Tex. Transp. Code Section 503.0632
Department Regulation of Temporary Tags and Access to Temporary Tag Databases


(a)

The department by rule may establish the maximum number of temporary tags that a dealer or converter may obtain in a calendar year under Section 503.062 (Dealer’s Temporary Tags), 503.0625 (Converter’s Temporary Tags), or 503.063 (Buyer’s Temporary Tags).

(b)

The maximum number of temporary tags that the department determines a dealer or converter may obtain under this section must be based on the dealer’s or converter’s anticipated need for temporary tags, taking into consideration:

(1)

the dealer’s or converter’s:

(A)

time in operation;

(B)

sales data; and

(C)

expected growth;

(2)

expected changes in the dealer’s or converter’s market;

(3)

temporary conditions that may affect sales by the dealer or converter; and

(4)

any other information the department considers relevant.

(c)

At the request of a dealer or converter, the department may authorize additional temporary tags of any type for the dealer or converter if the dealer or converter demonstrates a need for additional temporary tags resulting from business operations, including anticipated need.

(d)

The department’s denial of a request under Subsection (c) may be overturned if a dealer or converter shows by a preponderance of the evidence the need for additional temporary tags.

(e)

The department shall monitor the number of temporary tags obtained by a dealer or converter.

(f)

If the department determines that a dealer or converter is fraudulently obtaining temporary tags from the temporary tag database, the department may, after giving notice electronically and by certified mail to the dealer or converter, deny access to a temporary tag database to the dealer or converter. A dealer or converter denied access to a temporary tag database under this subsection may request a hearing on the denial as provided by Subchapter O (Definition), Chapter 2301 (Sale or Lease of Motor Vehicles), Occupations Code.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 729 (H.B. 3927), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2021.
Repealed by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 668 (H.B. 718), Sec. 32(6), eff. July 1, 2025.

(b)

The maximum number of temporary tags that the department determines a dealer or converter may obtain under this section must be based on the dealer’s or converter’s anticipated need for temporary tags, taking into consideration:

(1)

the dealer’s or converter’s:

(A)

time in operation;

(B)

sales data; and

(C)

expected growth;

(2)

expected changes in the dealer’s or converter’s market;

(3)

temporary conditions that may affect sales by the dealer or converter; and

(4)

any other information the department considers relevant.

(c)

At the request of a dealer or converter, the department may authorize additional temporary tags of any type for the dealer or converter if the dealer or converter demonstrates a need for additional temporary tags resulting from business operations, including anticipated need.

(d)

The department’s denial of a request under Subsection (c) may be overturned if a dealer or converter shows by a preponderance of the evidence the need for additional temporary tags.

(e)

The department shall monitor the number of temporary tags obtained by a dealer or converter.

(f)

If the department determines that a dealer or converter is fraudulently obtaining temporary tags from the temporary tag database, the department may, after giving notice electronically and by certified mail to the dealer or converter, deny access to a temporary tag database to the dealer or converter. A dealer or converter denied access to a temporary tag database under this subsection may request a hearing on the denial as provided by Subchapter O (Definition), Chapter 2301 (Sale or Lease of Motor Vehicles), Occupations Code.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 729 (H.B. 3927), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2021.
Repealed by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 668 (H.B. 718), Sec. 32(6), eff. July 1, 2025.

Source: Section 503.0632 — Department Regulation of Temporary Tags and Access to Temporary Tag Databases, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/TN/htm/TN.­503.­htm#503.­0632 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).

503.001
Definitions
503.002
Rules
503.003
Display or Sale of Nonmotorized Vehicle or Trailer
503.004
Buying, Selling, Exchanging, or Manufacturing Vehicles
503.005
Notice of Sale or Transfer
503.006
Notice of Change of Address
503.007
Fees for General Distinguishing Number
503.008
Fees for License Plates
503.009
Procedure for Certain Contested Cases
503.010
Term of General Distinguishing Number, License, or License Plate
503.011
Prorating Fees
503.012
Collected Money
503.013
Dealer Transfer of Certain Assembled Vehicles Prohibited
503.021
Dealer General Distinguishing Number
503.022
Wholesale Motor Vehicle Auction General Distinguishing Number
503.023
Drive-a-way Operator License
503.024
Exclusions for Dealer
503.025
Wholesale Motor Vehicle Auction Exception
503.026
Requirement for Each Type of Dealer Vehicle
503.027
Requirements Relating to Dealer Location
503.028
Requirements Relating to Wholesale Motor Vehicle Auction Location
503.029
Application for Dealer General Distinguishing Number
503.030
Application for Wholesale Motor Vehicle Auction General Distinguishing Number
503.031
Application for Drive-a-way In-transit License
503.032
Established and Permanent Place of Business
503.033
Security Requirement
503.034
Issuance and Renewal or Denial of Dealer or Wholesale Motor Vehicle Auction General Distinguishing Number
503.035
Issuance and Renewal of Drive-a-way In-transit License
503.036
Reassignment of Evidence of Ownership
503.037
Rights of Wholesale Motor Vehicle Auction
503.038
Cancellation of General Distinguishing Number
503.039
Public Motor Vehicle Auctions
503.040
Sales of Certain Used Motor Vehicles Constitute Private Disposition
503.061
Dealer’s License Plates
503.062
Dealer’s Temporary Tags
503.063
Buyer’s Temporary Tags
503.064
Manufacturer’s License Plates
503.065
Buyer’s Out-of-state License Plates
503.066
Application for Dealer’s or Manufacturer’s License Plates
503.067
Unauthorized Reproduction, Purchase, Use, or Sale of Temporary Tags
503.068
Limitation on Use of Dealer’s License Plates and Tags
503.069
Display of License Plates and Tags
503.070
Removal of Out-of-state License Plates
503.071
Notice of Driving or Towing from out of State
503.091
Enforcement Agreement
503.092
Action to Enforce Chapter
503.093
Action to Enforce Subchapter
503.094
Criminal Penalty
503.095
Civil Penalty
503.096
Towing of Vehicles
503.0295
Independent Mobility Motor Vehicle Dealers
503.0296
Independent Motor Vehicle Dealer Education and Training Requirement
503.0615
Personalized Prestige Dealer’s License Plates
503.0618
Converter’s License Plates
503.0625
Converter’s Temporary Tags
503.0626
Dealer’s and Converter’s Temporary Tag Database
503.0631
Buyer’s Temporary Tag Database
503.0632
Department Regulation of Temporary Tags and Access to Temporary Tag Databases
503.0633
Department Regulation of Dealer-issued License Plates and Access to Database of Dealer-issued License Plates
503.0671
Unauthorized Use or Distribution of Dealer-issued License Plate

Accessed:
Jun. 5, 2024

§ 503.0632’s source at texas​.gov