88R4032 JRR-D     By: Slaton H.B. No. 4661       A BILL TO BE ENTITLED   AN ACT   relating to the applicability of certain federal regulations to   motor vehicles that are manufactured, sold, and operated   exclusively in this state.          BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:          SECTION 1.  Chapter 750, Transportation Code, is amended by   adding Section 750.001 to read as follows:          Sec. 750.001.  APPLICABILITY OF CERTAIN FEDERAL REGULATIONS   TO MOTOR VEHICLES MANUFACTURED, SOLD, AND OPERATED EXCLUSIVELY IN   TEXAS. (a) This section applies only to a motor vehicle that is   manufactured, sold, and operated exclusively in this state.          (b)  For purposes of this section, a motor vehicle is   manufactured exclusively in this state if the vehicle is   manufactured without the inclusion of any parts or materials   imported from another state or country other than generic and   insignificant parts or materials.          (c)  A motor vehicle manufactured and sold exclusively in   this state must have the words "Made in Texas" affixed to the motor   vehicle in the manner, form, and location prescribed by the Texas   Department of Motor Vehicles.           (d)  A motor vehicle to which this section applies is not   subject to any federal law or regulation under the authority of the   United States Congress to regulate interstate commerce relating to:                (1)  motor vehicle emissions or fuel efficiency   standards;                (2)  required equipment for a motor vehicle, other than   safety equipment; or                (3)  the use or installation of remote vehicle   disabling technology, other than a law or regulation that prohibits   the use or installation of that technology.           (e)  For purposes of Subsection (d)(3), "remote vehicle   disabling technology" means any application or device, including   software, firmware, and hardware, that, when activated or engaged,   allows a person to disable the operation of a motor vehicle. The   term does not include an ignition interlock device as defined by   Article 42A.408, Code of Criminal Procedure.          SECTION 2.  The change in law made by this Act applies only   to a motor vehicle that is manufactured on or after the effective   date of this Act.          SECTION 3.  This Act takes effect September 1, 2023.