H.B. No. 3365 amends Section 504.851(i) of the Transportation Code to establish new requirements for contracts between the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles and private vendors providing license plate services. The bill mandates that contracts must comply with existing laws applicable to service contracts and require vendors to submit quarterly accounts detailing all transactions and remit payments to the department. Additionally, it allows vendors to create an electronic infrastructure compatible with the department's registration system for processing applications and payments.

The bill introduces several new provisions, including the establishment of premium embossed specialty license plates that vendors can market and sell. It also permits vendors to offer home delivery of license plates for an additional fee and outlines conditions under which vendors can collect and remit fees charged by county tax assessor-collectors for handling specialty license plates. The act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Transportation Code 504.851 (Transportation Code 504)
House Committee Report: Transportation Code 504.851 (Transportation Code 504)