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TX HB5212
Bill
Status
3/14/2025
Primary Sponsor
Dade Phelan
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AI Summary
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Food service establishments must disclose any mandatory fees or surcharges (excluding government taxes/fees) on printed menus in a standard, readable font for dine-in customers
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Establishments without printed menus must display fee disclosures on menu boards, online menus, entrance signs, or other locations reasonably visible to consumers
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The Texas Department of State Health Services, public health districts, counties, or municipalities may impose administrative penalties for violations, with penalty amounts based on violation seriousness
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The law explicitly does not create a private cause of action for consumers or alter existing common law or statutory duties
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Takes effect September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to the disclosure of mandatory fees or surcharges charged to a consumer by a food service establishment; authorizing an administrative penalty.
Business & Commerce
Last Action
Placed on General State Calendar
5/15/2025