Bill > HB3527

This bill updates the legal definitions and regulations surrounding manufactured homes in Texas. The bill modifies the definition of "manufactured home" in the Business & Commerce Code and Occupations Code to directly reference the federal definition found in 42 U.S.C. Section 5402(6), replacing the previous detailed state-specific definition. It also updates the definition of "HUD-code manufactured home" and adjusts the reference to recreational vehicle regulations. The bill allows licensed manufactured home retailers to maintain records electronically, provided they can produce these records for department review upon request. Additionally, the bill modifies consumer protection provisions related to sales, including requirements for written disclosures about home ownership costs and obligations. It also provides a mechanism for consumers to modify or waive their right of rescission in cases of bona fide personal emergencies, which requires a written statement describing the emergency and signed by all consumers. The bill will take effect on September 1, 2025, and aims to streamline regulations and provide clearer guidelines for manufactured home sales and ownership in Texas.

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