88R4032 JRR-D
 
  By: Slaton H.B. No. 4661
 
 
 
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
 
AN ACT
  relating to the applicability of certain federal regulations to
  motor vehicles that are manufactured, sold, and operated
  exclusively in this state.
         BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
         SECTION 1.  Chapter 750, Transportation Code, is amended by
  adding Section 750.001 to read as follows:
         Sec. 750.001.  APPLICABILITY OF CERTAIN FEDERAL REGULATIONS
  TO MOTOR VEHICLES MANUFACTURED, SOLD, AND OPERATED EXCLUSIVELY IN
  TEXAS. (a) This section applies only to a motor vehicle that is
  manufactured, sold, and operated exclusively in this state.
         (b)  For purposes of this section, a motor vehicle is
  manufactured exclusively in this state if the vehicle is
  manufactured without the inclusion of any parts or materials
  imported from another state or country other than generic and
  insignificant parts or materials.
         (c)  A motor vehicle manufactured and sold exclusively in
  this state must have the words "Made in Texas" affixed to the motor
  vehicle in the manner, form, and location prescribed by the Texas
  Department of Motor Vehicles. 
         (d)  A motor vehicle to which this section applies is not
  subject to any federal law or regulation under the authority of the
  United States Congress to regulate interstate commerce relating to:
               (1)  motor vehicle emissions or fuel efficiency
  standards;
               (2)  required equipment for a motor vehicle, other than
  safety equipment; or
               (3)  the use or installation of remote vehicle
  disabling technology, other than a law or regulation that prohibits
  the use or installation of that technology. 
         (e)  For purposes of Subsection (d)(3), "remote vehicle
  disabling technology" means any application or device, including
  software, firmware, and hardware, that, when activated or engaged,
  allows a person to disable the operation of a motor vehicle. The
  term does not include an ignition interlock device as defined by
  Article 42A.408, Code of Criminal Procedure.
         SECTION 2.  The change in law made by this Act applies only
  to a motor vehicle that is manufactured on or after the effective
  date of this Act.
         SECTION 3.  This Act takes effect September 1, 2023.