Sec. 2301.480.  DISCLOSURE OF CERTAIN INFORMATION.  A manufacturer, distributor, or representative may not require that a franchised dealer provide to the manufacturer, distributor, or representative information regarding a customer, except to the extent that a specific item of information is necessary:
(1)  for the sale or delivery of a new motor vehicle to a customer;
(2)  for reasonable marketing purposes;
(3)  to validate a claim and make payment under an incentive program;
(4)  to support a dealer's claim for reimbursement for repairs performed under a manufacturer's warranty; or
(5)  to satisfy a product recall or safety obligation.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 137 (S.B. 529), Sec. 11, eff. September 1, 2011.