Why are Texas car lots locked on Sundays? 🔒 It’s not just religion—it’s a law car dealers actually FIGHT to keep. Here’s why.
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ABOUT THIS EPISODE
Ever tried to buy a truck on a sunny Sunday in Texas, only to find the gates locked tight? Most people assume the “Sunday Showroom Silence” is a religious holdover, but the truth is rooted in the Texas Transportation Code Section 728.002.
In this episode, we go behind the scenes of the Texas Blue Laws to explain why car dealerships are legally prohibited from selling vehicles on consecutive Saturdays and Sundays. While most blue laws were repealed in 1985, the “Sunday Ban” remains—and surprisingly, it’s the Texas Automobile Dealers Association lobbying to keep it that way.
We dive into the economics of protectionism, overhead costs, and how a government-mandated break allows dealers to save on labor and electricity without losing customers to the competition across the street. If you’ve ever wondered why the free market takes a day off in the Lone Star State, this breakdown is for you.
TIMESTAMPS
- 0:00 – The Sunday Showroom Silence: A Texas Mystery
- 0:39 – Texas Transportation Code & The “Consecutive Day” Rule
- 1:23 – Protectionism: Why Dealers Lobby to Stay Closed
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