Relating to the titling, registration, and operation of a miniature vehicle.

Contracts

• Sales Agreements: Dealerships must update bills of sale to include standard motor vehicle title transfer provisions and collect Motor Vehicle Sales Tax rather than Sales & Use Tax.
• Lease Agreements: Master Lease Agreements for fleet equipment must be amended to designate responsibility for registration renewals and maintenance of road-legal safety equipment (lights, signals).
• Vendor/Subcontractor Agreements: Update site access requirements to mandate that third-party vendors (e.g., landscapers) utilizing these vehicles on your premises provide proof of valid registration and auto liability insurance.

Hiring/Training

• Fleet Management: Staff must be trained to visually distinguish "Miniature Vehicles" from "Golf Carts" or "Neighborhood Electric Vehicles" (NEVs), as the registration requirements differ significantly.
• Driver Licensing: Ensure all operators of these vehicles possess a valid Class C driver's license, as operation without one is now a traffic violation.

Reporting & Record-Keeping

• Title Applications: Prepare TxDMV Form 130-U for every unit in your fleet.
• Import Documentation: Locate and file Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Form 7501 and DOT Form HS-7 for all imported units; these will be required to prove ownership and federal compliance during initial titling.
• Insurance: Add specific VINs for these vehicles to your Business Auto Policy (BAP). Remove them from General Liability "mobile equipment" schedules if they are to be road-registered.

Fees & Costs

• Registration: Budget approximately $80–$90 per unit initially (Title fee ~$33 + Base Registration ~$50.75 + local county fees).
• Equipment Retrofit: Budget for mechanical installation of headlamps, tail lamps, turn signals, and mirrors if your current units are "farm-spec" only.