Changes to Disabled Veteran License Plates

Posted on December 30, 2021 by TxDMV

Texas DMV

NEWS RELEASE

Reminder: Changes to Disabled Veteran License Plates Coming in 2022

Disabled Veteran Plates with the International Symbol of Access will be available

(AUSTIN, Texas – December 30, 2021) Beginning Jan. 1, 2022, a new state law changes the requirements for Texans with disabled veteran license plates who wish to park in spaces reserved for persons with disabilities.

Senate Bill 792 requires anyone parking in a disabled parking space must have a license plate or a disabled parking placard that features the International Symbol of Access (ISA). Disabled veteran license plates do not feature the ISA, and all Texans with these plates were permitted to use disabled parking under previous law.

Texans with disabled veteran plates wanting to use disabled parking spaces on or after Jan. 1, 2022, and who meet the ISA eligibility requirements, should apply for a disabled parking placard or for a new disabled veteran license plate with the ISA. Texans can apply for these designations at their local county tax assessor-collector’s office. Current placards will remain valid; however, the new requirements must be met at time of renewal.

Eligibility for Disabled Parking Placards or License Plates with the International Symbol of Access (ISA)

ISA placard and plate eligibility is based on a medical condition that meets the legal definition of a disability. “Disability” means a condition in which a person has:

  • Visual acuity of 20/200 or less in the better eye with correcting lenses.
  • Visual acuity of more than 20/200 but with a limited field of vision in which the widest diameter of the visual field subtends an angle of 20 degrees or less.
  • Mobility problems that substantially impair a person’s ability; these problems can be caused by:
    • Paralysis
    • Lung disease
    • Use of portable oxygen
    • Cardiac deficiency
    • Wheelchair confinement
    • Arthritis, neurological, or orthopedic condition
    • Foot disorder
    • Other medical condition causing a person to use a brace, cane, crutch or other assistive device.

A parking placard or plate with the ISA is only valid when being used by the person with the disability or by someone who is driving a person with the disability in the vehicle.

It is a violation of state law to use the placard or plates for a disabled parking spot without the person with the disability in the vehicle. People who misuse disabled parking placards are subject to fines of up to $1,250 and/or up to 50 hours of community service.

 Additional Resources

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Media Contact:            Customer Contact:                          
Media@TxDMV.gov     AskDMV@TxDMV.gov
(512) 465-1484              1-888-368-4689

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The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles registers and titles motor vehicles, licenses motor vehicle dealers, credentials motor carriers, issues oversize/overweight permits, investigates complaints against dealers and motor carriers, and awards grants to law enforcement agencies to reduce vehicle burglaries and thefts. Learn more at www.TxDMV.gov.

 

 

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Webinar Invite for RTB #004-21

Posted on December 29, 2021 by TxDMV

Please review and distribute as appropriate.

Webinars will be held for county tax assessor-collectors to discuss RTB #004-21, “Requirements and Availability of the Disabled Veteran (DV) License Plate with the International Symbol of Access (ISA).”

The webinar schedule is listed below, and space is limited. Please reserve your virtual “seat” as soon as possible by registering through one of the links.

Webinars

Tuesday, January 4, 2021, at 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM CST
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2918785977353965837

Tuesday, January 4, 2021, at 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM CST
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/9075637676527577613

Tax assessor-collectors and deputies, continuing education credit may be considered for your participation in certain Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) hosted webinars. To log your participation, please use the Continuing Education Credit Hours tracking tool on the Tax Assessor-Collectors hub by clicking the Continuing Education Credit icon.

Thank you,

 

Roland D. Luna, S., 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: Tax Assessor-Collectors
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RTB #004-21 Requirements and Availability of the Disabled Veteran (DV) License Plate with the International Symbol of Access (ISA)

Posted on December 29, 2021 by TxDMV

Please review and distribute as appropriate.

Registration and Title Bulletin (RTB) #004-21 provides guidance on the updated eligibility requirements and availability of the new disabled veteran license plates that include the International Symbol of Access and changes to parking privileges for disabled veterans as a result of Senate Bill (SB) 792, enacted by the 87th Legislature.

To support this change, revisions were made to the Application for Disabled Veteran License Plates and/or Parking Placards (Form VTR-615). RTB #004-21 and the revised form are attached.

Thank you,

 

Roland D. Luna, Sr., 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.

 

Attachments

 

Source: Tax Assessor-Collectors
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2022 Calendar and Application Manager Dates

Posted on December 28, 2021 by TxDMV

Please review and distribute as appropriate.

Attached are two files providing both a calendar and a table listing format of the Gregorian and Application Manager (AM) dates for calendar year 2022.

The AM date is part of the transaction identification number that prints on receipts and certain reports.  This information is helpful when reviewing reports that list transactions only by their AM dates and not Gregorian dates.  The following example denotes the position of the AM date:

Transaction number: 01534944590163051

The underlined and bolded five-digit number is the AM date.  It occupies the position of digits 7 through 11 in a transaction number.  The number can be found on the Gregorian calendar under the day of the particular month.  For example, the number 44590 is listed under “January” and under “31.”  Therefore, the Gregorian date for this transaction would be January 31, 2022. 

Thank you,

 

Roland D. Luna, Sr., Director
Vehicle Titles and Registration Division
Texas Department of Motor Vehicles

Attachments

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

 

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TxDMV Holiday Hours – December 2021

Posted on December 21, 2021 by TxDMV

Texas DMV

Need to take care of business with the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) around the holidays? Please be aware that TxDMV will be closed on Friday, December 24. 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 at www.TxDMV.gov.

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

Holiday Hours

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Completed: MCCS Release 11.0 (12/19/2021 @ 6:00 AM)

Posted on December 19, 2021 by TxDMV

Good morning,

The deployment of the Motor Carrier Credentialing System (MCCS) updates were completed as of 6:00 AM this morning, 12/19/2021.

Thank you,

Texas Department of Motor Vehicles
IT Department

 

 

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Completed: RTS Release 11.0 (12/19/2021 @ 6:00 AM)

Posted on December 19, 2021 by TxDMV

Good morning,

The deployment of the RTS system updates were completed as of 6:00 AM this morning, 12/19/2021.

Thank you,

Texas Department of Motor Vehicles
IT Department

Source: Tax Assessor-Collectors
Completed: RTS Release 11.0 (12/19/2021 @ 6:00 AM)

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Completed: eLicensing Release 11.0 (12/19/2021 @ 6:00 AM)

Posted on December 19, 2021 by TxDMV

Good morning,

The deployment of the RTS system updates were completed as of 6:00 AM this morning, 12/19/2021.

Thank you,

Texas Department of Motor Vehicles
IT Department

Source: Dealers and Manufacturers
Completed: eLicensing Release 11.0 (12/19/2021 @ 6:00 AM)

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Completed: webDEALER Release 11.0 (12/19/2021 @ 6:00 AM)

Posted on December 19, 2021 by TxDMV

Good morning,

The deployment of the webDEALER system updates were completed as of 6:00 AM this morning, 12/19/2021.

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 Department

Source: Dealers and Manufacturers
Completed: webDEALER Release 11.0 (12/19/2021 @ 6:00 AM)

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Reminder Notification: MCCS Release 11.0 (12/17/2021 @ 5:15 PM)

Posted on December 17, 2021 by TxDMV

Good afternoon,

On the weekend of December 18, 2021, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will
update the Motor Carrier Credentialing System (MCCS) starting at 6:00 PM Saturday (12/18/2021),
lasting up to 10:00 AM Sunday (12/19/2021).  During the deployment window, you may experience
intermittent connectivity when accessing the MCCS system.

Note: A notification update will be published once the MCCS 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: Motor Carriers
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Central Freight Lines Update

Posted on December 17, 2021 by TxDMV

Please review and distribute as appropriate.

As a follow up to the communication on December 13, Central Freight Lines, who provides freight delivery services for the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) plate and supply delivery from Huntsville, closed their business. Central Freight announced it would stop picking up freight on December 13 and would deliver the freight already in its system by December 20, ceasing all operations afterward.

On December 15, our logistics company identified a new freight carrier, Southeastern Freight. Any outstanding orders impacted by Central Freight’s closure were collected by Southeastern Freight on Wednesday, December 15. It should be noted that Southeastern Freight may not offer the same customer-service options (i.e., inside delivery, etc.) in all markets. Inside delivery will be identified in advance on the bill of lading prior to shipment. If inside delivery is required and not denoted on the bill, please contact your Regional Service Center, so we can work with the freight company to cover the additional charges for the service.

Please be aware this situation continues to develop and additional changes to carriers may be necessary. We will continue to monitor the situation to ensure freight services return to normal, and all pending orders are successfully delivered.

We apologize for any inconvenience caused.

Thank you,

 

Roland D. Luna, Sr., 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: Tax Assessor-Collectors
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House Bill (HB) 2152: Online Renewal Up to 12 Months Past Expiration

Posted on December 17, 2021 by TxDMV

Please review and distribute as appropriate.

Registration and Title System (RTS) Release 11.0, scheduled to deploy this weekend, will allow online registration renewal up to 12 months past expiration using the Internet Vehicle Title and Registration Service (IVTRS) as a result of HB 2152, enacted by the 87th Legislature. Currently, motorists who renew online via IVTRS may only renew up to nine months late if they have not received a law enforcement citation for the expired registration. With this enhancement, motorists will be able to renew up to 12 months late if they have not received a citation.

Additionally, anyone renewing between 10 and 12 months late will be given the option to renew for the current, past-due, registration year and the subsequent registration year. The month of expiration will not change for motorists using this option. Registration and local county fees will be doubled when registration is renewed for both years; however, only one Processing and Handling Fee will be charged.

Motorists renewing online must have a current, passing vehicle inspection in the state inspection database or certify that the vehicle is located out of state. If the vehicle is out of state, a VERIFY INSPECTION remark will be placed on the motor vehicle record for law enforcement use.

IVTRS may be accessed at www.Texas.gov or via the TxDMV.gov website. Although the Texas by Texas (TxT) system is active for user account set up and registration renewal, the 12-month extension will not be available in TxT until such time that programming can be completed.

Please refer to RTS County Release Notes 11.0 posted at TxDMV.gov for more information on this change. The Motor Vehicle Registration Manual will be updated to reflect these changes in the upcoming January quarterly revision.

Thank you,

 

Roland D. Luna, Sr., 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: Tax Assessor-Collectors
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Informal Working Drafts and Request for Informal Comments on Rules Relating to Implementation of Senate Bill 15

Posted on December 17, 2021 by TxDMV

 

Informal Working Drafts and Request for Informal Comments on Rules Relating to Implementation of Senate Bill 15

The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles has prepared informal working drafts of amendments to its rules to implement Senate Bill 15 from the 2021 regular legislative session, the Texas Consumer Privacy Act Phase I.

TxDMV is seeking comments from the public on the informal working draft, and specifically invites feedback on the questions below.

This informal posting of the drafts is intended to gather comments prior to any formal publication of proposed rules in the Texas Register.  The drafts, and the instructions on how to provide comments about them, can be read at https://www.txdmv.gov/general-counsel.   The informal comment period is open until January 17.

Submit your comments to the Office of General Counsel, at rules@txdmv.gov. 

For more information, please contact the Office of General Counsel at 512-465-5665.

TxDMV requests comments on the following questions:

1.       Do the requirements under informal working draft Section 217.123(c) for law enforcement to provide current law enforcement credentials, electronic verification, or a written statement from a supervising officer on letterhead make it easier to receive personal information for criminal investigations than the existing rule that is limited to providing current law enforcement credentials?

2.       Does the requirement to enter into an in-bulk contract with the department for any request over 250 individual motor vehicle records or for information the requestor intends to redisclose for compensation provide enough clarity to those persons that will be required to enter into a contract prior to receiving any personal information? In other words, is it clear that any requests that result in the disclosure of 250 or more motor vehicle records containing personal information will be required to enter into an in-bulk contract prior to the release of records?

3.       Does the informal working draft of Section 217.1231 clearly establish the required documentation that must be submitted to the department prior to entering into an in-bulk contract?

4.       The department is considering ways to enter into in-bulk contracts required by Transportation Code Section 730.014.  As a requestor, are there any special circumstances the department should consider in developing the in-bulk contract requirements under the statute?

5.       Are there any additional comments or points of clarification that the rule should address? 

 

 

 

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Updated Forms, Plate Guides and Brochures

Posted on December 17, 2021 by TxDMV

Please review and distribute as appropriate.

As a result of legislation passed during the 87th Legislative Session, the following specialty license plates will be available for purchase on December 20, 2021:

  • Make-A-Wish
  • Family First
  • Borinqueneers Congressional Gold Medal
  • Disabled Veteran Borinqueneers Congressional Gold Medal
  • Presidential Service Badge
  • Disabled Veteran Presidential Service Badge
  • United States Navy Submarine Service Enlisted
  • United States Navy Submarine Service Officer
  • Disabled Veteran United States Navy Submarine Service Enlisted
  • Disabled Veteran United States Navy Submarine Service Officer

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

  • Specialty Plate Guide
  • Military Plate Guide
  • Disabled Veteran Military Plate Guide
  • Military Plate Brochure
  • Disabled Veteran Military Plate Brochure
  • Application for Military Service License Plates (Form VTR-420)
  • Application for Military Meritorious Service License Plates (Form VTR-421)
  • Application for Disabled Veteran License Plates and/or Parking Placards (Form VTR-615)
  • 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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The brochures are available on the TxDMV Motorists “For Our Troops” webpage at https://www.txdmv.gov/motorists/for-our-troops.  Both brochures appear on the Military License Plates tab.  Below is a screenshot showing the location of the brochures.

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Thank you,

 

Roland D. Luna, Sr., 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: Tax Assessor-Collectors
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FINAL Reminder Notification: eLicensing Release 11.0 (12/17/2021 @ 2:00 PM)

Posted on December 17, 2021 by TxDMV

Good afternoon,

On the weekend of December 18, 2021, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will
update the eLicensing System starting at 6:00 PM Saturday (12/18/2021), lasting up to 10:00 AM
Sunday (12/19/2021).  During the deployment window, you may experience intermittent connectivity
when accessing the system.

Note: A notification update will be published once the eLicensing 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
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FINAL Reminder Notification: webDEALER Release 11.0 (12/17/2021 @ 2:00 PM)

Posted on December 17, 2021 by TxDMV

Good afternoon,

On the weekend of December 18, 2021, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV)
will update the webDEALER System starting at 6:00 PM Saturday (12/18/2021), lasting 
up to 10:00 AM Sunday (12/19/2021).  During the deployment window, you may experience
intermittent connectivity when accessing the 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
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FINAL Reminder Notification: RTS Release 11.0 (12/17/2021 @ 2:00 PM)

Posted on December 17, 2021 by TxDMV

Good afternoon,

On the weekend of December 18, 2021, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles
(TxDMV) will update the Registration and Titling System (RTS), webDealer and associated
applications.  During the deployment window, you may experience intermittent
connectivity when accessing the following applications:

Starting at 6:00 PM Saturday (12/18/2021), lasting up to 10:00 AM Sunday (12/19/2021):

  • RTS
  • webDealer

Note: A notification update will be published once the RTS 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: Tax Assessor-Collectors
FINAL Reminder Notification: RTS Release 11.0 (12/17/2021 @ 2:00 PM)

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County RTS Release Notes 11.0 (12/17/21 9:40 AM)

Posted on December 17, 2021 by TxDMV

Good morning,

Over the weekend of December 18, 2021, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will update the Registration and Titling System (RTS) with Release 11.0 which contains the content summarized below. 

Enhancements: 

RTS:

  • Resolved Inability to Process Disabled Placard Transactions

  • Removed the Check field from the Funds Key Selection screen (KEY021) and Disabled the Check radio button on the Funds Payment screen (ACC020)
  • New Louisiana State University Purple (crossover) Specialty License Plate
  • New Presidential Service Badge Specialty License Plate (HB 1081)
  • New Borinqueneers Congressional Gold Medal Specialty License Plate (HB 912)
  • New Specialty License Plate: Family First (SB 1123)
  • New Specialty License Plate: Make-A-Wish (HB 1863)
  • New S. Navy Submarine Service (Officer & Enlisted) Specialty License Plate (SB 791)
  • Added the ISA to Disabled Veteran License Plates (SB 792)
  • Extend Online Renewal to 12 Months Past the Expiration Date (HB 2152)
  • Updated the EFT Remittances New Order Vendor Specialty Plates Report


Please note: For your convenience RTS Release Notes 11.0 are attached. For detailed information about the items listed above, additional enhancements and issue resolutions after the release has been deployed, please refer to the TAC Hub (www.txdmv.gov/tax-assessor-collectors).

Thank you,

Texas Department of Motor Vehicles
IT Services Division

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Source: Tax Assessor-Collectors
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Establishing Motor Vehicle Value for Bonded Titles

Posted on December 16, 2021 by TxDMV

Please review and distribute as appropriate.

As you are aware, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) Regional Service Centers establish the value of a motor vehicle for bonded title purposes.  This value is multiplied by 1.5.  The result is the value of the bond which must cover the motor vehicle.  For example, a vehicle valued at $10,000, multiplied by 1.5, will establish a bond amount of $15,000.  This information is documented on the Notice of Determination for a Bonded Title or Tax Assessor-Collector Hearing (Form VTR-130-ND). 

In October, TxDMV implemented a procedural change at TxDMV Regional Service Centers on how the value of a motor vehicle is established to align with existing Texas Administrative Code.  Previously, the value of a motor vehicle 25 years or older was established at a default of $4,000, resulting in a bond amount of $6,000.  Upon review of Texas Administrative Code, Section 217.9(c), it was determined the value of all motor vehicles, regardless of age is to be established as follows:

  1. Standard Presumptive Value (SPV) from the TxDMV Internet website.
  2. If the SPV is not available, then a national reference guide will be used.
  3. If the value cannot be determined by either source, then the person may obtain an appraisal.

Only when an appraisal is used (SPV and a national reference guide do not establish a value) does the age of the motor vehicle become relevant.  With an appraisal:

  • If the vehicle is less than 25 years old, the value as established on the appraisal is used.
  • If the vehicle is 25 years or older, and
    • The appraisal is less than $4,000, the value is set at $4,000.
    • The appraisal is $4,000 or more, the value as established on the appraisal is used.

As a reminder, applicants who disagree with the value of a motor vehicle as established by SPV are not able to utilize another means of establishing a value, such as a national reference guide or an appraisal.  Texas Administrative Code makes no such allowances.

This change has no impact to how county tax assessor-collector offices are to process bonded title applications.  Please continue to ensure the applicant presents a bond in the amount as established on the Form VTR-130-ND.

Additionally, we would like to bring awareness to two items around establishing the value of a motor vehicle to ensure customers are served as efficiently as possible when directed by your office to pursue the bonded title process: 

  1. The value of most trailers, especially assembled trailers, and aftermarket/assembled vehicles cannot be established through SPV or national reference guides. 
  2. Transportation Code, Section 501.032, requires a Law Enforcement Identification Number Inspection (VTR-68-A) for any motor vehicle which has no previous Texas record.

Advising customers to obtain an appraisal or VTR-68-A, as applicable, will aid the customer by ensuring they have the required documents on their first visit to a TxDMV Regional Service Center.

Thank you,

 

Roland D. Luna, Sr., 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: Tax Assessor-Collectors
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Reminder Notification: RTS Release 11.0 (12/15/2021 @ 3:30 PM)

Posted on December 15, 2021 by TxDMV

Good afternoon,

On the weekend of December 18, 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 applications:

Starting at 6:00 PM Saturday (12/18/2021), lasting up to 10:00 AM Sunday (12/19/2021):

  • RTS POS
  • webDealer

Note: A notification update will be published once the RTS 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: Tax Assessor-Collectors
Reminder Notification: RTS Release 11.0 (12/15/2021 @ 3:30 PM)

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Reminder Notification: eLicensing Release 11.0 (12/15/2021 @ 2:45 PM)

Posted on December 15, 2021 by TxDMV

Good afternoon,

On the weekend of December 18, 2021, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will
update the eLicensing System starting at 6:00 PM Saturday (12/18/2021), lasting up to 10:00 AM
Sunday (12/19/2021).  During the deployment window, you may experience intermittent connectivity
when accessing the system.

Note: A notification update will be published once the eLicensing 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
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Reminder Notification: webDEALER Release 11.0 (12/15/2021 @ 2:45 PM)

Posted on December 15, 2021 by TxDMV

Good afternoon,

On the weekend of December 18, 2021, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV)
will update the webDEALER System starting at 6:00 PM Saturday (12/18/2021), lasting 
up to 10:00 AM Sunday (12/19/2021).  During the deployment window, you may experience
intermittent connectivity when accessing the 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

 

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Reminder Notification: webDEALER Release 11.0 (12/15/2021 @ 2:45 PM)

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Resolved: webDEALER Intermittent issues (12/15/2021 12:00 PM)

Posted on December 15, 2021 by TxDMV

Good afternoon,

The vendor issue impacting the webDealer system has been resolved and the system has been
restored to full functionality.

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 Department

 

 

 

 

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Resolved: webDEALER Intermittent issues (12/15/2021 12:00 PM)

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Resolved: eLicensing Intermittent Issues (12/15/2021 @ 12:00 PM)

Posted on December 15, 2021 by TxDMV

Good afternoon,

The vendor issue impacting the eLicensing system has been resolved and the system has been
restored to full functionality.

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


Thank you,

Texas Department of Motor Vehicles
IT Services Division

 

 

 

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Resolved: eLicensing Intermittent Issues (12/15/2021 @ 12:00 PM)

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Initial Notification: eLicensing Intermittent Issues (12/15/2021 @ 10:15 AM)

Posted on December 15, 2021 by TxDMV

Good morning,

The eLicensing system is currently experiencing intermittent performance issues due to a vendor outage.  Support staff are working to resolve the issues.   We will provide updates as we work
on the issues and when the issues are resolved.

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


Thank you,

Texas Department of Motor Vehicles
IT Services Division

 

 

 

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Initial Notification: eLicensing Intermittent Issues (12/15/2021 @ 10:15 AM)

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