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TX HB5212

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/14/2025

Primary Sponsor

Dade Phelan

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • Establishments without printed menus must display fee disclosures on menu boards, online menus, entrance signs, or other locations reasonably visible to consumers

  • 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

  • The law explicitly does not create a private cause of action for consumers or alter existing common law or statutory duties

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Trade, Workforce & Economic Development4/7/2025

Full Bill Text

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