The Texas DMV has approved new rules requiring motorists to prove their legal U.S. status to register or renew a vehicle.

Texas officials have updated identification requirements for vehicle registration and title transfers, ending a long-standing practice that allowed applicants to use foreign passports without proof of ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. People attend a public hearing Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026, at the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles in Austin. (Alex ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

Drivers purchasing new vehicles in Texas will now be issued permanent metal license plates at the time of sale. According to the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles, affective July 1: All licensed ...