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TX HB3002
Bill
Status
2/19/2025
Primary Sponsor
Lauren Ashley Simmons
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AI Summary
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Requires debt collectors to include a written notice with all written communications to consumers summarizing their rights under the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and Texas Finance Code Chapter 392
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Mandates disclosure of consumers' rights to request debt validation, request that the collector cease communication, and information about restrictions on when/how collectors can contact consumers
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Requires debt collectors to disclose whether the creditor is willing to enter a settlement agreement that includes removing negative information from the consumer's credit report
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Requires electronic debt collection communications to include a link to the Texas Attorney General's website page about consumers' debt collection rights
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Authorizes the Attorney General to make a compliant disclosure notice available on their website for debt collectors to download and use; effective September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to requiring debt collectors to provide certain disclosures to consumers.
Financial
Last Action
Left pending in committee
5/5/2025