Tex. Occ. Code Section 2309.353
Dismantlement or Disposition of Motor Vehicle

A used automotive parts recycler may not dismantle or dispose of a motor vehicle unless the recycler first obtains:

(1)

a certificate of authority to dispose of the vehicle, a sales receipt, or a transfer document for the vehicle issued under Chapter 683 (Abandoned Motor Vehicles), Transportation Code; or

(2)

a certificate of title showing that there are no liens on the vehicle or that all recorded liens have been released.

Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 783 (S.B. 1095), Sec. 7, eff. September 1, 2009.

Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 933 (H.B. 3097), Sec. 4.07, eff. September 1, 2009.

Source: Section 2309.353 — Dismantlement or Disposition of Motor Vehicle, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/OC/htm/OC.2309.htm#2309.353 (accessed May 25, 2024).

2309.001
Short Title 2309.002
Definitions 2309.003
Applicability of Chapter to Metal Recyclers 2309.004
Applicability of Chapter to Salvage Vehicle Dealers 2309.005
Applicability of Chapter to Insurance Companies 2309.051
Used Automotive Parts Recycling Advisory Board 2309.052
Terms 2309.053
Presiding Officer 2309.054
Powers and Duties of Advisory Board 2309.055
Compensation 2309.101
General Powers and Duties 2309.102
Rules 2309.103
Rules Regarding Licensing and Standards of Conduct 2309.104
Fees 2309.105
Rules Restricting Advertising or Competitive Bidding 2309.106
Periodic Inspections 2309.107
Personnel 2309.151
Used Automotive Parts Recycler License Required 2309.152
General License Application Requirements 2309.153
License Requirements 2309.155
Nontransferability of License 2309.156
License Renewal 2309.201
Applicability of Certain Municipal Ordinances, Licenses, and Permits 2309.251
Administrative Penalty 2309.252
Cease and Desist Order 2309.253
Sanctions 2309.254
Criminal Penalty 2309.301
Duties on Acquisition of Salvage Motor Vehicle 2309.302
Records of Purchases 2309.303
Registration of New Business Location 2309.351
Definitions 2309.352
Removal of License Plates 2309.353
Dismantlement or Disposition of Motor Vehicle 2309.354
Record of Purchase 2309.355
Retention of Component Parts 2309.356
Maintenance of Records 2309.357
Surrender of Certain Documents or License Plates 2309.358
Inspection of Records 2309.401
Applicability of Subchapter 2309.402
Limits on Operation of Heavy Machinery

Accessed:
May 25, 2024

§ 2309.353’s source at texas.gov

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Original Source: Section 2309.353 — Dismantlement or Disposition of Motor Vehicle, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/OC/htm/OC.2309.htm#2309.353 (last accessed May 25, 2024).