The following words and terms, when used in this subchapter, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

1. (1) Barrier--A material object or set of objects that separates or demarcates.
2. (2) Consignment sale--The owner-authorized sale of a motor vehicle by a person other than the owner.
3. (3) House trailer--A nonmotorized vehicle designed for human habitation and for carrying persons and property on its own structure and for being drawn by a motor vehicle. A house trailer does not include manufactured housing. A towable recreational vehicle, as defined by Occupations Code, §2301.002, is included in the terms "house trailer" or "travel trailer."
4. (4) Municipality--As defined according to the Local Government Code, Chapter 1.
5. (5) Person--Has the meaning assigned by Occupations Code, §2301.002.
6. (6) Sale--With regard to a specific vehicle, the transfer of possession of that vehicle to a purchaser for consideration.
7. (7) Temporary tag--A buyer's temporary tag, converter's temporary tag, or dealer's temporary tag as described under Transportation Code, Chapter 503.
8. (8) Towable recreational vehicle--Has the same meaning as "house trailer" defined by this section.
9. (9) Travel Trailer--Has the same meaning as "house trailer" defined by this section.
10. (10) Vehicle--Has the meaning assigned by Transportation Code, §503.001.
11. (11) VIN--Vehicle identification number.

Source Note:The provisions of this §215.132 adopted to be effective February 11, 2010, 35 TexReg 883; amended to be effective August 2, 2012, 37 TexReg 5637; amended to be effective February 13, 2017, 42 TexReg 571; amended to be effective June 1, 2024, 49 TexReg 2704.