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TX SB2492
Bill
Status
3/13/2025
Primary Sponsor
Phil King
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AI Summary
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Prohibits financial service providers with at least $100 billion in transactions annually from using "social credit scores" to deny, terminate, or restrict financial services to customers in Texas
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Defines "social credit score" as any rating or analysis evaluating a customer's religious beliefs, political opinions, speech, associations, affiliations, or related activities, including refusal to disclose such activities
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Applies to financial institutions, payment processors, credit card issuers and networks, payment gateways, and their affiliates or subsidiaries operating in Texas
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Requires providers to give customers a written statement of explanation within 14 days of request if service is denied, including detailed reasons, applicable terms of service, and specific provisions cited for the denial
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Classifies violations as deceptive trade practices under Texas law, making them actionable under the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act (Chapter 17, Subchapter E)
Legislative Description
Relating to prohibiting certain discrimination in the provision of financial services.
Financial
Last Action
Referred to State Affairs
4/3/2025