What is the status of a unit that was previously registered in Texas but has not been renewed?

When a unit's registration in Texas has not been renewed, it is considered to have an expired registration status. This reflects the fact that the unit was previously registered and allowed to operate legally but has since failed to maintain its active status due to the lack of renewal. An expired registration means that the owner must take action to renew it to restore the unit to active status in compliance with Texas regulations.

This distinction is crucial since operating a vehicle with an expired registration can lead to legal penalties. Options like active registration would indicate that the renewal is current, while pending registration suggests that the renewal process is still ongoing. Cancelled registration denotes a more permanent cessation of the prior registration status, which is not applicable in a case of simply not renewing. Therefore, the most accurate and contextually relevant status for a unit that has not been renewed is indeed expired registration.