Legislative and Public Affairs Committee Meeting

Please join us for our Legislative and Public Affairs Committee Meeting, Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. via telephone conference call using Webex.

Instructions for accessing the meeting via Webex: https://txdmv.webex.com/txdmv/onstage/g.phpMTID=e25c9df27d246bef2fe3f5413a7b6aa30
Phone number for accessing the meeting via phone:
United States Toll Free: 1-844-740-1264
Event number/Access code: 177 273 6406
Event Passcode: 020321

Link to Meeting Agenda

TxDMV Board, committee, and advisory committee meetings are open to the public. However, all public participation on February 3 will be remote via telephone conference call due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Visit the TxDMV Board page for meeting agendas, material, public comment registration form, and transcripts here: https://www.txdmv.gov/about-us/txdmv-board-meetings.

The department encourages the participation of impacted stakeholders, motor vehicle-related industries, associations, and consumers. Commenters must send an email to GCO_General@txdmv.gov or call (512) 465-5665 with one of the following prior to the agenda item being taken up:

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

Good afternoon,

The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles, has resolved the eLicensing system slowness.

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

Thank you,

Texas Department of Motor Vehicles
IT Department

Good afternoon,

The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles vendor Salesforce, has reported that the eLicensing system is experiencing system slowness. Due to this, users may be experiencing intermittent issues when processing transactions.

Salesforce support staff are working to resolve the issue. 

Thank you,

Texas Department of Motor Vehicles
IT Department

Good morning,

The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles vendor Salesforce, has resolved the eLicensing intermittent connectivity issue.

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

Thank you,

Texas Department of Motor Vehicles
IT Department

Good morning,

The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles vendor Salesforce, has reported that the eLicensing system is experiencing intermittent connectivity. 

Salesforce support staff are working to resolve the issue. 

Thank you,

Texas Department of Motor Vehicles
IT Department

Please join us for our TxDMV Contested Case Rule Subcommittee Meeting, Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. via telephone conference call using Webex.

Instructions for accessing the meeting via Webex: https://txdmv.webex.com/txdmv/onstage/g.php?MTID=e67bfc12db65053ac28fe7282c01c1f15

Phone number for accessing the meeting via phone:
United States Toll Free: 1-844-740-1264
Event number/Access code: 177 799 3852
Event Passcode: 121820

Link to Meeting Agenda

Consideration and Possible Recommendation for Action to Full Board – Rule Adoption regarding contested cases:
Chapter 206, Management, Amendments, §206.22
Chapter 215, Motor Vehicle Distribution, Amendments, §215.22 and §215.55, New, §§215.59 – 215.63
(Relating to SB 604, new Occupations Code §2301.709(d), contested cases; and a petition for rulemaking)

TxDMV Board and committee meetings are open to the public. However, all public participation on January 19 will be remote via web ex telephone conference call due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Visit the TxDMV Board page for meeting materials and the public comment registration form here, https://www.txdmv.gov/about-us/txdmv-board-meetings.

The department encourages the participation of impacted stakeholders, motor vehicle-related industries, associations, and consumers. Commenters must send an email to GCO_General@txdmv.gov or call (512) 465-5665 with one of the following prior to the agenda item being taken up:

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

The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) has adopted rules in the December 25, 2020, 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 are effective December 30, 2020 and include: 

• amendments to §215.500 and §218.72; and new §215.504 clarifying the refund authority for motor vehicle buyers and lessees; and refund to a consumer who paid the motor carrier to transport household goods;

• amendments to §217.3 concerning vehicle titling for mopeds;

• amendments to §209.23, §§219.2, 219.11, 219.13-219.15, 219.42, 219.43 and 219.61 – 219.63 concerning escort flag vehicles including the use of certain types of lighting equipment; removing escrow account payment for certain types of permits;

• amendments to §219.31 and §219.126; and repeal of §219.83 relating to movement of oversize and overweight vehicles and enforcement of motor vehicle size and weight limitations; and

• new §221.96 establishing a process under which the board may issue a cease and desist order to prohibit a person from violating statutes, board rules, or board orders, after notice and an opportunity for hearing.

Please review and distribute as appropriate.

Thank you,

Tim Thompson, Deputy Director
Vehicle Titles and Registration Division
Texas Department of Motor Vehicles

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