A new state regulation set alarm bells ringing for retailers in Texas. The Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) The eligibility criteria for registering a vehicle have been changed. These would focus on applicants who submit one Photo IDhowever, excludes the validity of expired passports which are no longer accepted.
The deployment of the TxDMV, he noted Univisionobliges dealers to confirm this to the customer valid documents issued by DHS or immigration authorities.
Thus, registration can be completed if the applicant presents a state driver’s license or ID card. USAa US or foreign passport, a military card or documents from DHS or United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)for its acronym in English).
Texas Independent Automobile Dealers Association (TIADA) expressed discomfort with the impact of the change.
The organization’s vice president, Chad Lancaster of Chacon Motors, questioned the lack of prior dialogue with the industry release.
“These changes were implemented without prior notice or discussion with dealers and could This negatively impacts the ability of local Texans to purchase the vehicles they rely on in their daily lives” said.
He also called for the measure to be reconsidered: “We urge leaders to take more time to understand the implications of these important changes before making a final decision.”
In the meantime, The concern also resonates with car dealers in the Lone Star State.
Nory Pakravan, independent trader and member of TIADAin dialogue with the above-mentioned media that The standard requires tasks that go beyond their capabilities.
“This rule is expected Car dealers like me check federal immigration documentssomething we are not trained, qualified or legally authorized to do. The traders are not immigration officials and requiring us to interpret federal documents goes well beyond the authority of the DMV,” he said.
Pakravan also warned that the consequences could be serious: “The Independent dealers, the backbone of auto sales in Texas, could face civil rights complaints, lawsuits or even shutdowns simply by making an honest mistake on a federal immigration document that they were never trained to evaluate.”
The changes affect in particular: Undocumented immigrants or immigrants with limited immigration documentswho can no longer register their vehicles in Texas. This exposes them Fines and legal complications.
“This will have an impact on certain people. And for the general public can no longer register with an expired driver’s license, “We were previously able to let you in with an expired driver’s license that was up to 12 months old,” said Albert Uresti, Bexar County Tax Collector and Assessor.
“And I think it’s important to point that out This is sponsored by the state and the Texas Department of Motor Vehiclesnot the Bexar County Tax Collector’s Office,” he concluded.
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