StuM,
Don't give up - its nothing you can't overcome!
If you do a search under 'Texas Registration', under this local club you will find a lot of information from previous threads that helped me.
This fllowing link is a good reference, in particular the actual text of the 'Vehicle Titiling Manual'.
www.ffcobra.com/ref.html
E-mail me if you want more info.
JC