: Sellers are encouraged to accompany the buyer to the county tax office to ensure the transfer is filed, protecting the seller from future tickets or tolls. Taxes and Fees

: The vehicle must be titled in your name within 30 days of the sale to avoid penalties.

: Dealerships in Texas have the legal right to repossess a car without prior notice if payments are missed. 🤝 Private Party Sales

: If the vehicle is a gift between specific family members, a flat $10 gift tax applies, but requires a notarized Affidavit of Motor Vehicle Gift Transfer . 🛡️ Scam Protection Be extremely cautious of "Texas DMV" text messages. Buying or Selling a Vehicle | TxDMV.gov

Texas law provides strong requirements for dealers to protect buyers, though it does include a "cooling-off" period.

: Once registered, the dealer must provide you with the original title application receipt from the Tax Assessor-Collector's office.