TITLE: Relating to notice of facial recognition technology used by business entities in publicly accessible spaces.

SUMMARY: Relating to notice of facial recognition technology used by business entities in publicly accessible spaces.

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AN ACT relating to notice of facial recognition technology used by business entities in publicly accessible spaces. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Subtitle A, Title 11, Business & Commerce Code, is amended by adding Chapter 503A to read as follows: CHAPTER 503A. FACIAL RECOGNITION TECHNOLOGY Sec. 503A.001. NOTICE OF FACIAL RECOGNITION TECHNOLOGY USE. A business entity that uses facial recognition technology for the purpose of identifying a customer or guest in a space located in this state that is generally accessible to the public must post a clear and conspicuous notice disclosing the business's use of the technology in the space. The notice must be posted in a location that is clearly viewed by a customer or guest entering the space where the technology is used. SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2023.