It's a new requirement that began Thursday and was implemented by the TxDMV board with a push from state lawmakers.

Some officials are decrying the move as political, while others fear it could send business and tax money to neighboring ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Nearly 2,000 personalized Texas license plate requests were denied in 2025. (MyPlates / Texas Department of Motor Vehicles) Each ...

AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is facing backlash over new rules tightening ID requirements for people obtaining vehicle registrations and renewals. The Texas DMV board ...

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Texans who purchase a vehicle from a dealership will soon no longer have to go through extra steps to get their official, metal license plates. Starting next month, motor vehicle ...

Each year, thousands of Texans apply for a personalized license plate from the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles. And while many of the requested tag numbers are benign, hundreds are rejected each ...