Senate Bill No. 2243 amends the Transportation Code to enhance the authority of the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) regarding vehicle identification number inspections. The bill specifies that a motor vehicle, trailer, or semitrailer must undergo an identification number inspection if the DMV lacks a record for the vehicle in its registration and title system, if the vehicle was last titled or registered outside the U.S. and imported, or if the owner requires an assigned or reassigned identification number. Additionally, the bill allows the DMV to establish further categories of vehicles that may require inspections through rule-making.

The bill also modifies the requirements for inspections under Section 501.0321, ensuring that they verify the identity of various vehicle components, including frames, bodies, and equipment that may not require titling but can be registered. The changes aim to streamline the inspection process and enhance vehicle identification protocols. This act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Transportation Code 501.032, Transportation Code 501.0321 (Transportation Code 501)
Senate Committee Report: Transportation Code 501.032, Transportation Code 501.0321 (Transportation Code 501)