The Texas Agricultural Right to Repair Act aims to enhance the rights of owners and independent repair providers regarding the diagnosis, maintenance, and repair of electronics-enabled agricultural implements. The bill introduces Chapter 121 to the Business & Commerce Code, which includes definitions for key terms such as "authorized repair provider," "digital electronic equipment," and "embedded software." It mandates that original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) must make parts, tools, software, and documentation available on fair and reasonable terms to owners and independent repair providers. This includes ensuring that any necessary parts can be replaced without causing damage to the equipment and that tools required for repairs are accessible.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that OEMs are not required to disclose trade secrets unless necessary for compliance with the chapter's requirements. It also clarifies that the act does not alter existing agreements between OEMs and authorized repair providers, nor does it require authorized providers to make their resources available unless they are the OEM. Violations of this chapter are classified as deceptive trade practices, which can be actionable under existing trade practice laws. The act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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