Bill
SB 869
85(R) - 2017
Senate State Affairs
House Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate State Affairs
House Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Probate
Transportation & Infrastructure
Vote Recommendation
Yes
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Neutral
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Positive
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Neutral
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Neutral
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Positive
Author(s)
Joan Huffman
Sponsor(s)
Jessica Farrar
Bill Caption
Relating to authorizing a beneficiary designation that transfers a motor vehicle at the owner's death.
Fiscal Notes
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
Bill Analysis
This bill would allow the owner of a motor vehicle to transfer it to a designated beneficiary upon the owner's death. If there is joint ownership on the vehicle, all joint owners must designate the beneficiary. The designated beneficiary will be subject to all encumbrances, assignments, contracts, liens, and other interests related to the vehicle. This bill would specify the designation and transfer process.
Vote Recommendation Notes
SB 869 upholds our principles of individual liberty and property rights by creating a method for the legal transfer of motor vehicle property upon death without requiring the property to go through probate.We support SB 869.
Organizations Supporting
Texas Access to Justice Commission
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