Sec. 503.029. APPLICATION FOR DEALER GENERAL DISTINGUISHING NUMBER. (a) An applicant for an original or renewal dealer general distinguishing number must submit to the department a written application on a form that:
(1) is provided by the department;
(2) contains the information required by the department;
(3) contains information that demonstrates the person meets the requirements prescribed by Section 503.032;
(4) contains information that demonstrates the applicant has complied with all applicable state laws and municipal ordinances;
(5) states that the applicant agrees to allow the department to examine during working hours the ownership papers for each registered or unregistered vehicle in the applicant's possession or control; and
(6) specifies whether the applicant proposes to be a:
(A) franchised motor vehicle dealer;
(B) independent motor vehicle dealer;
(C) wholesale motor vehicle dealer;
(D) motorcycle dealer;
(E) house trailer dealer;
(F) trailer or semitrailer dealer; or
(G) independent mobility motor vehicle dealer.
(b) Repealed by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1135, Sec. 140(2), eff. September 1, 2013.
(c) A renewal application must be:
(1) submitted before the date the general distinguishing number expires; and
(2) accompanied by the appropriate fee prescribed by Section 503.007.
Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995. Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 30.69(e), eff. Sept. 1, 1997; Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 871, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 710 (H.B. 2216), Sec. 5, eff. June 15, 2007.
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1135 (H.B. 2741), Sec. 140(2), eff. September 1, 2013.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 7 - Vehicles and Traffic
Subtitle A - Certificates of Title and Registration of Vehicles
Chapter 503 - Dealer's and Manufacturer's Vehicle License Plates
Subchapter B. General Distinguishing Number
Section 503.021. Dealer General Distinguishing Number
Section 503.022. Wholesale Motor Vehicle Auction General Distinguishing Number
Section 503.023. Drive-a-Way Operator License
Section 503.024. Exclusions for Dealer
Section 503.025. Wholesale Motor Vehicle Auction Exception
Section 503.026. Requirement for Each Type of Dealer Vehicle
Section 503.027. Requirements Relating to Dealer Location
Section 503.028. Requirements Relating to Wholesale Motor Vehicle Auction Location
Section 503.029. Application for Dealer General Distinguishing Number
Section 503.0295. Independent Mobility Motor Vehicle Dealers
Section 503.0296. Independent Motor Vehicle Dealer Education and Training Requirement
Section 503.030. Application for Wholesale Motor Vehicle Auction General Distinguishing Number
Section 503.031. Application for Drive-a-Way In-Transit License
Section 503.032. Established and Permanent Place of Business
Section 503.033. Security Requirement
Section 503.035. Issuance and Renewal of Drive-a-Way In-Transit License
Section 503.036. Reassignment of Evidence of Ownership; Dealer Categories
Section 503.037. Rights of Wholesale Motor Vehicle Auction
Section 503.038. Cancellation of General Distinguishing Number
Section 503.039. Public Motor Vehicle Auctions
Section 503.040. Sales of Certain Used Motor Vehicles Constitute Private Disposition