PURPOSE
To provide information regarding proposed adoption of amendments to Title 43, Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 17 (43 TAC Chapter 17) relating to Nonrepairable and Salvage Motor Vehicles, and Salvage Vehicle Dealers.

DETAILS
On October 30, 2003, the Texas Transportation Commission proposed adoption of amendments 43 TAC Chapter 17. The amendments are necessary as a result of enactment of House Bill 3588, Article 17, by the 78^th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2003.

The following amendments were proposed:

• Amended §17.2, concerning definitions relating to Motor Vehicle Certificates of Title;
• Repeal of §17.8, concerning certificates of title for salvage vehicles;
• Repeal of Subchapter D, concerning Salvage Vehicle Dealers;
• Added new Subchapter D, Nonrepairable and Salvage Motor Vehicles; and
• Added new Subchapter E, Salvage Vehicle Dealers.

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 9:00 a.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
• Proposed Amendments to Chapter 17, Relating to Nonrepairable and Salvage Motor Vehicles and Salvage Vehicle Dealers, which provides a brief overview of the proposed amendments.

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.

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