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TX SB72
Bill
Status
5/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Judith Zaffirini
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AI Summary
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Extends the maximum duration for rental agreements and rental company definitions from 30 days to 180 days under Texas Business & Commerce Code Chapter 91
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Requires rental companies to refund damage waiver charges for any period exceeding the actual days the waiver was in effect when a renter returns a vehicle early
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Requires refunds of damage waiver charges when a renter cancels the waiver before the anticipated return date, provided the rental company confirms the vehicle was undamaged before cancellation
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Applies only to rental agreements entered into on or after September 1, 2025; existing agreements remain governed by prior law
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Passed the Senate 30-0 on March 6, 2025, and the House 144-1 on May 6, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to the regulation of private passenger vehicle rental companies.
Business & Commerce
Last Action
Effective on 9/1/25
5/27/2025