Record Retention. January 1, 2018. 2357), Sec. 20, eff. (b) After receiving the report and title or document, the department shall issue the salvage vehicle dealer a receipt for the manufacturer's certificate of origin, regular certificate of title, nonrepairable vehicle title, salvage vehicle title, or comparable out-of-state ownership document. Sept. 1, 2001. In this chapter: (1) "Assembled vehicle" has the meaning assigned by Section 731.001. (c) If a lien is disclosed on the application for a title, the assessor-collector shall issue a duplicate title receipt to the lienholder. January 1, 2012. 501.072. Sec. Sec. SUBCHAPTER E. NONREPAIRABLE AND SALVAGE MOTOR VEHICLES. The amount of the service charge must be reasonably related to the expense incurred by the department in collecting the original amount. 2076), Sec. 55, eff. The term does not include: (C) any damage caused only to the exterior paint of the motor vehicle; or. (e) On or after the 31st day after the date the department receives a rebuilder fee under Subsection (d), the department shall deposit $50 of the fee to the credit of the state highway fund to be used only by the Department of Public Safety to enforce this chapter and $15 to the credit of the general revenue fund. 586 (S.B. (2) a list of all vehicles sold under this section that contains: (C) the name of the country that issued the identification document provided by the purchaser, as shown on the document; and. (d) The department shall waive the payment of fees for: (1) a title issued to a purchaser described by this section, if the purchaser can show that fees for a title were paid to the dealer; and. 30.43(a), eff. 1125 (H.B. Section 7001 et seq.) 247(3), eff. 969 (S.B. Sept. 1, 2003. APPLICATION FOR NONREPAIRABLE VEHICLE TITLE OR SALVAGE VEHICLE TITLE. (B) $15 of the fee if the applicant's residence is any other county. 2741), Sec. 501.175. The term does not include an unlicensed person who: (A) casually repairs, rebuilds, or reconstructs not more than five nonrepairable motor vehicles or salvage motor vehicles in the same calendar year; (B) buys not more than five nonrepairable motor vehicles or salvage motor vehicles in the same calendar year; or. A failure by an owner to comply with an obligation under this subsection subjects the owner to the penalties and enforcement provisions of Subchapter H but does not affect the validity of the transfer of title. Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. as the "GDN." See Section 3.3 for certain exemptions from licensure. 1296 (H.B. SUBCHAPTER H. PENALTIES AND OTHER ENFORCEMENT PROVISIONS. 2575), Sec. January 1, 2012. Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. PDF Rights of Survivorship - Ownership Agreement for a Vessel and - Texas Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. Chapters 1-9, Business & Commerce Code, control over a conflicting provision of this chapter. Sept. 1, 1997. Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. January 1, 2012. 592 (S.B. (g) Regardless of whether application is made for the assignee to be named as lienholder on the title, the time of the recordation of a lien assigned under this section is considered to be the time the lien was initially recorded under Section 501.113. 1135 (H.B. September 1, 2009. Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. (16) "Motorcycle" has the meaning assigned by Section 521.001 or 541.201, as applicable. January 1, 2012. RECORDATION OF SECURITY INTEREST. Sec. Renumbered from Transportation Code, Sec. If the department's action is not sustained, the department shall promptly issue a title for the vehicle. 501.0916 and amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 52, eff. (d) The department shall provide for use consistent with 49 C.F.R. Sec. 2357), Sec. (2) submit with the report a properly assigned manufacturer's certificate of origin, regular certificate of title, nonrepairable vehicle title, salvage vehicle title, or comparable out-of-state ownership document for the motor vehicle. January 1, 2012. Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. (d) The department shall prescribe a form on which the identification number inspection is to be recorded. 501.162. Sec. Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. SHORT TITLE. Sept. 1, 1997. (f) If the department reassigns a manufacturer's identification number, a representative of the department shall affix the number in a manner and location designated by the department. 1325, Sec. (c) The department must plainly mark "certified copy" on the face of a certified copy issued under this section. 501.115. Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1755), Sec. 24, eff. Sec. Sec. 6, eff. (E) that is sold for export only under Section 501.099. 42, eff. Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. September 1, 2019. 969 (S.B. 501.003. (a) The department may accept payment by electronic funds transfer, credit card, or debit card of any title or registration fee that the department is required or authorized to collect under this chapter. 2357), Sec. 1023 (H.B. Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 501.033. Sept. 1, 1995. Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. (a) On receipt of a written notice of transfer from the seller of a motor vehicle, the department shall indicate the transfer on the motor vehicle records maintained by the department. 501.037. Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. (h) Notwithstanding Subsections (a)-(g) and procedures that may be conducted under those subsections, the assignment of a lien does not affect the procedures applicable to the foreclosure of a worker's lien under Chapter 70, Property Code, or the rights of the holder of a worker's lien. 501.0331. 2202), Sec. January 1, 2012. Sept. 1, 2003. Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1296 (H.B. Transferred, redesignated and amended from Transportation Code, Section 520.022 by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. CERTIFICATE OF TITLE REQUIREMENTS. 165, Sec. Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. The insurance company must include in the notice the name and address of the owner of the motor vehicle and the lienholder, if any. Out-of-State Identification Certificate. (c) Repealed by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. (2) may not operate or permit the operation of the vehicle on a public highway until the owner: (A) applies for title and registration for the vehicle; or. Sec. Sec. (B) the requirements for operation or transfer of ownership of the motor vehicle under Subsection (b). Be sure to write clearly and sign/print your name exactly as spelled on the front of your title. Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 586 (H.B. 2357), Sec. 30.43(a), eff. (3) the purchaser certifies to the seller on a form provided by the department that the purchaser will: (A) remove the motor vehicle from the United States; and. Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. (a) On receipt of a certificate of title, the owner of a motor vehicle shall write the owner's name in ink in the space provided on the certificate. March 1, 2022. but does not modify, limit, or supersede Section 101(c) of that Act (15 U.S.C. Individuals who are not Medicaid recipients may receive DAHS as a Title XX service. 501.0322. Sec. 1, eff. Sec. TITLE FOR TRAILERS OR SEMITRAILERS. 2357), Sec. 2076), Sec. 1421, Sec. (d) The comptroller may adopt rules as necessary to implement this section, including rules that define "satisfactory evidence" for purposes of this section. (e) A system used for submitting electronic signatures to the department must verify the identity of the person electronically signing a document and submit the document through the electronic titling system. September 1, 2017. (2) note the fact of the report in the department's records. January 1, 2012. (b) The department, an agent, officer, or employee of the department, or another person enforcing this subchapter is not liable to a person damaged or injured by an act or omission relating to the issuance or revocation of a title, nonrepairable vehicle title, nonrepairable record of title, salvage vehicle title, or salvage record of title under this subchapter. (1) in the manner prescribed by the department; (3) issued by a person authorized to conduct a surety business in this state; (4) in an amount equal to one and one-half times the value of the vehicle as determined by the department, which may set an appraisal system by rule if it is unable to determine that value; and. 969 (S.B. On or before the fifth workday of each month, the Texas Department of Transportation shall remit to the comptroller for deposit to the credit of the Texas Mobility Fund an amount of money equal to the amount of the fees deposited by the comptroller to the credit of the Texas emissions reduction plan fund under Subsection (b-1) in the preceding month. (e) The notice required of a salvage pool operator under this section must be sent by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested. Education Code Chapter 61. Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board 17.02, eff. 34, eff. MOTOR VEHICLE TITLE REQUIRED. September 1, 2013. 50, eff. PDF Welcome to the Texas Department of Transportation FTP Server 1296 (H.B. Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. This is How to Sign or Transfer Your Title in Texas FALSE NAME, FALSE INFORMATION, AND FORGERY. March 1, 2022. A county assessor-collector may not issue a title receipt and the department may not issue a certificate of title for a vehicle subject to Section 548.3011 unless proof that the vehicle has passed a vehicle emissions test as required by that section, in a manner authorized by that section, is presented to the county assessor-collector with the application for a title. (a) An inspection required under Section 501.032 must verify, as applicable, the identity of: (3) a frame, body, or motor of a motor vehicle; or. (b) The county assessor-collector shall report and remit the balance of the fees collected to the department on Monday of each week as other fees are required to be reported and remitted. MOTOR NUMBER REQUIRED FOR REGISTRATION. 2.02, eff. (i) The department shall issue the appropriate title to a person authorized to apply for the title under this section if the department determines that the application is complete and complies with applicable law. 2, eff. 1296 (H.B. (8) any other information required by the department. (7) Repealed by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 467 (H.B. (f) The issuance of a title under Subsection (e) is recordation of the assignment. 1136 (H.B. FILING OF BOND AS ALTERNATIVE TO HEARING. 4170), Sec. Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 23, eff. 501.153. January 1, 2012. Sept. 1, 1995. (d) A rights of survivorship agreement under this section may be revoked only if the persons named in the agreement file a joint application for a new title in the name of the person or persons designated in the application. 56, eff. (d) Notwithstanding the terms of Section 501.005, in the event of a conflict between this section and other law, this section controls. (a) A person commits an offense if the person: (1) applies to the department for a title for a motor vehicle; and. (3) the owner or person claiming ownership requires an assigned or reassigned identification number under Section 501.033. 2741), Sec. 501.0275. (B) the registration or titling of that vehicle. COLLECTION AND DISPOSITION OF FEES. Sec. 165, Sec. Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1423, Sec. (21) "Record of title" means an electronic record of motor vehicle ownership in the department's motor vehicle database that is created under Subchapter I. 2202), Sec. 2188), Sec. 20, eff. Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 959 (S.B. 1233 (H.B. 165, Sec. PDF Registration and Title Bulletin # 018-14 Policy and Procedure (b) A person commits an offense if the person knowingly sells, transfers, or releases a salvage motor vehicle in violation of this subchapter. January 1, 2012. 22, eff. (d) The salvage pool operator may include in the costs described by Subsection (c)(2) only costs actually incurred by the salvage pool operator that have not been reimbursed by a third party or are not subject to being reimbursed by a third party, such as costs of notices, title searches, and towing and other costs incurred with respect to the motor vehicle. 1135 (H.B. 1296 (H.B. (b) Except as otherwise provided by this section, if a law requires that a document be signed, the requirement is satisfied by an electronic signature. Step 1: Obtain the car title from the seller. Section 12.80(e); (B) a bond release letter, with all attachments, issued by the United States Environmental Protection Agency stating that the vehicle has been tested and shown to conform to federal emission requirements; and, (C) a receipt or certificate issued by the United States Department of the Treasury showing that all gas guzzler taxes due on the vehicle under 26 U.S.C. 48, eff. Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1079 (H.B. Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. (f) The department may adopt rules to administer this section. Description of texas title template. SALE, TRANSFER, OR RELEASE. DISCHARGE OF LIEN. September 1, 2019. 1136 (H.B. September 1, 2017. Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. TITLE TRANSFER; LATE FEE. 3745), Sec. The assessor-collector may not issue a title receipt unless the applicant delivers to the assessor-collector satisfactory evidence showing that the applicant is the owner of the vehicle and that the vehicle is free of any undisclosed liens. Sept. 1, 1995. 1135 (H.B. 4, eff. September 1, 2011. The term does not include any title or certificate issued by the department. Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1296 (H.B. January 1, 2012. Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. Sec. The title receipt may not be used to transfer an interest in or establish a lien on the vehicle. 8, eff. (E) a motorcycle or moped that is not required to be registered under the laws of this state. 501.091. Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. (a) If a printed title is lost or destroyed, the owner or lienholder disclosed on the title may obtain, in the manner provided by this section and department rule, a certified copy of the lost or destroyed title directly from the department by applying in a manner prescribed by the department and paying a fee of $2. January 1, 2012. 501.151. (d) The fee collected under Subsection (a)(1) shall be credited to the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles fund to defray the costs of administering this subchapter and the costs to the department for issuing the title. DELIVERY OF RECEIPT AND TITLE TO PURCHASER OF USED MOTOR VEHICLE. 501.09113. All rights and immunities granted in the trial of a civil case are available to the interested parties. (b) A printed certificate of title must bear the following statement on its face: "UNLESS OTHERWISE AUTHORIZED BY LAW, IT IS A VIOLATION OF STATE LAW TO SIGN THE NAME OF ANOTHER PERSON ON A CERTIFICATE OF TITLE OR OTHERWISE GIVE FALSE INFORMATION ON A CERTIFICATE OF TITLE.". 17.02, eff. 395 (S.B. 241, Sec. 405 (S.B. Transferred, redesignated and amended from Transportation Code, Section 520.032 by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1, eff. (d) The county owns all interest earned on fees deposited or invested under Subsection (b)(2)(B). 165, Sec. 2357), Sec. 60, eff. (a) Except as provided by Sections 503.036 and 503.039, a motor vehicle may not be the subject of a subsequent sale unless the owner designated on the title submits a transfer of ownership of the title. In this subchapter: (1) "Actual cash value" means the market value of a motor vehicle. In this subchapter: (1) "Document" means information that is inscribed on a tangible medium or that is stored in an electronic or other medium and is retrievable in perceivable form. Sec. (d) The department may adopt rules to implement this section. 2985), Sec. Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. (c) The owner or a lessee of a commercial motor vehicle operating under the International Registration Plan or other agreement described by Section 502.091 that is applying for a title for purposes of registration only may apply directly to the department. 876), Sec. 501.0276. 2357), Sec. September 1, 2011. 26(1), eff. 2357), Sec. January 1, 2012. (b) If the vehicle is registered in the name of one or more of the persons who acknowledged the agreement, the title may contain a: (1) rights of survivorship agreement acknowledged by all the persons; or. (c) The department shall transfer title of a motor vehicle to a beneficiary designated under this section for the vehicle if the beneficiary submits: (1) an application for title under Section 501.023 not later than the 180th day after the date of the owner's death or, if the vehicle is owned by joint owners, the last surviving owner's death, as applicable; and. Sec. 5, eff. Sept. 1, 1995. (f) A county assessor-collector may not be held liable for civil damages arising out of the assessor-collector's failure to reflect on the title receipt a lien or encumbrance on a motor vehicle to which Subsection (e) applies unless the failure constitutes wilful or wanton negligence. 1, eff. 814 (S.B. (C) being repaired, rebuilt, or reconstructed for the other person. (2) the department shall notify the applicant that the department's titling system has established a record of title of the motor vehicle in the applicant's name if a lien is not disclosed. Redesignated and amended from Transportation Code, Section 501.102 by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. (6) "Distributor" has the meaning assigned by Section 2301.002, Occupations Code. (b) A person who holds a nonrepairable certificate of title issued prior to September 1, 2003, is entitled to the same rights listed in Subsection (a) and may repair, rebuild, or reconstruct the motor vehicle. 501.031. September 1, 2017. (c) Subsections (a) and (b) do not apply if the motor vehicle is eligible to be issued: (1) classic vehicle license plates under Section 504.501; or. 501.156. 14, eff. DEFINITIONS. 2076), Sec. September 1, 2017. Sec. (e) If it is shown on the trial of an offense under Subsection (a), (b), or (c) that the defendant has been previously convicted of: (1) one offense under Subsection (a), (b), or (c), the offense is a Class B misdemeanor; or. 21, eff. Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. (2) a nonrepairable vehicle title for a nonrepairable motor vehicle. January 1, 2019. 2357), Sec. 2357), Sec. 485 (H.B. 501.155. 1423, Sec. (C) is a licensed used automotive parts recycler if the sale of repaired, rebuilt, or reconstructed nonrepairable motor vehicles or salvage motor vehicles is more than an incidental part of the used automotive parts recycler's business. Section 7407), as amended, or is an affected county, as defined by Section 386.001, Health and Safety Code; or. 2357), Sec. (E) the vehicle identification number assigned by the maker of a kit, if the vehicle is an assembled vehicle that is assembled from a kit. June 14, 2019. . Sec. This chapter may be cited as the Certificate of Title Act. January 1, 2012. Sec. 3, eff. Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. VEHICLE TRANSFER NOTIFICATION. Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. Texas Certificate of Title Information from the title will be used to complete the Application for Texas Title and/or Registration, also called the 130-U. 2.42, eff. Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. Sec. 2076), Sec. Front of the title top half - sign name (s) on the line where it reads "Signature of Owner or Agent." Back of the title top half - sign name (s) on the line where it reads "Signature of Seller/Agent." (a) A person who owns a nonrepairable motor vehicle: (1) is entitled to possess, transport, dismantle, scrap, destroy, record a lien as provided for in Section 501.097(a)(3)(A), and sell, transfer, or release ownership of the motor vehicle or a used part from the motor vehicle; and. (b) For a salvage motor vehicle, the insurance company shall apply for a salvage vehicle title or salvage record of title. Sept. 1, 1997; Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 969 (S.B. The person may not act as the agent of both the transferor and transferee in the transaction. 30.37(a), eff. (b) An inspection under this section may not rely solely on the public identification number to verify the identity. 1296, Sec. Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. Use professional pre-built templates to fill in and sign documents online faster. 1, eff. Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1, eff. 1, eff. (a) Before a motor vehicle that was last registered or titled in another state or country may be titled in this state, the county assessor-collector shall verify that the vehicle has passed the inspections required by Chapter 548, as indicated in the Department of Public Safety's inspection database under Section 548.251, or that the owner has obtained an identification number inspection in accordance with department rule. 501.139. 1325, Sec. Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. January 1, 2012. (d) A title receipt with registration or permit authorizes the operation of the motor vehicle on a public highway in this state until the title is issued. Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. September 1, 2021. The board by rule may provide a list of the documents required for the issuance of a receipt that evidences title to a motor vehicle for registration purposes only. 11, eff. 20.007, eff. 7, eff. Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. (A) the bargain, sale, transfer, or delivery of a used motor vehicle, with intent to pass an interest in the vehicle, other than a lien; and. Austin, TX 78701. (1-a)AA"Certificate of title" means a printed record of title issued under Section 501.021. (f) An insurance company that acquires, through payment of a claim, ownership or possession of a salvage motor vehicle or nonrepairable motor vehicle covered by an out-of-state ownership document may obtain from the department a salvage vehicle title or nonrepairable vehicle title if: (1) the motor vehicle was damaged, stolen, or recovered in this state; (2) the motor vehicle owner from whom the company acquired ownership resides in this state; or. 1287 (H.B. A Certificate of Authority is a "parts only" vehicle and cannot be reregistered. 26, eff. (2) a secure reassignment form for licensed motor vehicle dealers. September 1, 2017. Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1817), Sec. PDF Salvage/Nonrepairable Motor Ehicle Manual 11(2), eff. 3, eff. 501.034. 1, eff. 1296 (H.B. 16, eff. 1325, Sec. 501.107. A vehicle designated as nonrepairable cannot obtain a Certificate of Title and/or be registered. 1646), Sec. 501.001. (a) As an alternative to the procedure provided by Section 501.052, the person may obtain a title by filing a bond with the department if the vehicle is in the possession of the applicant and: (1) there is no security interest on the vehicle; (2) any lien on the vehicle is at least 10 years old; or. (b) An application for a title under Subsection (a) must be submitted to the department on a form prescribed by the department and include: (1) a statement that the insurance company has provided at least two written notices attempting to obtain the certificate of title for the motor vehicle; and. OFFENSES. Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1136 (H.B. The dealer shall: (1) make the report in a manner prescribed by the department; and. (a) This section applies to a nonrepairable motor vehicle or a salvage motor vehicle that is offered for sale in this state to a person who resides in a jurisdiction outside the United States. 1296 (H.B. (a) When a debt or claim secured by a lien has been satisfied, the lienholder shall, within a reasonable time not to exceed the maximum time allowed by Section 348.408 or 353.405(b), Finance Code, as applicable, execute and deliver to the owner, or the owner's designee, a discharge of the lien in a manner prescribed by the department. 280 (H.B. (a) Except as provided by Section 501.0925, an insurance company that is licensed to conduct business in this state and that acquires, through payment of a claim, ownership or possession of a salvage motor vehicle or nonrepairable motor vehicle shall surrender the properly assigned evidence of ownership and apply for the appropriate title under Section 501.097. 1309 (H.B. (d) In addition to the fee described by Subsection (b), the applicant shall pay a $65 rebuilder fee. 1, eff. September 1, 2019. 1, eff. 2310), Sec. (b) A record of title maintained electronically by the department in the titling system is the official record of vehicle ownership unless the owner requests that the department issue a printed title. Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. The Texas Department of Transportation shall use for remittance to the comptroller as required by this subsection money in the state highway fund that is not required to be used for a purpose specified by Section 7-a, Article VIII, Texas Constitution, and may not use for that remittance money received by this state under the congestion mitigation and air quality improvement program established under 23 U.S.C. 1, eff. Apostilles/Authentication of Documents - Texas 2357), Sec. Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1136 (H.B. 1, eff. 501.0521. 7, eff. 2357), Sec. 66, eff. 969 (S.B. Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. (3) if the vehicle was imported from a country that cancels the vehicle registration and title for export, the documents assigned to the vehicle after the registration and title were canceled, with an English translation of the documents verified as to the accuracy of the translation by an affidavit of the translator. (2) a vehicle for which the department has issued a certificate of authority under Section 683.054. 1296 (H.B. Section 32705. 165, Sec. Sec. (3) the person provides a release of all liens with bond. 505), Sec. (b) An application under this section must be in a manner prescribed by the department and accompanied by valid evidence of ownership in the name of, or properly assigned to, the applicant as required by the department. INSURANCE COMPANY NOT REQUIRED TO SURRENDER CERTIFICATES OF TITLE IN CERTAIN SITUATIONS. (i) The department by rule may provide that a person required by this section to provide notice may provide the notice electronically, including through the use of e-mail or an interactive website established by the department for that purpose. Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1301 (H.B. The department may establish categories of lienholders that may participate in the system and, except as provided by this section, may require a lienholder to participate in the system. September 1, 2013. (2) if the motor vehicle is not removed within the time specified in the notice, the salvage pool operator will sell the motor vehicle and retain from the proceeds any costs actually incurred by the operator in obtaining, handling, and disposing of the motor vehicle as described by Subsection (d). 2357), Sec. 915 (H.B. Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. If the seller does not hold a general distinguishing number, subject to Subsection (b) the applicant's late fee is $25. (c) A printed nonrepairable vehicle title must state on its face that the motor vehicle: (A) be repaired, rebuilt, or reconstructed; (B) be issued a title or registered in this state; (C) be operated on a public highway, in addition to any other requirement of law; and. (c) An interested person has a right of action to recover on the bond for a breach of the bond's condition. January 1, 2012. 2741), Sec. (A) any motor driven or propelled vehicle required to be registered under the laws of this state; (B) a trailer or semitrailer, other than manufactured housing, that has a gross vehicle weight that exceeds 4,000 pounds; (D) an off-highway vehicle, as defined by Section 551A.001; or.