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Texas Oil Lobby defeats Tesla's attempt to sell directly to consumer in Texas

Legislation which would have provided exemptions in Texas did not make it to a Senate or House vote.

The audacity of an American electric car company trying to sell electric cars to the people of Texas isn’t lost on us.  Interesting when Republicans choose when government regulation is good for lobbyists voters

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Publisher and Editorial Director of the 9to5/Electrek sites. Tesla Model 3, X and Chevy Bolt owner…5 ebikes and counting