86R10993 BEE-F
By: Thompson of Harris H.B. No. 2602
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to the operation of a motor vehicle dealership by certain
manufacturers.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Section 2301.476, Occupations Code, is amended
by adding Subsection (p) to read as follows:
(p) A person who on January 1, 2018, held a manufacturer's
license issued under this chapter may:
(1) hold:
(A) a manufacturer's license;
(B) a general distinguishing number issued under
Chapter 503, Transportation Code; and
(C) one or more dealer's licenses; and
(2) operate as both a manufacturer and dealer of motor
vehicles to the extent the person:
(A) manufactures only motor vehicles as defined
by Section 2301.002(23)(C) and does not otherwise manufacture motor
vehicles as defined by Section 2301.002(23); and
(B) provides substantially equal access to any
franchised dealer to all support for repairing a motor vehicle
described by Paragraph (A), including access to:
(i) parts and assemblies;
(ii) training and technical service
bulletins; and
(iii) other repair information.
SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2019.