POSTPONED: Planned Maintenance: RTS (11/12/2023 @ 5:00 AM)

Source: Tax Assessor-Collectors
POSTPONED: Planned Maintenance: RTS (11/12/2023 @ 5:00 AM)

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Initial Notification: RTS Planned Maintenance (11/12/2023 @ 5:00 AM)

Good afternoon,

The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will be implementing scheduled
maintenance for the RTS System starting at 5:00 AM, Sunday (11/12/2023), lasting 
up to 11:00 A
M Sunday morning (11/12/2023). During the deployment window, 
you
may experience intermittent connectivity when accessing the RTS System. 

Note: A notification update will be published once the RTS system maintenance is 
completed.


Thank you,

Texas Department of Motor Vehicles
IT Services Division

 

 

 

 

Source: Tax Assessor-Collectors
Initial Notification: RTS Planned Maintenance (11/12/2023 @ 5:00 AM)

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Initial Notification: webDealer Planned Maintenance (11/12/2023 @ 5:00 AM)

Good afternoon,

On Sunday, November 12, 2023, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will update
the webDealer System starting at 5:00 AM, lasting up to 11:00 AM (11/12/2023). During the 
deployment window, you may experience intermittent connectivity issues 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.


Thank you,

Texas Department of Motor Vehicles
IT Services Division

 

 

 

 

Source: Dealers and Manufacturers
Initial Notification: webDealer Planned Maintenance (11/12/2023 @ 5:00 AM)

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eVIEW for Specialty Plate Designs

Please review and distribute as appropriate.

The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles is previewing four new vendor plates, Florida A&M University, Premium Embossed – Black & Gold, Premium Embossed – Black & Yellow, and Premium Embossed – Blue & Gold.

Please visit the following link to provide your comments no later than Thursday, November 16, 2023, at 12:00 p.m.

https://www.txdmv.gov/motorists/license-plates/eview

The department will review and consider all input received.

Thank you,

 

Annette Quintero, Director
Vehicle Titles and Registration Division
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: webDEALER Release 23.4.2 (11/02/2023 @ 10:15 PM)

Good evening,

The deployment of the webDEALER system updates were completed as of 10:15 PM this
evening, Thursday,
11/02/2023.

Please remember that if you used 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. Also
remember that unused Internet Down tags are valid for one year from the date they are printed.
 


Thank you,

Texas Department of Motor Vehicles
IT Services Division

 

 

Source: Dealers and Manufacturers
Completed: webDEALER Release 23.4.2 (11/02/2023 @ 10:15 PM)

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Reminder: webDealer Release 23.4.2 (11/2/2023 @ 10:00 PM)

Good morning,

Over the evening of Thursday, November 2, 2023, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) 
will update the webDealer System starting at 10:00 PM, lasting up to 11:59 PM.  During the
deployment window, you may experience intermittent connectivity issues 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.


Thank you,

Texas Department of Motor Vehicles
IT Services Division

 

 

 

Source: Dealers and Manufacturers
Reminder: webDealer Release 23.4.2 (11/2/2023 @ 10:00 PM)

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Initial Notification: webDealer Release 23.4.2 (11/2/2023 @ 10:00 PM)

Good morning,

Over the evening of Thursday, November 2, 2003, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) 
will update the webDealer System starting at 10:00 PM, lasting up to 11:59 PM.  During the
deployment window, you may experience intermittent connectivity issues 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.


Thank you,

Texas Department of Motor Vehicles
IT Services Division

 

Source: Dealers and Manufacturers
Initial Notification: webDealer Release 23.4.2 (11/2/2023 @ 10:00 PM)

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Completed: Scheduled RTS System Maintenance (10/29/2023 @ 8:37 AM)

Good morning,

The Registration and Titling System (RTS) scheduled system maintenance was
completed 
as of 8:37 AM this morning, Sunday, October 29, 2023.

The RTS system is now available.

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


Thank you,

Texas Department of Motor Vehicles
IT Services Division

 

 

 

Source: Tax Assessor-Collectors
Completed: Scheduled RTS System Maintenance (10/29/2023 @ 8:37 AM)

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Completed: Scheduled webDealer System Maintenance (10/29/2023 @ 8:37 AM)

Good morning,

The webDealer scheduled system maintenance was completed as of 8:37 AM this morning,
Sunday, October 29, 2023.

The webDealer system is now available.

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

Please remember that if you used 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. Also
remember that unused Internet
Down tags are valid for one year from the date they are printed.
 


Thank you,

Texas Department of Motor Vehicles
IT Services Division

 

Source: Dealers and Manufacturers
Completed: Scheduled webDealer System Maintenance (10/29/2023 @ 8:37 AM)

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Completed: Scheduled RTS System Maintenance

Good morning,

The Registration and Titling System (RTS) scheduled system maintenance has been completed.

The RTS system is now available.

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


Thank you,

Texas Department of Motor Vehicles
IT Services Division

 

 

 

Source: Tax Assessor-Collectors
Completed: Scheduled RTS System Maintenance

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Completed: Scheduled webDealer System Maintenance

Good morning,

The webDealer scheduled system maintenance was completed last night. The webDealer
system is now available.

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

Please remember that if you used 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.
Also remember that unused Internet
Down tags are valid for one year from the date they
are printed.
 


Thank you,

Texas Department of Motor Vehicles
IT Services Division

 

 

 

Source: Dealers and Manufacturers
Completed: Scheduled webDealer System Maintenance

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Reminder: RTS Scheduled Maintenance (10/29/2023 @ 5:00 AM)

Good morning,

The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will be implementing scheduled
maintenance for the Registration and Titling System (RTS) starting at 5:00 AM, Sunday 
(10/29/2023), lasting up to 11:00 AM Sunday morning. During the deployment window, 
you may experience intermittent connectivity when accessing the RTS System. 

Note: A notification update will be published once the RTS system maintenance is 
completed.


Thank you,

Texas Department of Motor Vehicles
IT Services Division

 

 

 

Source: Tax Assessor-Collectors
Reminder: RTS Scheduled Maintenance (10/29/2023 @ 5:00 AM)

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Reminder: webDealer Scheduled Maintenance (10/29/2023 @ 5:00 AM)

Good morning,

The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will be implementing scheduled
maintenance for the webDealer System starting at 5:00 AM Sunday 
(10/29/2023),
lasting up to 11:00 AM, Sunday morning. 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 maintenance is 
completed.


Thank you,

Texas Department of Motor Vehicles
IT Services Division

 

 

 

Source: Dealers and Manufacturers
Reminder: webDealer Scheduled Maintenance (10/29/2023 @ 5:00 AM)

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Reminder: webDealer Scheduled Maintenance (10/27/2023 @ 10:00 PM)

Good morning,

The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will be implementing scheduled
maintenance for the webDealer System starting at 10:00 PM, Friday (10/27/2023),
lasting up to 11:59 PM, Friday night. 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 maintenance is 
completed.


Thank you,

Texas Department of Motor Vehicles
IT Services Division

 

 

 

Source: Dealers and Manufacturers
Reminder: webDealer Scheduled Maintenance (10/27/2023 @ 10:00 PM)

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Reminder: RTS Scheduled Maintenance (10/27/2023 @ 10:00 PM)

Good morning,

The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will be implementing scheduled
maintenance for the Registration and Titling System (RTS) starting at 10:00 PM this
evening, Friday 
(10/27/2023), lasting up to 11:59 PM this evening. During the
deployment window, 
you may experience intermittent connectivity when accessing
the RTS System. 

Note: A notification update will be published once the RTS system maintenance is 
completed.


Thank you,

Texas Department of Motor Vehicles
IT Services Division

 

 

 

Source: Tax Assessor-Collectors
Reminder: RTS Scheduled Maintenance (10/27/2023 @ 10:00 PM)

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TxDMV publishes rule adoptions in the October 27, 2023, issue of the Texas Register.

Texas DMV


The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) has adopted rules that are published in the October 27, 2023, issue of the Texas Register. The adopted rules are available on the TxDMV website at https://www.txdmv.gov/general-counsel/proposed-and-adopted-rules.

The adoptions include:

  • amendments to 43 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) §§206.92, 206.93, and new 206.98, concerning advisory committees;
  • amendments to 43 TAC §211.6, concerning fingerprint requirements for license applicants and holders;
  • amendments to 43 TAC §217.52, concerning the marketing of specialty license plates through a private vendor; and
  • amendments to 43 TAC §217.54, concerning registration of fleet vehicles.

Source: Dealers and Manufacturers
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Reminder: 2023 Motor Carrier Division Customer Satisfaction Survey

Motor Carrier Customer Satisfaction Survey

Help MCD improve performance by taking this brief Customer Satisfaction Survey to let us know how we’re doing and what areas we need to focus on in the future. Take it anytime between now and midnight, Friday, November 3. 

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2023MCDSurvey

 

Source: Motor Carriers
Reminder: 2023 Motor Carrier Division Customer Satisfaction Survey

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Initial Notification: RTS Scheduled Maintenance (10/29/2023 @ 5:00 AM)

Good morning,

The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will be implementing scheduled
maintenance for the RTS System starting at 5:00 AM, Sunday (10/29/2023), lasting 
up to 11:00 A
M Sunday morning. During the deployment window, 
you may experience 
intermittent connectivity when accessing the RTS System. 

Note: A notification update will be published once the RTS system maintenance is 
completed.


Thank you,

Texas Department of Motor Vehicles
IT Services Division

 

 

 

Source: Tax Assessor-Collectors
Initial Notification: RTS Scheduled Maintenance (10/29/2023 @ 5:00 AM)

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Initial Notification: webDealer Scheduled Maintenance (10/29/2023 @ 5:00 AM)

Good morning,

The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will be implementing scheduled
maintenance for the webDEALER System starting at 5:00 AM Sunday 
(10/29/2023),
lasting up to 11:00 AM, Sunday morning. 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 maintenance is 
completed.


Thank you,

Texas Department of Motor Vehicles
IT Services Division

 

 

 

Source: Dealers and Manufacturers
Initial Notification: webDealer Scheduled Maintenance (10/29/2023 @ 5:00 AM)

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Initial Notification: webDealer Scheduled Maintenance (10/27/2023 @ 10:00 PM)

Good morning,

The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will be implementing scheduled
maintenance for the webDealer System starting at 10:00 PM, Friday (10/27/2023),
lasting up to 11:59 PM, Friday night. 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 maintenance is 
completed.


Thank you,

Texas Department of Motor Vehicles
IT Services Division

 

 

 

Source: Dealers and Manufacturers
Initial Notification: webDealer Scheduled Maintenance (10/27/2023 @ 10:00 PM)

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Initial Notification: RTS Scheduled Maintenance (10/27/2023 @ 10:00 PM)

Good morning,

The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will be implementing scheduled
maintenance for the RTS System starting at 10:00 PM, Friday (10/27/2023), lasting 
up to 11:59 
PM Friday night. During the deployment window, 
you may experience 
intermittent connectivity when accessing the RTS System. 

Note: A notification update will be published once the RTS system maintenance is 
completed.


Thank you,

Texas Department of Motor Vehicles
IT Services Division

 

 

 

Source: Tax Assessor-Collectors
Initial Notification: RTS Scheduled Maintenance (10/27/2023 @ 10:00 PM)

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Resolved: Cognos Reports Unavailable (10/20/2023 @ 10:55 AM)

Good morning,

Cognos 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 Services Division

 

 

Source: Tax Assessor-Collectors
Resolved: Cognos Reports Unavailable (10/20/2023 @ 10:55 AM)

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Initial Notification: Cognos Reports unavailable (10/20/2023 @ 8:00 AM)

Good morning,

Cognos Reporting is delayed for the following reports:

Finance
1  Fee Type Funds Report

2  Funds Remittance Report
3  Week/Month TO Date Fees Report
4  Monthly Funds Report
5  E-Pay Deposit/Refund Notification Report
6  VTR Funds Adjustment Report
7  Out of County Sales Tax Report
8  Daily USAS Transaction Code Report
9  Daily [County/Region] FTP Electronic Funds Transfers

Title
1  NMVTIS Inquiry Report
2  Duplicate CCO Titles Issues Report

Fraud Reports

Administrative
1  Voided Transactions Report


An update will be provided when the above reports become available.

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


Thank you,

 

Texas Department of Motor Vehicles
IT Services Division

 

 

 

Source: Tax Assessor-Collectors
Initial Notification: Cognos Reports unavailable (10/20/2023 @ 8:00 AM)

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Resolved: Cognos Reports Unavailable (10/18/2023 @ 2:10 PM)

Good afternoon,

The data issues regarding Out-Of-County fees for the Cognos Funds Remittance Report have
been resolved. Counties may now re-run their reports.

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

 

Thank you,

Texas Department of Motor Vehicles
IT Services Division

 

 

 

Source: Tax Assessor-Collectors
Resolved: Cognos Reports Unavailable (10/18/2023 @ 2:10 PM)

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October 2023 Motor Vehicle Title Manual Update

Please review and distribute as appropriate.

The latest update to the Motor Vehicle Title Manual (attached) is now available via Registration and Title System (RTS) workstations and at www.txdmv.gov.

We welcome your feedback and encourage you to email any comments or suggestions to VTR_Title_Reg-Manual-Update@txdmv.gov (please note the underscores between VTR and Title and between Title and Reg).

Updates for this release are marked with red change bars in the text.

Chapter 2 – Administration and Transaction Handling Procedures
Section 2.7, “Specially Marked Envelopes – Assembly Procedures,” was updated to “Special Handling Procedures,” and includes information on scanning and emailing transactions to the department in lieu of physically mailing the transactions as outlined in Registration and Title Bulletin (RTB) #002-23.

Chapter 9 – Transfer of Ownership
Section 9.8, “Vehicle Transfer Notification,” was updated to specify vehicles sold September 1, 2023, or later require the seller to provide the buyer’s full name, address, and phone number for the department to mark the vehicle record and indicate the transfer.

Chapter 11 – Signature – Authority to Sign
Section 11.5, “Secure Power of Attorney,” was updated to include a note that states a Dealer’s Reassignment of Title for a Motor Vehicle (Form VTR-41-A) cannot be used when Part B of the Power of Attorney for Transfer of Ownership to a Motor Vehicle (Form VTR-271-A) still applies to the title transaction at the time of sale.

Chapter 16 – Operation of Law
Section 16.11, “Unclaimed Seized Vehicles,” was added to include the requirements for the disposition of a vehicle that was seized by law enforcement and left unclaimed by the owner as outlined in RTB #007-23.

Chapter 25 – Motor Vehicle Dealers
Section 25.4, “Dealer’s Reassignment of Title for a Motor Vehicle (Form VTR-41-A),” was updated to include a note that states the Form VTR-41-A cannot be used in lieu of Part B of the Form VTR-271-A, when Part B still applies to the title transaction at the time of sale.

Thank you,

 

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

Attachment

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

 

Source: Tax Assessor-Collectors
October 2023 Motor Vehicle Title Manual Update

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