Sec. 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.