Tex. Occ. Code § 2301.459
Notwithstanding the terms of any franchise, a manufacturer, distributor, or representative may not require or attempt to require that a franchised dealer assign to or act as an agent for a manufacturer, distributor, or representative to secure:
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 5, eff. June 1, 2003.