Sec. (b) A person commits an offense if the person: (1) accepts a document described by Subsection (a) that does not contain all of the required information; or. Sept. 1, 1995. 1, eff. (e) On or after the 31st day after the date the department receives a rebuilder fee under Subsection (d), the department shall deposit $50 of the fee to the credit of the state highway fund to be used only by the Department of Public Safety to enforce this chapter and $15 to the credit of the general revenue fund. Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. January 1, 2012. (13) "Public highway" has the meaning assigned by Section 502.001. 501.138. (2) may be used only as a source for used parts or scrap metal. (b) The department may rescind, cancel, or revoke an application for a title if a notarized or county-stamped affidavit is presented containing: (1) a statement that the vehicle involved was a new motor vehicle in the process of a first sale; (2) a statement that the dealer, the applicant, and any lienholder have canceled the sale; (A) was never in the possession of the title applicant; or, (B) was in the possession of the title applicant; and. Send your comments and recommendations to the following e-mail address: VTR_Title_Reg-Manual-Update@txdmv.gov In the e-mail subject line, state the document name (i.e. Applicability of Subchapter to Recycler. If there are multiple owners of the same vehicle, the request and notification may be sent to one or more of them and it shall be sufficient for one owner to sign the statement. 24, eff. (a) This section applies to a nonrepairable motor vehicle or a salvage motor vehicle that is offered for sale in this state to a person who resides in a jurisdiction outside the United States. (e) The department by rule shall establish a reasonable schedule for compliance with the requirements of Subsection (a) for each category of lienholder that the department requires to participate in the system. (B) an assembled vehicle that has been issued a title. (2) knows or reasonably should know that: (A) the vehicle is a nonrepairable motor vehicle that has been repaired, rebuilt, or reconstructed; (B) the vehicle identification number assigned to the motor vehicle belongs to a nonrepairable motor vehicle that has been repaired, rebuilt, or reconstructed; (C) the title issued to the motor vehicle belongs to a nonrepairable motor vehicle that has been repaired, rebuilt, or reconstructed; (D) the vehicle identification number assigned to the motor vehicle belongs to an export-only motor vehicle; (E) the motor vehicle is an export-only motor vehicle; or. (1-a) "Certificate of title" means a printed record of title issued under Section 501.021. 501.108. (b) After receiving the report and title or document, the department shall issue the salvage vehicle dealer a receipt for the manufacturer's certificate of origin, regular certificate of title, nonrepairable vehicle title, salvage vehicle title, or comparable out-of-state ownership document. 40, eff. (f) Subsection (c) does not apply to an applicant for a title under Sections 501.0925 and 501.0935. Check the appropriate box if you are a new resident to Texas; obtained the vehicle as an even trade or as a gift; or you are applying for a rebuilt salvage title. 2357), Sec. (c) In addition to other title fees, the board by rule may set a fee to be assessed for the issuance of a paper title to cover the cost of administering the electronic titling system. (f) This section does not in any way impair or impede any transfers made through use of a power of attorney prior to the effective date of this section, and such transfers shall continue to be valid if they comply with the provisions of this section or would otherwise comply with the law in effect prior to the effective date of this section. 501.09111. (g) The department may issue a certified copy of a title only if the applicant: (1) is the registered owner of the vehicle, the holder of a recorded lien against the vehicle, or a verified agent of the owner or lienholder; and. (2) include evidence that the notice was mailed as required by Subsection (c) to the motor vehicle owner and any lienholder. Front of the title top half - sign name (s) on the line where it reads "Signature of Owner or Agent." Back of the title top half - sign name (s) on the line where it reads "Signature of Seller/Agent." 1093), Sec. Sec. (18) "Self-insured motor vehicle" means a motor vehicle for which the owner or a governmental entity assumes full financial responsibility for motor vehicle loss claims without regard to the number of motor vehicles they own or operate. 5, eff. (a) The department may adopt rules to administer this chapter. (e) Before a motor vehicle that is required to be registered in this state and that is brought into this state by a person other than a manufacturer or importer may be bargained, sold, transferred, or delivered with an intent to pass an interest in the vehicle or encumbered by a lien, the owner must apply for a title in a manner prescribed by the department to the county assessor-collector for the county in which the transaction is to take place or to any assessor-collector who is willing to accept the application. 59, eff. 505, Sec. 2, eff. 2741), Sec. 30.39(a), eff. 30.43(a), eff. January 1, 2012. 2076), Sec. (b) A person commits an offense if the person violates Subchapter E or a rule adopted under that subchapter. HEARING ON REFUSAL TO ISSUE OR REVOCATION OR SUSPENSION OF TITLE; APPEAL. January 1, 2012. 76, Sec. 165, Sec. Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 5, eff. Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 2, eff. 42, eff. 1127 (H.B. 969 (S.B. Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 8, eff. 1755), Sec. When you sell a car in Texas, this is how you fill-out the title in most situations. Redesignated and amended from Transportation Code, Section 501.102 by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. (3) "Dealer" has the meaning assigned by Section 503.001. Sec. Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. RECORDATION OF SECURITY INTEREST. September 1, 2013. (a) An owner who has a contractual option to transfer ownership of a vehicle in full or partial satisfaction of the balance owed on the vehicle, as provided in Section 348.123(b)(5), Finance Code, may execute a written limited power of attorney that authorizes an agent to complete and sign for the owner, and provide to the transferee, the form to transfer the title under Section 501.071 and the odometer disclosure under Section 501.072, and the other documents necessary to transfer title. January 1, 2012. (b) The department shall continue to accept paper documents after the titling system is implemented. Sec. 17.02, eff. Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1296 (H.B. (e) On receipt of the completed application and fee, the department may: (1) amend the department's records to substitute the assignee for the recorded lienholder; and. (d) The department shall provide for use consistent with 49 C.F.R. 70. HDM is provided as Title III through the Area Agencies on Aging. 501.171. (b) The department shall maintain a record of each motor number assigned by the department that includes: (1) the motor number assigned by the department; (2) the name and address of the owner of the motor vehicle; and. 57, eff. 1, eff. September 1, 2013. Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 4.10, eff. 3 Home Delivered Meals (HDM) is available as a Title III, Title XIX, and Title XX funded service. 53, eff. A person who wants to sell new motor vehicles must acquire a franchised dealer license from the Motor Vehicle Division in addition to the GDN. January 1, 2012. 10, eff. September 1, 2013. 501.033. September 1, 2011. 22, eff. Sec. 68, eff. 1296 (H.B. Transferred, redesignated and amended from Transportation Code, Section 520.012 by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. Sec. 69, eff. SALVAGE MOTOR VEHICLES OR NONREPAIRABLE MOTOR VEHICLES FOR INSURANCE COMPANIES OR SELF-INSURED PERSONS. January 1, 2012. (b) Except as provided by Sections 501.0925 and 501.0935, on receipt of a complete application, the properly assigned title or manufacturer's certificate of origin, and the application fee, the department shall, before the sixth business day after the date the department receives the application, issue the applicant the appropriate title for the motor vehicle. 969 (S.B. 969 (S.B. Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. SALVAGE DEALER RESPONSIBILITIES. 2357), Sec. 3, eff. Sell my car Texas. (c) The owner of the custom vehicle or street rod shall provide the department with documentation identifying the model year and make that the body of the vehicle resembles. (b) An assignee or assignor may, but need not to retain the validity, perfection, and priority of the lien assigned, as evidence of the assignment of a lien recorded under Section 501.113: (1) apply to the county assessor-collector for the assignee to be named as lienholder on the title; and. Text of subsection as added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. The salvage pool operator shall pay any excess proceeds from the sale to the previous owner of the motor vehicle and the lienholder, if any. January 1, 2012. The lien assigned remains valid and perfected and retains its priority, securing the obligation assigned to the assignee, against transferees from and creditors of the debtor, including lien creditors, as defined by Section 9.102, Business & Commerce Code. (h) A title issued under this section must be issued in the name of the salvage pool operator. 2741), Sec. (b) An offense under this section is a felony of the third degree. (c) The person named as the agent in the limited power of attorney must meet the following requirements: (1) the person may be a person who has been deputized to perform vehicle registration functions as authorized by rules adopted under Section 520.0071, a licensed vehicle auction company holding a wholesale general distinguishing number under Section 503.022, a person who has a permit similar to one of the foregoing that is issued by the state in which the owner is located, or another person authorized by law to execute title documents in the state in which the owner executes the documents; and. The department may issue a title to a government agency if a vehicle or part of a vehicle is: (2) delivered by court order under the Code of Criminal Procedure to a government agency for official purposes; or. 1296 (H.B. 501.132. Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. September 1, 2011. (f) The department may not issue a regular title for a motor vehicle based on a: (1) nonrepairable vehicle title or comparable out-of-state ownership document; (2) receipt issued under Section 501.1003(b); or. January 1, 2012. (f) This section does not require the department to certify an electronic signature process or an electronic signature vendor before accepting a document that is executed with an electronic signature. Sept. 1, 1995. Actual Cash Value The market value of the motor vehicle as determined: from publications commonly used by the automotive and insurance industries to 3, eff. (11) "Out-of-state buyer" means a person licensed in an automotive business by another state or jurisdiction if the department has listed the holders of such a license as permitted purchasers of salvage motor vehicles or nonrepairable motor vehicles based on substantially similar licensing requirements and on whether salvage vehicle dealers licensed in Texas are permitted to purchase salvage motor vehicles or nonrepairable motor vehicles in the other state or jurisdiction. 38, eff. (b) For purposes of issuing a title under this chapter, an autocycle is considered to be a motorcycle. Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. Sept. 1, 2001. (e) If it is shown on the trial of an offense under Subsection (a), (b), or (c) that the defendant has been previously convicted of: (1) one offense under Subsection (a), (b), or (c), the offense is a Class B misdemeanor; or. Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. Odometer brands on vehicle titles may show up when at some point the vehicle's odometer reading is known or suspected to not be the vehicle's true mileage, due to tampering. Sept. 1, 2003. 1125 (H.B. (b) On receipt of a complete application under this section accompanied by the fee for the title, the department shall issue the applicant a title. DUPLICATE TITLE RECEIPT. September 1, 2009. 2310), Sec. 501.035. (a) A person who owns a nonrepairable motor vehicle: (1) is entitled to possess, transport, dismantle, scrap, destroy, record a lien as provided for in Section 501.097(a)(3)(A), and sell, transfer, or release ownership of the motor vehicle or a used part from the motor vehicle; and. (a) Each licensed salvage vehicle dealer, used automotive parts recycler, or insurance company that sells a nonrepairable motor vehicle or a salvage motor vehicle at a casual sale shall keep on the business premises of the dealer or the insurance company a list of all casual sales made during the preceding 36-month period that contains: (3) the name of the jurisdiction that issued the identification document provided by the purchaser, as shown on the document; and. (a) Except as provided by Section 501.0925, an insurance company that is licensed to conduct business in this state and that acquires, through payment of a claim, ownership or possession of a salvage motor vehicle or nonrepairable motor vehicle shall surrender the properly assigned evidence of ownership and apply for the appropriate title under Section 501.097. Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 2076), Sec. Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. fee for services contracts with HHSC. September 1, 2009. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999. 2357), Sec. (k) The department may adopt rules to implement this section. (2) is not required to pay any taxes described by Subdivision (1). Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. (e) A system used for submitting electronic signatures to the department must verify the identity of the person electronically signing a document and submit the document through the electronic titling system. To be effective, the designation must state that the transfer of an interest in the vehicle to the designated beneficiary is to occur at the transferor's death. 876), Sec. September 1, 2005. Secretary of State. (A) a lien provided for by the constitution or statute in a motor vehicle; (B) a security interest, as defined by Section 1.201, Business & Commerce Code, in a motor vehicle, other than an absolute title, created by any written security agreement, as defined by Section 9.102, Business & Commerce Code, including a lease, conditional sales contract, deed of trust, chattel mortgage, trust receipt, or reservation of title; or. (3) sold as abandoned or unclaimed property under the Code of Criminal Procedure. 24, eff. 2741), Sec. VEHICLE TRANSFER NOTIFICATION. January 1, 2012. (b) If a lien is foreclosed by nonjudicial means, the department may issue a new title in the name of the purchaser at the foreclosure sale on receiving the affidavit of the lienholder of the fact of the nonjudicial foreclosure. 2202), Sec. 4, eff. 1135 (H.B. Sec. 1423, Sec. In completing the odometer disclosure on the owner's behalf, the agent shall identify the same condition (i), (ii), or (iii) provided in the owner's statement, unless the agent knows that the condition identified in the owner's statement is not correct. Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. (a) A person who sells at the first or a subsequent sale a motor vehicle and who holds a general distinguishing number issued under Chapter 503 of this code or Chapter 2301, Occupations Code, shall: (1) except as provided by this section, in the time and manner provided by law, apply, in the name of the purchaser of the vehicle, for the registration of the vehicle, if the vehicle is to be registered, and a title for the vehicle and file with the appropriate designated agent each document necessary to transfer title to or register the vehicle; and at the same time. (3) is married and provides the department with an affidavit from the person's spouse that attests that the person's interest in the vehicle is the person's separate property. (b) A county or district court judge may not order the department to change the type of title for: (1) a nonrepairable vehicle titled after September 1, 2003; or. 16, eff. Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. Sec. Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. Sec. 969 (S.B. Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. (3) the following amount to the comptroller at the time and in the manner prescribed by the comptroller: (A) $20 of the fee if the applicant's residence is a county located within a nonattainment area as defined under Section 107(d) of the federal Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. EXECUTION OF TRANSFER DOCUMENTS; PENALTY. Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. (b) Upon transfer of ownership, the seller shall complete assignment of title by signing and printing the seller's name, printing the date of transfer, and printing the purchaser's name and address on the title. The person may not act as the agent of both the transferor and transferee in the transaction. January 1, 2012. 2202), Sec. This chapter may be cited as the Higher Education Coordinating Act of 1965. . 1423, 4, eff. If the department's action is not sustained, the department shall promptly issue a title for the vehicle. 2076), Sec. This form must be submitted to the County Tax Assessor-Collector with your application for registration and Texas title. RIGHTS AND LIMITATIONS OF NONREPAIRABLE VEHICLE TITLE, NONREPAIRABLE RECORD OF TITLE, SALVAGE VEHICLE TITLE, OR SALVAGE RECORD OF TITLE. 17.02, eff. 501.0321. If an odometer disclosure is not obtained in that manner, the transferee or agent or the person to whom the vehicle is delivered at the time of the transfer shall request an odometer disclosure as provided in this subsection. DUTY OF VEHICLE DEALER ON SALE OF CERTAIN VEHICLES. 2741), Sec. (c) A printed nonrepairable vehicle title must state on its face that the motor vehicle: (A) be repaired, rebuilt, or reconstructed; (B) be issued a title or registered in this state; (C) be operated on a public highway, in addition to any other requirement of law; and. 32, eff. 501.0922, 501.0923 as consolidated and amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 30.43(a), eff. TITLE TRANSFER; LATE FEE. 1, eff. Get everything done in minutes. 876), Sec. (c) This subsection applies only if the department receives notice under Subsection (a) before the 30th day after the date the seller delivered possession of the vehicle to the purchaser or in accordance with Section 152.069, Tax Code. 1422), Sec. 1, eff. 165, Sec. 933 (H.B. (b) Not later than the fifth day after the date the department receives an application for a title and the department determines the requirements of this chapter are met: (1) the title shall be issued to the first lienholder or to the applicant if a lien is not disclosed on the application; or. In approving a degree or certificate program under this section, the board: (1) for a doctoral program, may not consider undergraduate graduation or persistence rates; and . Sept. 1, 2001. 1296 (H.B. Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. September 1, 2013. Sec. Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. Sec. Inherited Vehicles 1296 (H.B. 592 (S.B. 1296 (H.B. September 1, 2009. 67, Sec. 1, eff. 2076), Sec. Sec. 3, eff. August 30, 2019. 501.0911 and amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. (g) A salvage vehicle dealer or governmental entity who sells a nonrepairable motor vehicle or a salvage motor vehicle under this section to a person who is not a resident of the United States shall keep on the business premises of the dealer or entity until the third anniversary of the date of the sale: (1) a copy of each document related to the sale of the vehicle; and. 43, eff. 501.0931 and amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1296 (H.B. (30) "Travel trailer" means a house trailer-type vehicle or a camper trailer: (A) that is a recreational vehicle defined under 24 C.F.R. (e) The department or another entity that provides an inspection under this section may impose a fee of not more than $40 for the inspection. 165, Sec. 24, eff. 1296 (H.B. 30.43(a), eff. 14A.822, eff. (d) The department may not require a depository institution, as defined by Section 180.002, Finance Code, to participate in the system if the department has issued fewer than 100 notifications of security interests in motor vehicles to the depository institution during a calendar year. 501.0331. 1548), Sec. 8, eff. January 1, 2012. 42, eff. (c) Ownership of the vehicle may be transferred only: (1) by all the persons acting jointly, if all the persons are alive; or. (1) a farm trailer or farm semitrailer with a gross vehicle weight of not more than 34,000 pounds used only for the transportation of farm products if the products are not transported for hire; (2) the filing or recording of a lien that is created only on an automobile accessory, including a tire, radio, or heater; (3) a motor vehicle while it is owned or operated by the United States; or. Once you've filled out a bill of sale and paid the seller, the vehicle is now yours, but you must also make sure you get the title from the seller. Sec. Sec. SALE OR SECURITY INTEREST NOT CREATED BY CERTAIN VEHICLE LEASES. Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 2357), Sec. (c) A person who owns a salvage motor vehicle: (1) is entitled to possess, transport, dismantle, scrap, destroy, repair, rebuild, reconstruct, record a lien on, and sell, transfer, or release ownership of the motor vehicle or a used part from the motor vehicle; and. 1296 (H.B. SUBTITLE A. 3, eff. 1296 (H.B. 52, eff. Sept. 1, 1999; Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. The Texas Department of Transportation shall use for remittance to the comptroller as required by this subsection money in the state highway fund that is not required to be used for a purpose specified by Section 7-a, Article VIII, Texas Constitution, and may not use for that remittance money received by this state under the congestion mitigation and air quality improvement program established under 23 U.S.C. (2) notify the debtor of the assignment. (b) A person may purchase a nonrepairable motor vehicle or a salvage motor vehicle only if: (1) the person purchases the motor vehicle from a licensed salvage vehicle dealer or a governmental entity; (2) the motor vehicle has been issued a nonrepairable vehicle title or a salvage vehicle title; and. 959 (S.B. 1296 (H.B. September 1, 2009. Welcome to the Texas Department of Transportation FTP Server CONFLICTS WITH BUSINESS & COMMERCE CODE. (a) Except as provided by this section, a person commits an offense if the person: (1) sells, offers to sell, or offers as security for an obligation a motor vehicle registered in this state; and. 592 (S.B. Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. (c) A fee of $2 must accompany each application under this section to be deposited in the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles fund. Sec. Description of texas title template. January 1, 2012. (d) The fee collected under Subsection (a)(1) shall be credited to the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles fund to defray the costs of administering this subchapter and the costs to the department for issuing the title. 1296 (H.B. Sec. (a) If the permanent identification number affixed by the manufacturer has been removed, altered, or obliterated, or a permanent identification number was never assigned, the department shall assign an identification number to a motor vehicle, semitrailer, trailer, motor, frame, or body of a motor vehicle, or an item of equipment not required to be titled but that may be registered under Chapter 502 or issued license plates under Chapter 504 on inspection under Section 501.0321 and application to the department. (d) A rights of survivorship agreement under this section may be revoked only if the persons named in the agreement file a joint application for a new title in the name of the person or persons designated in the application. Sec. 501.0935. 1296 (H.B. Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 2357), Sec. 1296 (H.B. The limited power of attorney may only be used if an owner elects to transfer the vehicle in full or partial satisfaction of the contract and may not be used by the holder of the contract as part of the holder's exercise of a remedy for a default by the owner under the contract. September 1, 2011. (a) This section applies only to a person who is the purchaser of a motor vehicle for which the dealer: (1) is required to apply for a title for the vehicle under Section 501.0234; and. APPLICABILITY OF SUBCHAPTER TO RECYCLER. 2017), Sec. 1422), Sec. 4472), Sec. 2076), Sec. Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. (a) This section applies to a person engaged in repairing, rebuilding, or reconstructing more than five motor vehicles, regardless of whether the person is licensed to engage in that business. (a) In this section, "custom vehicle" and "street rod" have the meanings assigned by Section 504.501. 501.0315. 4, eff. 586 (H.B. (D) theft, unless the motor vehicle was damaged during the theft and before recovery. ELECTRONIC TITLING SYSTEM. Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1296 (H.B. 501.161. (B) not return the motor vehicle to any state of the United States as a motor vehicle titled or registered under its manufacturer's vehicle identification number. 15, eff. 2357), Sec. September 1, 2017. The costs described by Subsection (c)(2): (1) may not include charges for storage or impoundment of the motor vehicle; and. (2) the department shall notify the applicant that the department's titling system has established a record of title of the motor vehicle in the applicant's name if a lien is not disclosed. 1296 (H.B. Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. RECORDING OF DOCUMENTS. Section 731.001. Sec. 933 (H.B. APPLICABILITY. 2D.01, eff. (c) Failure to make application under Subsection (b) or notify a debtor of an assignment does not create a cause of action against the recorded lienholder, the assignor, or the assignee or affect the continuation of the perfected status of the assigned lien in favor of the assignee against transferees from and creditors of the debtor, including lien creditors, as defined by Section 9.102, Business & Commerce Code. Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 2357), Sec. Sec. 1, eff. (b) A person may perfect a security interest in a motor vehicle held as inventory by a person in the business of selling motor vehicles only by complying with Chapter 9, Business & Commerce Code. (d) This subsection applies only to a motor vehicle in this state that is a self-insured motor vehicle and that is damaged to the extent it becomes a nonrepairable or salvage motor vehicle. Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 501.104. (d) The department by rule shall establish a list of identification documents that are valid under Subsection (c) and provide a copy of the list to each holder of a salvage vehicle dealer license and to each appropriate governmental entity. 64, eff. (4) "Electronic signature" means an electronic sound, symbol, or process attached to or logically associated with a document and executed or adopted by a person with the intent to sign the document. Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. (9) "Nonrepairable motor vehicle" means a motor vehicle: (A) that is damaged, wrecked, or burned to the extent that the only residual value of the vehicle is as a source of parts or scrap metal; (B) that comes into this state under a comparable ownership document that indicates that the vehicle is nonrepairable; (C) that a salvage vehicle dealer has reported to the department under Section 501.1003; (D) for which an owner has surrendered evidence of ownership for the purpose of dismantling, scrapping, or destroying the motor vehicle; or. Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 17.02, eff. Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. ISSUANCE OF TITLE FOR UNREGISTERED VEHICLE. 501.148. The aggregate liability of the surety to all persons may not exceed the amount of the bond. (d) A title receipt with registration or permit authorizes the operation of the motor vehicle on a public highway in this state until the title is issued. 2076), Sec. Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1135 (H.B. Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. Texas Department of Transportation VTR-34 DHT # 142777 (Rev. (b) The owner may submit the discharge and title to the department for a new title.