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TX Occ Code § 2301.480 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 14 - Regulation of Motor Vehicles and Transportation|Subtitle A - Regulations Related to Motor Vehicles|Chapter 2301 - Sale or Lease of Motor Vehicles|Subchapter J. Manufacturers, Distributors, and Representatives|Section 2301.480. Disclosure of Certain Information

Sec. 2301.480.  DISCLOSURE OF CERTAIN INFORMATION.  A manufacturer, distributor, or representative may not require that a franchised dealer provide to the manufacturer, distributor, or representative information regarding a customer, except to the extent that a specific item of information is necessary:(1)  for the sale or delivery of a new motor vehicle to a customer;(2)  for reasonable marketing purposes;(3)  to validate a claim and make payment under an incentive program;(4)  to support a dealer's claim for reimbursement for repairs performed under a manufacturer's warranty; or(5)  to satisfy a product recall or safety obligation.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 137 (S.B. 529), Sec. 11, eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Occ Code § 2301.481 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 14 - Regulation of Motor Vehicles and Transportation|Subtitle A - Regulations Related to Motor Vehicles|Chapter 2301 - Sale or Lease of Motor Vehicles|Subchapter J. Manufacturers, Distributors, and Representatives|Section 2301.481. Property Use Agreement

Sec. 2301.481.  PROPERTY USE AGREEMENT.  (a)  A manufacturer, distributor, or representative may not require that a dealer enter into a property use agreement as a condition of the manufacturer, distributor, or representative:(1)  entering into a franchise;(2)  approving a franchised dealer's application to add a line-make;(3)  approving a franchised dealer's application to relocate a franchise; or(4)  approving a sale or transfer of a dealer, dealership, or franchise.(b)  The following provisions in a property use agreement are void and unenforceable:(1)  a limitation on the franchised dealer's ability to add a line-make; or(2)  a provision that binds a franchised dealer's successor.(c)  A property use agreement expires on the earlier of:(1)  the date provided by the property use agreement; or(2)  the termination of the franchise between the parties to the property use agreement.(d)  This section applies to a subsidiary of, or a person controlled by, a manufacturer, distributor, or representative.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 137 (S.B. 529), Sec. 11, eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Occ Code § 2301.482 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 14 - Regulation of Motor Vehicles and Transportation|Subtitle A - Regulations Related to Motor Vehicles|Chapter 2301 - Sale or Lease of Motor Vehicles|Subchapter J. Manufacturers, Distributors, and Representatives|Section 2301.482. Certain Property Use Agreements

Sec. 2301.482.  CERTAIN PROPERTY USE AGREEMENTS.  (a)  Notwithstanding Section 2301.481(b)(1), and subject to this section, a dealer may enter into a property use agreement for cash consideration that grants the manufacturer or distributor the exclusive rights to direct the use of the dealership.(b)  In the event the dealer breaches the terms of the property use agreement described by Subsection (a) by altering the use of the property during the term of the agreement in violation of the agreement, the property use agreement is terminated and the dealer must reimburse the manufacturer or distributor in an amount determined by dividing the amount of the manufacturer's or distributor's cash consideration provided under Subsection (a) by the market value of the property identified in the original property use agreement at the time any necessary real estate has been purchased and any necessary construction has been completed, and multiplying the resulting quotient by the market value of the property at the time of the breach.(c)  For purposes of this section, the market value of property is to be determined by three appraisers chosen as follows:(1)  one selected by the affected manufacturer or distributor;(2)  one selected by the affected dealer; and(3)  one selected by mutual agreement of the manufacturer or distributor and the dealer.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 137 (S.B. 529), Sec. 11, eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Occ Code § 2301.521 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 14 - Regulation of Motor Vehicles and Transportation|Subtitle A - Regulations Related to Motor Vehicles|Chapter 2301 - Sale or Lease of Motor Vehicles|Subchapter K. Mediation Between Dealer and Manufacturer or Distributor|Section 2301.521. Definition

Sec. 2301.521.  DEFINITION.  In this subchapter, "mediation" means a nonbinding forum in which an impartial mediator facilitates communication between parties to promote reconciliation, settlement, or understanding between the parties.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 5, eff. June 1, 2003.|
TX Occ Code § 2301.522 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 14 - Regulation of Motor Vehicles and Transportation|Subtitle A - Regulations Related to Motor Vehicles|Chapter 2301 - Sale or Lease of Motor Vehicles|Subchapter K. Mediation Between Dealer and Manufacturer or Distributor|Section 2301.522. Mediation Applicable

Sec. 2301.522.  MEDIATION APPLICABLE.  (a)  In an action brought against a manufacturer or distributor under Subchapter J by a franchised dealer whose franchise provides for arbitration in compliance with this chapter, the board shall order the parties to submit the dispute to mediation in the manner provided by this subchapter.(b)  Subsection (a) applies only if the dealer's franchise does not contain an arbitration provision in conflict with this chapter.  In a dispute concerning whether Subsection (a) applies, the board shall enter an order either that the franchise contains a provision in conflict with this chapter or that it does not.  If the board determines that the franchise does not contain an arbitration provision that conflicts with this chapter, the board shall order the parties to proceed to mediation as provided by this subchapter.(c)  An order issued under Subsection (b) is not appealable.(d)  This subchapter does not apply to an action brought by the board to enforce this chapter.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 5, eff. June 1, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 137 (S.B. 529), Sec. 12, eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Occ Code § 2301.523 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 14 - Regulation of Motor Vehicles and Transportation|Subtitle A - Regulations Related to Motor Vehicles|Chapter 2301 - Sale or Lease of Motor Vehicles|Subchapter K. Mediation Between Dealer and Manufacturer or Distributor|Section 2301.523. Mediator

Sec. 2301.523.  MEDIATOR.  (a)  By agreement, the parties shall select and compensate a mediator who is qualified to serve under Section 154.052(a), Civil Practice and Remedies Code.(b)  Sections 154.053 and 154.055, Civil Practice and Remedies Code, apply to a mediator under this subchapter.(c)  A mediator may not impose the mediator's own judgment on the issues for that of the parties.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 5, eff. June 1, 2003.|
TX Occ Code § 2301.524 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 14 - Regulation of Motor Vehicles and Transportation|Subtitle A - Regulations Related to Motor Vehicles|Chapter 2301 - Sale or Lease of Motor Vehicles|Subchapter K. Mediation Between Dealer and Manufacturer or Distributor|Section 2301.524. Location and Schedule of Mediation

Sec. 2301.524.  LOCATION AND SCHEDULE OF MEDIATION.  (a)  The parties by agreement shall select a venue and schedule for mediation under this subchapter.  If the parties are unable to agree on a venue and schedule, the mediator shall select a venue and schedule.(b)  Except by written agreement of all parties, mediation must be held in this state.(c)  Mediation must be completed not later than the 60th day after the date the board orders the parties to mediate.  The deadline may be extended by the board at the request of all parties.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 5, eff. June 1, 2003.|
TX Occ Code § 2301.525 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 14 - Regulation of Motor Vehicles and Transportation|Subtitle A - Regulations Related to Motor Vehicles|Chapter 2301 - Sale or Lease of Motor Vehicles|Subchapter K. Mediation Between Dealer and Manufacturer or Distributor|Section 2301.525. Law Applicable; Conflict of Laws

Sec. 2301.525.  LAW APPLICABLE;  CONFLICT OF LAWS.  (a)  Except as provided by Subsection (b) of this section, Section 154.073, Civil Practice and Remedies Code, applies to mediation under this subchapter.(b)  If Section 154.073, Civil Practice and Remedies Code, conflicts with another legal requirement for disclosure of communications or materials, the issue of confidentiality may be presented to the board to determine, in camera, whether the facts, circumstances, and context of the communications or materials sought to be disclosed warrant a protective order of the board or whether the communications or materials are subject to disclosure.(c)  This subchapter controls over any other law relating to or requiring mediation between or among license holders.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 5, eff. June 1, 2003.|
TX Occ Code § 2301.526 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 14 - Regulation of Motor Vehicles and Transportation|Subtitle A - Regulations Related to Motor Vehicles|Chapter 2301 - Sale or Lease of Motor Vehicles|Subchapter K. Mediation Between Dealer and Manufacturer or Distributor|Section 2301.526. Costs of Mediation

Sec. 2301.526.  COSTS OF MEDIATION.  (a)  The board is not liable for the compensation paid or to be paid to a mediator employed under this subchapter. (b)  Without regard to the outcome of mediation or subsequent regulatory or judicial proceedings, costs incurred by a party in mediation required by this subchapter may not be imposed on the opposing party.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 5, eff. June 1, 2003.|
TX Occ Code § 2301.527 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 14 - Regulation of Motor Vehicles and Transportation|Subtitle A - Regulations Related to Motor Vehicles|Chapter 2301 - Sale or Lease of Motor Vehicles|Subchapter K. Mediation Between Dealer and Manufacturer or Distributor|Section 2301.527. Jurisdiction of Board

Sec. 2301.527.  JURISDICTION OF BOARD.  The board retains jurisdiction of the subject matter of and parties to a dispute during mediation and may, on the motion of a party or on its own motion, enter appropriate orders.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 5, eff. June 1, 2003.|
TX Occ Code § 2301.528 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 14 - Regulation of Motor Vehicles and Transportation|Subtitle A - Regulations Related to Motor Vehicles|Chapter 2301 - Sale or Lease of Motor Vehicles|Subchapter K. Mediation Between Dealer and Manufacturer or Distributor|Section 2301.528. Effect of Mediation on Chapter

Sec. 2301.528.  EFFECT OF MEDIATION ON CHAPTER.  (a)  Except as provided by this subchapter, mediation under this subchapter does not affect a procedural right or duty conferred by this chapter or by board rule.(b)  Procedural time limits imposed by this chapter or under the authority of this chapter are tolled during mediation.(c)  Mediation does not affect any right of a person who is not a party to the mediation.(d)  The board shall stay proceedings involving the parties in mediation until the board receives the mediator's certification that mediation has concluded.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 5, eff. June 1, 2003.|
TX Occ Code § 2301.529 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 14 - Regulation of Motor Vehicles and Transportation|Subtitle A - Regulations Related to Motor Vehicles|Chapter 2301 - Sale or Lease of Motor Vehicles|Subchapter K. Mediation Between Dealer and Manufacturer or Distributor|Section 2301.529. Outcome of Mediation

Sec. 2301.529.  OUTCOME OF MEDIATION.  (a)  If mediation resolves the dispute, the board shall enter an order incorporating the terms of the agreement reached in mediation.(b)  If mediation does not resolve the dispute, the board shall proceed to a contested case hearing or other appropriate exercise of its jurisdiction.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 5, eff. June 1, 2003.|
TX Occ Code § 2301.551 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 14 - Regulation of Motor Vehicles and Transportation|Subtitle A - Regulations Related to Motor Vehicles|Chapter 2301 - Sale or Lease of Motor Vehicles|Subchapter L. Vehicle Lessors and Vehicle Lease Facilitators|Section 2301.551. Acceptance and Payment of Fees by Vehicle Lessor

Sec. 2301.551.  ACCEPTANCE AND PAYMENT OF FEES BY VEHICLE LESSOR.  (a)  A vehicle lessor may not directly or indirectly accept a fee from a dealer.  For purposes of this subsection, "fee" does not include an adjustment in the purchase price paid for the lease or leased vehicle.  This subsection does not authorize a fee for referring vehicle leases or prospective lessees.(b)  A vehicle lessor may not pay a fee to any person in return for the solicitation, procurement, or production by the person of a prospective lessee of a motor vehicle unless the person:(1)  holds a vehicle lease facilitator license issued under this chapter;  and(2)  has an appointment from the lessor as provided by Section 2301.552.(c)  The fees prohibited by this section do not include money paid to:(1)  a franchised dealer as a part of the consideration for the sale or assignment of a lease or leased vehicle;  or(2)  a franchised dealer who transfers title of the vehicle or assigns the lease contract to the lessor of the motor vehicle.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 5, eff. June 1, 2003.|
TX Occ Code § 2301.552 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 14 - Regulation of Motor Vehicles and Transportation|Subtitle A - Regulations Related to Motor Vehicles|Chapter 2301 - Sale or Lease of Motor Vehicles|Subchapter L. Vehicle Lessors and Vehicle Lease Facilitators|Section 2301.552. Appointment of Vehicle Lease Facilitator

Sec. 2301.552.  APPOINTMENT OF VEHICLE LEASE FACILITATOR.  (a)  A vehicle lessor may appoint one or more vehicle lease facilitators licensed under this chapter to represent the lessor in obtaining prospective vehicle lessees.(b)  An appointment must:(1)  be in writing;(2)  disclose its terms;  and(3)  comply with board rules.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 5, eff. June 1, 2003.|
TX Occ Code § 2301.553 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 14 - Regulation of Motor Vehicles and Transportation|Subtitle A - Regulations Related to Motor Vehicles|Chapter 2301 - Sale or Lease of Motor Vehicles|Subchapter L. Vehicle Lessors and Vehicle Lease Facilitators|Section 2301.553. Disclosure of Fee Required

Sec. 2301.553.  DISCLOSURE OF FEE REQUIRED.  (a)  In a vehicle lease solicited, procured, or produced by a vehicle lease facilitator, the vehicle lessor shall disclose to the lessee that a fee was paid or will be paid to the vehicle lease facilitator for the solicitation, procurement, or production of the lessee or the lease.(b)  The vehicle lessor shall include the disclosure in a prominent position either:(1)  on the face of the written memorandum of the vehicle lease;  or(2)  on a separate instrument signed by the lessee at the same time as the signing of the vehicle lease.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 5, eff. June 1, 2003.|
TX Occ Code § 2301.554 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 14 - Regulation of Motor Vehicles and Transportation|Subtitle A - Regulations Related to Motor Vehicles|Chapter 2301 - Sale or Lease of Motor Vehicles|Subchapter L. Vehicle Lessors and Vehicle Lease Facilitators|Section 2301.554. Terms of Lease: Foreign Countries

Sec. 2301.554.  TERMS OF LEASE:  FOREIGN COUNTRIES.  (a)  Except as provided by Subsection (b) or by federal law, including a federal agency rule, a vehicle lessor may not, and the vehicle lease may not, prohibit the lessee from taking the vehicle that is the subject of the lease into a specific foreign country unless the lease prohibits the lessee from taking the vehicle into any foreign country.(b)  In the interests of justice and giving deference to standard national business practices, the board may adopt a rule by which a lease may prohibit the lessee from taking the vehicle into a specific foreign country regardless of whether the lease prohibits the lessee from taking the vehicle into another foreign country.  In adopting a rule under this subsection the board shall give consideration to the proximity of international borders to prospective Texas lessees.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 5, eff. June 1, 2003.|
TX Occ Code § 2301.555 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 14 - Regulation of Motor Vehicles and Transportation|Subtitle A - Regulations Related to Motor Vehicles|Chapter 2301 - Sale or Lease of Motor Vehicles|Subchapter L. Vehicle Lessors and Vehicle Lease Facilitators|Section 2301.555. Limitations on Vehicle Lease Facilitator

Sec. 2301.555.  LIMITATIONS ON VEHICLE LEASE FACILITATOR.  (a)  A vehicle lease facilitator may not:(1)  sell or offer to sell a new motor vehicle;(2)  accept a fee from a dealer;(3)  sign a motor vehicle manufacturer's statement of origin to a vehicle, accept an assignment of a manufacturer's statement of origin to a vehicle, or otherwise assume any element of title to a new motor vehicle;(4)  procure or solicit a prospective vehicle lessee for or on behalf of any person other than a vehicle lessor;  or(5)  act in the capacity of or engage in the business of a vehicle lease facilitator without having an appointment from a vehicle lessor as provided by Section 2301.552.(b)  Except as provided by Subsection (a)(2), a vehicle lease facilitator may accept a fee for procuring a vehicle lessee or prospective vehicle lessee for or on behalf of a lessor.(c)  This section does not:(1)  limit the ability of a vehicle lease facilitator to accept an appointment from more than one vehicle lessor;  or(2)  prohibit a vehicle lease facilitator from representing a vehicle lessor or lessee in acquiring a motor vehicle to lease the vehicle to another person.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 5, eff. June 1, 2003.|
TX Occ Code § 2301.5555 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 14 - Regulation of Motor Vehicles and Transportation|Subtitle A - Regulations Related to Motor Vehicles|Chapter 2301 - Sale or Lease of Motor Vehicles|Subchapter L. Vehicle Lessors and Vehicle Lease Facilitators|Section 2301.5555. Authority to Sign Vehicle Lease as Lessor

Sec. 2301.5555.  AUTHORITY TO SIGN VEHICLE LEASE AS LESSOR.  Notwithstanding Section 2301.251, a licensed vehicle lease facilitator may sign a vehicle lease agreement as a vehicle lessor before the vehicle lease is assigned, transferred, or conveyed to an ultimate lessor.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 183 (S.B. 1052), Sec. 9, eff. September 1, 2017.|
TX Occ Code § 2301.556 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 14 - Regulation of Motor Vehicles and Transportation|Subtitle A - Regulations Related to Motor Vehicles|Chapter 2301 - Sale or Lease of Motor Vehicles|Subchapter L. Vehicle Lessors and Vehicle Lease Facilitators|Section 2301.556. Use of Certain Terms

Sec. 2301.556.  USE OF CERTAIN TERMS.  With respect to the regulation of motor vehicle distribution under this chapter, a person may not use the word "lease" or "leasing," or any variation of those words, in the person's name or in the name of an entity owned by the person unless the person is:(1)  licensed under this chapter as a vehicle lessor or vehicle lease facilitator;  or(2)  exempt under Section 2301.254 from the requirement to obtain a license.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 5, eff. June 1, 2003.|
TX Occ Code § 2301.601 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 14 - Regulation of Motor Vehicles and Transportation|Subtitle A - Regulations Related to Motor Vehicles|Chapter 2301 - Sale or Lease of Motor Vehicles|Subchapter M. Warranties: Rights of Vehicle Owners|Section 2301.601. Definitions

Sec. 2301.601.  DEFINITIONS.  In this subchapter:(1)  "Impairment of market value" means a substantial loss in market value caused by a defect specific to a motor vehicle.(2)  "Owner" means a person who is entitled to enforce a manufacturer's warranty with respect to a motor vehicle, and who:(A)  purchased the motor vehicle at retail from a license holder;(B)  is a lessor or lessee, other than a sublessee, who purchased or leased the vehicle from a license holder;(C)  is a resident of this state and has registered the vehicle in this state;(D)  purchased or leased the vehicle at retail and is an active duty member of the United States armed forces stationed in this state at the time a proceeding is commenced under this subchapter; or(E)  is:(i)  the transferee or assignee of a person described by Paragraphs (A)-(D);(ii)  a resident of this state; and(iii)  the person who registered the vehicle in this state.(3)  "Reasonable allowance for use" means the amount directly attributable to use of a motor vehicle when the vehicle is not out of service for repair.(4)  "Serious safety hazard" means a life-threatening malfunction or nonconformity that:(A)  substantially impedes a person's ability to control or operate a motor vehicle for ordinary use or intended purposes;  or(B)  creates a substantial risk of fire or explosion.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 5, eff. June 1, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1290 (H.B. 2017), Sec. 17, eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Occ Code § 2301.602 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 14 - Regulation of Motor Vehicles and Transportation|Subtitle A - Regulations Related to Motor Vehicles|Chapter 2301 - Sale or Lease of Motor Vehicles|Subchapter M. Warranties: Rights of Vehicle Owners|Section 2301.602. Duty of Board

Sec. 2301.602.  DUTY OF BOARD.  (a)  The board shall cause a manufacturer, converter, or distributor to perform an obligation imposed by this subchapter.(b)  The board shall adopt rules for the enforcement and implementation of this subchapter.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 5, eff. June 1, 2003.|
TX Occ Code § 2301.603 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 14 - Regulation of Motor Vehicles and Transportation|Subtitle A - Regulations Related to Motor Vehicles|Chapter 2301 - Sale or Lease of Motor Vehicles|Subchapter M. Warranties: Rights of Vehicle Owners|Section 2301.603. Conformance With Warranty Required

Sec. 2301.603.  CONFORMANCE WITH WARRANTY REQUIRED.  (a)  A manufacturer, converter, or distributor shall make repairs necessary to conform a new motor vehicle to an applicable manufacturer's, converter's, or distributor's express warranty.(b)  Subsection (a) applies after the expiration date of a warranty if:(1)  during the term of the warranty, the owner or the owner's agent reported the nonconformity to the manufacturer, converter, or distributor, or to a designated agent or franchised dealer of the manufacturer, converter, or distributor;  or(2)  a rebuttable presumption relating to the vehicle is created under Section 2301.605.(c)  This subchapter does not limit a remedy available to an owner under a new motor vehicle warranty that extends beyond the provisions of this subchapter.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 5, eff. June 1, 2003.|