Texas Administrative Code

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
RULE §215.135	More than One Location

(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.

Source Note: The provisions of this §215.135 adopted to be effective February 11, 2010, 35 TexReg 883; amended to be effective February 13, 2017, 42 TexReg 571; amended to be effective June 1, 2024, 4 TexReg 2704