Within thirty days after establishing residency or gainful employment in Texas you must register your vehicles and then obtain a Texas Driver's License.

Procedures

• You need to get your vehicle inspected at a local state inspection station. The inspection station will give you a VIR (inspection certificate), if they do not you need to ask for one. Verify all information on the Vehicle Inspection Report. This form will be needed to register your vehicle.
• You need to bring your out-of-state title or your current registration receipt from the previous state. If there is a lienholder we will require the name and address of lienholder, please also include the date of lien. 
• You will need to furnish proof of insurance that meets Texas requirements (30/60/25). If you don't already have Texas insurance, you will need to bring your policy.
• Make sure that the person(s) that is shown as the owner(s) on the out-of-state title is the person that brings in the paperwork and valid drivers license. They will be required to sign an application for Texas title and provide identification.
• If you are currently leasing your vehicle you will also need to bring your lease agreement.
• Every vehicle entering Texas is subject to the $90 New Resident Fee or 6.25% Sales or Use Tax depending upon the situation. You will also have to pay a $28 title fee in addition to a registration fee. Registration fees vary depending on the vehicle, but you should be expecting at least $80 for registration. Total estimated fee per vehicle $200.