Honorable Terry Canales, Chair, House Committee on Transportation
FROM:
Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB3531 by Martinez (Relating to motor vehicle titles, registration, and license plates.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would require the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) to place a hold on processing a title application for a motor vehicle if the department receives evidence of a lawsuit regarding ownership of or a lien on the vehicle. The bill would amend Transportation Code §502.401 to allow the imposition or removal of the optional county road and bridge fee to take effect on a date other than January 1. The bill would amend §504.202 to allow a Disabled Veteran license plate to include one emblem or design from another military specialty license plate to which a person is entitled under Subchapter D, Chapter 504, Transportation Code.
Based on the information provided by TxDMV and the Comptroller's office, it is assumed implementation of the provisions of the bill would not result in a significant operational or fiscal impact to the agency or the State.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.
Source Agencies:
304 Comptroller of Public Accounts, 601 Department of Transportation, 608 Department of Motor Vehicles