Game-Changing Repair Law In Texas Awaits Governor’s Signature

The Texas legislative session is winding down. The Governor's desk is filled with bills, all hoping to be signed into law. Some of them are bills we are all familiar with thanks to their controversial nature. Others have flown under the radar, so to speak.

One of the bills that flew somewhat under the radar is a bill that would give Texans something to be excited about. It's a bill that would empower all Texas residents. That bill is a right-to-repair bill. If signed into law, that means Texans would be empowered to fix their own devices.

What Is House Bill 2963?

House Bill 2963 passed both the House and the Senate in Texas. The bill would make it so that companies would have to make parts, manuals, and tools available so that people could repair the stuff they buy, and independent repair shops would have access.

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It's no secret that companies have been making it harder and harder over the years to do your own repairs on the items you buy. You wouldn’t have to go to an "authorized repair center" or simply throw away your stuff when it breaks.

How This Impacts Everyday Texans

The Texas law does cover consumer electronics. Think of it. Your phone or gaming console breaks, and theoretically, this law makes it so that you could have access to what you need to make the repairs yourself.

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If you aren't comfortable with making the repairs yourself, you could just take it to a local repair shop. No more mailing things off or making a road trip.

Environmental Benefits of the Right to Repair

A major benefit of the bill is the amount of waste it cuts back on. Texas is a big state with a massive population. We create a lot of waste, and this bill helps solve part of that problem.

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House Bill 2963 has been sent to the Governor. All it needs now is a signature, and Texas joins a handful of states that also have right-to-repair legislation on the books.