86R21682 BEE-D By: Goldman H.B. No. 1667 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT relating to the regulation of salvage vehicle dealers. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Subchapter A, Chapter 2302, Occupations Code, is amended by adding Section 2302.009 to read as follows: Sec. 2302.009. APPLICABILITY OF CHAPTER TO CERTAIN GENERAL DISTINGUISHING NUMBER HOLDERS. This chapter applies to the holder of an independent motor vehicle dealer's general distinguishing number issued under Chapter 503, Transportation Code, in the same manner as this chapter applies to a salvage vehicle dealer if the holder of the general distinguishing number: (1) acts as a salvage vehicle dealer or rebuilder; or (2) stores or displays a motor vehicle as an agent or escrow agent of an insurance company. SECTION 2. Section 2302.101, Occupations Code, is amended to read as follows: Sec. 2302.101. LICENSE OR DEALER'S GENERAL DISTINGUISHING NUMBER REQUIRED [FOR SALVAGE VEHICLE DEALER]. Unless a person holds a salvage vehicle dealer license issued under this chapter or an independent motor vehicle dealer's general distinguishing number issued under Chapter 503, Transportation Code, the person may not: (1) act as a salvage vehicle dealer or rebuilder; or (2) store or display a motor vehicle as an agent or escrow agent of an insurance company. SECTION 3. This Act takes effect September 1, 2019.