Reminder: RTS Release 9.7.2 (8/1/2020 @ 6 PM)

Posted on July 29, 2020 by TxDMV

Good afternoon,

 

Over the weekend of July 31, 2020, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will update the Registration Titling System (RTS). During the deployment of the new release you may experience intermittent connectivity issues to the following applications:

 

Starting at 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Saturday (8/1/2020):

 

  • RTS POS 
  • Cognos

 

Note: A reply to all will be sent when the maintenance is complete. Please contact the TxDMV Customer Service department if you experience system issues after the maintenance has been completed.

 

Thank you,

 

Texas Department of Motor Vehicles

IT Services Division

 

 

 

Source: Tax Assessor-Collectors
Reminder: RTS Release 9.7.2 (8/1/2020 @ 6 PM)

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Initial Notification: eLicensing Release 9.7.2 (8/1/2020 @ 6 PM)

Posted on July 27, 2020 by TxDMV

Good afternoon,

 

Over the weekend of July 31, 2020, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will update the eLicensing System. During the deployment of the new release you may experience intermittent connectivity issues when trying to access the system. 

 

Note: A reply to all will be sent when the maintenance is complete. Please contact the TxDMV Customer Service department if you experience system issues after the maintenance has been completed.

 

Thank you,

 

Texas Department of Motor Vehicles

IT Services Division

 

 

 

Source: Dealers and Manufacturers
Initial Notification: eLicensing Release 9.7.2 (8/1/2020 @ 6 PM)

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Initial Notification: RTS Release 9.7.2 (8/1/2020 @ 6 PM)

Posted on July 27, 2020 by TxDMV

Good afternoon,

 

Over the weekend of July 31, 2020, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will update the Registration Titling System (RTS). During the deployment of the new release you may experience intermittent connectivity issues to the following applications:

 

Starting at 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Saturday (8/1/2020):

 

  • RTS POS 
  • Cognos

 

Note: A reply to all will be sent when the maintenance is complete. Please contact the TxDMV Customer Service department if you experience system issues after the maintenance has been completed.

 

Thank you,

 

Texas Department of Motor Vehicles

IT Services Division

 

 

 

Source: Tax Assessor-Collectors
Initial Notification: RTS Release 9.7.2 (8/1/2020 @ 6 PM)

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Movement of Oversize/Overweight Loads for Hurricane Hanna Disaster

Posted on July 27, 2020 by TxDMV

Federal Disaster Relief Permits Available

Motor carriers transporting a divisible load that is overweight only to and within the areas affected by Hurricane Hanna may self-issue a Federal Disaster Relief Permit through the Texas Permitting and Routing Optimization System (TxPROS). https://txpros.txdmv.gov/.

A copy of the President’s declaration must be carried with the permit. The declaration can be found here: https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefings-statements/president-donald-j-trump-approves-texas-emergency-declaration/

The Federal Disaster Relief Permit allows for travel on all state and federal roads, including the interstate highway system. The permit may not be used for overwidth, overlength, or overheight loads.

Vehicles moving with this permit may only deliver relief supplies (the entire load must consist of relief supplies), or assist in expediting debris removal from roadways, staging areas, or temporary structure locations.

See permit for a complete list of movement conditions and restrictions. http://www.txdmv.gov/oversize-weight-permits/emergency-relief-permit

If you have a TxPROS account but do not remember the username, please contact us. If you do not remember your password and the email address on the account, please contact us for assistance at 1-800-299-1700, options 2-5-4, during Permits Office call center hours of 7 – 4:30 p.m. DO NOT CREATE A NEW ACCOUNT.

 

 

 

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Movement of Oversize/Overweight Loads for Hurricane Hanna Disaster

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RTS 9.7.1 Entry of Email Address for Special Plates

Posted on July 23, 2020 by TxDMV

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Registration and Title System (RTS) Release 9.7.1 was deployed last weekend and included an enhancement for specialty license plate orders processed by the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles’ (TxDMV) Special Plates Unit.  The enhancement inadvertently introduced a defect in RTS Point of Sale (POS) that requires you to enter the customer’s email address on the special plate record when the email field is blank.  RTS POS should not require entry of an email address on a special plate record. 

We are working to resolve the defect and will notify you when it has been fixed.  Until such time a fix can be deployed, please enter the customer’s email address on the special plates record when prompted.  If the customer is unable or unwilling to supply an email address, you should enter “sp@txdmv.gov” when RTS POS prompts for entry of an email address on the special plate record.

Thank you,

Jeremiah Kuntz, 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
RTS 9.7.1 Entry of Email Address for Special Plates

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New Vendor License Plate, Zeta Phi Beta

Posted on July 23, 2020 by TxDMV

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The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles is previewing one new vendor license plate, Zeta Phi Beta. We offer you the opportunity to provide input on this license plate.

Please visit us at the following link to provide your comments no later than 5:00 p.m., August 1, 2020.

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

The department will review and consider all input received. 

Thank you,

Jeremiah Kuntz, 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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Initial Notification (07/20/2020 @ 10:00 AM CDT) – RTS Slowness

Posted on July 20, 2020 by TxDMV

Good morning,

 

The RTS system is currently experiencing technical difficulties.  Support staff are working to identify and resolve the issue.  An update will be sent as more information becomes available.

 

The statewide ticket for this issue is: 245296

 

If you would like to speak to a Service Desk Representative, please call us at 512-465-4010 or toll free at 1-877-933-2020, option one (1). The Service Desk is available from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (Central Time), Monday through Friday. You may also send email to: ServiceDesk@TxDMV.gov

 

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 (07/20/2020 @ 10:00 AM CDT) – RTS Slowness

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Resolved: eLICENSING System Slowness

Posted on July 17, 2020 by TxDMV

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

 

 

Source: Dealers and Manufacturers
Resolved: eLICENSING System Slowness

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Initial Notification: eLICENSING System slowness

Posted on July 17, 2020 by TxDMV

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

 

 

Source: Dealers and Manufacturers
Initial Notification: eLICENSING System slowness

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July 2020 Motor Vehicle Title Manual Update

Posted on July 17, 2020 by TxDMV

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.

The department welcomes your feedback and encourages 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 next to the text.

Chapter 4 – Definitions
Section 4.1, “Definitions,” was updated to include changes to statutory definitions under Transportation Code, Section 501.002, due to House Bill (HB) 1755.

Section 4.2, “Remarks/Brands,” was updated to add the NOT FOR DEALER RESALE remark to the Remarks/Brands chart, which is applied to certain newly assembled vehicles as outlined in Registration and Title Bulletin (RTB) #010-20.

Chapter 13 – Vehicle Identification Numbers
Section 13.1, “Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Overview,” was updated to include the vehicle identification number assigned by the maker of a kit is acceptable for titling and registering an assembled vehicle. 

Section 13.6, “Assigned and Reassigned Identification Numbers,” was updated based on revisions to the Law Enforcement Identification Number Inspection (Form VTR-68-A) to accommodate changes with assembled vehicles due to HB 1755.  Changes include a note that the owner of an assembled vehicle may apply for a bonded title in lieu of having ownership evidence to obtain an assigned or reassigned number from the department.  In addition, issuance of an assigned number is required for newly assembled trailers since they must be titled as outlined in RTB #010-20.

Chapter 14 – Vehicle Types
Section 14.5, “Homemade/Shopmade Trailers or Semitrailers,” was removed and replaced with “Optional Title for Trailers and Semitrailers under 4,000 Pounds.”  Information regarding assembled trailers has been removed from the manual and will be covered in the Assembled and Rebuilt Vehicle Manual once revised. 

Chapter 25 – Motor Vehicle Dealers
Section 25.3, “Requirement for Motor Vehicle Dealers,” was updated to include a new subsection that outlines the requirements of a licensed motor vehicle dealer when a purchaser’s county of residence is closed as outlined in RTB #009-20.

In addition, this section was updated to include a new subsection that informs licensed motor vehicle dealers that any newly assembled vehicle that contains the NOT FOR DEALER RESALE remark may not be purchased or sold by a licensed motor vehicle dealer as outlined in RTB #010-20.

Thank you,

Jeremiah Kuntz, 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: Motorist Services
July 2020 Motor Vehicle Title Manual Update

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July 2020 Registration Manual Update

Posted on July 17, 2020 by TxDMV

Please review and distribute as appropriate.

The latest update to the Motor Vehicle Registration 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 Title and Reg).

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

Chapter 12 – Off-Highway, Log Loader, Forestry & Miscellaneous
Section 12.12, “Vehicles Subject to Registration or Eligible for Distinguishing License Plates,” was updated by adding section headers to clarify examples of what is eligible and ineligible for Machinery, and to specify concrete pump trucks do not qualify for a Machinery license plate.

Chapter 16 – Temporary Permits
Section 16.2, “One-Trip (single trip) or 30-Day Trip Permits,” was updated to more clearly present the information regarding the vehicles that are eligible for a 30-Day Permit.

Chapter 21 – Miscellaneous Specialty License Plates
Section 21.2, “Classic Motor Vehicles and Travel Trailer; Custom Vehicles; Street Rods,” was updated to specify that if the ASE Safety Inspection and Application for Custom Vehicle or Street Rod License Plates (Form VTR-852) is submitted with a title application, the title package and completed form should be sent to the vendor for scanning.

Thank you,

Jeremiah Kuntz, Director
Vehicle Titles and Registration Division
Texas Department of Motor Vehicles

Attachment

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Source: Motorist Services
July 2020 Registration Manual Update

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Resolved: Network Issue (7/15/2020 @ 10:35AM)

Posted on July 15, 2020 by TxDMV

Good morning,

The webDEALER login issue has been resolved. If you require additional assistance, please call our Customer Service Department to open a Remedy ticket. 

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
Resolved: Network Issue (7/15/2020 @ 10:35AM)

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Annual County Fee Changes for FY 2021

Posted on July 15, 2020 by TxDMV

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Annual County Fee Changes for 2021

Please review the attached information regarding the imposition of calendar year 2021 optional county fees.  We ask that you provide your response no later than Tuesday, September 1st, 2020, to allow ample time for automated systems programming.

Thank you,

Jeremiah Kuntz, Director
Vehicle Titles and Registration Division
Texas Department of Motor Vehicles

Attachments

If you have any questions concerning this VTR communication, please contact Dilip Kanuga, Registration Services, at (512) 465-4092.

 

 

Source: Tax Assessor-Collectors
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Initial Notification: Network Issue (7/15/20200 @ 9:35 AM)

Posted on July 15, 2020 by TxDMV

Good morning,

 

An issue has been reported where some users are unable to log into webDEALER. Support staff are working to resolve the issue. An update will be sent by 12:00 PM or as more information becomes available.

 

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.

 

Thank you, 

Texas Department Of Motor Vehicles

IT Services Division

 

 

 

Source: Dealers and Manufacturers
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Resolved: Cognos Reports Available (7/14/2020 @ 3:00PM)

Posted on July 14, 2020 by TxDMV

Good afternoon,

The Cognos Week/Month-to-Date and the Inventory Transaction Reports were available for viewing as of 3:00 PM this afternoon, 7/14/2020. 

Thank you,

Texas Department of Motor Vehicles
IT Services Division

 

Source: Tax Assessor-Collectors
Resolved: Cognos Reports Available (7/14/2020 @ 3:00PM)

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Resolved: Network Issue (7/14/2020 @ 3:15 PM)

Posted on July 14, 2020 by TxDMV

Good afternoon,

The webDEALER and RTS login issue has been resolved. If you are having a login problem, please clear your browser cache by following the steps below: 

To clear the cache in Internet Chrome, follow these steps: 

  1. Click the settings button in the top right of the window
  2. Click ‘More tools’ > ‘Clear browsing data…’
  3. Ensure the checkbox for ‘Cookies and other site data’ is ticked
  4. Click ‘Clear data’ 

To clear the cache in Internet Explorer 11, follow these steps: 

  1. Open Internet Explorer 11
  2. Click the Settings icon (top right corner) and click Safety
  3. Click delete browsing history
  4. Check the Temporary Internet files and website files option
  5. Click delete
  6. A confirmation message should appear
  7. Restart Internet Explorer 11 

If you require additional assistance, please call our Customer Service Department to open a Remedy ticket. 

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
Resolved: Network Issue (7/14/2020 @ 3:15 PM)

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Update: Network Issue (7/14/20200 @ 1:20PM)

Posted on July 14, 2020 by TxDMV

Good afternoon,

 

Support staff continue working to resolve the network issue where some users are unable to log into webDEALER and MVInet systems.

 

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.

 

Thank you, 

Texas Department Of Motor Vehicles

IT Services Division

 

 

 

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Update: Network Issue (7/14/20200 @ 1:20PM)

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July 2020 Salvage/Nonrepairable Motor Vehicle Manual Update

Posted on July 14, 2020 by TxDMV

Please review and distribute as appropriate.

The latest update to the Salvage/Nonrepairable Motor Vehicle Manual (attached) is now available via Registration and Title System 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 6 – Rebuilt Salvage Motor Vehicles
Section 6.1, “Rebuilt Salvage Title,” was updated to include changes for assembled vehicles. This includes a licensed salvage dealer or licensed independent motor vehicle dealer cannot rebuild an assembled vehicle with the NOT FOR DEALER RESALE remark on the vehicle record as provided by Occupations Code, Section 2302.009.

Thank you,

Jeremiah Kuntz, Director
Vehicle Titles and Registration Division

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Attachment

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

 

 

 

Source: Motorist Services
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Initial Notification: Cognos Reports Delayed (7/14/20200 @ 11:52 AM)

Posted on July 14, 2020 by TxDMV

Good morning,

 

Due to the RTS nightly batch issues on 7/13/2020 and 7/14/2020 the Week/Month-to-Date and the Inventory Transaction Report will be delayed and should be viewable by 1:00 PM.

 

Thank you,

 

Texas Department of Motor Vehicles

IT Services Division

 

 

 

Source: Tax Assessor-Collectors
Initial Notification: Cognos Reports Delayed (7/14/20200 @ 11:52 AM)

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Initial Notification: Network Issue (7/14/20200 @ 10:50 AM)

Posted on July 14, 2020 by TxDMV

Good morning,

 

An issue has been reported where some users are unable to log into the following systems:

 

  • webDEALER
  • MVI
  • RTS

 

Support staff are working to resolve the issue. An update will be sent by 1:00 PM or as more information becomes available.

 

Thank you,

 

Texas Department Of Motor Vehicles

IT Services Division

 

 

 

Source: Tax Assessor-Collectors
Initial Notification: Network Issue (7/14/20200 @ 10:50 AM)

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Initial Notification: Network Issue (7/14/20200 @ 11:00 AM)

Posted on July 14, 2020 by TxDMV

Good morning,

 

An issue has been reported where some users are unable to log into the following systems:

 

  • webDEALER
  • MVI

 

Support staff are working to resolve the issue. An update will be sent by 1:00 PM or as more information becomes available.

 

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.

 

Thank you, 

Texas Department Of Motor Vehicles

IT Services Division

 

 

 

Source: Dealers and Manufacturers
Initial Notification: Network Issue (7/14/20200 @ 11:00 AM)

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Congratulations Tarrant County!

Posted on July 13, 2020 by TxDMV

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The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) congratulates Tarrant County on achieving the exciting milestone of processing their one-millionth webDEALER application! The title application was approved on July 13, 2020, for a 2018 Ford F-150 sold by Five Star Ford.

Thank you, Tarrant County, for being instrumental in streamlining the title and registration process for your county and licensed motor vehicle dealers by using webDEALER. Keep up the great work!

Thank you,

Jeremiah Kuntz, 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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Complete: DCS SDC NetScaler Migration on 7/12/2020

Posted on July 12, 2020 by TxDMV

Good afternoon,

The NetScaler Migration was completed as of 11:51 AM this morning, Sunday, July 12, 2020. If you experience new issues after the maintenance window, please contact the TxDMV Customer Service department.

Thank you,

Texas Department of Motor Vehicles
IT Services Division

 

Source: Dealers and Manufacturers
Complete: DCS SDC NetScaler Migration on 7/12/2020

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Initial Notification: DCS SDC NetScaler Migration on 7/12/2020

Posted on July 10, 2020 by TxDMV

Good afternoon,

On Sunday, July 12, 2020, Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) resources will be performing system maintenance. If during this maintenance window you experience trouble logging into one of the systems listed below please try logging in again later. The duration of the maintenance is scheduled for up to seven (7) hours beginning at 5:00 AM (7/12/2020) lasting until noon.

  • webDEALER
  • eLicensing

Thank you,

Texas Department of Motor Vehicles
IT Services Division

 

Source: Dealers and Manufacturers
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Texas Communities Combat Crime Thanks to New Grant Funding

Posted on July 9, 2020 by TxDMV

MVCPA logo

NEWS RELEASE

Texas Communities Combat Crime
Thanks to New Grant Funding 

You can protect yourself from auto burglary and theft

(AUSTIN, Texas – July 9, 2020) Watch out, auto burglars and thieves! Texas communities are fighting back. At its board meeting today, the Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority (MVCPA) awarded annual grants to help prevent and reduce statewide motor vehicle crime.

The grants support local law enforcement efforts to prevent Texans from experiencing over $1 billion in losses caused each year from motor vehicle crime.

Grant Recipients:

  • City of Austin: $414,319
  • City of Beaumont: $508,623
  • City of Brownsville: $889,225
  • Burnet County: $192,400
  • City of Corpus Christi: $395,356
  • City of Dallas: $601,250
  • Dallas County: $519,480
  • City of Eagle Pass: $120,250
  • City of El Paso: $894,145
  • Galveston County: $451,354
  • Harris County: $743,052
  • City of Houston: $957,190
  • City of Laredo: $658,970
  • Lubbock County: $389,151
  • City of Mansfield: $288,600
  • Montgomery County: $324,640
  • City of Paris: $102,654
  • City of Pasadena: $73,112
  • Potter County: $347,960
  • City of San Antonio: $769,600
  • Smith County: $320,146
  • Tarrant County: $1,101,971
  • Travis County: $607,154
  • City of Victoria: $148,840
  • Total: $11,819,442

These agencies collaborate regionally and with each other to establish evidence based, strategy driven and community focused solutions networks. They improve coordination, deploy equipment and provide clear messaging to community groups to end motor vehicle crime across Texas.

“With these grants, local communities can respond in a coordinated effort to solve statewide motor vehicle crime,” said Laredo Assistant Chief of Police Mike Rodriguez.

The taskforces recovered more than 11,000 vehicles in fiscal year 2019, made thousands of arrests and distributed materials and messages to their communities to help remind people to lock their cars. Based on state data, there are nearly 200,000 motor vehicle burglaries and more than 67,000 stolen vehicles every year.

The Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority, a division of the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles, funds local law enforcement taskforces across the state every year. The funds come from a $4 fee that MVCPA collects from motor vehicle insurance companies. A large part of the fee collected also supports emergency rooms and trauma centers throughout Texas.

The Texas Legislature established MVCPA in 1991 to create a statewide effort to reduce auto theft. The Authority is comprised of governor-appointed members from insurers, law enforcement and the public along with a designee from the Texas Department of Public Safety.

For more information about how to protect yourself from motor vehicle crime, visit MVCPA online at www.txdmv.gov/motorists/consumer-protection/auto-theft-prevention.

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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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