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TX HB4394
Bill
Status
3/11/2025
Primary Sponsor
Joseph Moody
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AI Summary
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Grants county attorneys concurrent jurisdiction with the Texas Attorney General to prosecute price gouging violations under Section 17.46(b)(27) of the Business & Commerce Code during declared disasters
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Removes the requirement for county attorneys to obtain permission from the consumer protection division before prosecuting price gouging cases, provided they give prior written notice to the division
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Applies only to causes of action that accrue on or after the effective date; prior violations remain governed by existing law
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Takes effect immediately upon receiving two-thirds vote in both legislative chambers, or September 1, 2025, if that threshold is not met
Legislative Description
Relating to the jurisdiction of county attorneys to prosecute the deceptive trade practice of price gouging during a declared disaster.
Business & Commerce
Last Action
Left pending in committee
4/9/2025