Texas Lemon Law Attorneys
You Can Get a Cash Settlement, a Replacement Car, or a Refund with Easy Lemon
The Texas Lemon Law (Tex. Occ. Code §2301.601 to §2301.613) requires manufacturers to repurchase or replace a new motor vehicle with a substantial defect after 4 repair attempts for the same defect (or 2 for serious safety defects) or 30 cumulative days out of service. The Texas Lemon Law has no attorney-fee provision of its own. A consumer who wins the TxDMV case gets the $35 filing fee back. You pay no attorney fees unless we recover for you. Easy Lemon represents Texas drivers at every stage.
Your Texas lemon law attorney
Admitted in Texas, 2018 · State Bar of Texas No. 24107954
Aaron Waldo handles Texas lemon law claims. He was admitted in Texas in 2018, State Bar of Texas No. 24107954. He came to law late: the Marine Corps from 2001 to 2007, honorable discharge, then work as an auto technician, then a J.D. from the University of Richmond School of Law in 2017. He read repair orders before he read case law. Most of a Texas lemon file is repair orders.
Read Aaron Waldo’s full bio →Is Your Car a Lemon?
Your car may be a lemon if it keeps going back to the dealer or the mechanic for the same problem. Under Texas law, the defect must make the car unsafe, unreliable or worth much less. The manufacturer or dealer must also have failed to fix it after 4 repair attempts for the same defect (2 for serious safety defects) or 30 cumulative days out of service.
The same noise, shaking or warning light keeps coming back.
The dealer has worked on it multiple times and the problem is still there.
Understanding Texas's Lemon Law
Texas's Lemon Law is found at Tex. Occ. Code §2301.601 to §2301.613 and sets the rules for defective new vehicles in the state.
How Texas's Lemon Law Process Works
Document Your Repairs
Ask for a repair order every time you visit a Texas dealer, even if the technician finds nothing. Under Tex. Occ. Code §2301.601 to §2301.613, these papers prove your repair attempts. Keep every receipt and work order.
Contact Easy Lemon
Send us your records. We check your repair history against Texas's statute and tell you if your car qualifies as a lemon. The consultation is free, with no obligation.
We File Your Claim
We prepare the claim and handle the paperwork. This includes the written notice of the defect to the manufacturer, converter, or distributor that Texas law requires.
Manufacturer Response
Under Texas law, the TxDMV cannot order a refund or replacement unless the manufacturer received written notice of the defect and an opportunity to cure it. If the defect remains, you may have a claim under Texas law. Most claims then move toward settlement.
Get Compensated
A successful case usually ends with a refund, a replacement vehicle or a cash settlement. No attorney fees unless we recover for you.
Why Choose Us for Lemon Law?
Past Results
We've recovered over $50 million for our clients by securing refunds, cash settlements, and replacements.
Client-Centered Approach
We receive positive feedback from clients we have represented.
No-Upfront-Fee Representation
The Texas Lemon Law has no attorney-fee provision of its own. A consumer who wins the TxDMV case gets the $35 filing fee back. No fee unless we recover compensation.
Focused Results
We know the stress defective vehicles bring, so we simplify the process for you.
At Easy Lemon, your success is our mission: we handle the process so you can seek justice under the lemon law.
Texas Lemon Law Results
These are actual settlements obtained by the firm for clients in Texas. Prior results do not guarantee or predict a similar outcome; every case is different. See our recent settlements page for more.
Defect: a recurring defect
Defect: engine/transmission
Defect: a recurring defect
Defect: engine/transmission
Results may vary. Prior outcomes do not guarantee a similar result. Each case is unique and depends on its specific facts and applicable law.
What The Manufacturer May Owe You
Refund
You get your purchase price back, including taxes and fees, minus any use deduction Texas law allows.
Cash Settlement
You receive a payment for the unresolved defect and keep your car.
Vehicle Replacement
You get a comparable new vehicle in place of the defective one, at no extra cost.
Meet Our Legal Team
Our lawyers are only permitted to practice law in the jurisdictions in which they are licensed or have been authorized to practice.
What Our Clients Say
About the Texas Lemon Law
Answers anchored to Tex. Occ. Code §2301.601 to §2301.613, the statute that governs lemon law claims in Texas.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Get a Free Case Review →Texas Lemon Law Arbitration
Texas complaints go to the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV), which holds a hearing. This is a process that Texas handles administratively rather than through traditional arbitration. The filing fee for TxDMV is $35, and the other side pays it back if you win. Easy Lemon checks which rules apply to your specific case before any filing takes place. More information can be found in our lemon law FAQ.
Is arbitration required before a Texas lemon law hearing?
No manufacturer arbitration comes first; before the TxDMV can order a refund or replacement, the manufacturer must have received written notice of the defect and had an opportunity to fix it. That requirement is in §2301.606(c). Complaints need to be filed within six months of the earliest of warranty expiry, 24 months, or 24,000 miles (§2301.606(d)).
Who decides a Texas lemon law complaint?
The TxDMV decides after the hearing is over, and it sets the schedule as well. We'll discuss your options once the decision is issued. A warranty lawsuit in court is another matter, covered in the statute-cited answers below.
Texas Lemon Law vs Federal Magnuson-Moss
Most Texas cases benefit from invoking both the Texas Lemon Law and Magnuson-Moss, but time runs differently under each. The Texas proceeding has to start within 6 months after the earliest of the express warranty expiration or 24 months/24,000 miles from original delivery; a Magnuson-Moss claim runs with the length of the written warranty.
Federal law really matters when it comes to used cars. Magnuson-Moss (15 U.S.C. §2301) covers any product sold with a written warranty, and used cars often qualify. The Texas statute, though, applies only to new motor vehicles purchased or leased in Texas.
On repairs, Texas requires 4 repair attempts for the same defect, 2 for a serious safety defect, or a total of 30 days out of service. But the federal act just asks for a "reasonable number", and how that works out depends on the specifics of each case.
A Texas lemon law complaint is filed with the TxDMV, which holds a hearing. Magnuson-Moss requires arbitration before suit only if the written warranty makes you use a program that meets FTC rules; suits can go either to federal court or state court. We review every Texas case under both laws.
The Texas Lemon Law has no attorney-fee provision of its own, while under Magnuson-Moss the court may award attorney fees to a consumer who prevails (15 U.S.C. §2310(d)(2)). Our client's 2023 Dodge Challenger went in for a Stellantis spark plug recall. It came out with cylinder number eight misfiring and coolant in the engine oil. The cause was a cracked cylinder, and the car had been at the dealership since May 29, 2025. The demand cited the Texas Lemon Law and the Magnuson-Moss Act. Stellantis paid $27,000 and the client kept the car. Stellantis paid the attorney fees separately, and the client paid nothing. Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
Texas Lemon Law: Statute-Cited Answers
Which Texas court hears a lemon law lawsuit?
At first, no court at all; a Texas lemon law case starts with a complaint to the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV). If you sue on the warranty in court, the case can go to a district court. That's the general trial court in Texas. The Texas Office of Court Administration lists 32 numbered district courts in Dallas County, 24 in Tarrant County, 16 in El Paso County, and 6 in Lubbock County. County courts at law can share that civil jurisdiction. Which court hears a case depends on its facts and the law it is brought under. Federal District Court can be used if damages exceed $50,000 under Magnuson-Moss (15 U.S.C. §2310(d)(1)).
What do Texas lemon law attorneys need from you?
We need every repair order, your purchase or lease contract and the warranty booklet, since the delivery date on the contract starts the 24-month clock in §2301.606(d).
Texas lemon law or a UCC implied warranty claim?
Under the Texas commercial code, one warranty that applies to sales of goods by merchants is the implied warranty of merchantability (UCC §2-314). It covers used cars as well. "Merchantable" is a lower bar than the lemon law's substantial impairment.
The other one is UCC §2-315, fitness for a particular purpose; it applies when a buyer relied on the seller's advice for a specific use, such as towing.
Who sends the written notice, and to whom?
Before the TxDMV can order a refund or replacement, the manufacturer must first be notified in writing of the defect and given an opportunity to fix the issue. The owner, someone acting on behalf of the owner, or the TxDMV itself can give that notice. It goes directly to the manufacturer, converter, or distributor, not to the dealer. The statute doesn't specify how delivery should be made (Tex. Occ. Code §2301.606(c)). We write that letter and send it out with each case in Texas.
How serious does a defect have to be?
Serious enough to substantially impair use, market value or safety. Our client's 2023 GMC Hummer EV, bought in Texas in January 2024, went to the dealer four times, for a motorized bed cover that stopped working, wind noise above 65 miles per hour and, on the last visit, a "Service High Voltage System" message. It also would not charge. The visits lasted 5, 43, 15 and 62 days. It was bought back for $110,122. Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
Scratches rarely qualify, but a steering defect can. A 2022 Jeep Wrangler we handled in South Carolina developed a "death wobble". At around 186 miles it pulled right with an unusual vibration, and the wobble came later.
Serving Drivers Across All of Texas
Easy Lemon represents Texas consumers from El Paso to Houston. We handle Tex. Occ. Code §2301.601 to §2301.613 cases remotely, regardless of city or county.
Texas by Manufacturer
Texas-specific manufacturer pages: notice procedure for that automaker, defect patterns by model line, and how each interacts with Tex. Occ. Code §2301.601 to §2301.613.
Chevrolet × Texas
Silverado, Tahoe, Equinox, Bolt EV: GM notice procedure, TxDMV §2301.605 patterns, climate-tied defect classes.
See page →Jeep × Texas
Wrangler 4xe, Grand Cherokee, Wagoneer cluster: FCA US LLC (Stellantis) notice procedure, TxDMV §2301.605 four-attempt and serious-safety-hazard patterns, climate-tied defect classes.
See page →Ram × Texas
Ram 1500 / 2500 / 3500 / ProMaster: TxDMV §2301.605 four-attempt and serious-safety-hazard presumptions, Cummins 6.7L emissions cluster, eTorque stall, climate-tied defects.
See page →Dodge × Texas
Charger / Challenger / Durango / Hornet / Daytona EV: TxDMV §2301.605 four-attempt and serious-safety-hazard presumptions, Hornet launch defects, Daytona EV FMVSS-stacked recalls.
See page →Volkswagen × Texas
Atlas / Tiguan / Taos / ID.4 / Jetta / ID. Buzz: TxDMV §2301.605 four-attempt and serious-safety-hazard presumptions. Atlas connecting rod, ID.4 battery and door handle, ID. Buzz FMVSS launch recalls.
See page →Texas Lemon Law Guides
In-depth guides to how the Texas Lemon Law works in practice, the process, the timelines, and the rules that decide whether your vehicle qualifies.
How Does Lemon Law Work in Texas?
A plain-English walkthrough of the Texas lemon law process, repair-attempt and days-out-of-service thresholds, the manufacturer notice requirement, and how a qualifying claim moves to a refund or replacement.
The 30-Day Lemon Law in Texas
How the 30-day out-of-service rule works under the Texas Lemon Law, what counts toward the cumulative day count, and how it can independently qualify your vehicle even without four repair attempts.
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