H.B. No. 3928 amends the Occupations Code to allow for the notification of registered vehicle owners and primary lienholders when their vehicles are towed to a storage facility. The bill introduces provisions for providing notice not only through traditional newspaper publication but also via a publicly available Internet website maintained by a department-approved third party. This change applies in specific circumstances, such as when the vehicle is registered in another state, when the identity of the registered owner cannot be determined, or when the vehicle lacks a visible license plate or inspection certificate.

Additionally, the bill mandates that the department must include a link on its own website to any third-party website where such notices can be published. This aims to enhance accessibility and ensure that vehicle owners and lienholders are adequately informed about the status of their vehicles. The act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Occupations Code 2303.152 (Occupations Code 2303)
House Committee Report: Occupations Code 2303.152 (Occupations Code 2303)
Engrossed: Occupations Code 2303.152 (Occupations Code 2303)
Senate Committee Report: Occupations Code 2303.152 (Occupations Code 2303)
Enrolled: Occupations Code 2303.152 (Occupations Code 2303)