82R11900 MAW-F By: Kuempel H.B. No. 2519 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT relating to the regulation of certain motor vehicle auctions. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 1802.051(c), Occupations Code, is amended to read as follows: (c) A person who is licensed under this chapter may not act as an auctioneer for an entity [an auction company] unless the entity: (1) is an auction [the] company [is] owned or operated by a person who is licensed under this chapter; or (2) holds a dealer general distinguishing number issued under Subchapter B, Chapter 503, Transportation Code, and the auction is for the purpose of auctioning vehicles as defined by Section 503.001, Transportation Code. SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2011.