Section 547.203 - Vehicle Equipment Testing: Department Standards(a) The department shall prescribe standards for and approve testing facilities to: (1) review test data submitted by a manufacturer to show compliance with a department standard; and(2) test an item of vehicle equipment independently in connection with a proceeding to determine compliance with a department standard.(b) The department may not impose a product certification or approval fee, including a fee for testing facility approval.(c) The department may: (1) by rule, require a manufacturer of an item of vehicle equipment sold in this state to submit adequate test data to show that the item complies with department standards;(2) periodically require a manufacturer to submit revised test data to demonstrate continuing compliance;(3) purchase an item of vehicle equipment at retail for the purpose of review and testing under Subsection (a); and(4) enter into cooperative arrangements with other states and interstate agencies to reduce duplication of testing and to facilitate compliance with rules under Subsection (c)(1).Tex. Transp. Code § 547.203
Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.