To: Bill Wolters, President of the Texas Automobile Dealers Association
TESLA TEXAS DIRECT
Be the change that the United States economy needs in creating jobs and opportunity by allowing Tesla motors to sell its cars directly to consumers in Texas. Under the current Texas Occupations Code (TEX OC. CODE ANN. ยง 2301.476), Tesla is unable to sell its vehicles directly to the public because it has no franchised dealer relationships in Texas (or anywhere else in the U.S.). This regulation not only affects Sales, but also Service of Tesla vehicles for existing customers. We must change law to allow commerce and advocate consumer choice.
Why is this important?
Tesla sells its cars directly to consumers, but state law currently prohibits Tesla from operating in Texas: Car makers are not allowed to sell vehicles directly to the public in Texas, they must sell through independently-owned franchises. Over twelve hundred franchised new car and truck dealerships are essential to the fabric of Texas. We seek to allow a change in the Law that allows Tesla to sell its cars directly to consumers in Texas. By allowing Tesla to sell its cars directly to consumers, we are supporting the automobile industry of the United States and ultimately the entire US economy. Texas Dealerships must join the brotherhood of humanity to create jobs and opportunity for all mankind.