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A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
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AN ACT
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relating to manufacturers and distributors of only all |
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electric-powered or all battery-powered motor vehicles. |
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BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: |
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SECTION 1. Section 2301.476, Occupations Code, is amended by |
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adding subsection (i-1) to read as follows: |
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(i-1) Notwithstanding the terms of this chapter, and |
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subject to the limitations set forth in this subsection, a |
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manufacturer of only all electric-powered or all battery-powered |
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motor vehicles, or a distributor of only all electric-powered or |
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all battery-powered motor vehicles, that (i) owned and operated a |
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new motor vehicle dealership in the United States on or before March |
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1, 2013, and (ii) has never sold its line make in the United States |
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through an independent franchised new motor vehicle dealership, may |
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own or operate a dealer or dealership, or act in the capacity of a |
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dealer, at any location within the state and may obtain a dealer |
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general distinguishing number under Section 503.029 of the |
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Transportation Code. |
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SECTION 2. Section 2301.252(a), Occupations Code, is |
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amended by adding subsection (a)(3) to read as follows: |
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(a) A person may not engage in the business of buying, |
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selling, or exchanging new motor vehicles unless the person: |
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(1) holds a franchised dealer's license issued under |
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this chapter for the make of a new motor vehicle being bought, sold, |
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or exchanged; [or] |
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(2) is a bona fide employee of the holder of a |
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franchised dealer's license; or |
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(3) is a bona fide employee of a manufacturer or |
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distributor authorized to own or operate a dealer or dealership |
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pursuant to § 2301.476(i-1). |
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SECTION 3. This Act takes effect immediately if it receives |
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a vote of two-thirds of all the members elected to each house, as |
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provided by Section 39, Article III, Texas Constitution. If this |
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Act does not receive the vote necessary for immediate effect, this |
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Act takes effect September 1, 2013. |