Bill > SB2748

This bill establishes comprehensive regulations for motor vehicle repair and data access in Texas, creating new protections for vehicle owners against restrictions imposed by manufacturers. The bill defines key terms like "vehicle-generated data" and "critical repair information" and prohibits manufacturers from using technological or legal barriers that prevent owners from accessing their vehicle's diagnostic information, choosing their preferred repair facility, or using aftermarket parts. Manufacturers must provide owners with unrestricted access to vehicle-generated data through a standardized, secure platform and cannot mandate the use of specific brands of parts or tools (except in recall or warranty repairs). The bill requires manufacturers to develop a notification system that alerts owners when their vehicle data is being accessed and specifies that any contract provisions attempting to limit these rights are void. The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles is tasked with administering and enforcing these regulations, and manufacturers who violate the law can be subject to civil penalties of up to $10,000 per violation, with the attorney general empowered to bring enforcement actions. The law is designed to enhance consumer choice, competition in vehicle repair, and owner control over vehicle data, while still maintaining necessary cybersecurity protections for vehicle systems.

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