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TX HB2352

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/3/2025

Primary Sponsor

Harold Dutton

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits wireless telephone service providers in Texas from knowingly providing services to mobile devices they know or have reason to believe are stolen

  • Requires wireless providers to suspend or cease service to a mobile device upon receiving notification from the authorized customer that the device has been stolen

  • Mandates mobile device manufacturers selling devices in Texas to equip them with technology that allows authorized customers to render stolen devices completely inoperable

  • Defines "authorized customer" as either the account holder for the wireless service or the owner of a prepaid phone

  • Applies only to mobile devices manufactured on or after September 1, 2025, when the act takes effect

Legislative Description

Relating to requiring wireless telephone service providers and mobile device manufacturers to disable certain stolen mobile devices.

Business & Commerce

Last Action

Referred to Trade, Workforce & Economic Development

3/14/2025

Committee Referrals

Trade, Workforce & Economic Development3/14/2025

Full Bill Text

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