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The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles has launched eLICENSING, an online self-service hub allowing dealers and salvage licensees to apply for, renew, or amend licenses digitally.

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

The Texas Motor Vehicle Division requires all motor vehicle dealers to obtain a General Distinguishing Number, with new vehicle sellers additionally needing a franchised dealer license.

Every year, hundreds of thousands of vehicles nationwide are recalled due to safety defects, from faulty airbags and brake issues to electrical malfunctions.

The GDN serves as the foundational dealer license for buying, selling, or exchanging specific types of used vehicles in TX, with applicants selecting from distinct independent license categories.

Texas DMV now requires unexpired photo ID for all vehicle registrations and renewals. Counties seek clarification as drivers and businesses react to the sudden policy change.

The Texas Legislature enactedHouse Bill 718(HB 718) during the 88th Legislative Session in 2023 to address concerns related to the fraudulent use of paper license tags. The new law, and associated administrative rules mandate significant….

The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles is working with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) as well as the automobile industry to notify Texas drivers of the Takata airbag recall.

House Bill 718 (HB 718), effective July 1, 2025, represented significant operational changes for the Motor Vehicle industry in Texas. Highlights of implementation activities most relevant to licensed dealers are below; please visit ourHB….

Check if your Honda has open recalls and schedule free recall repairs at our David McDavid Honda Irving service center near Dallas.

Learn how to get your Texas auto dealer license easily. Follow our guide, covering everything from requirements to the application process.

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The restrictions, which went into effect on Nov. 18, could upend the ability of many undocumented residents to legally own vehicles.

DISCLAIMER:The following proposed and adopted rules are provided as a courtesy by the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles. While.

A warranty is included in the purchase and obligates the seller; a service contract is sold separately and obligates a third-party administrator. The two are regulated differently — warranties under Magnuson-Moss federal law, service contracts under state insurance or specialty regulation. Misadvertising one as the other is a common consumer-protection issue.

Most states distinguish between retail, wholesale, and broker dealer licenses, with different bonding, facility, and inventory requirements. A wholesale license does not authorize retail sale to consumers; selling cross-category is a license violation that can trigger immediate suspension regardless of intent.

Federal law prohibits the sale of new vehicles under an open recall; the rules vary for used vehicles by state. Several states now require dealers to disclose open recalls to used-car buyers and to repair recalled vehicles before sale. Compliance varies widely across regions.