Transportation Code, Chapter 501, Subchapter E, charges the department with the responsibility of issuing non-repairable and salvage vehicle titles and certificates of title for rebuilt salvage vehicles. For the department to efficiently and effectively issue the vehicle titles and certificates of title, maintain records, collect the applicable fees, and ensure the proper application by motor vehicle owners, this subchapter prescribes the policies and procedures for the application for and issuance of vehicle titles for non-repairable and salvage motor vehicles, and titles for rebuilt salvage motor vehicles.     
     Source Note:        The provisions of this §217.81 adopted to be effective March 12, 2015, 40 TexReg 1096