SRC-JBJ H.B. 1707 76(R)   BILL ANALYSIS


Senate Research Center   H.B. 1707
76R6226 DWS-FBy: Uher (Armbrister)
Economic Development
5/3/1999
Engrossed


DIGEST 

Currently, a person must demonstrate proof of insurance at the time of
application for a motor vehicle title or registration.  A person who sells
motor vehicles acts as the "owner's representative" prior to sale of the
vehicle when applying for title or registration.  Requiring proof of
insurance places some burden on state commerce in motor vehicles.  Allowing
the dealer to apply for title and registration on behalf of the purchaser
without having to show proof of insurance to the county tax
assessor-collector may allow less burden on commerce.  The dealer would be
required to remit the motor vehicle sales tax in a timely manner.
Subsequent renewals of registration by the owner will still be subject to
the proof of financial responsibility requirement.  This bill will not
change the requirement that every driver be able to demonstrate financial
responsibility.  H.B. 1707 would amend the registration requirements of
certain motor vehicles by a county tax assessor-collector. 

PURPOSE

As proposed, H.B. 1707 amends the registration requirements of certain
motor vehicles by a county tax assessor-collector. 

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY

This bill does not grant any additional rulemaking authority to a state
officer, institution, or agency. 

SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS

SECTION 1.  Amends Section 502.153, Transportation Code, by amending
Subsection (a) and adding Subsection (j), to provide an exemption to a
vehicle registered under Section 501.0234 for the requirement that certain
vehicles shall submit evidence of financial responsibility with the
application for registration.  Makes conforming and nonsubstantive changes. 

SECTION 2.Emergency clause.
  Effective date: upon passage.