| (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 must 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 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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| Source Note: The provisions of this §215.249 adopted to be effective February 11, 2010, 35 TexReg 883; amended to be effective February 13, 2017, 42 TexReg 571; amended to be effective June 1, 2024, 49 TexReg 2704 |
