Relating to the regulation of manufactured homes.

HB 3527 updates Texas definitions of "manufactured home" and "HUD-code manufactured home" to align with federal standards under 42 U.S.C. §5402, clarifying that these homes must meet specific size, chassis, and utility requirements. The bill requires retailers selling manufactured homes to provide consumers with a written disclosure about ownership costs, financing considerations, and related expenses before transactions. It also allows licensees to maintain required records electronically, as long as they can produce them for department review upon request. These changes primarily affect manufactured home sellers, buyers, and licensing authorities by standardizing terminology and improving transparency in sales.