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Newcomers 2007

Sunday, October 28, 2007

Texas drivers must follow state registration, license rules

facilities and full-service gas stations.

curity card, whereas military personnel

16 with driver's education or 18 without

From staff reports

can use a military identification card.

To register the vehicle, the owner must

driver's education to be eligible to hold a

Texas residents must register their ve-

bring current proof of the out-of-state

Those moving to the state of Texas, re-

license to operate a vehicle. A learner's

gardless of their status or home of re-

registration, if applicable; the lienhold-

permit may be obtained at age 15, pro-

hicles in Texas and obtain Texas driver's

licenses. Active-duty military are exempt

cord, are required to carry minimum li-

er's name and address; proof of insur-

vided the individual has taken a driver's

from these requirements.

ability insurance requirements of $20,000

ance; and the title application.

education course.

However, all drivers must have insurance

bodily injury per person, $40,000 per ac-

Texas charges a 6.25 percent motor ve-

Non-military people from other states

cident for bodily injury and $15,000 for

coverage or other acceptable proof of finan-

hicle sales tax on the value of the vehicle

have 30 days from establishing residency

cial responsibility to meet Texas' Safety Re-

property damage. Drivers have 30 days af-

titled in Texas and owned by Texas res-

to obtain a Texas driver's license.

sponsibility Law for their vehicles.

ter moving to Texas to change their vehi-

idents. Used vehicles are taxed by stan-

Texas has a six-year license that costs

Applicants must have three forms of

$24. Drivers license replacements cost $10

cle insurance coverage accordingly

.

dard precepted values.

identification when applying for a Texas

and state identification cards cost $15.

Car owners also must have their vehi-

New residents from out of state pay a

driver's license. For civilians, one of those

cles inspected at any safety inspection

$90 flat rate on vehicles, in addition to the

Only military personnel who have out-

forms of identification must be a Social Se-

station, often set up at automobile repair

registration and title fees.

of-state license plates may continue to

register in their home states. Upon dis-

Residents in Killeen, Harker Heights,

Nolanville and Fort Hood can obtain

charge or retirement, soldiers remain-

their driver's licenses and get their vehi-

ing in Texas must register their vehicles

cles registered at the Bell County Annex

within 30 days.

Raising The Service Standard in Auto Repair

Cost of registration varies with the age

at 301 and 302 Priest Drive in Killeen.

and type of vehicle. Any new vehicle pur-

To obtain a Texas driver's license or Texas

• Major & Minor Automotive Repairs

• State Inspections

identification card, the applicant will need

chased in Texas must be registered in

• ASE Certified Technicians

• Nationwide Warranty on Tires

three forms of identification. They could in-

Texas. For specific information, contact

• Complete Automotive Service

• Oil, Lube, & Filters

clude a valid out-of-state driver license, a pass-

the Texas Department of Transportation

help desk at (512) 465-7611.

port, birth certificate with seal or court order

For drivers license information in

with name and date of birth, Social Security

www.goodyear.com

Killeen, call 634-1919, extension 100; in Cop-

card,W-2form,paystuband/oraschoolID.Ac-

peras Cove at 547-9130; in Lampasas, (512)

tive-dutymilitaryneedsonlytheirIDcard.

TWO LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU

InCopperasCove,thefacilityislocatedinthe

566-6871; or check the Texas Department of

906 E. HWY 190 • COPPERAS COVE

606 S. 2ND STREET • KILLEEN

Coryell County Annex at 201 S. Second St. In

Transportation Web site at wwwdot.state.

.

254-547-5596

254-634-7939

Lampasas,it'sonStateHighway281North.

tx.us. For Bell County vehicle registration

Hours: Monday - Friday 8am - 5:30pm • Saturday 8am - 1pm

Drivers in the state of Texas must be

information, call (254) 634-0265.

699-1112

290-1111

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