Relating to motor vehicle dealer franchises.
HB 2127 modifies laws governing franchise agreements between motor vehicle dealers and manufacturers, distributors, or importers. It directly affects auto dealers and the companies that supply them with vehicles. The bill makes unspecified changes to these franchise relationships but does not detail specific provisions in the provided context. The law takes effect January 1, 2026, after being signed by the Governor. (Note: The abstract and bill text provided do not specify the exact nature of the changes to the franchise laws.)
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Apr 2025
House Passage
May 2025
Senate Passage
May 2025
Signed into Law
May 2025
Introduced Jan 13, 2025
Signed May 12, 2025
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What changed between versions
B-Engrossed
→
Enrolled
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4 edits
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May 12, 2025
MODERATE
The bill was finalized from its B-Engrossed version to the Enrolled version, which is the final version ready for signing into law. The substantive content of the bill regarding motor vehicle dealer franchises remains largely the same, with the main changes being formatting adjustments and the addition of two new definitions for 'Predecessor in interest' and 'Qualified vendor' that were not present in the earlier version.
Scope change
The bill's scope remains focused on motor vehicle dealer franchises, but the addition of new definitions expands the legal framework to include 'Predecessor in interest' and 'Qualified vendor' terms, which may affect how franchise relationships and vendor contracts are legally defined and interpreted.
DEFINITION
Added new definition for 'Predecessor in interest' to clarify rights when a manufacturer, distributor, or importer transfers their franchise rights to another entity.
Added new definition for 'Qualified vendor' to define persons with contracts to sell goods or services to manufacturers, distributors, or importers.
TECHNICAL
Changed document header from 'B-Engrossed' to 'Enrolled' indicating the bill has passed all legislative stages and is ready for the Governor's signature.
Removed the editor's summary section that explained the bill's purpose in plain language, as this is standard practice when bills move to enrolled status.
Floor votes · Senate Apr 29, 2025 · House Apr 10, 2025
How they voted
27–1
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 29
Apr 29, 2025
D
Democratic17
94% Yea
R
Republican12
91% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
24
Key actions
8
Committee
4
May 12, 2025
Signed into law
Governor signed.
lower
May 5, 2025
Upper · Passed
President signed.
upper
May 5, 2025
Lower · Passed
Speaker signed.
lower
May 1, 2025
Lower · Passed
House concurred in Senate amendments and repassed bill.
lower
Apr 29, 2025
Upper · Passed
Third reading. Carried by Bonham. Passed.
upper
Apr 21, 2025
Upper · Passed
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments to the A-Eng. bill. (Printed B-Eng.)
upper
Apr 10, 2025
Committee
Referred to Labor and Business.
upper
Apr 10, 2025
Introduced
First reading. Referred to President's desk.
upper
Apr 10, 2025
Lower · Passed
Third reading. Carried by Sosa. Passed.
lower
Apr 4, 2025
Lower · Passed
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed A-Engrossed.
lower
Jan 17, 2025
Committee
Referred to Commerce and Consumer Protection.
lower
Jan 13, 2025
Introduced
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
lower
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
No sponsor information available.
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