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TOPIC: Correcting TX RV Licensing Information

TXRVr

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Date: 07:29 PM Dec 5, 2008

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Some posts on this and other RV forum sites have inadvertantly provided incorrect information about registering RVs, CDL reguirements, and tax information for the State of Texas. As an RV owner who lives in this state and who has been thru all the processes, I'd like to assist with some correct information. Texas does not require an RV owner to have a CDL regardless of your rig's weight. RVs are extressly exempt in the DMV code. Secondly, property taxes are not an issue for RV owners. One pays to register the RV based on its weight. It is not a home, but rather a vehicle; therefore, there are no "property" taxes in addition to the registration fees. If you are a military disabled veteran with at least 50% you can get a DV plate for your RV and thereby save a hugh amount of money on the registration process. I hope this information helps to clarify the tax, licensing, and registrations issues for those considering them. -- Edited by TXRVr at 11:34, 2008-12-17 -- Edited by TXRVr at 11:36, 2008-12-17 __________________ When it comes to the hereafter, I want to be in the no smoking section.

Jack Mayer

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Date: 11:29 AM Dec 6, 2008

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You are right - the mis-information comes up fairly regularly. To add more specifics to what you said (which is correct): In TX you need an EXEMPT Class A if your combined GVWR is over 26K (for trucks towing a trailer), and an EXEMPT Class B license if your motorhome GVWR is over 26K lbs. This is not a CDL, although it does require a written and driving test, both of which are subsets of the CDL test. You can renew this license class ONE time by mail. Then you have to appear in person. The license is good for 5 years (at least mine is - it may be 7 years now - I'm not sure on that point). __________________ Jack & Danielle Mayer PLEASE USE EMAIL TO COMMUNICATE http://www.jackdanmayer.com, 2009 Volvo 780 HDT, 2015 New Horizons 45'Custom 5th, smart car New Horizons Ambassadors - Let us help you build your dream RV.....

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