PURPOSE
To clarify county residency requirements addressed in RTB #011-05.

BACKGROUND
The intent of RTB# 011-05 was to address title applications processed with addresses outside of Texas. Some part-time residents, including "Winter Texans" and visitors to the state who purchase a vehicle in Texas, use an out of state address on Texas title applications.

DETAILS
"Winter Texans" or other part-time residents are defined as persons who have dual residency in Texas for part of the year and another jurisdiction for the remainder of the year, provided they do not establish gainful employment or enter into business in Texas. Based on an opinion of the Department’s Office of General Counsel, applicants may title and register a vehicle in Texas provided they have a Texas address. Visitors to Texas without a Texas address are not allowed to title and register a vehicle in Texas. All other county residency requirement procedures remain in place for leased vehicles, military personnel, out of state corporations, bonded title applicants, college students, and reciprocity agreements between other jurisdictions.

COUNTY ACTION
When processing an Application for Texas Certificate of Title, Form 130-U, establish that the applicant’s residence is within your county. If the customer has dual residency, make certain the applicant uses the established residence within your county on the application.

CONTACT
If you have any questions or need any additional information, please contact your local Vehicle Titles and Registration Division Regional Office. You may also call Mike Craig, Deputy Director, or me at (512) 465-7570. Thank you very much.

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