TITLE: Relating to the operation of a motor vehicle dealership by certain manufacturers or distributors.

SUMMARY: Relating to the operation of a motor vehicle dealership by certain manufacturers or distributors.

FULL TEXT:
AN ACT relating to the operation of a motor vehicle dealership by certain manufacturers or distributors. 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, 2017, 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) not more than nine dealer's licenses; and (2) operate as both a manufacturer and dealer of new motor vehicles to the extent the person: (A) manufactures or distributes only engines for installation in motor vehicles that have: (i) the transport of persons or property on a public highway as the primary purpose of the vehicle; and (ii) a gross vehicle weight rating of more than 16,000 pounds; and (B) provides substantially equal access to any dealer to all support for repairing an engine or 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, 2017.