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TX SB140
Bill
Status
6/20/2025
Primary Sponsor
Bob Hall
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AI Summary
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Expands the definition of "telephone solicitation" to include not only phone calls but also text messages, graphic messages, and image transmissions initiated by sellers or salespersons to induce purchases
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Classifies violations of telemarketing regulations (Chapters 304 and 305 of the Business & Commerce Code) as deceptive trade practices under the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act, enabling enforcement through public or private remedies
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Allows claimants to recover damages in multiple private lawsuits for solicitation-related violations without prior recoveries limiting future claims
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Amends the stated purpose of telephone solicitation and telemarketing laws to protect both individual "persons" and "the public" against false, misleading, abusive, or deceptive practices
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Takes effect September 1, 2025, and applies only to conduct occurring on or after that date
Legislative Description
Relating to certain definitions relating to the regulation of and private rights of action arising from certain solicitation-related communications.
Business & Commerce
Last Action
Effective on 9/1/25
6/20/2025