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TX SB1341

Bill

Status

Passed

5/19/2025

Primary Sponsor

Kelly Hancock

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adopts the federal definition of "manufactured home" from 42 U.S.C. Section 5402(6) in both the Business & Commerce Code and Occupations Code, replacing the previous detailed state definitions

  • Allows licensees to maintain required records at any location (removing the previous requirement that records be kept within Texas) and permits electronic record storage if records can be produced upon department request

  • Requires retailers to provide written disclosures to consumers before completing a credit application or before entering into any non-financed sale agreement, removing the previous "more than one day" advance notice requirement

  • Simplifies consumer waiver procedures by allowing modification or waiver of the right of rescission for bona fide personal emergencies, eliminating references to disclosure deadline waivers and waiting periods

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025; passed the Senate 29-1 on April 10, 2025, and the House 119-2 on May 2, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to the regulation of manufactured homes.

Housing

Last Action

Effective on 9/1/25

5/19/2025

Committee Referrals

Intergovernmental Affairs4/17/2025
Business & Commerce2/28/2025

Full Bill Text

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