Enrolled Bill Summary

House Bill 310	House Author:  Goolsby et al.
Effective:  1-1-08	Senate Sponsor:  Carona

            House Bill 310 amends the Transportation Code to require or authorize the removal of each license plate and the registration insignia upon the sale or transfer of a used motor vehicle, depending on whether the vehicle is sold or transferred to a regulated motor vehicle dealer or another person.  The bill authorizes a person to use removed license plates on another vehicle that is titled in the person's name or on a new vehicle if the person takes certain actions, including paying a specified transfer fee.  To continue the remainder of the vehicle registration period, a purchaser or transferee must file the required documents with the county assessor‑collector.  The bill authorizes a purchaser or transferee to obtain from the Texas Department of Transportation a temporary permit to operate a motor vehicle that does not have the required license plates and registration insignia and limits the permit's validation to one trip and a five-day period.  The bill provides that these provisions apply only to passenger cars and light trucks until August 31, 2011.  The bill repeals a provision requiring current registration of a used vehicle that is sold or otherwise transferred.