The Driver's Privacy Protection Act (DPPA) prohibits the general public and media from accessing or confirming any specific information, which includes the names and addresses of people or businesses, from the official state motor vehicle database. There are exceptions in the law for such entities as courts and police, but none of these apply to the media.

Texas law also provides additional protection under the Motor Vehicle Records Disclosure Act, and Public Information Act (Section 552.130).

For media inquiries, contact:: Kim Sue Lia Perkes; (512) 302-2076; E-mail Media Contact

Press Releases • Media Advisories • Campaign Information

Title	Date
Texas Auto Burglary and Theft Prevention Authority Border Solutions Committee to Discuss Mexican-Texan Issues with Mexican Officials in January.	January 11, 2012
Media Advisory: Dealer License Advisory Committee to meet in January.	December 21, 2011
Media Advisory: Specialty License Plate e-View.	November 14, 2011
Media Advisory: Specialty License Plate e-View.	October 14, 2011
Media Advisory: SB 529 Advisory Committee to meet.	September 30, 2011
TxDMV Board appoints interim executive director, plans national search to fill agency's top position.	September 8, 2011
Media Advisory: SB 529 Advisory Committee to meet.	September 1, 2011
Media Advisory: Specialty License Plate e-View.	August 19, 2011
New simplified vehicle registration fee structure starts in September.	July 26, 2011
Media Advisory: Specialty License Plate e-View.	July 25, 2011
TxDMV Media Advisory: Specialty License Plate e-View.	June 24, 2011
Texas Auto Burglary and Theft Prevention Authority Commemorates 20 Years of Auto Theft Prevention.	June 13, 2011
TxDMV introduces eReminder and Title Check - New online services to remember registration renewal date, protect against title fraud.	June 7, 2011
TxDMV Media Advisory: TxDMV Press Conference to introduce two new online consumer services to help Texans protect themselves against title fraud, and remember their registration renewal date	June 6, 2011
TxDMV Media Advisory: TxDMV board chairman issues statement on death of board member.	June 4, 2011
TxDMV Media Advisory: Texans being taken in by online moving company scams, experts offer advice on how to protect yourself when you move	May 5, 2011
TxDMV Media Advisory: Specialty License Plate e-View	March 25, 2011
TxDMV Media Advisory: Specialty License Plate e-View	February 18, 2011
TxDMV Media Advisory: Bad weather office closures.	February 1, 2011
New Texas Department of Motor Vehicles database helps law enforcement nationwide to track temporary permits	October 14, 2010
Corpus Christi Auto Theft Task Force and Texas Auto Burglary and Theft Prevention Authority Focus on Precautionary Steps Help Prevent Auto Crimes in October	October 4, 2010
Texas Department of Motor Vehicles responds to customers, introduces new feature to state vehicle registration sticker	September 16, 2010
TxDMV to announce end of the ''big blue blob''	September 14, 2010
Texas Department of Motor Vehicles names new directors	September 10, 2010
TxDMV San Antonio Regional Office moves, opens for business at new location today	August 30, 2010
Auto Burglary and Theft Prevention Authority Reminds Drivers to Take Their Keys During Texas Watch Your Car Month	July 1, 2010
Auto Burglary and Theft Prevention Authority Summit focuses on improving law enforcement communication to protect Texans	June 14, 2010
Move Smart. Texas Department of Motor Vehicles shares tips for safe moves	May 20, 2010
TxDMV encouraging public input, but suspends evening Listening Tour sessions	January 28, 2010
Texas Automobile Burglary and Theft Prevention Authority Announce Watch Your Car and You Hold the Key Service Marks	January 25, 2010
TxDMV Board names agency's first executive director	January 19, 2010
New TxDMV launches statewide Listening Tour - Fort Worth Session	January 13, 2010
New TxDMV launches statewide Listening Tour - Dallas Session	January 12, 2010
New TxDMV launches statewide Listening Tour - San Antonio Session	January 4, 2010
New TxDMV launches statewide Listening Tour	December 3, 2009
You Better Watch Out - Car Thieves May Be After Your Holiday Gifts	November 23, 2009
TxDMV Kick Off Press Conference - video	October 30, 2009
New state agency ready for business - TxDMV opens doors Monday	October 30, 2009
Press Conference Media Kit	October 30, 2009
New TxDMV to provide same great service for Texas citizens	October 28, 2009
New Golf Cart Rules Take Effect September 1, 2009	August 28, 2009
Lemon Law Gives Consumers Millions in Relief	July 22, 2009
Lone Star Texas Plate Set to Hit Texas Roadways	June 2, 2009
Motorists Urged to Keep Vehicle Records Straight	April 10, 2009

Public Outreach

TxDMV is home to the following public awareness, educational initiatives: