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SB 2007, enacted by the 89th Legislature, effective September 1, 2025, provides that when a person registers or renews their motor vehicle registration the person may voluntarily indicate they are a member of the U.S. Armed Forces. If the person voluntarily indicates they are a member, they must also provide their status as a member of the U.S. Armed Forces.
A completed Voluntary Disclosure of Military Status (Form VTR-217) must be submitted when a person renews their motor vehicle registration if that person wants to voluntarily indicate they are a member of the U.S. Armed Forces. At the time of initial registration, a person will be able to voluntarily indicate they are a member of the U.S. Armed Forces when completing the Application for Texas Title and/or Registration (Form 130-U).
Effective with Registration and Title System (RTS) Release 26.2 scheduled to deploy on May 18, 2026, the voluntary disclosure will be available for selection within department systems. If a person voluntarily indicates they are a member of the U.S. Armed Forces, a selection of the persons Military Status will be required within the system. Selection of the status is as follows:
- Active Duty
- Retired/Veteran
- Reserve
After verifying the application, select the “U.S. Armed Forces Member” checkbox, then select the appropriate status from the dropdown menu in department systems. Once a renewal transaction is complete, please return Form VTR-217 to the applicant.
The new Form VTR-217 and revised Form 130-U will be made available on the department’s website with the RTS Release 26.2 deployment. The revised Form 130-U will be available to order once current stock is depleted and current stock remains valid for use.
If you have any questions, please contact your local TxDMV Regional Service Center.
Thank you,
Annette Quintero, Division Director
Vehicle Titles and Registration Division
Texas Department of Motor Vehicles
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