The bill, H.B. No. 2522, introduces new fingerprinting requirements for individuals applying for or holding a dealer general distinguishing number for ten or more locations. Specifically, it mandates that applicants must submit a complete set of fingerprints to the department for each location, but only from one manager or bona fide employee whose regular workplace is within 100 miles of that location. This provision allows the fingerprints from one individual to satisfy the requirements for all locations within the specified distance, streamlining the process for larger dealers.

The new section added to the Transportation Code, Section 503.0292, clarifies that these fingerprinting requirements apply only to certain dealers, thereby establishing a more structured approach to the issuance of dealer general distinguishing numbers. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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