(a) An applicant for an original or renewal dealer general distinguishing number must submit to the department a written application on a form that:
(1) is provided by the department;
(2) contains the information required by the department;
(3) contains information that demonstrates the person meets the requirements prescribed by § 503.032;
(4) contains information that demonstrates the applicant has complied with all applicable state laws and municipal ordinances;
(5) states that the applicant agrees to allow the department to examine during working hours the ownership papers for each registered or unregistered vehicle in the applicant’s possession or control; and
(6) specifies whether the applicant proposes to be a:
(A) franchised motor vehicle dealer;
(B) independent motor vehicle dealer;
(C) wholesale motor vehicle dealer;
(D) motorcycle dealer;
(E) house trailer dealer;
(F) trailer or semitrailer dealer; or
(G) independent mobility motor vehicle dealer.
(b) Repealed by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1135, Sec. 140(2), eff. September 1, 2013.

Terms Used In Texas Transportation Code 503.029

  • Person: includes corporation, organization, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, and any other legal entity. See Texas Government Code 311.005
  • Written: includes any representation of words, letters, symbols, or figures. See Texas Government Code 311.005

(c) A renewal application must be:
(1) submitted before the date the general distinguishing number expires; and
(2) accompanied by the appropriate fee prescribed by § 503.007.