(a) The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles is the appropriate licensing authority for suspension or nonrenewal of a motor vehicle registration under this chapter.
(b) The suspension or nonrenewal of a motor vehicle registration under this chapter does not:
(1) encumber the title to the motor vehicle or otherwise affect the transfer of the title to the vehicle; or
(2) affect the sale, purchase, or registration of the motor vehicle by a person who holds a general distinguishing number issued under Chapter 503, Transportation Code.