Amend HB 1694 as follows:
      Strike the last sentence of Subsection (j).
      (j)  If in any tax year ad valorem taxes are imposed on a
leased vehicle because of a lessor's failure to comply with this
section or another provision of this code, the lessor may not
directly or indirectly charge the lessee for those taxes or any
penalty or interest on those taxes.  <A violation of this subsection
is a deceptive trade practice under Section 17.46, Business &
Commerce Code.>