| (a) Except as provided by subsection (b) of this section,
the suggested retail price of a new motor vehicle advertised by a
manufacturer or distributor shall include all costs and charges for
the motor vehicle advertised.
(b) The following costs and charges may be excluded
if an advertisement described in subsection (a) of this section clearly
and conspicuously states the costs and charges are excluded:
(1) destination and dealer preparation charges;
(2) registration, certificate of title, license fees,
or an additional registration fee, if any;
(3) taxes; and
(4) other fees or charges that are allowed or prescribed
by law.
(c) Except as provided by this subsection, if the price
of a motor vehicle is stated in an advertisement placed with local
media in the State of Texas by a manufacturer or distributor and the
names of the local dealers for the motor vehicles advertised are included
in that advertisement, then the price must include all costs and charges
for the motor vehicle advertised, including destination and dealer
preparation charges. The only costs and charges that may be excluded
from the price are:
(1) registration, certificate of title, license fees,
or an additional registration fee, if any;
(2) taxes; and
(3) other fees or charges that are allowed or prescribed
by law.
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