Texas Occupations Code 2301.354 – Use of Signs
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(a) A franchised dealer may not operate without appropriate signs that:
(1) are readily and easily visible to the public; and
(2) identify the dealer’s place of business and the products the dealer offers for sale.
(b) To the extent of a conflict between this section and another law, including an ordinance, this section prevails.
Terms Used In Texas Occupations Code 2301.354
- Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
- Uphold: The decision of an appellate court not to reverse a lower court decision.
(c) If a dispute arises under this section:
(1) the board has exclusive jurisdiction to determine whether a sign complies with this section; and
(2) the board shall uphold an ordinance of a home-rule municipality and protect a franchised dealer from retribution by a manufacturer or distributor for complying with the ordinance.