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TX SB1622
Bill
Status
2/25/2025
Primary Sponsor
Judith Zaffirini
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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Bans displaying ancillary fees more prominently or in the same/larger font than the total ticket price, and prohibits false or misleading fee disclosures
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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
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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