Bill > HB4966

This bill modifies the Texas Transportation Code to expand the circumstances under which the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) can deny a car dealer's access to the database of dealer-issued license plates. Currently, the DMV can deny database access if a dealer is fraudulently obtaining license plates or using the database fraudulently. The bill adds a new provision allowing the DMV to deny access if a dealer is also fraudulently obtaining or using vehicle inspection reports. If the DMV decides to deny database access, they must notify the dealer electronically and by certified mail. The dealer retains the right to request a hearing about the denial through a process outlined in the Occupations Code. This change aims to provide the DMV with additional tools to prevent potential fraud in vehicle licensing and inspection processes. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, giving dealers and the DMV advance notice of the new regulation.

Transportation and Infrastructure

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