Relating to a hearing on the refusal to issue or the revocation or suspension of a vehicle title.

HB 2863 amends Texas vehicle title laws to require applicants seeking a hearing about a refused, revoked, or suspended title to submit an affidavit confirming they don’t fall under disqualifying circumstances listed in the bill. Specifically, it prohibits hearings for titles involving salvage vehicles, vehicles in active litigation, or those subject to court-ordered ownership. The bill adds new rules allowing county assessors-collectors to deny applications that violate these restrictions without holding a hearing. It directly affects Texas vehicle owners who face title issues and seek administrative appeals. The law takes effect September 1, 2025.