Regular Session
Government Affairs & Regulatory Compliance Analysis
HB2522 establishes a "Hub and Spoke" compliance model for large-scale motor vehicle dealers, specifically those holding 75 or more General Distinguishing Numbers (GDNs). Effective September 1, 2025, qualifying entities are no longer required to submit unique fingerprints for every location; instead, they may submit fingerprints for a single designated employee to cover all dealer locations within a 100-mile radius of that employee’s regular workplace.
Rep. Jay Dean·House Bill·Regular Session
This legislation has regulatory implications for the following Texas businesses and organizations:
Notable regulatory updates (effective 2025-06-20). Consider how these changes may affect your operations.
Affected business types:
lowMinimal cost impact anticipated.
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Key implementation requirements and action items for compliance with this legislation
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Common questions about HB2522
HB2522 establishes a "Hub and Spoke" compliance model for large-scale motor vehicle dealers, specifically those holding 75 or more General Distinguishing Numbers (GDNs). Effective September 1, 2025, qualifying entities are no longer required to submit unique fingerprints for every location; instead, they may submit fingerprints for a single designated employee to cover all dealer locations within a 100-mile radius of that employee’s regular workplace.
HB2522 was authored by Texas Representative Jay Dean during the Regular Session.
HB2522 was signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott on June 20, 2025.
HB2522 is enforced by Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV).
The regulatory priority for HB2522 is rated as "moderate". Businesses and organizations should review the legislation to understand potential impacts.
The cost impact of HB2522 is estimated as "low". This may vary based on industry and implementation requirements.
HB2522 addresses topics including occupational regulation, occupational regulation--other trades & professions, vehicles & traffic, vehicles & traffic--general and biometric identifiers & voiceprints.
Key dates for HB2522: Effective date is 2025-06-20. Rulemaking: Update licensing rules and application portals to recognize the '100-mile radius' fingerprint exemption for dealers with 75+ locations. (None specified). Consult with legal counsel regarding applicability.
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