- (a) A dealer holding a general distinguishing number for a particular type of vehicle may operate from more than one location within the limits of a city, provided each such location is operated by the same legal entity and meets the requirements of §215.140 of this subchapter (relating to Established and Permanent Place of Business).
- (b) Additional locations which are not located within the limits of the same city of the initial dealership are required to obtain a separate license and security unless the location is exempt from the security requirement by statute.
- (c) Dealerships that are relocated from a point outside the limits of a city, or relocated to a point not within the limits of the same city of the initial location are required to obtain a new license and provide new security reflecting the new address unless the location is exempt from the security requirement by statute.
- (d) A dealer shall notify the division in writing within 10 days of the opening, closing, or relocation of any dealership location. Each new location must meet requirements of §215.140 of this subchapter.
Source Note:The provisions of this §215.135 adopted to be effective February 11, 2010, 35 TexReg 883.