89R4021 RDR-D
By: Cain H.B. No. 2547
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to the prohibited manufacture and sale of motor vehicles
equipped with remote vehicle disabling technology.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Subchapter K, Chapter 547, Transportation Code,
is amended by adding Section 547.619 to read as follows:
Sec. 547.619. REMOTE VEHICLE DISABLING TECHNOLOGY
PROHIBITED. (a) In this section:
(1) "Dealer" and "manufacturer" have the meanings
assigned by Section 503.001.
(2) "Motor vehicle" has the meaning assigned by
Section 502.001.
(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.
(b) A manufacturer may not manufacture, distribute,
assemble, or sell a motor vehicle that is equipped with remote
vehicle disabling technology.
(c) A dealer may not sell or exchange a motor vehicle that is
equipped with remote vehicle disabling technology.
(d) A license holder under Chapter 2301, Occupations Code,
who violates this section is subject to the revocation of the
license under Section 2301.651(a)(4), Occupations Code.
SECTION 2. Notwithstanding Section 547.619, Transportation
Code, as added by this Act, a manufacturer or dealer is not required
to comply with that section before January 1, 2026.
SECTION 3. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.