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TX HB3621
Bill
Status
3/3/2025
Primary Sponsor
Ben Bumgarner
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AI Summary
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Requires all ticket sellers (primary, secondary, and exchanges) to display the total ticket price including all fees upfront from the first price display through the entire purchase process, and prohibits increasing the price after initial display
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Prohibits primary ticket sellers from restricting purchasers' ability to resell tickets on any platform of their choice, setting minimum or maximum resale prices, or penalizing buyers for reselling, gifting, or purchasing resold tickets
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Mandates primary ticket sellers deliver tickets within 7 days of purchase and prohibits secondary market sellers from advertising or selling tickets they do not actually possess
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Applies only to events held at Texas venues with seating or attendance capacity exceeding 200 people, covering concerts, theatrical performances, sporting events, exhibitions, and shows
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Allows exceptions for venue operators to maintain safety and conduct policies, and permits educational institutions and nonprofits to restrict resale of tickets provided to their officers, employees, sponsors, or vendors; effective October 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to certain disclosures and other requirements and prohibited conduct relating to the sale of tickets for concerts and other events.
Business & Commerce
Last Action
Left pending in committee
4/23/2025