Small rant, involves Texas/Alabama Titles

[Blessed66]

It just bugs me, so I thought I'd share my dilemma with you guys because, well, yall would get it more than most other people I know.

So, my '66 SWB Stepside was a gift from my (paternal) grandfather, who had it in Alabama since 1966. He gives it to me when his health is getting bad, so someone can take care of it and make sure it lasts. No problem. Life happens, papers go missing, etc.

Fast forward a few years, he has passed away, I've moved twice, still have the truck. State of Texas tells me I need to do a title transfer, Green Sheet (out of state inspection), and I'm good to go with a blue title. Family in Alabama knows I have the truck, doesn't care I have the truck (It's been mine since 2006), but cant really do much about the registration because of issues with Power of Attorney (lapsed?) and the state of Alabama will not and did not title a vehicle prior to 1974.

While I'm happy to be working on my 84 (from my maternal grandfather), it just bugs me that now it looks like I'm gonna jump through hoops to get a title. Ive considered filing a lost title, but that sort of blowback could be bad. So, I have this really cool truck that I don't want to even twist a wrench on until I figure out how I can quickly, easily, and affordably get a Texas title.

Ugh, I mean, I know I could have it worse than this, but it's just an example of the red tape BS that makes me scream. What kind of sense does this make?

/end rant

Sorry, but like I said, I figure you guys would empathize more.

Oh, and Happy New Year!