First 30 days near Taylor
Texas gives you 30 days for the car and 90 days for the license. Do the car first.
90 daysTexas license, via DPS
30 daysVehicle registration
License
- New residents must get a Texas driver license from the Department of Public Safety within 90 days. Surrendering a valid US license generally waives the written and skills tests.
- DPS asks for proof of Texas registration, so register the car first.
- After 90 days an out-of-state license is no longer valid for driving in Texas.
Car
- Register within 30 days of establishing residency at your county tax assessor-collector’s office.
- A safety inspection and Texas liability insurance are needed first.
- One guide mentions a $90 new-resident vehicle fee within 30 days. We could not confirm it, so check with the county or TxDMV.
Also to check
These are our prompts, not researched facts: school enrollment (schools), utility sign-up, health insurance transfer and a nearby hospital.
Check the state site. Both the TxDMV page and the DPS site have current rules. Most of these figures come from third-party guides. For anyone arriving on a work visa, see moving from abroad. This is not immigration or legal advice.