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TX HB3928

Bill

Status

Passed

6/20/2025

Primary Sponsor

Senfronia Thompson

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Allows vehicle storage facilities to notify registered owners and lienholders of towed vehicles by publishing notice on a department-approved third-party website as an alternative to newspaper publication

  • Applies to vehicles registered in other states when the owner's identity or address cannot be determined, or when lienholder information is unavailable

  • Also applies to vehicles without license plates or inspection certificates when owner or lienholder information cannot be reasonably determined

  • Requires the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation to include links on its website to any approved third-party websites used for tow notices

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025; passed the House 132-0 on May 2, 2025 and the Senate 30-1 on May 26, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to providing notice of a vehicle towed to a vehicle storage facility by publication on a third-party Internet website.

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Last Action

Effective on 9/1/25

6/20/2025

Committee Referrals

Transportation5/19/2025
Licensing & Administrative Procedures3/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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