24/2022).  During the deployment window, you may
experience intermittent connectivity when accessing the webDEALER system. 

As a reminder, if you are unable to print buyer’s tags, you should use your pre-printed Internet
Down tags. Every dealer is allowed a minimum of 30 Internet Down tags. Please remember that
after using an Internet Down tag, you must enter the information for that tag into webDEALER
as soon as the system is accessible.  Doing this, will ensure you always have the full allocation of
unused Internet Down tags available when you need them. Internet Down tags are valid for one
year from the date they are printed.

Note: A notification update will be published once the webDEALER deployment is 
completed.

We apologize for the inconvenience and any impact on you or your customers.


Thank you,

Texas Department of Motor Vehicles
IT Services Division

 

Source: Dealers and Manufacturers
Initial Notification: webDEALER Release 13.0.0 (07/23/2022 @ 6:00 PM)

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Initial Notification: RTS Release 13.0.0 (07/23/2022 @ 6:00PM)

Posted on July 18, 2022 by TxDMV

Good morning,

On the weekend of July 23, 2022, 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 RTS applications:

Starting at 6:00 PM Saturday (7/23/2022), lasting up to 10:00 AM Sunday (7/24/2022):

  • RTS POS
  • webDealer/eTags
  • Cognos
  • webSub

Note: A notification update will be published after the RTS deployment is completed.


Thank you,

Texas Department of Motor Vehicles
IT Services Division

 

Source: Tax Assessor-Collectors
Initial Notification: RTS Release 13.0.0 (07/23/2022 @ 6:00PM)

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Completed: Cognos System Maintenance (07/15/2021 08:08 PM)

Posted on July 16, 2022 by TxDMV

Good evening,

The planned Cognos system maintenance was completed as of 08:08 PM this evening.

We apologize for the inconvenience and any impact on you or your customers.


Thank you,

Texas Department of Motor Vehicles
IT Department

 

Source: Tax Assessor-Collectors
Completed: Cognos System Maintenance (07/15/2021 08:08 PM)

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TxDMV publishes rule adoptions in the July 15, 2022, issue of the Texas Register.

Posted on July 15, 2022 by TxDMV

Texas DMV

The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) has adopted rules in the July 15, 2022, issue of the Texas Register. The adopted language is available on TxDMV’s website at https://www.txdmv.gov/general-counsel/proposed-and-adopted-rules

The adoptions include:

  • amendments to §215.207 concerning final orders for contested cases.
  • new §211.6 concerning fingerprint requirements for licensing applicants for and holders of a general distinguishing number (GDN) under Transportation Code Chapter 503 for all dealer types under Transportation Code §503.029(a)(6), effective September 1, 2022.
  • amendments to §215.505 clarifying rule text for denial of access to the temporary tag system, effective July 21, 2022.
  • withdrawal of emergency amendments to §215.505 clarifying rule text for denial of access to the temporary tag system, effective July 21, 2022.

Source: Insurance Industry
TxDMV publishes rule adoptions in the July 15, 2022, issue of the Texas Register.

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TxDMV publishes a rule proposal in the July 15, 2022, issue of the Texas Register.

Posted on July 15, 2022 by TxDMV

Texas DMV

The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) published a rule proposal in the July 15, 2022, issue of the Texas Register. The proposal addresses amendments to §217.27 concerning personalized license plates. The proposed language is available on TxDMV’s website at https://www.txdmv.gov/general-counsel/proposed-and-adopted-rules.

The proposal is posted for public comment until 5:00 p.m. on August 15, 2022.  

Source: Insurance Industry
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Update Notification: RTS/Cognos Reporting Issues: Workaround (07/15/2022 10:05 AM)

Posted on July 15, 2022 by TxDMV

Good afternoon,

We are aware that users are experiencing issues when requesting Cognos reports, despite
refreshing the report request or starting a new session.  We are also aware that some users
are able to generate reports, but only after several attempts.  Users are reporting a
“Can’t display page” error message while trying to run reports and/or while trying to
return to the Home Page on the Cognos portal.

Please be assured that Support staff are working to resolve the issue.


Suggested Workarounds until the Cognos Reporting issue is fully resolved:

As we continue to troubleshoot the issue, here are the suggested workarounds you can try:

Option 1 –

If you receive this error message:

                         Cognos Error 1

then click the refresh button on your browser, and try the report request again:

                                         IE Refresh 1

– or –

Start a new Cognos Reporting session by inputting the following URL in your browser:

                            https://rts.txdmv.gov/ibmcognos

Option 2 – 

Schedule a Cognos Report to run in the background, to be emailed to you upon
completion, by following the instructions in the attachment provided in this bulletin.

An update will be provided once the Cognos Reporting issue is fully resolved.

We apologize for the inconvenience and any impact on you or your customers.


Thank you,

Texas Department of Motor Vehicles
IT Department

 

 

Source: Tax Assessor-Collectors
Update Notification: RTS/Cognos Reporting Issues: Workaround (07/15/2022 10:05 AM)

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Update Notification: RTS/Cognos Reporting Issues: Workaround (07/14/2022 5:20 PM)

Posted on July 14, 2022 by TxDMV

Good afternoon,

We are aware that users are experiencing issues when requesting Cognos reports, despite
refreshing the report request or starting a new session.  We are also aware that some users
are able to generate reports, but only after several attempts.  Users are reporting a
“Can’t display page” error message while trying to run reports and/or while trying to
return to the Home Page on the Cognos portal.

Please be assured that Support staff are working to resolve the issue.


Suggested Workarounds until the Cognos Reporting issue is fully resolved:

As we continue to troubleshoot the issue, here are the suggested workarounds you can try:

Option 1 –

If you receive this error message:

                         Cognos Error 1

then click the refresh button on your browser, and try the report request again:

                                         IE Refresh 1

– or –

Start a new Cognos Reporting session by inputting the following URL in your browser:

                            https://rts.txdmv.gov/ibmcognos

Option 2 – 

Schedule a Cognos Report to run in the background, to be emailed to you upon
completion, by following the instructions in the attachment provided in this bulletin.

An update will be provided once the Cognos Reporting issue is fully resolved.

We apologize for the inconvenience and any impact on you or your customers.


Thank you,

Texas Department of Motor Vehicles
IT Department

 

 

Source: Tax Assessor-Collectors
Update Notification: RTS/Cognos Reporting Issues: Workaround (07/14/2022 5:20 PM)

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Initial Notification: RTS/Cognos Reporting Issues (07/14/2022 12:10 PM)

Posted on July 14, 2022 by TxDMV

Good afternoon,

We are aware that users are experiencing issues when requesting Cognos reports, despite
refreshing the report request or starting a new session.  We are also aware that some users
are able to generate reports, but only after several attempts.  Users are reporting a
“Can’t display page” error message while trying to run reports and/or while trying to
return to the Home Page on the Cognos portal.

Please be assured that Support staff are working to resolve the issue.

An update will be provided once the Cognos Reporting issue is resolved.

We apologize for the inconvenience and any impact on you or your customers.


Thank you,

Texas Department of Motor Vehicles
IT Department

 

 

Source: Tax Assessor-Collectors
Initial Notification: RTS/Cognos Reporting Issues (07/14/2022 12:10 PM)

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TxDMV Holiday Hours – Independence Day 2022

Posted on July 1, 2022 by TxDMV

Fireworks

In observance of Independence Day, all Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) offices will be closed on Monday, July 4. Have a safe and happy holiday!

Vehicle title and registration services: Most vehicle title and registration services are provided by your county tax office. County tax office hours may vary. Registration renewal is available online 24/7 at www.TxDMV.gov.

Oversize/Overweight permits: Motor Carrier Oversize/Overweight permits can be ordered online 24/7 through the Texas Permitting and Routing Optimization System (TxPROS) at www.TxDMV.gov.

 

 

Source: Motor Carriers
TxDMV Holiday Hours – Independence Day 2022

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Informational: RTS Countywide Reports  (06/27/2022 @ 10:30 AM)

Posted on June 27, 2022 by TxDMV

Source: Tax Assessor-Collectors
Informational: RTS Countywide Reports  (06/27/2022 @ 10:30 AM)

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Completed: webDealer Maintenance (06/26/2022 @ 09:00 AM)

Posted on June 26, 2022 by TxDMV

Source: Dealers and Manufacturers
Completed: webDealer Maintenance (06/26/2022 @ 09:00 AM)

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Completed: RTS Maintenance (06/26/2022 @ 09:00 AM)

Posted on June 26, 2022 by TxDMV

Source: Tax Assessor-Collectors
Completed: RTS Maintenance (06/26/2022 @ 09:00 AM)

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Reminder Notification: Planned Maintenance: webDealer (06/24/2022 @ 11:00 AM)

Posted on June 24, 2022 by TxDMV

Source: Dealers and Manufacturers
Reminder Notification: Planned Maintenance: webDealer (06/24/2022 @ 11:00 AM)

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Reminder Notification: Planned Maintenance: RTS (06/24/2022 @ 11:00 AM)

Posted on June 24, 2022 by TxDMV

Source: Tax Assessor-Collectors
Reminder Notification: Planned Maintenance: RTS (06/24/2022 @ 11:00 AM)

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Initial Notification: Planned Maintenance: webDealer (06/23/2022 @ 12:55 PM)

Posted on June 23, 2022 by TxDMV

Source: Dealers and Manufacturers
Initial Notification: Planned Maintenance: webDealer (06/23/2022 @ 12:55 PM)

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