Texas · Texas Transportation Code
Tex. Transp. Code § 501.156: DUTY OF TRANSPORTERS TO DETERMINE RIGHT OF POSSESSION; OFFENSE
What this law says, in plain English
Ship or airplane operators must inquire about motor vehicle ownership and possession rights before transporting vehicles. Violation is a misdemeanor with fines of $50–$500 for first offense, $100–$1,000 for subsequent offenses.
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