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TX HB4061

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/7/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jared Patterson

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits large credit card issuers (with over $85 billion in consolidated assets) and payment card networks from price-fixing swipe fees or using fee schedules established by payment networks or shared with other issuers

  • Requires credit card issuers to disclose swipe fee amounts on monthly cardholder statements, with compliance required by March 1, 2026

  • Requires payment card networks to disclose the rate and total amount of swipe fees charged to merchants within 45 days of each transaction

  • Prohibits charging disputed transaction fees to cardholders or merchants unless a finding of fact determines responsibility and written notification is provided; also prohibits penalizing merchants who offer discounts for cash, debit, or gift card payments

  • Authorizes the Attorney General to investigate violations and pursue civil penalties ranging from $300,000 for individuals up to $30 million for entities with $500 million or more in assets/market capitalization, with no private cause of action created

Legislative Description

Relating to unlawful practices relating to credit card transactions; providing a civil penalty.

Financial

Last Action

Left pending in committee

4/14/2025

Committee Referrals

Pensions, Investments & Financial Services3/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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