09/20/2025
FBI, Harris County Sheriff's Office investigating new text scam demanding traffic, toll payments. The District Clerk’s Office warns residents in Harris County about fraudulent texts posing as traffic/toll payment notices. The scam directs people to fake sites for personal/financial data. Houston Chronicle
7/29/25
In light of recent developments, please be advised that the DMV has implemented sudden regulatory changes to its electronic signature requirements. These updates are being justified under the umbrella of ongoing “staffing issues” and reactive compliance adjustments in response to a widespread fraud epidemic that surfaced a few weeks ago.
Effective immediately, any document requiring client e-signature must now include the following:
This change directly affects all digital documents we send out for client signatures—including bonded title paperwork, transfer authorizations, and liability forms. While our previous e-signature workflows have been accepted for years, these new requirements are being enforced without leniency or notice.
🚨 Action Required:
All outgoing forms must be revised to comply with this policy. Any non-compliant submissions risk immediate rejection by DMV staff.
We understand this creates additional friction, but we must adapt swiftly. Please begin updating your templates and check any queued paperwork to ensure full compliance. If you're unsure whether a form meets the new standards, hold off on submission and escalate it for review.
Let’s stay ahead of this together—Staff Will be reaching out to you if they need updated forms filled out.
**7/28/25
All Writings are synopsis of personal record of our Licensed Runner and Staff Lead: Terry A.
Monday, July 21, 2025**