Notwithstanding the terms of any franchise, except as provided by Section 2301.359 or 2301.360, a manufacturer, distributor, or representative may not fail to give effect to or attempt to prevent the sale or transfer of:

1. (1) a dealer, dealership, or franchise;
2. (2) an interest in a dealer, dealership, or franchise; or
3. (3) the management of a dealer, dealership, or franchise.

Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 5, eff. June 1, 2003.