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TX HB4200

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/10/2025

Primary Sponsor

Keresa Richardson

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires electronic media platforms (businesses selling films, television programs, or video games online) to provide written disclosure to purchasers that access to purchased content is not guaranteed permanently and may expire at a later date

  • Defines "electronic media" as films, television programs, or computer/video games sold through online applications, software, websites, or other digital systems

  • Establishes a civil penalty of at least $7,500 per violation for platforms that fail to provide the required disclosure

  • Authorizes the Texas Attorney General to bring legal action to recover civil penalties from violating platforms

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to requiring certain disclosures in relation to the purchase of electronic media by consumers; providing a civil penalty.

Business & Commerce

Last Action

Referred to Trade, Workforce & Economic Development

3/31/2025

Committee Referrals

Trade, Workforce & Economic Development3/31/2025

Full Bill Text

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