TX Vets

[BIJ6165]

Greetings, wanted to share this info.

Transferred my plates from a vehicle I just sold to my Coachman. The plates can be put on a vehicle which weights 18,000 pounds or less. They issued me another registration sticker on the spot. For Disabled Vets the registration is good for 2 or 3 yrs, I can't remember for sure, they prorated my sticker so it will now expire Oct 15. The cost of registration for disabled vets is $3.

Also, disabled vets with 60% of disability will not pay for their drivers license renewal. A standard cost of $25 now free.

I've attached the form you will need to file for the disabled vet plates. You can mail it in or visit your county office.

I took a friend with me who filed for DV plates. At our county office they did not require a signature in the certifying block. My friend showed VA letter confirming the disability.

Please share if you would to help another vet out. Thank y'all for your service.

[VetRVer]

Excellent

[Wayne M]

I don't understand the 18000 pound limit.

[Mknight]

I think the 18,000 limit s correct. When I got my DV plates I asked if I could put them on my MH, and was told no. My neighbor got them for his small MH. It's only 24 ft no slide.

[jdoc]

I have them on my 2005 Bounder DP with 3 slides. Have had them on it since it was new. It weighs more than 18,000. They have to be renewed every year just like a regular plate. Like you said cost is only $3.00 per year. Before moving them over to my Bounder they were on a 3/4 ton truck and then on both of my 1 ton dually trucks. That is one of many of the benefits that Texas has to offer disabled vets.

Jerry

[Wayne M]

I was curious as to the 18000 pounds as I also have DV plates on my 27000+ DP and also $3.00 a year.

Sometimes I wonder about the training of our Government workers at the local levels. Doesn't appear that two locations can come up with the same set of rules.

[flaggship1]

Originally Posted by Wayne M

I was curious as to the 18000 pounds as I also have DV plates on my 27000+ DP and also $3.00 a year.

Sometimes I wonder about the training of our Government workers at the local levels. Doesn't appear that two locations can come up with the same set of rules.

You said a mouthful there Wayne. I have always opted for the handicap placard. I never felt comfortable advertising on my licensee plate that I had a "disability". That's just me.

When unregistered my '08 DP Bounder they asked if I wanted the Tex Vet plate - and my weight cert was in her hand and she had just entered 25k in the system.

Now for the - they don't know what they are doing part. They charged me the 1% Diesel Emission surcharge and I disputed it with her. No dice. I learned from this site that I could get a refund. Well - last week I finally got around to calling about it and sure enough - the kind lady I'm Austin directed me to the online refund form - told me the code number to cite and said I'd have the money back in 3 weeks. Need to drop it in the mail and start the clock.

But shows to go ya - they don't necessarily know what they're doing at the tax assessor collectors office. The lady in Austin speculated that they entered Freightliner as vehicle type and system say Truck - charge fee. I have to send a copy of the title from the sale - which sales Motorhome on it. I have not pulled my TX title from the safe to see if it says Motorhome but me thinks it does!

[jdoc]

Steve, which office in Austin did you call? Renewed my Driver's license this year and would like to see if I can get my $25.00 back.

Jerry

[BIJ6165]

Originally Posted by jdoc

Steve, which office in Austin did you call? Renewed my Driver's license this year and would like to see if I can get my $25.00 back.

Jerry

If they say they will refund can you please post. I renewed mine in Dec 2012. When they informed my friend of the 60% I asked the San Antonio office if I could get a refund and was told no.

[flaggship1]

Originally Posted by jdoc

Steve, which office in Austin did you call? Renewed my Driver's license this year and would like to see if I can get my $25.00 back.

Jerry

Jerry - to file for refund of Motor Vehicle Tax, Diesel Motor Vehicle Surcharge and/or Commercial Vehicle Registration Surcharge - I called the State Comptroller 800-252-5555. It's form 14-202 - use Reason Code O for Other and attach a note explaining Motorhome exempt from the 1% diesel surcharge on initial Texas registration of out of state MH. Cite rule 3.96 a1.
1% of a Motorhome sales price is a far cry greater than $25 bucks and I'm looking forward to getting that back.

I don't believe the Comptroller can help with DL issue but someone in Austin will probably have a better idea than than a local office as they process things like refunds - and seem to have people with more specialized knowledge. Good luck in getting a refund!! Every penny helps and no sense paying for it if you don't have too. Invent Tx Vets thing - it's my choice. When they charge ya for something without giving you the choice is a problem.
Steve

[Wayne M]

I'm waiting for my "new" plates on the "new" MKX to hit the system so I can swap out with my old DV plates from the Saturn. This may be an exercise in trial and error, we'll see.

[jdoc]

Steve, I went to the DPS website and found out I can take my letter to the local DL office and they should be able to help me out.

Jerry

[jdoc]

Wayne, must be nice to afford a new MKX.

Jerry

[flaggship1]

Originally Posted by jdoc

Steve, I went to the DPS website and found out I can take my letter to the local DL office and they should be able to help me out.

Jerry

Sweet. Thanks for the update!