The following transactions are exempt from the processing and handling fees established by §217.183 of this title (relating to Fee Amount), but are subject to any applicable service charge set pursuant to Government Code, §2054.2591, Fees. The processing and handling fees may not be assessed or collected on the following transactions:

1. (1) a replacement registration sticker under Transportation Code, §502.060;
2. (2) a registration transfer under Transportation Code, §502.192;
3. (3) an exempt registration under Transportation Code, §502.451 or §502.0025;
4. (4) a vehicle transit permit under Transportation Code, §502.492;
5. (5) a replacement license plate under Transportation Code, §504.007;
6. (6) a registration correction receipt, duplicate receipt, or inquiry receipt;
7. (7) an inspection fee receipt; or
8. (8) an exchange of license plate for which no registration fees are collected.

Source Note:The provisions of this §217.184 adopted to be effective August 8, 2016, 41 TexReg 5777; amended to be effective December 28, 2022, 47 TexReg 8756; amended to be effective November 14, 2024, 49 TexReg 8980.