Tex. Fam. Code § 232.0022

**Tex. Fam. Code § 232.0022. SUSPENSION OR NONRENEWAL OF MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION.** (a) The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles is the appropriate licensing authority for suspension or nonrenewal of a motor vehicle registration under this chapter. (b) The suspension or nonrenewal of a motor vehicle registration under this chapter does not: (1) encumber the title to the motor vehicle or otherwise affect the transfer of the title to the vehicle; or (2) affect the sale, purchase, or registration of the motor vehicle by a person who holds a general distinguishing number issued under Chapter 503, Transportation Code. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 972 (S.B. 228), Sec. 52, eff. September 1, 2007. Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 933 (H.B. 3097), Sec. 3C.02, eff. September 1, 2009.