Sec. 31.034.  ISSUANCE OF NUMBERS BY DEPARTMENT OR AUTHORIZED AGENT.  (a)  The department may award a certificate of number.
(b)  A certificate of number issued and delivered by an authorized agent in conformity with this chapter and the rules of the commission adopted under this chapter is valid as if awarded by the department directly.
Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975.  Amended by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., 1st C.S., ch. 5, Sec. 7.05, eff. Oct. 1, 1991;  Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 718, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.