Update: RTS issue reported (7/29/2019 @ 10:11 AM)

Good Morning,

RTS and Cognos access has been restored. Engineers continue to determine the root cause of the IRP website access. An update will be sent by 12:00 PM today (7/29/2019) or as new information becomes available.

 

If you would like to speak to a customer service representative, please call us at 512-465-3351. Customer service is available from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM CDT, Monday through Friday. 

 

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

 

Thank you,

 

TxDMV Customer Service

Department of Motor Vehicles

(512) 465-3351

 

Source: Tax Assessor-Collectors
Update: RTS issue reported (7/29/2019 @ 10:11 AM)

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Initial Notification: RTS issue reported (7/29/2019 @ 8:20 AM)

Good morning,

An issue has been reported where users are unable to access RTS, Cognos and the IRP website. Engineers are determining the root cause and are working to identify and resolve the issue.  An update will be sent by 10:00 AM today (7/29/2019) or as new information becomes available.

 

If you would like to speak to a customer service representative, please call us at 512-465-3351. Customer service is available from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM CDT, Monday through Friday. 

 

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

 

Thank you,

 

TxDMV Customer Service

Department of Motor Vehicles

(512) 465-3351

 

Source: Tax Assessor-Collectors
Initial Notification: RTS issue reported (7/29/2019 @ 8:20 AM)

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86th Legislative Session Overview

The 86th legislative session concluded on May 27, 2019, with a number of bills impacting TxDMV operations and stakeholders becoming law. Linked below is an overview of legislation that may be of particular interest to tax assessor-collectors. 

Source: Tax Assessor-Collectors
86th Legislative Session Overview

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Initial Notification: IRP Transmittal Report Delayed (07/25/2019 @ 8:32 AM CST)

Good morning,

 

Due to an issue with the IRP batch process last night, the IRP Transmittal Reports will be delayed. An update will be sent by 11:00 AM CST. 

 

If you would like to speak to a TxDMV Customer Service Representative, please call 512-465-3351. Customer Service is available from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM CST, Monday through Friday.

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

 

Thank you,

TxDMV Customer Service

Department of Motor Vehicles

(512) 465-3351

 

Source: Tax Assessor-Collectors
Initial Notification: IRP Transmittal Report Delayed (07/25/2019 @ 8:32 AM CST)

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Resolved: eLICENSING and webDEALER/eTAG Issues

This is a notification that the issues impacting dealers logging in and resetting passwords for eLICENSING and/or webDEALER/eTAG have been resolved.

If you would like to speak with a TxDMV Customer Service Representative, you may contact us at 512-465-4010 or (877) 933-2020, option 2.  TxDMV customer service support is available from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM CST, Monday through Friday.

IT Services
Texas Department of Motor Vehicles
 

 

 

 

Source: Dealers and Manufacturers
Resolved: eLICENSING and webDEALER/eTAG Issues

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eLICENSING and webDEALER/eTAG Issues

This is a notification that dealers may experience with eLICENSING and/or webDEALER/eTAG:
 
•Server error when attempting to login, and/or
•Password reset failed error when attempting to reset your password

Our department is aware of the issues and are working to resolve them.  If you are unable to login to eTAG to print a buyer’s tag, please use your internet down tags.  If you do not have internet down tags available, you may purchase a 30 day permit from the county tax office.

If you would like to speak with a TxDMV Customer Service Representative, you may contact us at 512-465-4010 or (877) 933-2020, option 2.  TxDMV customer service support is available from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM CST, Monday through Friday.

IT Services
Texas Department of Motor Vehicles

 

 

 

Source: Dealers and Manufacturers
eLICENSING and webDEALER/eTAG Issues

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TxIRP System is back online

The TxIRP system is back online. 

You may contact Commercial Fleet Services at 1-800-299-1700, option 5 for assistance.

The TxDMV regrets the earlier inconvenience. 

 

Source: Motor Carriers
TxIRP System is back online

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TxIRP System is Offline

The TxIRP system is offline for technical reasons. 

You may contact Commercial Fleet Services at 1-800-299-1700, option 5 for more information.

The TxDMV regrets the inconvenience.

 

Source: Motor Carriers
TxIRP System is Offline

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Completed: Network Maintenance (07/20/2019 @ 8:08 AM Central Time)

Good morning,

The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) resources system maintenance was completed as of 8:08 AM Central Time, July 20, 2019.  

If you would like to speak to a representative, please call us at 512-465-4010.  Consumer Relations Division representatives are available from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Central Time, Monday through Friday.

Thank you,

Texas Department of Motor Vehicles
Customer Service
(512) 465-4010

 

 

Source: Dealers and Manufacturers
Completed: Network Maintenance (07/20/2019 @ 8:08 AM Central Time)

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Annual County Fee Changes for 2020

Please review the attached information regarding imposition of calendar year 2020 optional county fees.  We ask that you provide your response no later than Friday, August 30, 2019, 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 your local TxDMV Regional Service Center.

 

Source: Tax Assessor-Collectors
Annual County Fee Changes for 2020

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Successfully Completed: Texas NIC Maintenance 7/18/2019

Good afternoon,

The Texas NIC network maintenance was successfully completed last night, July 18, 2019.

If you have questions about this change, please contact the STS Service Desk at stshelp@sharedtechnologyservices.texas.gov.

Thank you,

Department of Motor Vehicles
IT Services Division
3800 Jackson Ave
Austin, TX 78731 

 

Source: Tax Assessor-Collectors
Successfully Completed: Texas NIC Maintenance 7/18/2019

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Initial Notification: Scheduled Maintenance (07/20/2019 @ 6:00 AM – 8:00 AM Central Time)

Good afternoon,

On Saturday, July 20, 2019, 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 two (2) hours beginning at 6:00 AM Central Time (07/20/2019) lasting until 8:00 AM Central Time.

  • webSUB
  • eTag/webDEALER
  • eLicensing

Note: A reply to all will be sent when the maintenance is complete.  If you would like to speak to a Customer Service representative, please call us at 512-465-4010. Customer Service is available from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Central Time, Monday through Friday.

Thank you,

Texas Department of Motor Vehicles
Customer Service
(512) 465-4010

 

 

Source: Dealers and Manufacturers
Initial Notification: Scheduled Maintenance (07/20/2019 @ 6:00 AM – 8:00 AM Central Time)

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Initial Notification: Texas NIC Network Maintenance 7/18/2019 from 7:00 PM to 12:00 AM Central Time

Good afternoon,

On Thursday, July 18, 2019, Texas.gov Payment Services Provider (Texas NIC) is scheduled to perform network maintenance from 7:00 PM until 12:00 AM. No impact is expected during the maintenance window. 

If you experience any issues after the maintenance window, please contact Texas.gov Help Desk at 1-877-452-9060 or support@texasgovhelpdesk.com.

Thank you,

Department of Motor Vehicles
IT Services Division
3800 Jackson Ave
Austin, TX 78731

 

Source: Tax Assessor-Collectors
Initial Notification: Texas NIC Network Maintenance 7/18/2019 from 7:00 PM to 12:00 AM Central Time

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TxDMV Advisory Committees

The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) is looking for individuals interested in serving as members on one of its five new advisory committees that may be created. Advisory committees provide recommendations to the board and executive director on rules and policy issues related to TxDMV.

The new advisory committees that TxDMV may create include:

  1. Consumer Protection – may advise on investigation and enforcement topics, including vehicle titles and registration fraud; lemon law; the warranty performance program; and other consumer protection topics.
  2. Customer Service – may advise on topics related to improving and enhancing department customer service, including infrastructure; new customer service initiatives; policy and process improvements; and technology.
  3. Motor Carrier Regulation – may advise on topics related to regulation of the motor carrier industry. 
  4. Motor Vehicle Industry  may advise on topics related to regulation of the motor vehicle industry. 
  5. Vehicle Titles & Registration – may advise on topics related to vehicle titles and registration.

Anyone wishing to apply for an advisory committee may complete the Application.

If you have any questions about applying to be an advisory committee member, email appointments@txdmv.gov.

 

Source: Dealers and Manufacturers
TxDMV Advisory Committees

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Go for the gold: TxDMV recognizes seven counties for outstanding performance

Go for the gold!

TxDMV recognizes seven Texas counties for outstanding performance

(AUSTIN, Texas – July 17, 2019) What do Michael Phelps, Carl Lewis and the 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey team have in common with Williamson and Bee counties? The gold!

Seven Texas counties earned Performance Quality Recognition Program awards from the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV). The awards recognize exemplary customer service and going above and beyond in providing vehicle title and registration services.

“Texans expect and deserve exceptional and efficient customer service,” said TxDMV Executive Director Whitney Brewster. “This well-earned achievement is something counties and their residents should be proud of.”

The program recognizes tax assessor-collectors at three levels – gold, silver and bronze – for outstanding performance and efficiency in processing title and registration transactions.

 Gold recognition: 

  • Bee County – Linda G. Bridge, Tax Assessor-Collector
  • Williamson County – Larry Gaddes, Tax Assessor-Collector

 Silver recognition: 

  • Galveston County – Cheryl E. Johnson, Tax Assessor-Collector
  • Grimes County – Mary Ann Waters, Tax Assessor-Collector

Bronze recognition: 

  • Austin County – Kim Rinn, Tax Assessor-Collector
  • Madison County – Karen M. Lane, Tax Assessor-Collector
  • Waller County – Ellen Contreras Shelburne, Tax Assessor-Collector

 This recognition focuses on a variety of items based on industry best practices, including: 

  • Remitting fees on time
  • Consistently applying statutes, rules, and policies governing motor vehicle transactions
  • Maintaining bonds required by statute or rule
  • Performing efficiently and with low error rates
  • Processing transactions in a timely fashion
  • Having a fraud, waste and abuse awareness program
  • Focusing on customer satisfaction
  • Implementing cost saving measures

The Performance Quality Recognition Program is a voluntary program available for all Texas counties to apply.

 

The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) 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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43 TAC Chapters 208, 209, and 210-Rule Review Readoption

43 TAC Chapters 208, 209, and 210 – Rule Review Readoption

 

Please review and distribute as appropriate.

 

The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) has published in the Texas Register the rule review readoption of the Texas Administrative Code, Chapters 208, Employment Practices; Chapter 209, Finance; and Chapter 210, Contract Management. The Texas Register language is attached and it is also available on the Office of the Secretary of State’s website at http://www.sos.state.tx.us/texreg/pdf/currview/index.shtml.

 

The web link is subject to change as the Texas Register is a weekly publication. Previous versions of the Texas Register are available at http://www.sos.state.tx.us/texreg/pdf/backview/index.shtml.

 

Thank you,

 

Tracey Beaver

General Counsel

 

Attachment

 

 

Source: Dealers and Manufacturers
43 TAC Chapters 208, 209, and 210-Rule Review Readoption

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TxDMV Holiday Hours – Independence Day 2019

In observance of Independence Day, all Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) offices will be closed on Thursday, July 4. 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 24/7 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.

 

 

Source: Motor Carriers
TxDMV Holiday Hours – Independence Day 2019

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Motor Carrier Credentialing System (MCCS) and the Electronic Licensing, Insurance and Credentialing (eLINC) system back online

The Motor Carrier Credentialing System (MCCS) and the Electronic Licensing, Insurance and Credentialing (eLINC) system are back online after today’s outage. Online customer self-service is again available.

You may contact the MCCS/eLINC call center at 1-800-299-1700, option 3 for assistance.

The TxDMV regrets the earlier inconvenience.

 

Source: Motor Carriers
Motor Carrier Credentialing System (MCCS) and the Electronic Licensing, Insurance and Credentialing (eLINC) system back online

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Motor Carrier Credentialing System (MCCS) and the Electronic Licensing, Insurance and Credentialing (eLINC) system are offline

The Motor Carrier Credentialing System (MCCS) and the Electronic Licensing, Insurance and Credentialing (eLINC) system are offline for technical reasons. This means that online customer self-service is temporarily unavailable.

You may contact the MCCS/eLINC call center at 1-800-299-1700, option 3 for more information.

The TxDMV regrets the inconvenience.

 

 

 

Source: Motor Carriers
Motor Carrier Credentialing System (MCCS) and the Electronic Licensing, Insurance and Credentialing (eLINC) system are offline

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NMVTIS Inquiry Reports (7/2/2019 @ 12:00 PM)

Good afternoon,  

Please disregard the NMVTIS Inventory Report that was sent out for June 13, 2019 as an attachment yesterday. The data provided in the spreadsheet is not accurate. An updated NMVTIS Inventory Report for June 13, 2019 is manually being run again. The updated report will be sent out as soon as it is available. 

If you would like to speak to a Customer Service representative, please call us at 512-465-3351. Customer Service is available from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM CDT, Monday through Friday.

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

Thank you,

Texas Department of Motor Vehicles 
Customer Service 
(512) 465-3351
 

 

 

Source: Tax Assessor-Collectors
NMVTIS Inquiry Reports (7/2/2019 @ 12:00 PM)

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Resolved: NMVTIS Inquiry Reports (7/1/2019 @ 2:52 PM CDT)

Good afternoon,

 

All NMVTIS Inventory Report data has been received from AAMVA and the data has been loaded into the Cognos system. The NMVTIS Inventory Reports will show all days of data except June 13, 2019. The NMVTIS Inventory Report was manually ran for June 13, 2019 and attached to this communication.

If you would like to speak to a Customer Service representative, please call us at 512-465-3351. Customer Service is available from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM CDT, Monday through Friday.

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

Thank you,

Texas Department of Motor Vehicles 
Customer Service 
(512) 465-3351
 

 

Source: Tax Assessor-Collectors
Resolved: NMVTIS Inquiry Reports (7/1/2019 @ 2:52 PM CDT)

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eTITLE Training for Tax Assessor-Collectors and Staff

The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) started user acceptance testing on June 17 in preparation for the upcoming eTITLE launch.  eTITLE is a new feature in webDEALER that facilitates the secure electronic transfer of titles between dealers in the wholesale market, making the title transfer process faster and easier than ever before.  With eTITLE, electronic titles can also be released directly to webDEALER by a lienholder participating in the Electronic Lien and Title (ELT) program.

What You Need to Know Now

  • eTITLE transactions will be completed between dealers without the need for physical title documents to be completed and change hands.
  • ELT participants can release titles electronically to webDEALER eliminating issuance of a paper title when a vehicle is traded in.
  • A new electronic title history will be available for review within webDEALER.
  • Applications submitted to your office will contain the new ownership evidence type of Texas eTitle.
  • eTITLE will introduce a new remark, the webDEALER indicator, which can act as a hard stop indicating that the owner has sold a vehicle to a participating dealership. The general distinguishing number of the dealer who has possession of the vehicle will display in the remarks section along with the date of transfer to the dealer.

eTITLE Webinars

To make the transition to eTITLE easier for tax assessor-collectors and their staff, TxDMV will provide webinars on the dates and at the times listed below:

Monday, July 15, 2019, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM CST

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1164633901764520963

Tuesday, July 16, 2019, at 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM CST

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/9186193550320611585

Wednesday, July 17, 2019, at 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM CST

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4852654286557784067

Thursday, July 18, 2019, at 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM CST 

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3793754220265305347

Friday, July 19, 2019, at 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM CST

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1325872883931409411

 

 

Source: Tax Assessor-Collectors
eTITLE Training for Tax Assessor-Collectors and Staff

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eTITLE Training

The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) started user acceptance testing on June 17 in preparation for the upcoming eTITLE launch.  eTITLE is a new feature in webDEALER that facilitates the secure electronic transfer of titles between dealers in the wholesale market, making the title transfer process faster and easier than ever before.  With eTITLE, electronic titles can also be released directly to webDEALER by a lienholder participating in the Electronic Lien and Title (ELT) program.

The benefits of using eTITLE include:

  • The ability for dealers to create an electronic title from a paper title, or receive an electronic title from a lienholder when a vehicle is traded in and subsequently paid off;
  • Easy electronic wholesale transfer of a vehicle that makes the electronic title immediately available to the dealer upon successful completion of the transaction, without physical paperwork changing hands;
  • Increased visibility into reassignment transactions;
  • Integration with webDEALER;
  • The ability to convert an electronic title to a paper title when necessary;
  • Eliminating the need for a Certified Copy of Texas Title or maintaining a release of lien when the financial institution releases the lien electronically to the dealer; and
  • Faster delivery of titles to inventory.

eTITLE Webinars

To make the transition to eTITLE easier for you, TxDMV will provide webinars on the dates and at the times listed below:

Monday, July 15, 2019, at 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM CST

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7947612392979876355

Tuesday, July 16, 2019, at 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM CST

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4861407498626566659

Wednesday, July 17, 2019, at 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM CST

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2119567447069508611

Thursday, July 18, 2019, at 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM CST

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4264828982069754883

Friday, July 19, 2019, at 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM CST

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8594503462460959233

 

 

Source: Dealers and Manufacturers
eTITLE Training

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Repeal of Photographic Traffic Signal Enforcement Systems

Please review and distribute as appropriate.

House Bill 1631, which prohibits the use of photographic traffic signal enforcement systems in Texas, was approved by the 86th Texas Legislature. The bill was effective as of June 2, 2019, when it was signed into law by the governor.

As a result, scofflaw remarks that have been identified as “red light camera” related have been removed from motor vehicle records.

Please be aware that you may continue to see a red light camera remark since registration renewal notices are printed approximately three months in advance. However, this is a reminder not to deny registration or renewal based solely on a red light camera remark.

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
Repeal of Photographic Traffic Signal Enforcement Systems

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Successfully Completed: Texas NIC Maintenance 6/23/2019

As a Texas.gov Payment Customer, we are informing you that Texas NIC successfully completed changes to the Payment Services environment June 23, 2019. The maintenance window occurred from 2:00 AM to 8:00 AM, and included operating system (OS) patching, and feature releases to the Common Checkout Page (CCP).

For details about the work, including release notes detailing the new features, review CHG0086288 in STS ServiceNow.

If you have questions about this change, please contact the STS Service Desk at stshelp@sharedtechnologyservices.texas.gov.

 

Thank you.

 

 

 

Source: Tax Assessor-Collectors
Successfully Completed: Texas NIC Maintenance 6/23/2019

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