Tex. Transportation Code § 502.0026
This is the official text of Tex. Transportation Code § 502.0026, part of Texas’s Transportation Code — governs vehicles, drivers, and roadways.
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§ 502.0026. EXTENDED REGISTRATION OF CERTAIN RENTAL VEHICLES.
Official statutory text
(a) Notwithstanding Section 502.044, the initial registration period is three years for a passenger car or light truck:
(1) that is sold in this state or purchased by a commercial fleet buyer described by Section 501.0234(b)(4) for use in this state;
(2) that has not been previously registered in this or another state;
(3) that on the date of sale is of the current or preceding model year; and
(4) for which a rental certificate has been furnished as described by Section 152.061(b), Tax Code.
(b) Payment for all applicable fees, including any optional fee imposed under Subchapter H and other registration fees and the fee required by Section 548.510, for the entire registration period is due at the time of registration.
(1) that is sold in this state or purchased by a commercial fleet buyer described by Section 501.0234(b)(4) for use in this state;
(2) that has not been previously registered in this or another state;
(3) that on the date of sale is of the current or preceding model year; and
(4) for which a rental certificate has been furnished as described by Section 152.061(b), Tax Code.
(b) Payment for all applicable fees, including any optional fee imposed under Subchapter H and other registration fees and the fee required by Section 548.510, for the entire registration period is due at the time of registration.
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