# 43 Tex. Admin. Code § 215.135: 43 TAC § 215.135. More than One Location

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## Section

- **Citation:** 43 Tex. Admin. Code § 215.135
- **Heading:** 43 TAC § 215.135. More than One Location
- **Jurisdiction:** Texas
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Texas Administrative Code / Title 43 TRANSPORTATION / Part 10 TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES / Chapter 215 MOTOR VEHICLE DISTRIBUTION / 43 TAC § 215.135

## Text

(a) A dealer that holds a GDN for a particular type
 of vehicle may operate from more than one location within the limits
 of a municipality, provided each location is operated by the same
 legal entity and meets the requirements of §215.140 of this title
 (relating to Established and Permanent Place of Business Premises
 Requirements).
(b) Additional locations not located within the limits
 of the same municipality of the initial dealership must:
(1) obtain a new GDN; and
(2) provide a new surety bond reflecting the additional
 location unless the licensed location is exempt by statute from the
 surety requirement.
(c) A dealer that relocates from a point outside the
 limits of a municipality or relocates to a point not within the limits
 of the same municipality of the initial location must:
(1) obtain a new GDN; and
(2) provide a new surety bond reflecting the new address
 unless the licensed location is exempt by statute from the surety
 requirement.
(d) A dealer shall notify the department in writing
 within 10 days of opening, closing, or relocating a licensed location
 by filing an amendment application electronically in the licensing
 system designated by the department. Each location must meet and maintain
 the requirements of §215.140.
(e) A dealer may not commence business at any location
 until the department issues a license specific to that location.

## Nearby sections

- [43 Tex. Admin. Code § 215.131 43 TAC § 215.131. Purpose and Scope](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_TAC_T43_P10_C215_S215_131.md)
- [43 Tex. Admin. Code § 215.132 43 TAC § 215.132. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_TAC_T43_P10_C215_S215_132.md)
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- [43 Tex. Admin. Code § 215.134 43 TAC § 215.134. Requirements for a Drive-a-way Operator In-Transit License](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_TAC_T43_P10_C215_S215_134.md)
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- [43 Tex. Admin. Code § 215.140 43 TAC § 215.140. Established and Permanent Place of Business Premises Requirements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_TAC_T43_P10_C215_S215_140.md)
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- [43 Tex. Admin. Code § 215.143 43 TAC § 215.143. Drive-a-way Operator In-Transit License Plates](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_TAC_T43_P10_C215_S215_143.md)
- [43 Tex. Admin. Code § 215.144 43 TAC § 215.144. Vehicle Records](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_TAC_T43_P10_C215_S215_144.md)
- [43 Tex. Admin. Code § 215.145 43 TAC § 215.145. Change of Dealer's Status](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_TAC_T43_P10_C215_S215_145.md)
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