Sec. 520.004. DEPARTMENT RESPONSIBILITIES. The department has jurisdiction over the registration and titling of, and the issuance of license plates to, motor vehicles in compliance with the applicable statutes. The department by rule:
(1) shall provide services that are reasonable, adequate, and efficient;
(2) shall establish standards for uniformity and service quality for counties and dealers licensed under Section 520.005;
(3) may conduct public service education campaigns related to the department's functions; and
(4) shall establish a risk-based system of monitoring and preventing fraudulent activity related to vehicle registration and titling in order to efficiently allocate resources and personnel.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1290 (H.B. 2017), Sec. 30, eff. September 1, 2011.
Amended by:
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 594 (S.B. 604), Sec. 4.01, eff. September 1, 2019.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 7 - Vehicles and Traffic
Subtitle A - Certificates of Title and Registration of Vehicles
Chapter 520 - Miscellaneous Provisions
Subchapter A. General Provisions
Section 520.003. Rules; Fees; Refunds
Section 520.004. Department Responsibilities
Section 520.005. Duty and Responsibilities of County Assessor-Collector
Section 520.0061. Contracts Between Counties
Section 520.007. County Branch Offices
Section 520.0075. Contracting Standards for Tax Assessor-Collector
Section 520.0093. Lease of Computer Equipment
Section 520.010. Audit and Investigation Related to Registration and Titling Services