Rush hour traffic passes by on I-35 through downtown Austin on the evening of Sept. 7, 2023. The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles is implementing more stringent photo identification requirements for ...

SAN ANTONIO – Starting on July 1, individuals attempting to purchase a vehicle will notice significant changes, as temporary paper license tags will be replaced with permanent metal license plates.

Texas drivers and car dealers will be affected by two new laws that go into effect in the new year. One new law passed by the Texas Legislature will eliminate most vehicle safety inspections, the ...

The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles is implementing more stringent photo identification requirements for all vehicle registrations and renewals in an abrupt shift that could shut out immigrants ...

Each year, Texas denies thousands of license plate requests. State law prohibits inappropriate content on personalized plates.

In 2025, Texas DMV rejected license plates with the phrase “DV” which stands for disabled veteran. While DV showed up in 349 requests, the phrase “AF,” an acronym for an expletive, showed up in 116 ...

The new rules were implemented in November 2025, without the TX DMV notifying the public.

AUSTIN, Texas — As of January 2025, there are now different requirements for Texas drivers that depend on the county you live in. Mandatory vehicle safety inspections are no longer required for many ...

Small businesses and tax officials warn Texas DMV ID rules for car registration will slash car sales, fuel fraud and fear; board to weigh plan in February.

Quiet changes to ID requirements meant to curb those without legal status from registering or renewing vehicle registrations will affect all Texas motorists. The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles ...

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Texas has been thrust into controversy following a sudden and sweeping decision by the state’s Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). Without any advance warning, the agency implemented a new rule ...