The bill amends various sections of the Transportation Code to update title requirements, identification number inspections, and evidence of ownership for certain vehicles. Key changes include the addition of a new subsection (a-1) to Section 501.032, allowing the department to establish additional categories of vehicles that require identification number inspections. It also modifies Section 501.053 to clarify the conditions under which a person can obtain a title by filing a bond, including new provisions for lienholders and the notification process for recorded owners or lienholders when a bond is filed.

Additionally, the bill introduces new definitions and clarifies existing language regarding the evidence of ownership, including the replacement of "certificate of title" with "manufacturer's certificate of origin" in several sections. It also specifies the responsibilities of salvage vehicle dealers in reporting the acquisition of nonrepairable or salvage vehicles. The changes aim to streamline the process for vehicle ownership verification and title issuance, with the act set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Transportation Code 501.032, Transportation Code 501.0321, Transportation Code 501.053, Transportation Code 501.091, Transportation Code 501.0925, Transportation Code 501.100, Transportation Code 501.1003 (Transportation Code 501)