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TX HB860

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/12/2024

Primary Sponsor

Suleman Lalani

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires service providers to clearly disclose the nature of subscription contracts at signup and provide cancellation procedures within 5 days of entering the contract

  • Mandates written renewal notices for contracts of 12 months or longer between 90 and 15 days before automatic renewal, deliverable by mail, invoice, or email if the consumer agrees

  • Requires providers to offer multiple cancellation methods and must allow consumers to cancel using the same method used to sign up (e.g., online signups must be cancellable online)

  • Establishes civil penalties of up to $2,000 per violation per month, enforceable only by the Texas Attorney General, with no private right of action for consumers

  • Provides service providers a 30-day opportunity to cure initial violations before penalties apply; exempts insurance contracts and HMO coverage from these requirements

  • Applies to contracts entered into or renewed on or after September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to requirements for subscription service contracts; providing a civil penalty.

Business & Commerce

Last Action

Referred to Trade, Workforce & Economic Development

3/5/2025

Committee Referrals

Trade, Workforce & Economic Development3/5/2025

Full Bill Text

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