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TxPROS Information and Tutorials

TxPROS mark stacked NOtagLine rgb The Texas Permitting & Routing Optimization System (TxPROS) is an online permitting and GIS-based mapping system that allows customers to apply for and self issue many permits. It modernizes the routing and permitting of oversize and overweight loads and provides real-time restriction management.

TxPROS allows you to manage your company's account information. You are encouraged to "clean-up" your account in TxPROS when you first access the new system. Please add missing information and update addresses, phone numbers and email addresses. Adding an email address to your account will allow TxDMV to send you important information related to oversize/overweight permits and the motor carrier industry.

Using TxPROS

A username and password is required to log in to TxPROS. Our former Central Permit System (CPS) is retired but you can access TxPROS using your CPS login and password. If you don’t have an account set-up, simply click Create a New Company Account on the TxPROS home page.

Need Help with TxPROS?

TxDMV offers several resources to assist you in using TxPROS to order your permits. The TxPROS Quick Start Guide and TxPROS User Guide are a good place to start. We have also developed several tutorial videos to assist you with the various features available in TxPROS. TxDMV also offers live Webinar training classes. The free, online classes are offered one to two times per month. For more information or to sign up, send us an email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Getting Started in TxPROS

How to Login and Create a New Account in TxPROS

Using the Permit Wizard and Other Help Options

Setting Up an Escrow Account in TxPROS

Routes in TxPROS

“Save Trip” Instructions

Using Via Points to Generate a Route

Performing a Bid Route

Selecting an Origin and Destination

Saving Routes

Viewing Movement Restrictions

Continue Loaded Route After Non-Permitted Travel Feature

Selecting an Origin or Destination When Starting or Stopping on a Non-State Maintained Road

Applying for a Permit in TxPROS

Navigating Through the Permits Panel

How to Add a Note to Your Permit Application

How to Add a Document to Your Application

Using the Copy Feature to Issue Permits

Issuing Multiple Permits in a Single General Permit Application

Paying Weight Fees with a Valid Annual Envelope Permit

Navigating Vehicle and Load Info Page in TxPROS

Empty to Load and Empty Return Routing

Ordering an Annual Timber Permit

Ordering an Intermodal Shipping Container Port Permit

Ordering a North Texas Intermodal Permit

Ordering a Fluid Milk Transport Permit

Additional Steps When Weight Exceeds 200,000 lbs.

Additional Steps When Ordering Annual Mail-Out Permit

Duplicate Permits Detected Screen

Steps When General Permit Requires Super Heavy Permit

Viewing Customer Information in TxPROS

Customer Permit Reports

Viewing the Permit Details Page

Viewing Messages and Stats Panels

Managing your Company Data

More Information

TxPROS delivers several benefits to oversize and overweight load permit customers, including the following:

Increased route safety
Faster permit issuance
Self-issue capabilities
Turn-by-turn directions

Designed in cooperation between TxDMV and the motor carrier industry, TxPROS comes with the following features:

Permit Wizard - An optional tool to help customers understand which permit may be best for their move. It will make permit recommendations based on answers to a series of questions regarding load type, size and weight.
Customer Dashboard - This tool will include current permit application status, messages from TxDMV, customer statistics and links to various functions. Functions will include company data, yards, account user set up, vehicle inventory, escrow and report generation.