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TX SB2056
Bill
Status
3/7/2025
Primary Sponsor
Kelly Hancock
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AI Summary
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Prohibits credit card issuers with over $85 billion in consolidated assets from fixing swipe fees with other issuers or payment card networks, or using fee schedules set by payment networks
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Requires credit card issuers to disclose swipe fees (interchange and assessment fees) on monthly cardholder statements, including per-transaction amounts and monthly totals, starting March 1, 2026
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Bans payment card networks from requiring merchants to accept all credit cards as a condition of accepting any cards, and prohibits penalizing merchants who offer discounts for cash, debit, or gift card payments
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Prohibits charging cardholders or merchants fees for disputed transactions unless a finding of fact determines responsibility and written notification is provided
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Authorizes the Attorney General to investigate violations and seek civil penalties up to $300,000 for individuals or up to $30 million for entities with $500 million or more in assets/market capitalization, with no private right of action
Legislative Description
Relating to anticompetitive and other unlawful practices and to certain required disclosures relating to credit card transactions; providing a civil penalty.
Financial
Last Action
Not again placed on intent calendar
5/13/2025