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On March 13, 2020, Governor Greg Abbott declared a state of disaster for all counties in Texas due to the threat of COVID-19.  Governor Abbott issued a statement on March 16, 2020, granting a temporary extension to obtain initial registration, renewal of registration, and renewal of a permanent disabled parking placard.  Governor Abbott also granted a temporary extension for an individual with an expired 30-day temporary permit to obtain another permit or Texas registration.

The temporary waiver applies to vehicle owners in all Texas counties as set forth in the above-referenced statement.  The temporary waiver grants an extension for initial issuance of registration, renewal of registration, renewal of a permanent disabled parking placard, and issuance of a 30-day temporary permit needed to operate a vehicle on public roads.  The TxDMV will provide notice when normal registration, permanent disabled parking placard renewal and permit issuance services have resumed.  The waiver is in effect until 60 days after the notice is provided and applies to all counties.
 
The purpose of the waiver is to prevent customers from having to physically visit a county tax assessor-collector office to obtain initial registration or a 30-day temporary permit (when the person’s 30-day temporary permit expired); or to renew registration or a permanent disabled parking placard.  Customers may continue to renew their registration online at www.TxDMV.gov. 

The department will notify you when Normal registration, permanent disabled parking placard renewal and permit issuance services have resumed.  The department will notify law enforcement of the temporary waiver, and we will inform the motoring public of the extension granted by the temporary waiver. 

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.

Good evening,

The TxDMV website was available as of 8:00 PM this evening, 3/6/2020. We apologize for the inconvenience and any impact on you or your customers.

Thank you,

TxDMV IT

Department of Motor Vehicles

Good morning,

It has been reported that some users are experiencing difficulties accessing the TxDMV website. IT support staff are working to resolve the issue. An update will be provided as more information becomes available.

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

Thank you,

TxDMV IT

Department of Motor Vehicles

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Webinars will be held for county tax assessor-collectors to discuss:

• RTB #004-20, “Operation of Off-Highway Vehicles and Golf Carts and the Issuance of License Plates”
• RTB #005-20, “Titling Procedures and Waiving of Fees for Out of Business Dealer Applications”
• RTB #006-20, “Title Transactions for Certain Off-Highway Vehicles Purchased Out of State”

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

Wednesday, March 4, 2020, at 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM CST https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6866508794626061315

Wednesday, March 4, 2020, at 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM CST https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6021520914540682755

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,

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.

Please review and distribute as appropriate.

Thank you,

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

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Thank you,

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

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Thank you,

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

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Good afternoon,

The Standard Presumptive Value (SPV) calculator in RTS POS and online were available as of 1:30 PM this afternoon, 2/25/2020. 

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

Thank you,

IT Services Division  
Texas Department of Motor Vehicles

Good morning,

The Standard Presumptive Value (SPV) calculator in RTS POS and online is currently unavailable. IT support staff are working to resolve the issue.

Thank you,

IT Services Division  
Texas Department of Motor Vehicles

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The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles is previewing three redesigned license plates, Auburn University, Florida State University and Dallas Cowboys. We offer you the opportunity to provide input on these license plates.

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