TX SB2690

Requires nongovernmental entities soliciting business certification document retrieval services to include a prominent disclosure stating the solicitation is not from a government entity and that documents can be obtained directly from the Texas Secretary of State's office

Mail solicitations must display the disclosure in 18-point, boldfaced, capital letters in English, Spanish, and any other language used in the solicitation

Telephone and in-person solicitations must include a verbal disclaimer at the beginning of the solicitation and again before accepting payment, delivered slowly and clearly in the same language as the solicitation

Violations are subject to civil penalties of up to $500 per solicitation, enforceable by the attorney general, county attorney, or district attorney

Complaints may be filed with the Secretary of State, who is required to investigate and may refer matters to the attorney general; effective September 1, 2025