Important Notice Regarding Texas Wildfires
Texas Governor Greg Abbott declared a disaster for Texas counties impacted by wildfires. The Governor's Office has temporarily suspended oversize/overweight permitting requirements for vehicles and loads associated with activities necessary to respond to the disaster. A copy of Gov. Abbott's Disaster Declaration and the TxDMV Notice of Suspension must be carried in the vehicle; links to both are below.
Gov. Abbott has also suspended certain vehicle registration requirements related to Apportioned Registration, also known as the International Registration Plan (IRP), and Temporary Permits for operators of commercial motor vehicles associated with activities necessary to respond to the disaster.
- International Registration Plan (IRP) vehicle registration under Transportation Code, Section 502.091 and 43 TAC 217.56 to the extent the vehicle is not already registered under IRP, as long as the motor vehicle is registered in one of the 48 contiguous states of the United States; and
- 72-/144-hour temporary registration permits under Transportation Code, Section 502.094 and 43 TAC 217.40(b)(3), as long as the vehicle is registered in another state of the United States or a state of the United Mexican States.
The suspension only applies to the vehicle registration requirements for operators of commercial vehicles that are providing disaster assistance pursuant to the declarations referenced in Governor Abbott’s proclamation. The suspension does not apply to any other requirement, including any safety requirements. Also, operators are responsible and liable for safely routing their vehicles and obtaining current restrictions and information concerning hazardous road conditions prior to movement.
A copy of Gov. Greg Abbott's Disaster Declaration and the TxDMV Notice of Suspension must be carried in the vehicle; links to both are below.
Essential Tools
TxPROS
Apply for and self-issue many permits through our online permitting and GIS-based mapping system.
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TxDMV Number & Unified Carrier Registration
Motor carriers operating intrastate commercial motor vehicles on a road or highway in Texas must get a TxDMV number.
The federal Unified Carrier Registration (UCR) Agreement requires individuals and companies that operate commercial motor vehicles in interstate or international commerce to register their business with TxDMV and pay an annual fee based on the size of their fleet.
