1. (a) A buyer's temporary tag may be displayed only on a vehicle that can be legally operated on the public streets and highways and for which a sale has been consummated.
2. (b) A buyer's temporary tag may be displayed only a vehicle that has a valid inspection in accordance with Transportation Code, Chapter 548.

3. (c) For a wholesale transaction, the purchasing dealer places on the motor vehicle its own:

   1. (1) dealer's temporary tag; or
   2. (2) metal dealer's license plate.

4. (d) A buyer's temporary tag is valid until the earlier of:

   1. (1) the date on which the vehicle is registered; or
   2. (2) the 60th day after the date of purchase.

5. (e) The dealer must ensure that the following information is placed on a buyer's temporary tag that the dealer issues:

   1. (1) the vehicle-specific number obtained from the temporary tag database;
   2. (2) the year and make of the vehicle;
   3. (3) the VIN of the vehicle;
   4. (4) the month, day, and year of the expiration of the buyer's temporary tag; and
   5. (5) the name of the dealer.

Source Note:The provisions of this §215.155 adopted to be effective February 11, 2010, 35 TexReg 883; amended to be effective February 13, 2017, 42 TexReg 571.