(a) When a person registers or renews the registration of a motor vehicle under this chapter, the department shall, in a conspicuous manner, direct that person to the opportunity to donate to the trafficked persons program account established under § 50.0153, Health and Safety Code, through the state’s electronic Internet portal described by § 2054.252(h), Government Code.
(b) If a person makes a contribution under this section and does not pay the full amount of a registration fee, the county assessor-collector may credit all or a portion of the contribution to the person’s registration fee.

(c) The department may deduct from the donations made under this section an amount equal to the department’s reasonable expenses associated with administering this section.