Tex. Transp. Code § 503.029 · Subchapter B. GENERAL DISTINGUISHING NUMBER
APPLICATION FOR DEALER GENERAL DISTINGUISHING NUMBER.
Text — Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
(a) An applicant for an original or renewal dealer general distinguishing number must submit to the department a written application on a form that:
(1) is provided by the department;
(2) contains the information required by the department;
(3) contains information that demonstrates the person meets the requirements prescribed by Section 503.032;
(4) contains information that demonstrates the applicant has complied with all applicable state laws and municipal ordinances;
(5) states that the applicant agrees to allow the department to examine during working hours the ownership papers for each registered or unregistered vehicle in the applicant's possession or control; and
(6) specifies whether the applicant proposes to be a:
(A) franchised motor vehicle dealer;
(B) independent motor vehicle dealer;
(C) wholesale motor vehicle dealer;
(D) motorcycle dealer;
(E) house trailer dealer;
(F) trailer or semitrailer dealer; or
(G) independent mobility motor vehicle dealer.
(b) Repealed by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1135, Sec. 140(2), eff. September 1, 2013.
(c) A renewal application must be:
(1) submitted before the date the general distinguishing number expires; and
(2) accompanied by the appropriate fee prescribed by Section 503.007.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995. Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 30.69(e), eff. Sept. 1, 1997; Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 871, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 710 (H.B. 2216), Sec. 5, eff. June 15, 2007.
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1135 (H.B. 2741), Sec. 140(2), eff. September 1, 2013.
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