88R4032 JRR-D
By: Slaton H.B. No. 4661
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to the applicability of certain federal regulations to
motor vehicles that are manufactured, sold, and operated
exclusively in this state.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Chapter 750, Transportation Code, is amended by
adding Section 750.001 to read as follows:
Sec. 750.001. APPLICABILITY OF CERTAIN FEDERAL REGULATIONS
TO MOTOR VEHICLES MANUFACTURED, SOLD, AND OPERATED EXCLUSIVELY IN
TEXAS. (a) This section applies only to a motor vehicle that is
manufactured, sold, and operated exclusively in this state.
(b) For purposes of this section, a motor vehicle is
manufactured exclusively in this state if the vehicle is
manufactured without the inclusion of any parts or materials
imported from another state or country other than generic and
insignificant parts or materials.
(c) A motor vehicle manufactured and sold exclusively in
this state must have the words "Made in Texas" affixed to the motor
vehicle in the manner, form, and location prescribed by the Texas
Department of Motor Vehicles.
(d) A motor vehicle to which this section applies is not
subject to any federal law or regulation under the authority of the
United States Congress to regulate interstate commerce relating to:
(1) motor vehicle emissions or fuel efficiency
standards;
(2) required equipment for a motor vehicle, other than
safety equipment; or
(3) the use or installation of remote vehicle
disabling technology, other than a law or regulation that prohibits
the use or installation of that technology.
(e) For purposes of Subsection (d)(3), "remote vehicle
disabling technology" means any application or device, including
software, firmware, and hardware, that, when activated or engaged,
allows a person to disable the operation of a motor vehicle. The
term does not include an ignition interlock device as defined by
Article 42A.408, Code of Criminal Procedure.
SECTION 2. The change in law made by this Act applies only
to a motor vehicle that is manufactured on or after the effective
date of this Act.
SECTION 3. This Act takes effect September 1, 2023.