Sec. 2301.354. USE OF SIGNS. (a) A franchised dealer may not operate without appropriate signs that:
(1) are readily and easily visible to the public; and
(2) identify the dealer's place of business and the products the dealer offers for sale.
(b) To the extent of a conflict between this section and another law, including an ordinance, this section prevails.
(c) If a dispute arises under this section:
(1) the board has exclusive jurisdiction to determine whether a sign complies with this section; and
(2) the board shall uphold an ordinance of a home-rule municipality and protect a franchised dealer from retribution by a manufacturer or distributor for complying with the ordinance.
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
Section 2301.351. General Prohibition
Section 2301.352. Prohibition: Requiring Additional Equipment After Retail Sale
Section 2301.353. Prohibition: Performance of Obligation Under Agreement With Manufacturer
Section 2301.354. Use of Signs
Section 2301.355. Use of Multiple Locations
Section 2301.356. Notice of Certain Proposed Changes
Section 2301.357. Prohibited Fee
Section 2301.358. Vehicle Show or Exhibition
Section 2301.359. Transfer of Ownership by Dealer
Section 2301.360. Review by Board Following Denial of Transfer
Section 2301.361. Independent Mobility Motor Vehicle Dealer