Sec. 683.054. CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY TO DISPOSE OF VEHICLE. (a) The department shall issue the applicant a certificate of authority to dispose of the vehicle to a motor vehicle demolisher for demolition, wrecking, or dismantling if the application submitted under Section 683.051:
(1) is properly executed;
(2) is accompanied by the required fee under Section 683.052; and
(3) contains any proof of notification or ownership required by the department to enforce this subchapter.
(b) A motor vehicle demolisher shall accept the certificate of authority in lieu of a certificate of title for the vehicle.
Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995. Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 612, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Amended by:
Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1061 (H.B. 3131), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2017.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 7 - Vehicles and Traffic
Subtitle H - Parking, Towing, and Storage of Vehicles
Chapter 683 - Abandoned Motor Vehicles
Subchapter D. Demolition of Motor Vehicles
Section 683.051. Application for Authorization to Dispose of Certain Motor Vehicles
Section 683.052. Contents of Application; Application Fee
Section 683.053. Department to Provide Notice
Section 683.054. Certificate of Authority to Dispose of Vehicle
Section 683.055. Rules and Forms