Sec. 2301.001. CONSTRUCTION; PURPOSE. The distribution and sale of motor vehicles in this state vitally affects the general economy of the state and the public interest and welfare of its citizens. This chapter shall be liberally construed to accomplish its purposes, including the exercise of the state's police power to ensure a sound system of distributing and selling motor vehicles through:
(1) licensing and regulating manufacturers, distributors, converters, and dealers of motor vehicles; and
(2) enforcing this chapter as to other persons to provide for compliance with manufacturer's warranties and to prevent fraud, unfair practices, discrimination, impositions, or other abuse of the people of this state.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 5, eff. June 1, 2003.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 14 - Regulation of Motor Vehicles and Transportation
Subtitle A - Regulations Related to Motor Vehicles
Chapter 2301 - Sale or Lease of Motor Vehicles
Subchapter A. General Provisions
Section 2301.001. Construction; Purpose
Section 2301.003. Effect on Agreements
Section 2301.004. Chapter Exclusive
Section 2301.0045. Nonapplicability of Chapter to Assembled Vehicles and Hobbyist
Section 2301.005. Title Changes