S.B. No. 1464 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 to the county assessor-collector, who must notify the department of the hearing date upon receiving the application. However, it introduces restrictions on when a person may apply for a hearing, stating that applications cannot be made 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 mandates that if a county assessor-collector receives an application that violates these restrictions, they must deny the application and are not required to send notice or hold a hearing. This legislation aims to streamline the hearing process and prevent unnecessary hearings in cases where legal complications exist. The act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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