SRC-DBM H.B. 2537 76(R)   BILL ANALYSIS


Senate Research Center   H.B. 2537
76R8419  DWS-FBy: Davis, Yvonne (Cain)
Infastructure
5/3/1999
Engrossed


DIGEST 

Currently, the Texas Lemon Law (Section 6.07, Article 4413(36), V.T.C.S.)
can be interpreted to apply to any motor vehicle that is physically in this
state, regardless of where it was purchased.  H.B. 2537 would set forth
warranty performance obligations applicable to certain motor vehicles. 


PURPOSE

As proposed, H.B. 2537 sets forth warranty performance obligations
applicable to certain motor vehicles. 

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY

This bill does not grant any additional rulemaking authority to a state
officer, institution, or agency. 

SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS

SECTION 1.  Amends Section 6.07(a), Article 4413(36), V.T.C.S. (Texas Motor
Vehicle Commission), to redefine "owner."  Sets forth conditions for
certain motor vehicles this section applies to. 

SECTION 2.Effective date: September 1, 1999.

SECTION 3.Emergency clause.