Please review and distribute as appropriate.

The latest update to the Motor Vehicle Title 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.

Updates were made throughout the manual removing the requirement for out of state registration to be current or to be expired no more than 6 months from the date of applying for title in Texas.

Chapter 22 – Theft and Fraudulent Activities
Section 22.2, “Stolen Motor Vehicles,” was updated to clarify the requirement of the odometer disclosure and brands to be provided, and if they are unavailable, the record will be marked not actual mileage.

Chapter 23 – Foreclosure of Miscellaneous Liens
Section 23.3, “Storage Lien,” and Section 23.4, “Licensed Vehicle Storage Facility Lien,” were updated to clarify proof of certified mail, return receipt, or electronic certified mail sent to a law enforcement agency, in conjunction with a storage lien or with a vehicle storage facility lien, must be original.

Chapter 26 – Beneficiary Designation
Chapter 26 was added as a result of Registration and Title Bulletin #001-18. This chapter outlines the requirements associated with an owner designating a beneficiary for their motor vehicle as provide in Senate Bill 869.

Thank you,

Jeremiah Kuntz, 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.

ATTENTION ALL MOTORCYCLE DEALERSHIPS

It has come to our attention that not all motorcycle dealerships in Texas are including destination (freight) charges and dealer prep fees (handling) in the advertised sales price of motorcycles on their websites. 

According to Texas Administrative Code, Title 43, Part 10, Chapter 215, Subchapter H, Rule § 215.250(a):

When featuring a sales price of a new or used motor vehicle in an advertisement, the dealer must be willing to sell the motor vehicle for that featured sales price to any retail buyer. The featured sales price shall be the price before the addition or subtraction of any other negotiated items. Destination and dealer preparation charges must be included in the featured sales price.

Other fees that can be excluded from the sale price are tax, title, license, and other fees or charges that are allowed or prescribed by law.

Please update your websites to reflect a correct disclaimer and ensure that the destination and dealer prep fees are included in the featured sale price for each motorcycle.

You may call the TXDMV Enforcement Division at 512-465-4205 if you have any questions.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Adopted 43 TAC §57.18 and Withdrawn §§57.48-57.52

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The Automobile Burglary and Theft Prevention Authority (ABTPA) has published in the Texas Register adopted changes to the Texas Administrative Code, which affect §57.18. The remaining rules included in the proposal, §§57.48-57.52, were automatically withdrawn in accordance with §2001.027, Texas Government Code. Due to errors in the publication, ABTPA published a Correction of Error in the July 6, 2018 issue of the Texas Register.

The adopted 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

These adopted changes became effective on June 27, 2018 and the changes are included in the Texas Administrative Code at http://texreg.sos.state.tx.us/public/readtac$ext.viewtac.

Thank you,

David Richards
General Counsel

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Adopted 43 TAC §218.13

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The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) has published in the Texas Register adopted changes to the Texas Administrative Code, which affect §218.13.  The adopted 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.

These adopted changes are effective on July 15, 2018 and the changes will be included in the Texas Administrative Code at http://texreg.sos.state.tx.us/public/readtac$ext.viewtac.
 

Thank you,
David D. Duncan
General Counsel

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• 07-06-18+Amend+Sec.+218.13-Adopt.pdf

Salvage Motor Vehicle Dealers and Industry:

We are pleased to announce our Salvage Motor Vehicle Dealer Training Seminar on July 20^th, 2018, in Lubbock, Texas.  This presentation will be a specific overview of the rules and regulations surrounding the salvage motor vehicle dealer industry.

The information provided will be specific to the individual operating as a salvage dealer and the related policies and procedures used by our agency.

David George, Chief Investigator for the Enforcement Division, will provide valuable information on salvage dealer operations and requirements.

We are excited to have you join us, to learn and discuss issues that concern you and your business.

Thank you;

Stacey Cullen, Staff Service Officer

Enforcement Division

Texas Department of Motor Vehicles

SC

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Motor Vehicle Dealers and Industry:

We are pleased to announce our Motor Vehicle Dealer Training Seminar on July 19^th, 2018, in Lubbock, Texas.  This presentation will be a broad overview of the rules and regulations surrounding the motor vehicle dealer industry.

Representatives from our Enforcement and VTR divisions will provide valuable information on dealer operations and titling requirements.  We will also have a representative from the Texas Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner who will provide instruction on financing options for dealers. This information is beneficial for any parties interested in becoming a dealer as well as the seasoned independent and franchise dealers seeking new information affecting the regulations associated with the motor vehicle dealer industry.

We are excited to have you join us, to learn and discuss issues that concern you and your business.

Thank you;

Stacey Cullen, Staff Services Officer

Enforcement Division

Texas Department of Motor Vehicles

SC

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Proposed 43 TAC §217.27 – Extension of Comment Period

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Please find the attached Extension of Comment Period for 43 TAC §217.27, which was published in the In Addition section of the Texas Register on Friday, June 29, 2018.  The comment period for the proposed changes to §217.27 has been extended for an additional 30 days with comments accepted through 5:00 p.m. on July 30, 2018. The proposed 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/sos/index.html.

For your convenience, attached is a copy of the published proposed amendments to §217.27, which were published in the Texas Register on May 4, 2018 and is available at http://www.sos.texas.gov/texreg/archive/May42018/index.html.

We expect to present the proposed changes and any received written comments to the TxDMV board at an upcoming board meeting.  The meeting agenda with this item will be posted on the TxDMV website at http://www.txdmv.gov/about-us/txdmv-board-meetings.

Thank you,

David D. Duncan

General Counsel

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Thank you,

Jeremiah Kuntz, 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.

Good morning,

The eTAG system was available as of 9:00 AM Central Time this morning, 06/21/2018. If you experience new issues with the eTAG system please contact the service desk.

The statewide ticket for this issue is: 185322

Please remember that after using an Internet Down tag, you must enter the information for that tag into eTAG 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.

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. 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.

Best regards,

TxDMV Service Desk

Department of Motor Vehicles

IT Services Division

3800 Jackson Ave

Austin, TX 78731

(512) 465-4010

(877) 933-2020

ServiceDesk@TxDMV.gov