Texas Accredited Repossession Professionals (TexasARP) - Facts

State Abbreviation: TX
State Nickname: The Lone Star State
State Capital: Austin
State Population: 26,059,203
State Largest City: Houston
State Size: 261,797 sq miles
State Flower: Bluebonnet
State Bird: Northern Mockingbird
State Song: "Texas, Our Texas"
Slogans: Friendship, Don't Mess With Texas

Repossession State Trade Association: Texas Accredited Repossession Professionals "TexasARP"
Repossession State Trade Link: www.texasarp.org
License Plates: Remain with the vehicle, unless personalized or out of state.
DMV Website: www.txdmv.gov
DMV Phone: 512-465-3000
Recovery Agent Licensing: Not at this time. But a TDLR towing license is required.
Repossession Laws: See the "Law" Page
Verify Agent License: TDLR
Security Interest: Listed on title. Held by Lien holder.
Title State: Yes. All vehicles driven on highways including mobile homes, boats and motors.
Repossessions Allowed: Yes. With no breach of peace.
Vehicle Storage: There is no defined law regarding vehicle storage.
Personal Effects Storage:There is no defined law regarding personal effects storage. Agencies must store for 31 days.
Right to Cure:Not required to notify the debtor.
Notice of Intent: Demand notice must be sent to debtors last known address
Deficiency Balance: Permitted if stated in security agreement/contract.
Social Security Number Prefixes: 449-467,627-645
Area Codes: 210, 214, 254, 281, 325, 361, 409, 430, 432, 469, 512, 682, 713, 806, 817, 830, 832, 903, 915, 936, 940, 956, 972, 979
Bordering States: Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico & Oklahoma

LICENSE & REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Department Of Motor Vehicles
State Department Of
Highways & Public Transportation
40Th & Jackson St.
Austin, TX 78779