Texas Will Soon Be The 9th State To Pass A Popular ‘Right To Repair’ Law

Texas Will Soon Be The 9th State To Pass A Popular ‘Right To Repair’ Law

While U.S. consumer protection is generally an historic hot mess right now, the “right to repair” movement — making it easier and cheaper to repair the things you own — continues to make steady inroads thanks to widespread, bipartisan annoyance at giant companies trying to monopolize repair in creative and obnoxious ways. Washington State just became the eighth state to pass a new law theoretically making it easier and cheaper to repair the tech…

Texas Will Soon Be the Ninth State to Pass a Popular ‘Right to Repair’ Law – Pixel Envy

Richard Lawler, the Verge: Texas moved closer to becoming the next state with a right to repair law on the books, as the state Senate unanimously voted 31 – 0 to finalize HB 2963 this weekend. It would require manufacturers to make spare parts, manuals, and necessary tools available for equipment sold or used in the country’s second most populated state. Maddie Stone, Grist: That [if Ohio’s bill becomes law] would mark an important political i…

Texas Senate Passes Landmark Right to Repair Law

Texas is on the brink of a significant change as the state Senate has unanimously passed HB 2963, a right to repair law. This groundbreaking legislation mandates manufacturers to supply spare parts and manuals for their products, paving the way for a more sustainable future. If signed by Governor Abbott, Texas will join eight other states in championing repairability and combating electronic waste.

Texas Breaks New Ground With Unanimous 'Right to Repair' Law

In a major win for consumer rights advocates, Texas is on the brink of becoming the ninth state to pass a 'right to repair' law—marking a significant moment not only for tech users but for the growing movement demanding autonomy over the devices we buy. The proposed legislation, HB 2963, overwhelmingly passed the state Senate with a 31-0 vote over the weekend, signalling strong bipartisan support and setting the stage for a potential shift in ho…

Texas Nears Right-to-Repair Law with House Bill 2963

Texas has taken a significant step toward becoming the ninth state in the United States to enact a right-to-repair law, with the recent passage of House Bill 2963 by state legislators. The bill, which now awaits the signature of Governor Greg Abbott, aims to empower consumers and independent repair shops by mandating that manufacturers provide access to the tools, parts, and documentation necessary to fix their products. As reported by The Verge…