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