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House Bill 2017 |
House Author: McClendon et al. |
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Effective: 9-1-11 |
Senate Sponsor: Williams |
House Bill 2017 enacts a number of provisions relating to the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV). Among other provisions, the bill amends the Occupations Code to transfer from the board of TxDMV to TxDMV certain powers relating to the sale or lease of motor vehicles, including certain powers relating to license requirements; license expiration and renewal; dealers; warranties; and manufacturers, distributors, and representatives. The bill amends the Transportation Code to:
· provide for the titling and registration of a vehicle if the county in which the vehicle owner resides has been declared by the governor as a disaster area;
· authorize the board of TxDMV to implement an electronic titling system and provide for the filing of a license application and the issuance of a license by electronic means;
· amend the general rule requiring registration of a motor vehicle, trailer, or semitrailer to require a vehicle owner to register a vehicle not more than 30 days after purchasing the vehicle or becoming a resident of Texas;
· require TxDMV to deny registration of a commercial motor vehicle, truck-tractor, trailer, or semitrailer under certain conditions relating to the status of the applicant;
· authorize TxDMV to require an applicant for vehicle registration to provide current personal identification as determined by TxDMV rule and prohibit TxDMV from printing any required identification number on the title; and
· authorize a county tax assessor-collector to license franchised and nonfranchised motor vehicle dealers to title and register motor vehicles in accordance with rules adopted by TxDMV.
The bill also authorizes TxDMV to protect and use intellectual property and publications, enter into an interlocal agreement with one or more local governments, and conduct public service educational campaigns related to its functions. The board of TxDMV, by rule, is authorized to delegate to one or more board members or TxDMV employees, as specified by the bill, any power relating to a contested case hearing, final order, or complaint investigation. The bill amends the Family Code and the Government Code to revise provisions relating to certain committees and TxDMV.