HB 2547
AN ACT relating to the prohibited manufacture and sale of motor vehicles
89th Regular Session
Jan 14, 2025 - Jun 2, 2025 • Session ended
Awaiting Committee Assignment
Bill filed, pending referral to House committee
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What This Bill Does
This Texas bill prohibits car manufacturers from producing and dealers from selling vehicles with "remote vehicle disabling technology" - any system that can remotely stop a vehicle's operation. The law affects all automotive manufacturers and dealerships in Texas, making it illegal to sell cars with technology that can disable a vehicle's functionality from a remote location. Violations can result in license revocation for dealers, with the law taking full effect on January 1, 2026, giving manufacturers and sellers time to adjust their vehicle production and inventory.
Bill Text
relating to the prohibited manufacture and sale of motor vehicles equipped with remote vehicle disabling technology. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Subchapter K, Chapter 547, Transportation Code, is amended by adding Section 547.619 to read as follows: Sec. 547.619. REMOTE VEHICLE DISABLING TECHNOLOGY PROHIBITED. (a) In this section: (1) "Dealer" and "manufacturer" have the meanings (2) "Motor vehicle" has the meaning assigned by (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 (b) A manufacturer may not manufacture, distribute, assemble, or sell a motor vehicle that is equipped with remote (c) A dealer may not sell or exchange a motor vehicle that is equipped with remote vehicle disabling technology. (d) A license holder under Chapter 2301, Occupations Code, who violates this section is subject to the revocation of the license under Section 2301.651(a)(4), Occupations Code. SECTION 2. Notwithstanding Section 547.619, Transportation Code, as added by this Act, a manufacturer or dealer is not required to comply with that section before January 1, 2026. SECTION 3. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.
Bill History
Bill filed: AN ACT relating to the prohibited manufacture and sale of motor vehicles
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