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Proposed and Adopted Rules for 2023
Rules that have been adopted by the Board are listed by year proposed.
| Subject | Proposal Filed | Proposal Summary (English and Español) |
Proposal Published | Adoption Filed | Adoption Published | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chapter 206. Management Subchapter E. Advisory Committees |
§§206.92, 206.93, and 206.98 |
Summary/Resumen |
9/01/23 | §§206.92, 206.93, and 206.98 |
10/27/23 | 11/2/23 |
| Chapter 211. Criminal History Offense and Action on a License Subchapter A. Criminal History Offense and Action on a License |
§211.6 |
Summary/Resumen |
9/01/23 | §211.6 |
10/27/23 | 11/2/23 |
| Chapter 217. Vehicle Titles and Registration Subchapter B. Motor Vehicle Registration |
§217.52 |
Summary/Resumen |
9/01/23 | 217.52 |
10/27/23 | 11/2/23 |
| Chapter 217. Vehicle Titles and Registration Subchapter B. Motor Vehicle Registration |
§217.54 |
Summary/Resumen |
9/01/23 | 217.54 |
10/27/23 | 11/2/23 |
| Chapter 219. Oversize and Overweight Vehicles and Loads Subchapter B. General Permits Subchapter C. Permits for Over Axle and Over Gross Weight Tolerances Subchapter D. Permits for Oversize and Overweight Oil Well Related Vehicles Subchapter E. Permits for Oversize and Overweight Unladen Lift Equipment Motor Vehicles |
§§219.11, 219.13, and 219.14; 219.30 - 219.36; 219.41 and 219.43; 219.61 and 219.63 |
Summary/Resumen |
9/01/23 | §§219.11, 219.13, and 219.14; 219.30 - 219.36; 219.41 and 219.43; 219.61 and 219.63 |
12/29/23 | 01/04/24 |
| Chapter 206. Management Subchapter A. Organization and Responsibilities Subchapter B. Public Meetings and Hearings Subchapter C. Procedure for Petition to Adopt Rules Subchapter D. Procedures for Contested Cases - Repeal Subchapter E. Advisory Committees Subchapter F. Department Vehicle Fleet Management Subchapter G. Electronic Signatures Subchapter H. Risk-Based Monitoring and Preventing Fraudulent Activity |
Chapter 206 |
Summary/Resumen |
12/29/23 | Chapter 206 |
4/26/24 | 6/1/24 |
| Chapter 215. Motor Vehicle Distribution Subchapter A. General Provisions Subchapter B. Adjudicative Practice and Procedure - Repeal Subchapter C. Licenses, Generally Subchapter D. Franchised Dealers, Manufacturers, Distributors, and Converters Subchapter E. General Distinguishing Numbers Subchapter F. Lessors and Lease Facilitators Subchapter G. Warranty Performance Obligations - Repeal Subchapter H. Advertising Subchapter I. Practice and Procedure for Hearings Conducted By the State Office of Administrative Hearings Subchapter J. Administrative Sanctions |
Chapter 215 |
Summary/Resumen |
12/29/23 | Chapter 215 | 4/26/24 | 6/1/24 |
| Chapter 217. Vehicle Titles and Registration Subchapter B. Motor Vehicle Registration |
§217.56 | Summary/Resumen | 12/29/23 | §217.56 | 4/26/24 | 6/1/24 |
| Chapter 217. Vehicle Titles and Registration Subchapter B. Motor Vehicle Registration |
§217.63 | Summary/Resumen | 12/29/23 | §217.63 | 4/26/24 | 5/2/24 |
| Chapter 218. Motor Carriers Subchapter B. Motor Carrier Registration Subchapter C. Records and Inspection Subchapter E. Consumer Protection |
Chapter 218 |
Summary/Resumen |
12/29/23 | Chapter 218 |
4/26/24 | 6/1/24 |
| Chapter 219. Oversize and Overweight Vehicles and Loads Subchapter F. Compliance |
Chapter 219 |
Summary/Resumen |
12/29/23 | Chapter 219 |
4/26/24 | 6/1/24 |
| Chapter 221. Salvage Vehicle Dealers Subchapter A. General Provisions Subchapter B. Licensing Subchapter C. Licensed Operations Subchapter D. Records Subchapter E. Administrative Procedures - Repeal Subchapter F. Administrative Sanctions |
Chapter 221 |
Summary/Resumen |
12/29/23 | Chapter 221 |
4/26/24 | 6/1/24 |
| Chapter 224. Adjudicative Practice and Procedure Subchapter A. General Provisions Subchapter B. Motor Vehicle, Salvage Vehicle, and Trailer Industry Enforcement Subchapter C. Contested Cases Between Motor Vehicle Industry License Holders or Applicants Subchapter D. Motor Carrier and Oversize or Overweight Vehicle or Load Enforcement Subchapter E. Contested Cases Referred to SOAH Subchapter F. Board Procedures in Contested Cases Subchapter G. Lemon Law and Warranty Performance Claims |
Chapter 224 |
Summary/Resumen |
12/29/23 | Chapter 224 |
4/26/24 | 6/1/24 |