Texas Senate Bill SB2247

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

• Filed: 3/11/25

Caption

Relating to applications for title for certain salvage vehicles.

Impact

This bill is anticipated to streamline the title application process for salvage vehicles, thereby facilitating vehicle ownership transfers and ensuring better compliance with federal regulations. By defining specific requirements such as the need to describe major component parts used for repairs and to identify the sources of these parts, the bill aims to improve the accuracy of vehicle records and reduce fraudulent practices associated with salvage vehicle titles. The implementation date for this bill is set for September 1, 2025, indicating a transition period for compliance.

Summary

SB2247 relates to the procedures for applying for a title for certain salvage vehicles in Texas. The bill amends the Transportation Code to clarify and specify the conditions under which an owner of a salvage vehicle may apply for a title once the vehicle has been repaired, rebuilt, or reconstructed. Specifically, it addresses vehicles for which a non-repairable vehicle title was issued prior to September 1, 2003, or a salvage vehicle title has been issued, ensuring that owners have a clear pathway to obtain titles following repairs.

Contention

However, the bill's provisions may raise some challenges regarding enforcement and compliance, particularly for individuals who may struggle to provide the detailed documentation required by the new regulations. Critics may argue that such specific requirements could disproportionately affect small repair shops or individual vehicle owners who engage in self-repair without formal documentation practices. The balance between proper regulation and accessibility remains a critical discussion point as the statewide regulatory framework adapts to these changes.

Texas Constitutional Statutes Affected

Transportation Code

• Chapter 501. Certificate Of Title Act
  • Section: 100