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TX SB2346
Bill
Status
3/12/2025
Primary Sponsor
Carol Alvarado
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AI Summary
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Grants county attorneys concurrent jurisdiction with the Texas Attorney General to prosecute price gouging violations during declared disasters under Section 17.46(b)(27) of the Business & Commerce Code
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Allows county attorneys to prosecute price gouging cases without obtaining permission from the consumer protection division, provided they give prior written notice to the division
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Applies only to causes of action that accrue on or after the effective date; prior violations remain governed by existing law
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Takes effect immediately upon receiving a two-thirds vote from both legislative chambers, otherwise becomes effective September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to the jurisdiction of county attorneys to prosecute the deceptive trade practice of price gouging during a declared disaster.
Business & Commerce
Last Action
Referred to State Affairs
3/25/2025