Tex. Occupations Code § 2301.481: PROPERTY USE AGREEMENT.

(a) A manufacturer, distributor, or representative may not require that a dealer enter into a property use agreement as a condition of the manufacturer, distributor, or representative:

(1) entering into a franchise;

(2) approving a franchised dealer's application to add a line-make;

(3) approving a franchised dealer's application to relocate a franchise; or

(4) approving a sale or transfer of a dealer, dealership, or franchise.

(b) The following provisions in a property use agreement are void and unenforceable:

(1) a limitation on the franchised dealer's ability to add a line-make; or

(2) a provision that binds a franchised dealer's successor.

(c) A property use agreement expires on the earlier of:

(1) the date provided by the property use agreement; or

(2) the termination of the franchise between the parties to the property use agreement.

(d) This section applies to a subsidiary of, or a person controlled by, a manufacturer, distributor, or representative.

Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 137 (S.B. 529), Sec. 11, eff. September 1, 2011.