I know there have been some concerns about getting a Texas Title and Registration. So, here is the current process.
1. You will need to contact your local Auto Theft Taskforce. These are usually setup so that they cover several counties. Contact your local police department or sheriffs office to find out how to contact the taskforce. They will set up a time to meet and view the vehicle. You have to show that the parts on it are not stolen. Once they confirm that the parts are not stolen, they will give you a signed form.
2. Then you have to go to the TXDOT registration office for the region you live in. You have to show proof of ownership and a photo of the vehicle. You will pay them a few dollars and they will issue a VIN.
3. THEN you have to go to you county tax office to get a Title. At this point expect to pay taxes on the car just as if you were purchasing a car from a person or company. Maybe you will get lucky and not have to pay.
4. Now, you have to get the vehicle inspected as you do annually for all cars. Under the new one sticker rule, the inspector should give you a form to take back to the county tax office.
5. Back at the county tax office, you will now pay for the registration. They will verify that you got it inspected before they will register it and give you plates.
I hope this helps out. I have just gone through this process so...yes in Texas you can still buy a kit and get it registered.