In a true free market established laws apply equally to all. Elon Musk (pictured above with President Obama) and Tesla just don’t think the rules should apply to them. They are asking for a change to state law that no other manufacturer is seeking. They want to create a monopoly just for them, allowing them to sell their vehicles at one non-negotiable list price and export every penny of profit to California, leaving nothing for Texas.

The Texas franchised dealer system protects consumers and prevents monopolies through competition on motor vehicle sales and service.

Ironically, Tesla supporters say that they believe in free enterprise unencumbered by government interference and that they support the immediate removal of government barriers. Yet Tesla has existed and indeed intends to continue to exist with significant government handouts and subsidies. One conservative journalist recently said that Tesla is, “worse than Solyndra.” There’s a certain irony that Mr. Musk complains about government intervention such as consumer-protection driven franchised dealer laws, yet Tesla wouldn’t exist as it does today without massive government handouts and subsidies. Click here to learn more.

Tesla will say their government handouts are no different than the automotive bailout in 2008. Let's be clear- no dealer received a bailout.

Why should a California company come in and call the shots in Texas when the current law protects consumers and ensures competition? We simply don’t believe that’s how Texas should do business.

Join us in saying NO to California special interests and support local Texas franchised dealers.