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A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
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AN ACT
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relating to the prohibited manufacture and sale of motor vehicles |
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equipped with remote vehicle disabling technology. |
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BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: |
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SECTION 1. Subchapter K, Chapter 547, Transportation Code, |
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is amended by adding Section 547.619 to read as follows: |
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Sec. 547.619. REMOTE VEHICLE DISABLING TECHNOLOGY |
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PROHIBITED. (a) In this section: |
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(1) "Dealer" and "manufacturer" have the meanings |
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assigned by Section 503.001. |
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(2) "Motor vehicle" has the meaning assigned by |
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Section 502.001. |
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(3) "Remote vehicle disabling technology" means any |
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application or device, including software, firmware, and hardware, |
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that, when activated or engaged, allows a person to disable the |
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operation of a motor vehicle. The term does not include an ignition |
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interlock device, as defined by Article 42A.408, Code of Criminal |
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Procedure. |
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(b) A manufacturer may not manufacture, distribute, |
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assemble, or sell a motor vehicle that is equipped with remote |
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vehicle disabling technology. |
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(c) A dealer may not sell or exchange a motor vehicle that is |
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equipped with remote vehicle disabling technology. |
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(d) A license holder under Chapter 2301, Occupations Code, |
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who violates this section is subject to the revocation of the |
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license under Section 2301.651(a)(4), Occupations Code. |
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SECTION 2. Notwithstanding Section 547.619, Transportation |
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Code, as added by this Act, a manufacturer or dealer is not required |
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to comply with that section before January 1, 2026. |
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SECTION 3. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025. |