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Texas Transportation Code - TRANSP § 502.041. Initial Registration

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) Notwithstanding Section 502.040, the owner of a vehicle may concurrently apply for a title and for registration through the county assessor-collector of the county in which:

(1) the owner resides;

(2) the vehicle is purchased or encumbered; or

(3) the county assessor-collector is willing to accept the application.

(b) The first time an owner applies for registration of a vehicle, the owner may demonstrate compliance with Section 502.046(a) as to the vehicle by showing proof of financial responsibility in any manner specified in Section 502.046(c) as to:

(1) any vehicle of the owner; or

(2) any vehicle used as part of the consideration for the purchase of the vehicle the owner applies to register.

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