Right to Repair · Texas
Texas Right to Repair Act
HB 3840 - enacted in Texas.
- Enacted
- Status
- 2025
- Enacted
- 9
- States with right to repair laws
- 69/100
- Texas strictness
The bottom line
Texas Right to Repair Act is an enacted law in Texas, part of a still-emerging right to repair landscape.
- Enacted
- effective 2026-09-01
- 9
- states have right to repair laws
- 10/10
- right to repair laws enacted nationally
- 69/100
- Texas strictness score
Data compiled 2026-03-18 from the official Texas legislative record linked below; laws can be amended or repealed after this date.
Regulatory Snapshot: Texas Right to Repair Act
Texas Right to Repair Act (HB 3840) is an enacted law in Texas under the Right to Repair category. It was enacted on 2025-06-15 and becomes effective on 2026-09-01. Texas currently reports 5 tracked regulations with 5 already in force, giving the state a regulatory strictness score of 69/100 relative to the national baseline. PlainRegWatch compiled this entry's data on 2026-03-18; consult the linked official source for the current, authoritative text.
Nationally, 10 right to repair statutes have been enacted and 0 additional bills remain pending - 9 distinct jurisdictions have codified rules in this area so far. That places Texas within a still-emerging right to repair landscape where compliance programs typically hinge on definitions in HB 3840 itself.
Applicability under Texas Right to Repair Act: Consumer electronics sold in Texas. Penalty exposure is documented as: AG enforcement. Deceptive trade practices. Notable exemptions: Motor vehicles, medical devices, agricultural..
Summary
Texas joins states requiring repair resources.
Key Requirements
Repair parts, tools, docs, diagnostic software on fair terms.
Penalties
AG enforcement. Deceptive trade practices.
Applicability
Consumer electronics sold in Texas.
Exemptions
Motor vehicles, medical devices, agricultural.
How Texas compares on right to repair
9 states regulate right to repair - Texas ranks #3 by overall regulatory strictness. Bar = state strictness score (0–100).
| # | State | Strictness |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 100 |
| 2 | Colorado | 76 |
| 3 | Texas (this state) | 69 |
| 4 | Connecticut | 62 |
| 5 | Minnesota | 62 |
| 6 | New York | 62 |
| 7 | Oregon | 62 |
| 8 | Washington | 62 |
| 9 | Massachusetts | 48 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which states have right to repair regulations?
As of the last verification, 9 states have enacted right to repair regulations, with 0 additional bills pending across other states. Texas is among the states that has enacted such legislation. Browse all right to repair regulations at plainregwatch.com for the complete state-by-state comparison.
When was Texas Right to Repair Act enacted?
Texas Right to Repair Act was enacted on 2025-06-15 and became effective on 2026-09-01. It was introduced as HB 3840.
What are the penalties for violating Texas Right to Repair Act?
AG enforcement. Deceptive trade practices. Note that enforcement mechanisms and penalty structures may vary. Consult the official statute and qualified legal counsel for specific compliance requirements.
Does Texas Right to Repair Act apply to small businesses?
Consumer electronics sold in Texas. Many state regulations include thresholds or exemptions for smaller organizations. Review the full applicability criteria and consult legal counsel to determine your obligations.
How does Texas compare to other states on right to repair?
Texas has a regulatory strictness score of 69/100, based on 5 enacted regulations out of 5 tracked. Nationally, 9 states have enacted right to repair laws. Visit our state comparison page for a full ranking.
Where can I read the full text of Texas Right to Repair Act?
The official text of Texas Right to Repair Act (HB 3840) is available from the Texas legislature. PlainRegWatch links to the official source for every tracked regulation. We recommend reviewing the full statute alongside qualified legal counsel for compliance planning.
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The bottom line
This law is already in force - here's what matters for right to repair compliance.
- Texas Right to Repair Act is enacted in Texas, effective 2026-09-01. Official source
- 9 states now regulate right to repair; Texas ranks #3 by strictness - compare requirements before you operate across state lines. Compare states
- See every regulation Texas tracks across all five policy areas. Texas profile
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