PROHIBITION: CHANGE IN DEALER OWNERSHIP.

Tex. OCC Code § 2301.458.
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Notwithstanding the terms of any franchise, except as provided by Section 2301.359 or 2301.360 , a manufacturer, distributor, or representative may not fail to give effect to or attempt to prevent the sale or transfer of: (1) a dealer, dealership, or franchise; (2) an interest in a dealer, dealership, or franchise; or (3) the management of a dealer, dealership, or franchise. Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 5, eff. June 1, 2003.
Source: TX Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Fetched: 6/29/2026

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