A person may not sell a motorcycle manufactured after January 1, 1976, unless:
(1) the serial number of the frame and the serial number of the engine are affixed so that they may not be removed without defacing the frame or engine; and
(2) the manufacturer has filed with the department a statement that:
(A) identifies the part to which each number is affixed;
(B) gives the exact dimensions of the part; and
(C) gives the location on the part to which the number is affixed.
Official text of the Texas Transportation Code as published by the Texas Legislative Council.