Texas to require proof of identity and legal status for vehicle titles, registrations

EL PASO, TEXAS (KFOX14/CBS4) — A major change is coming to how vehicles are titled and registered in Texas, with local officials and border-area dealerships bracing for questions, delays and the possibility that some buyers could take their business out of state.

Beginning March 5, 2026, Texans applying for an original vehicle title and registration will need proof of identity and proof of legal status in the United States.

The Texas Motor Vehicle Board approved a new rule requiring county tax offices to verify that documentation before processing those transactions…

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