Relating to the appeal of certain actions by the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles related to motor carriers.

HB 1672 changes how motor carriers in Texas can appeal certain decisions by the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) regarding registration, renewal, or reregistration. It removes the requirement for the TxDMV to provide notice and a hearing before denying these applications, allowing motor carriers to directly appeal denials within 26 days of receiving notice. If an appeal is successful, the registration is treated as if it was properly filed from the original application date. The bill directs the TxDMV to create rules implementing these changes, affecting trucking companies and commercial vehicle operators regulated under Texas Transportation Code.