The bill, H.B. No. 2863, amends Section 501.052 of the Transportation Code to establish new regulations regarding hearings related to the refusal, revocation, or suspension of vehicle titles. It 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, the bill introduces 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 by a court, 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 under the new provisions. If an application is submitted in violation of the disqualification criteria, the county assessor-collector is mandated to deny the application and is not obligated to provide notice or hold a hearing. The changes aim to streamline the process and clarify the conditions under which hearings can be requested, with the new regulations set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Transportation Code 501.052 (Transportation Code 501)