Texas · Free pickup

Donate a Car in Texas.
Free Statewide Pickup.
Dallas to Houston.

A program of Fainting Goat Foundation · 501(c)(3) · Gainesville, GA

Texas vehicle donations skip the inspection-sticker hassle and the salvage yard. We pick up free statewide, handle TxDMV Form 130-U and the Notice of Sale, and you receive an IRS Form 1098-C.

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Quick answer

Yes — we pick up donated vehicles free anywhere in Texas, handle the title paperwork with the Texas DMV, and send you an IRS Form 1098-C tax receipt after the vehicle sells. Call or text 770-871-9422 to schedule.

How Texas car donation works (3 steps)

  1. Submit the form or call us

    Tell us about the vehicle: year, make, model, condition, and your Texas ZIP. Our intake team confirms by phone within one business day.

  2. We send a flatbed at no cost

    Pickup typically 24–48 hours in Texas metros, 3–5 business days in rural areas. The driver brings paperwork and a paper receipt.

  3. You receive IRS Form 1098-C

    Within 30 days of the vehicle's sale, we mail or email your official tax receipt. Most vehicles sell within 60 days of pickup.

Texas title transfer process

Texas titles all vehicles. Sign the title's 'Assignment of Title' section, complete Form 130-U (Application for Texas Title) — we provide this — and the odometer disclosure. Texas also requires a Notice of Sale (Form VTR-346) be filed within 30 days; we handle this. Lost titles: apply via TxDMV for $5.45.

Source: Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV)

Texas tax deduction notes

Texas has no state income tax, so your federal deduction is the entirety of your tax benefit. For itemizing donors in the 22% federal bracket, a $2,000 vehicle donation saves $440 in federal tax.

For full federal rules see IRS Publication 4303 — A Donor's Guide to Vehicle Donations.

Cities and metros we serve in Texas

Free pickup across the entire state. High-volume metros where pickups are typically scheduled within 24–48 hours:

HoustonSan AntonioDallasAustinFort WorthEl PasoArlingtonCorpus ChristiPlanoLaredoLubbockGarlandIrvingFriscoMcKinney

Texas is one of our higher-volume states. Pickups in Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, Austin, San Antonio, and El Paso are typically scheduled within 24-48 hours. Rural West Texas and Panhandle areas: 3-5 business days as towing partners run a route.

What we accept in Texas

  • Cars — sedans, hatchbacks, coupes, SUVs, crossovers, hybrids, EVs. Running or not.
  • Trucks, SUVs, vans — light-duty through 1-ton, including work trucks and fleet vehicles.
  • Motorcycles — cruisers, sport bikes, dirt bikes, scooters, mopeds. More on motorcycle donation.
  • Boats — with or without trailer. More on boat donation.
  • RVs and motorhomes — Class A/B/C, travel trailers, fifth wheels, pop-ups.
  • Damaged, non-running, junk vehicles — all welcome. More on non-running donations.

Common Texas questions

Is car donation legal in Texas?
Yes. Charitable vehicle donation is legal in every US state. We're registered with the IRS as a 501(c)(3) under Fainting Goat Foundation and operate in compliance with Texas title-transfer law.
Do I need a Texas license plate at pickup?
No. You should remove the license plates before pickup and return them to the Texas DMV according to Texas rules. Our driver will remind you at pickup.
How fast can you pick up in Texas?
Metro Texas pickups are typically 24–48 hours from form submission. Rural areas may take 3–5 business days as our towing partner runs a route. We give you a realistic window during the intake call.
What if I don't have the title?
In most cases we can still pick up. We'll guide you through the Texas duplicate-title process or appropriate alternative documentation. See our title-less donation guide for details.

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