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HB 4924

AN ACT relating to certain electronic documentation for the transfer of a

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89th Regular Session

Jan 14, 2025 - Jun 2, 2025 • Session ended

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What This Bill Does

relating to certain electronic documentation for the transfer of a

Subject Areas

Electronic Information Systems MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF DIGITAL SIGNATURES Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration

Bill Text

relating to certain electronic documentation for the transfer of a
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1.  Section 501.174, Transportation Code, is amended
by adding Subsection (g) to read as follows:
(g)  If a document, including a secure document, is executed
with an electronic signature and electronically transmitted to the
department in accordance with the requirements of this section, the
department may not require as a condition of accepting the
(1)  the electronic signature to be physically printed
or affixed upon the document; or
(2)  evidence of the stamped invalidation of a
superseded or invalidated title or certified copy of title.
SECTION 2.  This Act takes effect immediately if it receives
a vote of two-thirds of all the members elected to each house, as
provided by Section 39, Article III, Texas Constitution.  If this
Act does not receive the vote necessary for immediate effect, this
Act takes effect September 1, 2025.

Bill History

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Bill filed: AN ACT relating to certain electronic documentation for the transfer of a

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