Texas Administrative Code
Title 43 - TRANSPORTATION
Part 10 - TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES
Chapter 215 - MOTOR VEHICLE DISTRIBUTION
Subchapter D - GENERAL DISTINGUISHING NUMBERS AND IN-TRANSIT LICENSES
Section 215.135 - More than One Location

Universal Citation: 43 TX Admin Code ยง 215.135

Current through Reg. 49, No. 38; September 20, 2024

(a) A dealer that holds a GDN for a particular type of vehicle may operate from more than one location within the limits of a municipality, provided each location is operated by the same legal entity and meets the requirements of § 215.140 of this title (relating to Established and Permanent Place of Business Premises Requirements).

(b) Additional locations not located within the limits of the same municipality of the initial dealership must:

(1) obtain a new GDN; and

(2) provide a new surety bond reflecting the additional location unless the licensed location is exempt by statute from the surety requirement.

(c) A dealer that relocates from a point outside the limits of a municipality or relocates to a point not within the limits of the same municipality of the initial location must:

(1) obtain a new GDN; and

(2) provide a new surety bond reflecting the new address unless the licensed location is exempt by statute from the surety requirement.

(d) A dealer shall notify the department in writing within 10 days of opening, closing, or relocating a licensed location by filing an amendment application electronically in the licensing system designated by the department. Each location must meet and maintain the requirements of §215.140.

(e) A dealer may not commence business at any location until the department issues a license specific to that location.

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