Transportation Code, Chapter 501, Subchapter E, charges the department with the responsibility of issuing titles for nonrepairable and salvage motor vehicles and titles for rebuilt salvage motor vehicles. For the department to efficiently and effectively issue the vehicle titles, maintain records, collect the applicable fees, and ensure the proper application by motor vehicle owners, this subchapter prescribes the policies and procedures for the application for and issuance of vehicle titles for nonrepairable and salvage motor vehicles, and titles for rebuilt salvage motor vehicles.

Source Note:The provisions of this §217.81 adopted to be effective March 12, 2015, 40 TexReg 1096; amended to be effective November 14, 2024, 49 TexReg 8980.