TxDMV Holiday Hours – Labor Day 2021

Posted on September 2, 2021 by TxDMV

Texas DMV

In observance of Labor Day, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will be closed on Monday, Sept. 6, 2021.

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 24/7 through the Texas Permitting and Routing Optimization System (TxPROS) at www.TxDMV.gov.

Labor Day

Source: Motor Carriers
TxDMV Holiday Hours – Labor Day 2021

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Completed: webDEALER – Emergency Maintenance (8/30/2021 @ 12:09 PM)

Posted on August 30, 2021 by TxDMV

Good afternoon,

The webDEALER emergency maintenance was completed as of 12:09 PM this afternoon, 8/30/2021.

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 – Emergency Maintenance (8/30/2021 @ 12:09 PM)

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Completed: RTS – Emergency Maintenance (8/30/2021 @ 12:09 PM)

Posted on August 30, 2021 by TxDMV

Good afternoon,

The RTS emergency maintenance was completed as of 12:09 PM this afternoon, 8/30/2021.

 

Thank you,

Texas Department of Motor Vehicles

IT Department

Source: Tax Assessor-Collectors
Completed: RTS – Emergency Maintenance (8/30/2021 @ 12:09 PM)

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Updated Time: RTS – Emergency Maintenance (8/30/2021 @ 12:00 PM)

Posted on August 30, 2021 by TxDMV

Good morning,

The RTS system cannot receive or delete inventory at this time. The emergency maintenance will be performed at noon today, (8/30/2021). Please log out of your system during this time frame.

Thank you,

Texas Department of Motor Vehicles

IT Department

 

Source: Tax Assessor-Collectors
Updated Time: RTS – Emergency Maintenance (8/30/2021 @ 12:00 PM)

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Updated Time: webDEALER – Emergency Maintenance (8/30/2021 @ 12:00 PM)

Posted on August 30, 2021 by TxDMV

Good morning,

The webDEALER system cannot assign plates, including special plates at this time. The emergency maintenance will be performed at noon today, 8/30/2021). Please log out of your system during this time frame.

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 Department

 

 

 

Source: Dealers and Manufacturers
Updated Time: webDEALER – Emergency Maintenance (8/30/2021 @ 12:00 PM)

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Initial Notification: webDEALER – Emergency Maintenance (8/30/2021 @ 10:00 AM)

Posted on August 30, 2021 by TxDMV

Good morning,

The webDEALER system cannot assign plates, including special plates at this time. An emergency maintenance will be performed from 10:00 AM until 10:05 this morning (8/30/2021). Please log out of your system during this time frame.

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 Department

 

 

 

Source: Dealers and Manufacturers
Initial Notification: webDEALER – Emergency Maintenance (8/30/2021 @ 10:00 AM)

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Initial Notification: RTS – Emergency Maintenance (8/30/2021 @ 10:00 AM)

Posted on August 30, 2021 by TxDMV

Good morning,

The RTS system cannot receive or delete inventory at this time. An emergency maintenance will be performed from 10:00 AM until 10:05 this morning (8/30/2021). Please log out of your system during this time frame.

Thank you,

Texas Department of Motor Vehicles

IT Department

 

Source: Tax Assessor-Collectors
Initial Notification: RTS – Emergency Maintenance (8/30/2021 @ 10:00 AM)

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Completed: eLicensing Release 10.2 (8/29/2021 @ 5:20AM)

Posted on August 29, 2021 by TxDMV

Good morning,

The deployment of the eLicensing system updates were completed as of 5:20 AM this morning, 8/29/2021.

 

Thank you,

Texas Department of Motor Vehicles

IT Department

 

 

 

Source: Dealers and Manufacturers
Completed: eLicensing Release 10.2 (8/29/2021 @ 5:20AM)

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Completed: RTS Release 10.2 (8/29/2021 @ 5:20AM)

Posted on August 29, 2021 by TxDMV

Good morning,

The deployment of the RTS system updates were completed as of 5:20 AM this morning, 8/29/2021.

Thank you,

Texas Department of Motor Vehicles
IT Services Division

 

 

Source: Tax Assessor-Collectors
Completed: RTS Release 10.2 (8/29/2021 @ 5:20AM)

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County Reports for Texas by Texas (TxT) Transactions

Posted on August 27, 2021 by TxDMV

Please review and distribute as appropriate.

Thank you for supporting online renewal via the Internet Vehicle Title and Registration Service (IVTRS) maintained at Texas.gov. The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) is enhancing the online renewal system with a new web-based application called Texas by Texas (TxT) in partnership with Texas.gov. As part of this project, the TxT website will be deployed on August 28, 2021.

This deployment of TxT will not affect how your office currently processes online renewal transactions using the Registration and Title System.

As background, TxT will serve as “a personal and portable government assistant that offers an even easier, faster, and more secure way for Texans to take care of government to do’s – like registration renewal.” The new TxT website will allow users to create a user account, link vehicles, and establish a personalized profile with stored payment information, transaction history, preferences, and other features, so they can receive reminders and complete transactions faster.

While TxT will not be actively promoted until later this year, it is possible some customers may renew their registration via TxT prior to the formal launch. If this occurs, your office may need to compare reports from IVTRS and TxT to reconcile online revenue transactions. For any renewals processed using TxT, separate reports – similar to the Batch Summary and Batch Detail reports – will be generated and automatically sent to your county. If your county receives these new reports, please review them for transaction reconciliation as needed.

IVTRS Reports
There are two ways that your county may access the current IVTRS reports:

  1. Use the TPE Admin tool to run the reports on demand
  2. Receive the daily reports via email from NIC (there are five).

New TxT Reports
Reports for TxT transactions will be emailed to your office like the IVTRS reports. These reports may also be downloaded through the TPE Admin tool.

How to Download Reports
Access the system at https://tpe2admin-tx.cdc.nicusa.com/Texas/Login.aspx.

  1. Confirm your login credentials are updated. If you’re unable to login, enter a ticket on ServiceNow to reset or unlock TPE account at: https://dirsharedservices.service-now.com/sp?id=sc_cat_item&sys_id=d857ee0edbe95b009d8e5eea4b96196a.
  2. The attached TPE Admin User Guide can be referenced to learn more about the TPE admin tool and how to access reports.
  3. A formal launch of TxT will occur later this year, and you will be provided more information prior to the TxT launch. Texas.gov (IVTRS) remains the preferred method for online renewal until TxT formally launches, and the TxDMV website will still redirect customers to Texas.gov for online renewals.

Thank you,

 

Roland D. Luna, Sr., 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
County Reports for Texas by Texas (TxT) Transactions

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Update to the Exempt Agency List

Posted on August 26, 2021 by TxDMV

Please review and distribute as appropriate.

Effective September 1, 2021, Senate Bill 795, enacted by the 87th Legislative Session, amends Transportation Code, Section 721.003(a), to include the Texas Military Department in the list of state agencies that may adopt rules exempting the agency from the requirement to display their name on each side of a state-owned motor vehicle under their control.

The Exempt Agency List has been updated to reflect the Texas Military Department and is available for use on the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) Website at: https://www.txdmv.gov/exempt-agency-listing.

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: Dealers and Manufacturers
Update to the Exempt Agency List

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Changes to Disabled Veteran License Plates Coming in 2022

Posted on August 26, 2021 by TxDMV

Texas DMV

NEWS RELEASE

Changes to Disabled Veteran License Plates Coming in 2022

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

(AUSTIN, Texas – August 26, 2021) A new state law will change the requirements for Texans with disabled veteran license plates who wish to park in spaces reserved for persons with disabilities.

Senate Bill 792 requires that as of Jan. 1, 2022, 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). Currently, disabled veteran license plates do not feature the ISA, and all Texans with these plates are permitted to use disabled parking.

Texans with disabled veteran plates wanting to use disabled parking spaces beginning in 2022 may apply for a disabled parking placard or for a new disabled veteran license plate with the ISA if the veteran meets the eligibility requirements for an ISA after Jan. 1, 2022. Applicants may submit their paperwork 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

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 to move around; these problems can be caused by:
    • Paralysis.
    • Lung disease.
    • Uses 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 someone who is driving the person with the disability.

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.

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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.

Source: News and Information
Changes to Disabled Veteran License Plates Coming in 2022

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Reminder: eLicensing Release 10.2 (8/28/2021 @ 6:00PM)

Posted on August 25, 2021 by TxDMV

Good afternoon,

On the weekend of August 28, 2021, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will update the eLicensing System starting at 6:00 PM Saturday (8/28/2021), lasting up to 10:00 AM Sunday (8/29/2021).  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.


Thank you,

Texas Department of Motor Vehicles
IT Services Division

 

 

 

Source: Dealers and Manufacturers
Reminder: eLicensing Release 10.2 (8/28/2021 @ 6:00PM)

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Reminder: RTS Release 10.2 (8/28/2021 @ 6:00PM)

Posted on August 25, 2021 by TxDMV

Good afternoon,

On the weekend of August 28, 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 (8/28/2021), lasting up to 10:00 AM Sunday (8/29/2021):

  • RTS POS
  • eLicensing

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


Thank you,

Texas Department of Motor Vehicles
IT Services Division

 

 

Source: Tax Assessor-Collectors
Reminder: RTS Release 10.2 (8/28/2021 @ 6:00PM)

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Initial Notification: eLicensing Release 10.2 (8/28/2021 @ 6:00PM)

Posted on August 23, 2021 by TxDMV

Good afternoon,

On the weekend of August 28, 2021, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will update the eLicensing System starting at 6:00 PM Saturday (8/28/2021), lasting up to 10:00 AM Sunday (8/29/2021).  During the deployment window, you may experience intermittent connectivity when accessing the system.

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

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


Thank you,

Texas Department of Motor Vehicles
IT Services Division

 

 

 

Source: Dealers and Manufacturers
Initial Notification: eLicensing Release 10.2 (8/28/2021 @ 6:00PM)

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Initial Notification: RTS Release 10.2 (8/28/2021 @ 6:00PM)

Posted on August 23, 2021 by TxDMV

Good afternoon,

On the weekend of August 28, 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 (8/28/2021), lasting up to 10:00 AM Sunday (8/29/2021):

  • RTS POS
  • eLicensing

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

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


Thank you,

Texas Department of Motor Vehicles
IT Services Division

 

 

Source: Tax Assessor-Collectors
Initial Notification: RTS Release 10.2 (8/28/2021 @ 6:00PM)

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Resolved: RTS Batch Reports are now available (08/20/2021 5:22 PM)

Posted on August 20, 2021 by TxDMV

Good afternoon,

RTS Batch processing is complete. All transactions for 8/18/2021 have processed and 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: RTS Batch Reports are now available (08/20/2021 5:22 PM)

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Webinars for RTB #002-21 and RTB #003-21

Posted on August 20, 2021 by TxDMV

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Webinars will be held for county tax assessor-collectors and licensed vehicle storage facilities to discuss RTB #002-21, “Transfer of Certain Property from a Self-Service Storage Facility (SSF) to a Licensed Vehicle Storage Facility (VSF) for Disposition” and for county tax assessor-collectors to discuss RTB #003-21, “Change to Timeframe for Filing a Mechanic Lien Foreclosure Notice with the County Tax Assessor-Collector for Certain Vehicles.”

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, August 24, 2021, at 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM CST
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8129748710371723275

Tuesday, August 24, 2021, at 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM CST
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8850050872355693579

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, 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
Webinars for RTB #002-21 and RTB #003-21

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Update: RTS Batch Report is delayed (08/20/2021 11:10 AM)

Posted on August 20, 2021 by TxDMV

Good morning,

As communicated earlier, the RTS batch process did not complete overnight; however, RTS remains available, and you can continue to process transactions.  Transactions processed Wednesday, August 18, 2021, have not updated in the system, and associated reports are unavailable as a result.

The batch process is currently running, and we will provide additional updates once the process is complete.   

We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience as staff work to resolve the issue.

Thank you,

 

Texas Department of Motor Vehicles
IT Services Division

 

Source: Tax Assessor-Collectors
Update: RTS Batch Report is delayed (08/20/2021 11:10 AM)

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Initial Notification: RTS Batch Report is delayed (08/20/2021 7:55 AM)

Posted on August 20, 2021 by TxDMV

Good morning,

TxDMV RTS Batch for the night of 08/19/2021 is still processing at this time, which includes transactions and reporting. We will provide progress updates throughout the day. At this time, reports will not be available until after 3PM.

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
Initial Notification: RTS Batch Report is delayed (08/20/2021 7:55 AM)

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RTB 003-21 Change to Timeframe for Filing a Mechanic Lien Foreclosure Notice with the County Tax Assessor-Collector for Certain Vehicles

Posted on August 19, 2021 by TxDMV

Please review and distribute as appropriate.

Registration and Title Bulletin (RTB) #003-21 provides guidance on a change to when a mechanic must file a copy of the foreclosure notice with a county tax assessor-collector for vehicles with a gross weight of 16,000 pounds or more as a result of House Bill 2879, enacted by the 87th Legislature.

To support this change, revisions were made to the Mechanic’s Lien Foreclosure (Form VTR-265-M), as well as to the Mechanic’s Lien Procedures flow charts.  RTB #003-21, revised form, and flow charts are attached.

Thank you,

 

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

Attachments

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Source: Lienholders
RTB 003-21 Change to Timeframe for Filing a Mechanic Lien Foreclosure Notice with the County Tax Assessor-Collector for Certain Vehicles

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RTB 002-21 Transfer of Certain Property from a Self-Service Storage Facility (SSF) to a Licensed Vehicle Storage Facility (VSF) for Disposition

Posted on August 19, 2021 by TxDMV

Please review and distribute as appropriate.

Registration and Title Bulletin (RTB) #002-21 provides guidance on the transfer of certain property from a self-service storage facility to a licensed vehicle storage facility for disposition as a result of Senate Bill 1181, enacted by the 87th Legislature. 

To support this change, revisions were made to the Self-Service Storage Facility Lien Foreclosure (Form VTR-265-SSF) and Licensed Vehicle Storage Facility Lien Foreclosure (Form VTR-265-VSF), as well as to the Self-Service Storage Facility Lien Procedures and Licensed Vehicle Storage Facility Lien Procedures flow charts.  RTB #002-21, revised forms, and flow charts are attached.

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.

 

Source: Tax Assessor-Collectors
RTB 002-21 Transfer of Certain Property from a Self-Service Storage Facility (SSF) to a Licensed Vehicle Storage Facility (VSF) for Disposition

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Motor Carrier Alert

Posted on August 17, 2021 by TxDMV

ALERT

The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) did NOT send this text message regarding your USDOT Number and TXDMV number:

text message

The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles does not send text messages regarding renewal of motor carrier certificates of registration. TxDMV sends renewal notices through the Motor Carrier Credentialing System (MCCS) at least 30 days before the date the certificate will expire.  

The TxDMV website is TxDMV.gov.

The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles is NOT affiliated with the third party that operates txdmvonline.us.

If you receive a suspicious text message:

  • Do not click on any links.
  • Do not reply.
  • Block the sender on your phone.
  • Delete the text message.
  • Report the text message to your cell carrier.

If you think you are a victim of fraud, you can find helpful information on the Texas Attorney General’s website and on the Federal Trade Commission’s website.     

 

Source: Motor Carriers
Motor Carrier Alert

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HB3533 Bond Notice Final

Posted on August 10, 2021 by TxDMV

House Bill 3533 was passed during the regular 87th legislative session increasing the required surety bond amount for most dealer general distinguishing number (GDN) holders.  Effective September 1, 2021, the security requirement to issue or renew a GDN requires a Motor Vehicle Dealer Surety Bond in the amount of $50,000. Previously, the required surety bond amount was $25,000.

The surety bond requirement applies to all GDN license types except for Trailer/Semitrailer and Non-Motorized Travel Trailer. The bond requirement does not apply to Franchised dealers issued a GDN license associated to a Franchised dealer license. Applicants and dealers applying for a new GDN, or renewing a current GDN, prior to September 1, may still submit a Motor Vehicle Dealer Surety Bond in the amount of $25,000 to meet the security requirement. All applicants and dealers applying for a new GDN, or renewing a current GDN, on or after September 1 are required to submit a Motor Vehicle Dealer Surety Bond in the amount of $50,000.

In addition to the increased security bond, the new law requires dealers to post notice of the surety bond and the procedure by which a claimant may recover from the bond. This posting should be adjacent to, and in the same manner as, the dealer’s posted GDN.

Please refer to Texas Administrative Code §215.137 for a complete list of surety bond requirements and Transportation Code §503.033 for a complete list of security requirements.

Thank you,

Monique Johnston, Director
Motor Vehicle Division
Texas Department of Motor Vehicles

 

 

Source: Dealers and Manufacturers
HB3533 Bond Notice Final

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Now Available: New options for Independent Dealer Training

Posted on August 10, 2021 by TxDMV

The 86th Texas Legislature passed Senate Bill 604 requiring Independent Motor Vehicle Dealers who have been licensed less than 10 years, and new applicants for those licenses, to complete a web-based education training course prior to submitting a new or renewal GDN application.

The dealers required to take this course are licensed to buy, sell, or exchange used cars, trucks, motor homes, neighborhood electric vehicles, recreational off-road vehicles (ROV), all-terrain vehicles (ATV), or utility vehicles (UTV).

An additional vendor, Automobile Dealer Training Association LLC, has been approved to provide a license renewal course and a pre-licensing course, and these courses are available at texasdealers.com.

In addition to approved license renewal and pre-licensing courses, the Texas Independent Automobile Dealers Association (TIADA) is now offering the pre-licensing course in Spanish by selecting en Español. TIADA’s licensing education courses can be found at texasdealereducation.com.

The education training course must be completed by at least one owner or operating manager, and a copy of the Certificate of Completion must be uploaded as part of all new and renewal GDN Motor Vehicle license applications.

Dealers licensed for more than 10 years as of September 1, 2019, are excluded from this requirement. All license holders who have not held their current Independent Motor Vehicle GDN for the required 10-year period will be asked to provide proof of course completion as part of their renewal application.  License holders with more than 10 years of licensing history may upload a statement in lieu of completing the renewal course.

More information about the education requirement, including answers to frequently asked questions, can be found on the TxDMV website here. 

Thank you!

Monique Johnston, Director

Motor Vehicle Division

Texas Department of Motor Vehicles

 

Source: Salvage Dealers
Now Available: New options for Independent Dealer Training

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