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HB5436: Relating to an exception to the titling requirement for certain motor vehicles; creating a criminal offense; providing for a fee.

: Keith Bell (R-TX) : May 25, 2026 Updated: Jun 20, 2025
Crimes
Vehicles & Traffic
Courts
Crimes--Miscellaneous
Vehicles & Traffic--General
COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS
Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
Courts--General
Environment
Environment--Recycling
MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
ABANDONED & JUNKED VEHICLES
SECONDHAND METAL
RECORDS MANAGEMENT
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  2. Passed One Chamber (completed)
  3. Passed Both Chambers (completed)
  4. 4Became Law (current step)

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Relating to an exception to the titling requirement for certain motor vehicles; creating a criminal offense; providing for a fee.

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