(a) Except as provided by Subsections (b) and (c) and Sections 2301.358(c) and (d), a dealer may only sell or offer to sell a motor vehicle from an established and permanent place of business:
(1) that is approved by the division; and
(2) for which a general distinguishing number has been issued.
(b) A dealer may sell or offer to sell a motor vehicle online through an advertisement on the Internet to a buyer who never personally appears at the dealer's established and permanent place of business.
(c) A dealer may sell, offer to sell, including by consignment, or exchange at a public auction an antique motor vehicle that is at least 25 years of age or a special interest vehicle that is at least 12 years of age or that has been the subject of a retail sale.
(d) For purposes of this section, "special interest vehicle" has the meaning assigned by Section 683.077, Transportation Code.