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These documents contain text of correspondence sent by TxDOT to the county tax assessor-collectors, statutory agents who provide vehicle registration and titling services for citizens in Texas. This information is provided to apprise the general public of issues affecting the state’s vehicle titling and registration process.

Registration and Title Bulletin #126-03

Date:	November 14, 2003
To:	All County Tax Assessor-Collectors
Subject:	Proposed Amendments to Title 43, Texas Administrative Code, §17.28

PURPOSE
To provide information regarding proposed adoption of amendments to Title 43, Texas Administrative Code, §17.28, (43 TAC §17.28) relating to Specialty License Plates, Symbols, Tabs, and Other Devices.

DETAILS
On October 30, 2003, the Texas Transportation Commission proposed adoption of amendments to 43 TAC §17.28, concerning Specialty License Plates, Symbols, Tabs, and Other Devices. The amendments are necessary as a result of enactment of House Bill 2971 by the 78^th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2003.

The proposed amendments will be published in the November 14, 2003, issue of the Texas Register for the purpose of receiving public comments. Written comments regarding the proposed rule may be submitted to Jerry L. Dike, Director, Vehicle Titles and Registration Division, 125 East 11^th Street, Austin, Texas, 78701-2483. Additionally, the department has scheduled a public hearing to be held at 1:30 p.m. on December 9, 2003, in the first floor hearing room of the Dewitt C. Greer Building, 125 East 11^th Street, Austin, Texas, during which oral and written comments may be submitted. The deadline for receipt of written comments is 5:00 p.m. on December 15, 2003.

Attached for your reference are copies of the:

Preamble to the proposed rule which explains the proposed amendments in detail; and

HB 2971 Specialty Plate Briefing Paper, which provides an overview of HB 2971, highlights of the proposed rule, and various background information.

You may obtain a copy of the proposed amendments by accessing the Texas Register website at www.sos.state.tx.us/texreg/issues.shtml or by contacting my office at 512/465-7570.

COUNTY ACTION
We respectfully request that this information be provided to interested parties in your area.

VTR CONTACT PERSON(S)
If you have questions regarding the information in this bulletin, please contact your local Vehicle Titles and Registration Division Regional Office. Thank you.

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