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 4 – Driver’s Privacy Protection Act
Section 4.13, “In Summary,” was updated to clarify a person requesting personal information from a motor vehicle record must provide a current photo identification with a unique identification number. In addition, the list of acceptable forms of identification was updated to include those specified in Title 43 Administrative Code, §217.5.

Chapter 8 – Additional and Voluntary Fees
Section 8.7, “Optional County Fee for Transportation Projects,” was updated to include information on which counties have statutory authority to increase the Optional Mobility Fee to an amount not to exceed $20.

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.

Proposed 43 TAC Chapter 210

Please review and distribute as appropriate.

The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) has published in the Texas Register proposed rule review of the Texas Administrative Code, which affect Chapter 210, Contract Management. The proposed rule review is posted for public comment until 5:00 p.m. on April 1, 2019. The proposed rule review is attached and 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.

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 department’s website at http://www.txdmv.gov/about-us/txdmv-board-meetings.

Thank you,

Tracey Beaver

General Counsel

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Proposed 43 TAC Chapter 209

Please review and distribute as appropriate.

The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) has published in the Texas Register proposed rule review of the Texas Administrative Code, which affect Chapter 209, Finance. The proposed rule review is posted for public comment until 5:00 p.m. on April 1, 2019. The proposed rule review is attached and 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.

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 department’s website at http://www.txdmv.gov/about-us/txdmv-board-meetings.

Thank you,

Tracey Beaver

General Counsel

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Proposed 43 TAC Chapter 208

Please review and distribute as appropriate.

The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) has published in the Texas Register proposed rule review of the Texas Administrative Code, which affect Chapter 208, Employment Practices. The proposed rule review is posted for public comment until 5:00 p.m. on April 1, 2019. The proposed rule review is attached and 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.

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 department’s website at http://www.txdmv.gov/about-us/txdmv-board-meetings.

Thank you,

Tracey Beaver

General Counsel

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Proposed TAC, New Chapter 223

Please review and distribute as appropriate.

The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) has published in the Texas Register proposed new chapter to the Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 223, Compliance and Investigations Division, §§223.1-223.3. The proposed new chapter is posted for public comment until 5:00 p.m. on April 1, 2019. The proposed language is attached and 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

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,

Tracey Beaver

General Counsel

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Proposed 43 TAC Chapter 206

Amendments, §206.92 and §206.93

Repeals, §206.94 and §206.95

New, §§206.94-206.99

Please review and distribute as appropriate.

The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) has published in the Texas Register proposed changes to the Texas Administrative Code, which affect Chapter 206. These proposed changes are posted for public comment until 5:00 p.m. on April 1, 2019. The proposed language is attached and 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

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,

Tracey Beaver

General Counsel

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Motor Vehicle Dealers and Industry:

We are pleased to announce our Motor Vehicle Dealer Training Seminar on March 14^th, 2019, in Abilene, 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

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Salvage Motor Vehicle Dealers and Industry:

We are pleased to announce our Salvage Motor Vehicle Dealer Training Seminar on March 13^th, 2019, in Abilene, 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 Services Officer

Enforcement Division

Texas Department of Motor Vehicles

SC

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Good Morning,

The scheduled maintenance was completed as of 04:10 AM Central Time this morning, 02/17/2019.  If you experience new issues, please contact Customer Service.

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 Customer Service Representative, please call us at 512-465-3351. Customer Service is available from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Central Time, 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