Texas § 54.901 DISPOSAL OF CERTAIN MOTOR VEHICLES SUBJECT TO LIEN.

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§ 54.901 — DISPOSAL OF CERTAIN MOTOR VEHICLES SUBJECT TO LIEN.

Texas § 54.901

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Tex. Property Code Code Ann. § 54.901 (2026).

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Sec. 54.901. DISPOSAL OF CERTAIN MOTOR VEHICLES SUBJECT TO LIEN.

(a)Notwithstanding any other law, a person authorized to dispose of property for which a lien under this chapter is attached may dispose of the property in accordance with Subchapter D , Chapter 683 , Transportation Code, if:

(1)the property is a motor vehicle; and

(2)the person determines that:

(A)the vehicle's only residual value is as a source of parts or scrap metal; or

(B)it is not economical to dispose of the vehicle at a public sale.

(b)If a person disposes of the property under Subsection (a), the person shall apply the fair market value of the motor vehicle to the charges due to the person.

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Sec. 54.901. DISPOSAL OF CERTAIN MOTOR VEHICLES SUBJECT TO LIEN. (a) Notwithstanding any other law, a person authorized to dispose of property for which a lien under this chapter is attached may dispose of the property in accordance with Subchapter D , Chapter 683 , Transportation Code, if:
(1) the property is a motor vehicle; and
(2) the person determines that:
(A) the vehicle's only residual value is as a source of parts or scrap metal; or
(B) it is not economical to dispose of the vehicle at a public sale.
(b) If a person disposes of the property under Subsection (a), the person shall apply the fair market value of the motor vehicle to the charges due to the person.