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TX SB2246

TX SB2246
Relating to motor vehicle titles for salvage vehicles.


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Introduced
03/11/2025
In Committee
05/21/2025
Crossed Over
04/24/2025
Passed
Dead
06/02/2025

Introduced Session

89th Legislature Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT relating to motor vehicle titles for salvage vehicles.

AI Summary

This bill modifies Texas transportation laws regarding salvage vehicle dealers by introducing a new definition and updating documentation requirements. Specifically, the bill defines an "auction sales receipt" as a document certifying the sale of a motor vehicle at auction by a law enforcement agency or through a lien foreclosure public sale. The bill amends existing regulations for salvage vehicle dealers, allowing them to submit an auction sales receipt alongside other ownership documents when reporting the acquisition of a nonrepairable or salvage motor vehicle to the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles. The dealer must submit this report within 30 days of acquiring the vehicle, and the department will then issue a receipt for the submitted documentation. Additionally, the bill requires the department to adopt rules for notifying dealers if a vehicle does not have a printed title but exists in the department's electronic titling system. The changes aim to provide more flexibility in documenting vehicle transfers and streamline the process for salvage vehicle dealers. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Committee report sent to Calendars (on 05/24/2025)

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