TITLE: Relating to penalties for displaying vehicles for sale in certain public areas.

SUMMARY: Relating to penalties for displaying vehicles for sale in certain public areas.

FULL TEXT:
AN ACT relating to penalties for displaying vehicles for sale in certain public areas. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. The heading to Chapter 503, Transportation Code, is amended to read as follows: CHAPTER 503. PROVISIONS FOR [DEALER'S AND MANUFACTURER'S] VEHICLE DEALERS AND MANUFACTURERS [LICENSE PLATES] SECTION 2. Section 503.027, Transportation Code, is amended by adding Subsection (c) to read as follows: (c) A dealer who holds a general distinguishing number for a location may not consign vehicles for sale in an area adjacent to the location that is on a public roadway, easement, right-of-way, or driveway, unless the governing body of the entity that owns the roadway, easement, right-of-way, or driveway consents in writing to the consignment. A consignment on a public roadway, easement, right-of-way, or driveway that is part of the state highway system must be authorized by a lease agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation. SECTION 3. Section 503.095, Transportation Code, is amended by adding Subsection (c) to read as follows: (c) The board by rule shall adopt a standardized penalty schedule for a violation of Section 503.027(c) that assesses a penalty within the range described by Subsection (a) based on a determination of the severity and frequency of the violation. SECTION 4. The board of the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles shall adopt rules to implement Section 503.095(c), Transportation Code, as added by this Act, as soon as practicable after the effective date of this Act. SECTION 5. This Act takes effect September 1, 2013.