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This bill expands the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles' (DMV) authority to require vehicle identification number (VIN) inspections by modifying existing transportation code. Currently, VIN inspections are mandatory in specific circumstances, such as when the DMV lacks a record of a vehicle, when a vehicle was imported from outside the United States, or when an owner needs an assigned or reassigned identification number. The bill now allows the DMV to establish additional categories of vehicles requiring VIN inspections through administrative rules. The bill also clarifies that VIN inspections can verify the identity of not just vehicles, but also trailers, semitrailers, vehicle frames, bodies, motors, and certain equipment that may be registered or issued license plates. These changes give the DMV more flexibility in determining when and for what types of vehicles a VIN inspection is necessary, potentially enhancing vehicle registration and tracking processes. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, providing ample time for the DMV to develop and implement the new rules.

Transportation and Infrastructure

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