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).

Finances

TxDMV budget and expenditure numbers are available at www.texastransparency.org.

For media inquiries, contact:: Adam Shaivitz; (512) 302-2393; E-mail Media Contact

Press Releases • Media Advisories • Campaign Information

2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009

Title	Date
TxDMV Completes Major Equipment Replacement to Enhance Customer Service and Efficiency Statewide.	May 3, 2012
Officials Warn Texas Consumers of Moving Scams.	May 1, 2012
TxDMV Media Advisory: Houston Press Conference to Combat Moving Scams.	April 26, 2012
TxDMV Cautions Drivers About Crossing the Border with Temporary Paper Plates or Expired Registration Stickers.	April 26, 2012
TxDMV issues record number of permits.	February 27, 2012
Media Advisory: Specialty License Plate e-View.	February 10, 2012
Texas Auto Burglary and Theft Prevention Authority Border Solutions Committee to Discuss Mexican-Texan Issues with Mexican Officials in January.	January 11, 2012

Public Outreach

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