1. (a) The department may vary the registration period under this subchapter by adopting rules that provide for:

   1. (1) an optional two-year registration; and
   2. (2) an optional temporary registration that is valid for less than one year.

2. (b) A motor carrier applying for registration under this section must pay:

   1. (1) a $20 fee for each vehicle registered under Subsection (a)(1);
   2. (2) a $10 fee for each vehicle registered under Subsection (a)(2); and
   3. (3) application and insurance filing fees the department by rule adopts in an amount not to exceed $100 each.

3. (c) The department shall issue to a motor carrier registering under this section:

   1. (1) a motor carrier's certificate, in the manner provided by Section 643.054; and
   2. (2) a cab card or the equivalent of a cab card, in the manner provided by Section 643.059.

Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 603, Sec. 4, eff. Aug. 30, 1999.

Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1034, Sec. 7, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.

Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1046 (H.B. 2094), Sec. 3.11, eff. September 1, 2007.