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TX SB1622

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/25/2025

Primary Sponsor

Judith Zaffirini

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires online ticket sellers to display the total cost of tickets, including all ancillary fees (service charges, surcharges), in a clear and conspicuous manner before a purchaser selects a ticket

  • Prohibits ticket sellers from increasing the total purchase price after a buyer selects a ticket, except for optional non-electronic delivery fees disclosed before final purchase

  • Bans displaying ancillary fees more prominently or in the same/larger font than the total ticket price, and prohibits false or misleading fee disclosures

  • Maintains existing prohibitions on using automated bots to purchase tickets beyond posted limits, circumvent electronic queues or security measures, or use multiple IP addresses/accounts to exceed purchase limits

  • Civil penalties of up to $10,000 per violation for bot-related offenses and up to $100,000 for violating court orders; effective September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to certain disclosures and other requirements relating to the online sale of concert and other event tickets.

Business & Commerce

Last Action

Referred to Business & Commerce

3/10/2025

Committee Referrals

Business & Commerce3/10/2025

Full Bill Text

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