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Texas Occupations Code § 2301.4671

Franchise Provision Establishing Restriction on Dealer's Use of Dealership Property

Sale or Lease of Motor Vehicles · Manufacturers, Distributors, and Representatives

Notwithstanding the terms of any franchise, a manufacturer, distributor, or representative may not:

(1) unreasonably limit or impair the ability of a franchised dealer to use the dealership property as the dealer considers appropriate;

(2) control the use of the dealership property after the franchise is terminated or discontinued; or

(3) at any time exercise exclusive control over the use of the dealership property.

Official text of the Texas Occupations Code as published by the Texas Legislative Council.

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Legislative history

Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 137 (S.B. 529), Sec. 6, eff. September 1, 2011.