Texas uses three tests. Four repair attempts for the same defect, two attempts for a defect that creates a serious safety hazard, or 30 or more cumulative days out of service - each within the first 24 months or 24,000 miles, whichever comes first. One thing people miss on the 30-day test: if the dealer gave you a comparable loaner, that time does not count toward the 30 days. If your repair orders look close to any of those, send them over and we will read them for free.

A complaint must be filed with the Texas DMV within six months of the earliest of three dates: your express warranty expiring, 24 months after purchase, or 24,000 miles from delivery. That six-month window is the single most common reason a valid claim is lost. If you are unsure where you stand, the sooner we see your paperwork the better.

Nothing out of pocket to start, and you owe us no attorney's fee unless we recover for you. When a Texas Lemon Law claim succeeds the manufacturer is required to pay your attorney's fees. If formal arbitration or litigation becomes necessary, responsibility for costs and expenses is agreed with you in writing beforehand. Your case evaluation is free either way.

It mainly covers new vehicles, but a used vehicle can still qualify if it is covered by the manufacturer's original factory warranty, or if the defect first appeared and was reported while that warranty was active. Outside the Lemon Law, the federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act and the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act may still give you a claim. Used does not mean you have no rights -  send us the paperwork.

The Texas Lemon Law (Texas Occupations Code Chapter 2301) is a state law administered by the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles. It helps Texans who buy or lease a new vehicle that keeps failing under the manufacturer's original warranty get the vehicle repurchased, replaced, or repaired — usually faster and cheaper than going to court. If that sounds like your vehicle, send us your repair history for a free case evaluation.

Covered defects include engine and check engine light issues, transmission issues, electrical problems, fluid issues, safety restraint system malfunctions (seatbelt or airbag), steering problems, and suspension defects.

It depends on the manufacturer and your repair record, but many claims resolve in a few months through direct negotiation with the manufacturer — often faster than the formal TxDMV route, where a hearing examiner issues a written decision within 60 days after the hearing closes. The sooner your repair orders are reviewed, the sooner the clock starts. Send them over and we'll map a realistic timeline for free.

If your vehicle qualifies, Texas law provides three remedies: a repurchase (a refund of your purchase price including tax, title, and license, minus a mileage-based use allowance), a comparable replacement vehicle, or repair plus reimbursement of your repair costs. In many cases resolved directly with the manufacturer, a negotiated cash settlement lets you keep the vehicle and the warranty. Tell us what you paid and what keeps failing — we'll explain what you could recover.