H.B. No. 2863 amends Section 501.052 of the Transportation Code to clarify the process for individuals seeking a hearing regarding the refusal, revocation, or suspension of a vehicle title. The bill specifies that an interested person aggrieved by such actions may apply for a hearing with the county assessor-collector, who must notify the department of the hearing date. However, it introduces new restrictions on who can apply for a hearing, stating that individuals cannot do so if the department's decision pertains to titles for salvage or nonrepairable vehicles, or if the title is involved in pending litigation, awarded to another person, or held as evidence in a criminal investigation.

Additionally, the bill requires applicants to submit an affidavit confirming they are not disqualified from receiving a hearing based on the new criteria. If an application is submitted in violation of these restrictions, the county assessor-collector is mandated to deny the application and is not obligated to provide notice or hold a hearing. This legislation is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Transportation Code 501.052 (Transportation Code 501)
House Committee Report: Transportation Code 501.052 (Transportation Code 501)