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MOTOR VEHICLE DEALER MANUAL 2017 EDITION sϮ͘Ϭ 38%/,6+('%<7+( (1)25&(0(17',9,6,212) Texas Department of Motor Vehicles HELPING TEXANS GO. HELPING TEXAS GROW. &RS\ULJKW7H[DV'HSDUWPHQWRI0RWRU9HKLFOHV ,1752'8&7,21 The purpose of this manual is to provide prospective and current motor vehicle industry licensees as well as other stakeholders with an easy-to-use overview of Texas motor vehicle dealer licensing and operating laws. Our goal is that licensees comply with the laws regulating the industry. Our belief is that a better understanding of those laws will result in increased compliance and creation of a level playing field for those operating in the industry. To that end, our staff stands ready to assist with any questions you may have regarding department laws and rules. Licensees are also encouraged to keep up with changes in the law through regular attendance of continuing education presentations made by the division and by the dealer associations. This manual will be updated on a regular basis to incorporate changes in the law. Input from users of the manual assists in the production of what is hoped to be a valuable tool for licensees and other stakeholders. Accordingly, comments or suggestions for improving the manual are always welcome. Please understand that the department’s statutes and rules are controlling, and should be consulted first in the event of an apparent conflict with information presented in this manual which is intended to be used as an educational tool. 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