1, eff. 1136 (H.B. 783 (S.B. 969 (S.B. ACCEPTABLE PROOF OF OWNERSHIP. 165, Sec. 1325, Sec. 165, Sec. (f) If a motor vehicle is not removed from a salvage pool operator's possession before the 31st day after the date notice is mailed to the motor vehicle's owner and any lienholder under Subsection (c), the salvage pool operator may obtain from the department: (1) a salvage vehicle title for a salvage motor vehicle; or. 501.073. 501.09112. Sec. (a) Notwithstanding any other law, the department shall issue a title for a former military vehicle if all requirements for issuance of a title are met. (d) An application filed by the owner or lessee of a foreign commercial motor vehicle, as defined by Section 648.001, must be accompanied by a copy of the applicable federal declaration form required by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration or its successor in connection with the importation of a motor vehicle or motor vehicle equipment subject to the federal motor vehicle safety, bumper, and theft prevention standards. (a) Except as provided by Sections 503.036 and 503.039, a motor vehicle may not be the subject of a subsequent sale unless the owner designated on the title submits a transfer of ownership of the title. 8, eff. Sept. 1, 1997; Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. SALVAGE DEALER RESPONSIBILITIES. 1325, Sec. 262 (S.B. 876), Sec. 60, eff. 2076), Sec. (b) If a lien is foreclosed by nonjudicial means, the department may issue a new title in the name of the purchaser at the foreclosure sale on receiving the affidavit of the lienholder of the fact of the nonjudicial foreclosure. September 1, 2017. Any fee authorized must comply with Sections 501.0321(e) and (f). 1422), Sec. (b) If the vehicle is registered in the name of one or more of the persons who acknowledged the agreement, the title may contain a: (1) rights of survivorship agreement acknowledged by all the persons; or. Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 67, Sec. 1296 (H.B. Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. When the record contains the remark #ORSAL, the owner of record must apply for a Salvage Vehicle Title and subsequently complete the rebuilt vehicle process before the vehicle can be titled as a rebuilt salvage and/or registered. (a) Recordation of a lien under this chapter is considered to occur when: (1) the department's titling system is updated; or. PDF Registration and Title Bulletin # 018-14 Policy and Procedure 2076), Sec. 30.43(a), eff. Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 2357), Sec. 1135 (H.B. (b) An inspection under this section may not rely solely on the public identification number to verify the identity. 813 (H.B. Sept. 1, 1995. (b) The assessor-collector shall send the application to the department or enter it into the department's titling system within 72 hours after receipt of the application. 37, eff. 26(1), eff. Renumbered from Transportation Code Sec. (b) Repealed by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. Step 2: Fill out the title transfer section on the title. 10, eff. Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 2202), Sec. 2, eff. Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. (5) any other document required by the department or necessary for the transfer of ownership of a nonrepairable motor vehicle or salvage motor vehicle. DUTY OF VEHICLE DEALER ON SALE OF CERTAIN VEHICLES. 501.176. RIGHTS OF SURVIVORSHIP AGREEMENT. 592 (S.B. January 1, 2012. Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. Sept. 1, 1997. 2357), Sec. 915 (H.B. ALTERATION OF CERTIFICATE OR RECEIPT. SHORT TITLE. (a) An owner who has a contractual option to transfer ownership of a vehicle in full or partial satisfaction of the balance owed on the vehicle, as provided in Section 348.123(b)(5), Finance Code, may execute a written limited power of attorney that authorizes an agent to complete and sign for the owner, and provide to the transferee, the form to transfer the title under Section 501.071 and the odometer disclosure under Section 501.072, and the other documents necessary to transfer title. 1, eff. Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. Sec. 2741), Sec. Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. (B) the requirements for operation or transfer of ownership of the motor vehicle under Subsection (b). 5, eff. 1325, Sec. Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 2188), Sec. January 1, 2012. If the department provides an inspection under this section, the fee shall be deposited to the credit of the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles fund. This section does not apply to powers of attorney authorized under federal law or regulation that authorize a transferee to act as the agent of the transferor under certain circumstances or to powers of attorney otherwise authorized by the law of this state. (b) A person commits an offense if the person knowingly sells, transfers, or releases a salvage motor vehicle in violation of this subchapter. (f) This section does not require the department to certify an electronic signature process or an electronic signature vendor before accepting a document that is executed with an electronic signature. 9, eff. Sec. 64, eff. (2) a "nonrepairable," "dismantle only," "parts only," "junked," "scrapped," "crushed," or similar notation. 501.0922, 501.0923 as consolidated and amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. September 1, 2009. (c) A person commits an offense if the person knowingly fails or refuses to surrender a regular certificate of title after the person: (1) receives a notice from an insurance company that the motor vehicle is a nonrepairable or salvage motor vehicle; or. On receipt of a verified request approved by the executive administrator of a law enforcement agency, the department may issue a title in the form requested by the executive administrator for a vehicle in an alias for the law enforcement agency's use in a covert criminal investigation. September 1, 2013. Proof by the transferor that the transferor filed a form under this section is a complete defense to an action brought against the transferor for an act or omission, civil or criminal, arising out of the use, operation, or abandonment of the vehicle by another person after the transferor filed the form. 1296 (H.B. 1296 (H.B. 1, eff. SERVICE CHARGE. A person who transfers a vehicle commits an offense if the person fails to execute the documents in full. Renumbered from Transportation Code Sec. Sept. 1, 2003. (a) A justice of the peace or municipal court judge may not issue an order related to a title except as provided by Chapter 47, Code of Criminal Procedure, or Section 27.031(a)(3), Government Code. (a) The department may adopt rules to administer this chapter. (b) Before a motor vehicle that was not manufactured for sale or distribution in the United States may be titled in this state, the applicant must: (A) a bond release letter, with all attachments, issued by the United States Department of Transportation acknowledging: (i) receipt of a statement of compliance submitted by the importer of the vehicle; and. September 1, 2011. (a) The owner of a motor vehicle registered in this state: (1) except as provided by Section 501.029, shall apply for title to the vehicle; and. 1, eff. 1, eff. 501.173. CERTAIN OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLES PURCHASED OUTSIDE THIS STATE. 1, eff. Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 165, Sec. This subchapter applies only if the department implements a titling system under Section 501.173. (11) "Out-of-state buyer" means a person licensed in an automotive business by another state or jurisdiction if the department has listed the holders of such a license as permitted purchasers of salvage motor vehicles or nonrepairable motor vehicles based on substantially similar licensing requirements and on whether salvage vehicle dealers licensed in Texas are permitted to purchase salvage motor vehicles or nonrepairable motor vehicles in the other state or jurisdiction. (14) "Manufacturer" has the meaning assigned by Section 503.001. 2553), Sec. (b) Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, if the department issues a certificate of title for a custom vehicle or street rod, the model year and make of the vehicle must be listed on the certificate of title and must be the model year and make that the body of the vehicle resembles. (3) is married and provides the department with an affidavit from the person's spouse that attests that the person's interest in the vehicle is the person's separate property. September 1, 2013. 10, eff. 2, eff. Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. (a) In this section, "salvage pool operator" has the meaning assigned by Section 2302.001, Occupations Code. Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 2076), Sec. An offense under this subsection is a Class A misdemeanor. Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 4, eff. 501.0521. 969 (S.B. (b) This section does not apply to a motor vehicle: (1) that has been declared a total loss by an insurance company in the settlement or adjustment of a claim; (2) for which the title has been surrendered in exchange for: (A) a salvage vehicle title or salvage record of title issued under this chapter; (B) a nonrepairable vehicle title or nonrepairable vehicle record of title issued under this chapter or Subchapter D, Chapter 683; or. Actual Cash Value The market value of the motor vehicle as determined: from publications commonly used by the automotive and insurance industries to 969 (S.B. 969 (S.B. 63, eff. 1023 (H.B. Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. Section 32705. 2357), Sec. For a nonrepairable motor vehicle, the insurance company shall apply for a nonrepairable vehicle title or nonrepairable record of title. 22, eff. Sept. 1, 1999; Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. (2) remit any required motor vehicle sales tax. A person may not apply to the county assessor-collector for the registration of a motor vehicle from which the original motor number has been removed, erased, or destroyed until the motor vehicle bears the motor number assigned by the department. January 1, 2012. 501.028. January 1, 2012. (22) "Seller" means a person or entity that donates, gives, sells, or otherwise transfers ownership of a motor vehicle. 2076), Sec. 3097), Sec. 1592), Sec. The term does not include an unlicensed person who: (A) casually repairs, rebuilds, or reconstructs not more than five nonrepairable motor vehicles or salvage motor vehicles in the same calendar year; (B) buys not more than five nonrepairable motor vehicles or salvage motor vehicles in the same calendar year; or. (i) The department shall issue the appropriate title to a person authorized to apply for the title under this section if the department determines that the application is complete and complies with applicable law. 592 (S.B. (4) "Debit card" means a card that enables the holder to withdraw money or to have the cost of a purchase charged directly to the holder's bank account. (c) In addition to other title fees, the board by rule may set a fee to be assessed for the issuance of a paper title to cover the cost of administering the electronic titling system. Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. January 1, 2012. Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. (b) An active duty member of a branch of the United States armed forces, or an immediate family member of such a member, returning to Texas with acceptable proof of the active duty status is exempt from an identification number inspection required under Subsection (a)(2). 23. (2) two or more offenses under Subsection (a), (b), or (c), the offense is a state jail felony. January 1, 2012. 1296 (H.B. 501.179. 2357), Sec. This form must be submitted to the County Tax Assessor-Collector with your application for registration and Texas title. Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 2.02, eff. 2357), Sec. 5, eff. (A) operate or permit the operation of the motor vehicle on a public highway, in addition to any other requirement of law; (B) repair, rebuild, or reconstruct the motor vehicle; or. 2357), Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999; Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER. Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. Sec. COURT ORDERED TITLE CHANGES. September 1, 2009. 1296 (H.B. MOTOR VEHICLE TITLE REQUIRED. 2741), Sec. 17.02, eff. 501.116. 48, eff. In this section, "Texas military forces" has the meaning assigned by Section . 20, eff. 1423, Sec. 501.171. 876), Sec. 1325, Sec. Sec. Sept. 1, 1997. 1296 (H.B. 30.42(a), eff. (g) A salvage vehicle dealer or governmental entity who sells a nonrepairable motor vehicle or a salvage motor vehicle under this section to a person who is not a resident of the United States shall keep on the business premises of the dealer or entity until the third anniversary of the date of the sale: (1) a copy of each document related to the sale of the vehicle; and. CONFLICTS WITH BUSINESS & COMMERCE CODE. January 1, 2012. (d) The department may not require a depository institution, as defined by Section 180.002, Finance Code, to participate in the system if the department has issued fewer than 100 notifications of security interests in motor vehicles to the depository institution during a calendar year. (a) An inspection required under Section 501.032 must verify, as applicable, the identity of: (3) a frame, body, or motor of a motor vehicle; or. January 1, 2012. 11(1), eff. Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. Texas State Title Processing Procedures - DamageMax (28) "Title receipt" means a document issued under Section 501.024. (a) In addition to any requirement established by department rule, a motor vehicle, trailer, or semitrailer must have an identification number inspection under Section 501.0321 if: (1) the department does not have a motor vehicle record for the motor vehicle, trailer, or semitrailer in the department's registration and title system, and the owner of the motor vehicle, trailer, or semitrailer is filing a bond with the department under Section 501.053; (2) the motor vehicle, trailer, or semitrailer was last titled or registered outside of the United States and imported into the United States; or. A GDN Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 2741), Sec. 1135 (H.B. January 1, 2012. (B) not return the motor vehicle to any state of the United States as a motor vehicle titled or registered under its manufacturer's vehicle identification number. Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. Sept. 1, 2003. (h) Only the department may issue an identification number to a motor vehicle, trailer, semitrailer, motor, frame, or body of a motor vehicle, or an item of equipment not required to be titled but that may be registered under Chapter 502 or issued license plates under Chapter 504. The owner of a motor vehicle to which this subsection applies shall submit to the department before the 31st business day after the date of the damage, in a manner prescribed by the department, a statement that the motor vehicle was self-insured and damaged. Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. SALVAGE MOTOR VEHICLES OR NONREPAIRABLE MOTOR VEHICLES FOR INSURANCE COMPANIES OR SELF-INSURED PERSONS. (5) "Department" means the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles. Sept. 1, 2003. Sec. January 1, 2012. (a) The department shall: (1) make a record of each report to the department that a motor vehicle registered in this state has been stolen or concealed in violation of Section 32.33, Penal Code; and. (e) A signed and dated written odometer disclosure containing the information described in this subsection may be included on or with the power of attorney if the power of attorney is executed within 120 days before the date of the transfer and is accompanied by the conspicuous written notification described in this subsection. 501.030. 972 (S.B. Sec. 501.0041. DUTY OF TRANSPORTERS TO DETERMINE RIGHT OF POSSESSION; OFFENSE. 13, eff. Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 2017), Sec. 2076), Sec. A notice of transfer provided through the department's Internet website is not required to bear the signature of the seller or include the date of signing. 2741), Sec. Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 38, eff. 1, eff. Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1135 (H.B. 1296 (H.B. January 1, 2012. FILING BY PURCHASER; APPLICATION FOR TRANSFER OF TITLE. Sec. SALE OR SECURITY INTEREST NOT CREATED BY CERTAIN VEHICLE LEASES. Sec. 814 (S.B. January 1, 2012. 2.03, eff. In this chapter: (1) "Assembled vehicle" has the meaning assigned by Section 731.001. Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. APPLICATION FOR TEXAS TITLE . Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 501.158. 2076), Sec. 501.134. (1-a)AA"Certificate of title" means a printed record of title issued under Section 501.021. Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 501.0916 and amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. SALES IN VIOLATION OF CHAPTER. Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 51, eff. The term does not include any title or certificate issued by the department. 501.071. (d-1) The department and the Texas Division of Emergency Management shall coordinate with the Federal Emergency Management Agency to ensure that the department has information, including a vehicle identification number, necessary to apply the notation under Subsection (d) to the title of a vehicle: (1) to which that subsection applies; and. 1356), Sec. (b-4) Fees collected under Subsection (b) to be sent to the comptroller shall be deposited to the credit of the Texas Mobility Fund if the fees are collected on or after the last day of the state fiscal biennium during which the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality publishes in the Texas Register the notice required by Section 382.037, Health and Safety Code. The owner has a duty to return the signed and dated statement as directed in the notification. 165, Sec. (b) In this section, "former military vehicle" has the meaning assigned by Section 502.001. 501.008. Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 2357), Sec. (c) At the hearing, the applicant and the department may submit evidence. The salvage pool operator shall pay any excess proceeds from the sale to the previous owner of the motor vehicle and the lienholder, if any. Odometer Brands | TxDMV.gov - Texas Department of Motor Vehicles Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 2202), Sec. Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. (4) purchased by a commercial fleet buyer who: (A) is a deputy authorized by rules adopted under Section 520.0071; (B) utilizes the dealer title application process developed to provide a method to submit title transactions to the county in which the commercial fleet buyer is a deputy; and. June 14, 2019. (e) If it is shown on the trial of an offense under Subsection (a), (b), or (c) that the defendant has been previously convicted of: (1) one offense under Subsection (a), (b), or (c), the offense is a Class B misdemeanor; or. 501.162. 1135 (H.B. September 1, 2015. For expiration of Subsections (b-1), (b-2), and (b-3), see Subsection (b-3). (f) This section does not in any way impair or impede any transfers made through use of a power of attorney prior to the effective date of this section, and such transfers shall continue to be valid if they comply with the provisions of this section or would otherwise comply with the law in effect prior to the effective date of this section. Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. (3) if the vehicle was imported from a country that cancels the vehicle registration and title for export, the documents assigned to the vehicle after the registration and title were canceled, with an English translation of the documents verified as to the accuracy of the translation by an affidavit of the translator. (b) If the application is filed after the 60th day after the date the purchaser was assigned ownership of the documents under Section 501.0721, the late fee imposed under Subsection (a) accrues an additional penalty in the amount of $25 for each subsequent 30-day period, or portion of a 30-day period, in which the application is not filed. (d) An application for a title under Subsection (c) must be submitted to the department on a form prescribed by the department and include: (1) a statement that the insurance company has provided at least two written notices attempting to obtain a proper assignment of the certificate of title; and. (b) A person commits an offense if the person: (1) accepts a document described by Subsection (a) that does not contain all of the required information; or. Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 20.003, eff. The fee shall be distributed to the appropriate county assessor-collector in the manner provided by Section 501.138. Sec. September 1, 2013. 2202), Sec. Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. January 1, 2012. 2357), Sec. 15, eff. 3.2 Types of licenses. 501.114. (a) As an alternative to the procedure provided by Section 501.052, the person may obtain a title by filing a bond with the department if the vehicle is in the possession of the applicant and: (1) there is no security interest on the vehicle; (2) any lien on the vehicle is at least 10 years old; or. 501.0235. The term does not include: (C) any damage caused only to the exterior paint of the motor vehicle; or. 49, eff. A person, whether acting for that person or another, who sells, trades, or otherwise transfers a used motor vehicle shall deliver to the purchaser at the time of delivery of the vehicle a properly assigned title or other evidence of title as required under this chapter. Sec. 18, eff. The department may provide the form only to a person described by Subsection (c). Section 7001 et seq.) Sept. 1, 2003. VEHICLE TRANSFER NOTIFICATION. texas certificate of title remarks section. (15) "Salvage motor vehicle" means a motor vehicle that: (A) has damage to or is missing a major component part to the extent that the cost of repairs, including parts and labor other than the cost of materials and labor for repainting the motor vehicle and excluding sales tax on the total cost of repairs, exceeds the actual cash value of the motor vehicle immediately before the damage; or. ISSUANCE OF TITLE FOR UNREGISTERED VEHICLE. Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. January 1, 2019. Section 7407), as amended, or is an affected county, as defined by Section 386.001, Health and Safety Code; or. 1296 (H.B. Sept. 1, 1995. Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. APPEARANCE OF NONREPAIRABLE VEHICLE TITLE OR SALVAGE VEHICLE TITLE. 1350), Sec. (f) Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. Notwithstanding Section 501.138(a), an applicant for registration under this subsection shall pay the fee imposed by that section. 969 (S.B. 933 (H.B. Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. September 1, 2017. (b-3) This subsection and Subsections (b-1) and (b-2) expire on the last day of the state fiscal biennium during which the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality publishes in the Texas Register the notice required by Section 382.037, Health and Safety Code. The Texas Department of Transportation shall use for remittance to the comptroller as required by this subsection money in the state highway fund that is not required to be used for a purpose specified by Section 7-a, Article VIII, Texas Constitution, and may not use for that remittance money received by this state under the congestion mitigation and air quality improvement program established under 23 U.S.C. September 1, 2021. 2357), Sec. June 8, 2007. Sec. The department may not recognize an identification number assigned by any other agency or political subdivision of this state. 3, eff. September 1, 2017. (b) For a salvage motor vehicle, the insurance company shall apply for a salvage vehicle title or salvage record of title. 14, eff. (2) a vehicle for which the department has issued a certificate of authority under Section 683.054. September 1, 2013. September 1, 2009. Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1296 (H.B. Sec. Sec. June 14, 2013. (h) An offense under Subsection (g) is a felony of the third degree. Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 42, eff. Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 4170), Sec. January 1, 2012. PDF Registration and Title Bulletin # 012-20 Policy and Procedure Survivorship Rights on a Texas Title | Legal Beagle (b) The department may collect a fee for processing a title or registration payment by electronic funds transfer, credit card, or debit card. January 1, 2012. Sec. (2) may be deducted only from the proceeds of a sale of the motor vehicle. Licensed franchise dealers may submit a completed Form VTR-18 along with the original , incorrect Texas Certificate of Title (if the Texas Certificate of Title has already been issued ). 24, eff. 76, Sec. (c) Before the 31st day after receiving notice under Subsection (b-1), a salvage pool operator shall notify the owner of the motor vehicle and any lienholder that: (1) the owner or lienholder must remove the motor vehicle from the salvage pool operator's possession at the location specified in the notice to the owner and any lienholder not later than the 30th day after the date the notice is mailed; and. In completing the odometer disclosure on the owner's behalf, the agent shall identify the same condition (i), (ii), or (iii) provided in the owner's statement, unless the agent knows that the condition identified in the owner's statement is not correct. January 1, 2012. (c) A printed nonrepairable vehicle title must state on its face that the motor vehicle: (A) be repaired, rebuilt, or reconstructed; (B) be issued a title or registered in this state; (C) be operated on a public highway, in addition to any other requirement of law; and. Sec. Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 2357), Sec. 501.053. SALE, TRANSFER, OR RELEASE. Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. The lien assigned remains valid and perfected and retains its priority, securing the obligation assigned to the assignee, against transferees from and creditors of the debtor, including lien creditors, as defined by Section 9.102, Business & Commerce Code. September 1, 2019. Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1296 (H.B. (c) An inspection under this section may be performed only by a person who has successfully completed an appropriate training program as determined by department rule and is: (1) an auto theft investigator who is a law enforcement officer of this state or a political subdivision of this state; (2) a person working under the direct supervision of a person described by Subdivision (1); (3) an employee of the department authorized by the department to perform an inspection under this section; or. 1287 (H.B. Sec. APPLICATION FOR MOTOR NUMBER RECORD; PENALTY. Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. Sept. 1, 2001. 28, eff. (2) certifies there are no liens on the vehicle or provides a release of each lien on the vehicle. (d) The department by rule shall establish a list of identification documents that are valid under Subsection (c) and provide a copy of the list to each holder of a salvage vehicle dealer license and to each appropriate governmental entity. If there are multiple owners of the same vehicle, the request and notification may be sent to one or more of them and it shall be sufficient for one owner to sign the statement. The term includes a major component part but does not include a rebuildable or rebuilt core, including an engine, block, crankshaft, transmission, or other core part that is acquired, possessed, or transferred in the ordinary course of business. (c) Of each late fee collected from a person who does not hold a general distinguishing number by the department under Subsection (b), $10 may be used only to fund a statewide public awareness campaign designed to inform and educate the public about the provisions of this chapter. (b) The fees shall be distributed as follows: (1) $5 of the fee to the county treasurer for deposit in the officers' salary fund; (A) together with the application within the time prescribed by Section 501.023; or, (B) if the fee is deposited in an interest-bearing account or certificate in the county depository or invested in an investment authorized by Subchapter A, Chapter 2256, Government Code, not later than the 35th day after the date on which the fee is received; and. January 1, 2012.
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