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Sunday, 07 January 2007

Obtaining a Texas driver license

New residents moving into Texas, who have a valid driver license from their home state, have 30 days to secure a Texas driver license.

Applicants age 18 and over with a VALID out-of-state driver license must:

Provide proof of identity.
Provide proof of social security number.
Provide proof of Texas vehicle registration and liability insurance, if you own a vehicle.
Complete required forms available at Texas driver license offices.
- North Austin: 6121 North Lamar, Austin • 512-424-2076
- Northwest Austin: 13730 Research Blvd., Austin • 512-506-2847
- Georgetown: 515 Pine Street, Georgetown, • 512-863-5816
Pay the required fee: Under 18 - $5; 18 and older - $24
Pass a vision exam.

If you have a VALID out-of-state license in your possession, it must be surrendered at the driver license office.
If you have never been licensed or have an EXPIRED out-of-state license, you will be required to pass both the written and driving exams, in addition to a vision test.

Registering your vehicle

New residents who own motor vehicles must title/register their vehicles within 30 days of moving to Texas.

To register your vehicle, follow the steps below: Proof of insurance is required.

Get a vehicle inspection.
Show inspection certification and proof of insurance to county tax office.
1. Travis County: 5501 Airport Blvd., Austin • 854-9473
2. Williamson County: 904 S. Main St., Georgetown • 943-1602
Provide the vehicle’s odometer reading if less than 10 years old.
Present an original out-of-state title or current foreign/military ownership document. If title is unavailable, take your registration document and proof of sales tax payment.
Submit a vehicle title/registration form.

Registration fee: title application fee of $28 or $33, depending on the county, and new resident tax of $90.

Additional fees may also be due at the time of registration. For more information, contact county tax office. For information about the new resident tax, contact the Comptroller of Public Accounts.

Exceptions: You are not required to title or register your vehicle if you are a non-resident active duty member of the U.S. Armed Forces or a non-resident full-time student attending a Texas college or university.

TXTAG

How to order a TxTag

Visit www.gotxtag.org or call 1-888-GoTxTag

TxTag’s will be free for a few months, although you must put at least $20 in your account. Eventually the price for a tag will be $9.65 but TXDOT has not yet set a date to begin charging the fee.

Toll rates

SH 45 and Loop 1 $.75 • SH 130 $1.50

All ramps $.50

Toll Road fee calendar

Jan. 6-31: Free with TxTag, others must pay cash

February: Half price with TxTag

After February, TxTag users will always receive 10 percent off of the regular toll fee.

AutoPay

When your TxTag balance drops below a certain pre-set level, this free service will automatically replenish your account and charge your credit card.

Toll lane lights

Some toll plazas will have a system of lights that indicate your account status. Green lets you know you have money and your account has been charged, yellow that your account is low, and red that your account is empty or not working and that you need to pay cash.

Compatibility

Your TxTag will also work on Houston and Dallas tollways, but only keep one toll tag on your car at a time to prevent double charges.

Public Transportation

Capital Area Rural Transit System

The Capital Area Rural Transportation System, or CARTS, provides public transportation for community transit, which is available to all Round Rock residents. Users must make reservations 24-hours in advance by calling 478-7433 or 1-800-456-RIDE. Drivers will pick up riders at their homes. For more information, visit www.ridecarts.com.

Community Transit Routes Schedule Fares are based on distance traveled one-way
Georgetown	Cedar Park	Austin	Temple
Tuesdays and Thursdays Departs at 9:00 a.m. Returns at Noon.	Tues. and Thursdays Departs at 7:00 a.m. Returns at 3:00 p.m. One-way service to Cedar Park Departs at 2:00 p.m.	Monday, Wednesday and Friday Departs at 9:00 a.m. Return at 2:00 p.m.	1st and 3rd Wednesday Departs at 9:00 a.m. Returns at 2:30 p.m.
$2.50/ $1*	$3.50/$1.50*	$4/ $2*	$10.50/$3.50*
*Seniors (over 60), students, persons with disabilities (proof of certification required) and children under 12 are eligible for reduced fares.