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TX Bus & Com Code § 108.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Business and Commerce Code|Title 5 - Regulation of Businesses and Services|Subtitle C - Business Operations|Chapter 108 - Certain Charges or Security Deposits for Canine Handlers Prohibited|Section 108.001. Definitions

Sec. 108.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:(1)  "Canine unit" means a canine handler who is a peace officer or firefighter and a service canine trained to assist a peace officer or firefighter in the performance of the individual's official duties.(2)  "Commercial lodging establishment" means  a hotel, motel, inn, or similar entity that offers lodging to the public in exchange for compensation.(3)  "Declared disaster" means:(A)  a disaster declared by the president of the United States;(B)  a state of disaster declared by the governor under Chapter 418, Government Code; or(C)  a local state of disaster declared by the governing body of a political subdivision under Section 418.108, Government Code.(4)  "Firefighter" means an individual who is defined as fire protection personnel under Section 419.021, Government Code.(5)  "Mutual aid" has the meaning assigned by Section 418.004, Government Code.(6)  "Peace officer" means a person elected, employed, or appointed as a peace officer under Article 2.12, Code of Criminal Procedure, or other law.(7)  "Service canine" means a canine trained to assist in search and rescue or law enforcement activities.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 579 (H.B. 3487), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011.Redesignated from Business and Commerce Code, Chapter 106 by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 161 (S.B. 1093), Sec. 22.001(4), eff. September 1, 2013.|
TX Bus & Com Code § 108.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Business and Commerce Code|Title 5 - Regulation of Businesses and Services|Subtitle C - Business Operations|Chapter 108 - Certain Charges or Security Deposits for Canine Handlers Prohibited|Section 108.002. Certain Charges or Security Deposits Prohibited

Sec. 108.002.  CERTAIN CHARGES OR SECURITY DEPOSITS PROHIBITED.  A commercial lodging establishment or restaurant may not require the payment of an extra fee or charge or a security deposit for a service canine that accompanies an individual to the establishment or restaurant if:(1)  the individual is:(A)  a peace officer or firefighter assigned to a canine unit; or(B)  a handler of a search and rescue canine participating in a search and rescue operation under the authority or direction of a law enforcement agency or search and rescue agency; and(2)  the individual is away from the individual's home jurisdiction while in the course and scope of duty because of:(A)  a declared disaster; or(B)  a mutual aid request or mutual aid training.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 579 (H.B. 3487), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011.Redesignated from Business and Commerce Code, Chapter 106 by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 161 (S.B. 1093), Sec. 22.001(4), eff. September 1, 2013.|
TX Bus & Com Code § 108.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Business and Commerce Code|Title 5 - Regulation of Businesses and Services|Subtitle C - Business Operations|Chapter 108 - Certain Charges or Security Deposits for Canine Handlers Prohibited|Section 108.003. Liability for Property Damages

Sec. 108.003.  LIABILITY FOR PROPERTY DAMAGES.  (a)  Governmental immunity from suit and from liability is waived and the department or agency of a canine unit may be held liable to the owner or operator of a commercial lodging establishment or restaurant for any damages to the premises caused by the service canine.(b)  The handler of a search and rescue canine is liable to the owner or operator of a commercial lodging establishment or restaurant for any damages to the premises caused by the service canine.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 579 (H.B. 3487), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011.Redesignated from Business and Commerce Code, Chapter 106 by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 161 (S.B. 1093), Sec. 22.001(4), eff. September 1, 2013.|
TX Bus & Com Code § 108.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Business and Commerce Code|Title 5 - Regulation of Businesses and Services|Subtitle C - Business Operations|Chapter 108 - Certain Charges or Security Deposits for Canine Handlers Prohibited|Section 108.004. Civil Penalty

Sec. 108.004.  CIVIL PENALTY.  The owner or operator of a commercial lodging establishment or restaurant that violates Section 108.002 is liable for a civil penalty in an amount not to exceed $200 for each violation.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 579 (H.B. 3487), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011.Redesignated from Business and Commerce Code, Chapter 106 by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 161 (S.B. 1093), Sec. 22.001(4), eff. September 1, 2013.Amended by: Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 161 (S.B. 1093), Sec. 22.002(3), eff. September 1, 2013.|
TX Bus & Com Code § 109.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Business and Commerce Code|Title 5 - Regulation of Businesses and Services|Subtitle C - Business Operations|Chapter 109 - Business Entities Engaged in Publication of Certain Criminal Record or Juvenile Record Information|Section 109.002. Applicability of Chapter

Sec. 109.002.  APPLICABILITY OF CHAPTER.  (a)  Except as provided by Subsection (b), this chapter applies to:(1)  a business entity that:(A)  publishes criminal record information, including information:(i)  originally obtained pursuant to a request for public information under Chapter 552, Government Code; or(ii)  purchased or otherwise obtained by the entity or an affiliated business entity from the Department of Public Safety under Subchapter F, Chapter 411, Government Code; and(B)  requires the payment:(i)  of a fee in an amount of $150 or more or other consideration of comparable value to remove criminal record information; or(ii)  of a fee or other consideration to correct or modify criminal record information; or(2)  a business entity that publishes confidential juvenile record information or confidential criminal record information of a child in a manner not permitted by Chapter 58, Family Code, Chapter 45, Code of Criminal Procedure, or other law, regardless of:(A)  the source of the information; or (B)  whether the business entity charges a fee for access to or removal or correction of the information.(b)  This chapter does not apply to:(1)  a statewide juvenile information and case management system authorized by Subchapter E, Chapter 58, Family Code;(2)  a publication of general circulation or an Internet website related to such a publication that contains news or other information, including a magazine, periodical newsletter, newspaper, pamphlet, or report;(3)  a radio or television station that holds a license issued by the Federal Communications Commission;(4)  an entity that provides an information service or that is an interactive computer service; or(5)  a telecommunications provider.|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1200 (S.B. 1289), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2013.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1034 (H.B. 1491), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Bus & Com Code § 109.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Business and Commerce Code|Title 5 - Regulation of Businesses and Services|Subtitle C - Business Operations|Chapter 109 - Business Entities Engaged in Publication of Certain Criminal Record or Juvenile Record Information|Section 109.003. Duty to Publish Complete and Accurate Criminal Record Information

Sec. 109.003.  DUTY TO PUBLISH COMPLETE AND ACCURATE CRIMINAL RECORD INFORMATION.  (a)  A business entity must ensure that criminal record information the entity publishes is complete and accurate.(b)  For purposes of this chapter, criminal record information published by a business entity is considered:(1)  complete if the information reflects the notations of arrest and the filing and disposition of criminal charges, as applicable; and(2)  accurate if the information:(A)  reflects the most recent information received by the entity from the Department of Public Safety in accordance with Section 411.0851(b)(1)(B), Government Code; or(B)  was obtained by the entity from a law enforcement agency or criminal justice agency, including the Department of Public Safety, or any other governmental agency or entity within the 60-day period preceding the date of publication.|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1200 (S.B. 1289), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2013.|
TX Bus & Com Code § 109.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Business and Commerce Code|Title 5 - Regulation of Businesses and Services|Subtitle C - Business Operations|Chapter 109 - Business Entities Engaged in Publication of Certain Criminal Record or Juvenile Record Information|Section 109.004. Disputing Completeness or Accuracy of Information

Sec. 109.004.  DISPUTING COMPLETENESS OR ACCURACY OF INFORMATION.  (a)  A business entity shall clearly and conspicuously publish an e-mail address, fax number, or mailing address to enable a person who is the subject of criminal record information published by the entity to dispute the completeness or accuracy of the information.(b)  If a business entity receives a dispute regarding the completeness or accuracy of criminal record information from a person who is the subject of the information, the business entity shall:(1)  verify with the appropriate law enforcement agency or criminal justice agency, including the Department of Public Safety, or any other governmental agency or entity, free of charge the disputed information; and(2)  complete the investigation described by Subdivision (1) not later than the 45th business day after the date the entity receives notice of the dispute.(c)  If a business entity finds incomplete or inaccurate criminal record information after conducting an investigation prescribed by this section, the entity shall promptly remove the inaccurate information from the website or other publication or shall promptly correct the information, as applicable.  The entity may not:(1)  charge a fee to remove, correct, or modify incomplete or inaccurate information; or(2)  continue to publish incomplete or inaccurate information.(d)  A business entity shall provide written notice to the person who disputed the completeness or accuracy of information of the results of an investigation conducted under this section not later than the fifth business day after the date on which the investigation is completed.|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1200 (S.B. 1289), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2013.|
TX Bus & Com Code § 109.0045 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Business and Commerce Code|Title 5 - Regulation of Businesses and Services|Subtitle C - Business Operations|Chapter 109 - Business Entities Engaged in Publication of Certain Criminal Record or Juvenile Record Information|Section 109.0045. Publication of Confidential Juvenile Record Information or Confidential Criminal Record Information of a Child Prohibited

Sec. 109.0045.  PUBLICATION OF CONFIDENTIAL JUVENILE RECORD INFORMATION OR CONFIDENTIAL CRIMINAL RECORD INFORMATION OF A CHILD PROHIBITED.  (a) A business entity may not publish confidential juvenile record information or confidential criminal record information of a child.(b)  If a business entity receives a written notice by any person that the business entity is publishing information in violation of this section, the business entity must immediately remove the information from the website or publication.(c)  If the business entity confirms that the information is not confidential juvenile record information or confidential criminal record information of a child and is not otherwise prohibited from publication, the business entity may republish the information.(d)  This section does not entitle a business entity to access confidential juvenile record information or confidential criminal record information of a child.(e)  A business entity does not violate this chapter if the business entity published confidential juvenile record information or confidential criminal record information of a child and:(1)  the child who is the subject of the records gives written consent to the publication on or after the 18th birthday of the child;(2)  the publication of the information is authorized or required by other law; or(3)  the business entity is an interactive computer service, as defined by 47 U.S.C. Section 230, and published material provided by another person.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1034 (H.B. 1491), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Bus & Com Code § 109.005 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Business and Commerce Code|Title 5 - Regulation of Businesses and Services|Subtitle C - Business Operations|Chapter 109 - Business Entities Engaged in Publication of Certain Criminal Record or Juvenile Record Information|Section 109.005. Publication of Certain Criminal Record Information Prohibited; Civil Liability

Sec. 109.005.  PUBLICATION OF CERTAIN CRIMINAL RECORD INFORMATION PROHIBITED; CIVIL LIABILITY.  (a)  A business entity may not publish any criminal record information in the business entity's possession with respect to which the business entity has knowledge or has received notice that:(1)  an order of expunction has been issued under Article 55.02, Code of Criminal Procedure; or(2)  an order of nondisclosure of criminal history record information has been issued under Subchapter E-1, Chapter 411, Government Code.(a-1)  Except as provided by Section 109.0045(e), a business entity may not publish any information with respect to which the business entity has knowledge or has received notice that the information is confidential juvenile record information or confidential criminal record information of a child.(b)  A business entity that publishes information in violation of this section is liable to the individual who is the subject of the information in an amount not to exceed $500 for each separate violation and, in the case of a continuing violation, an amount not to exceed $500 for each subsequent day on which the violation occurs.(c)  In an action brought under this section, the court may grant injunctive relief to prevent or restrain a violation of this section.(d)  An individual who prevails in an action brought under this section is also entitled to recover court costs and reasonable attorney's fees.|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1200 (S.B. 1289), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2013.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1034 (H.B. 1491), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2015.Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1279 (S.B. 1902), Sec. 14, eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Bus & Com Code § 109.006 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Business and Commerce Code|Title 5 - Regulation of Businesses and Services|Subtitle C - Business Operations|Chapter 109 - Business Entities Engaged in Publication of Certain Criminal Record or Juvenile Record Information|Section 109.006. Civil Penalty; Injunction

Sec. 109.006.  CIVIL PENALTY; INJUNCTION.  (a)  A business entity that publishes criminal record information, confidential juvenile record information, or confidential criminal record information of a child in violation of this chapter is liable to the state for a civil penalty in an amount not to exceed $500 for each separate violation and, in the case of a continuing violation, an amount not to exceed $500 for each subsequent day on which the violation occurs.  For purposes of this subsection, each record published in violation of this chapter constitutes a separate violation.(b)  The attorney general or an appropriate prosecuting attorney may sue to collect a civil penalty under this section.(c)  A civil penalty collected under this section shall be deposited in the state treasury to the credit of the general revenue fund.(d)  The attorney general may bring an action in the name of the state to restrain or enjoin a violation or threatened violation of this chapter.(e)  The attorney general or an appropriate prosecuting attorney is entitled to recover reasonable expenses incurred in obtaining injunctive relief or a civil penalty, or both, under this chapter, including court costs and reasonable attorney's fees.|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1200 (S.B. 1289), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2013.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1034 (H.B. 1491), Sec. 6, eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Bus & Com Code § 109.007 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Business and Commerce Code|Title 5 - Regulation of Businesses and Services|Subtitle C - Business Operations|Chapter 109 - Business Entities Engaged in Publication of Certain Criminal Record or Juvenile Record Information|Section 109.007. Venue

Sec. 109.007.  VENUE.  An action under this chapter must be brought in a district court:(1)  in Travis County if the action is brought by the attorney general;(2)  in the county in which the person who is the subject of the criminal record information, confidential juvenile record information, or confidential criminal record information of a child resides; or(3)  in the county in which the business entity is located.|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1200 (S.B. 1289), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2013.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1034 (H.B. 1491), Sec. 7, eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Bus & Com Code § 109.008 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Business and Commerce Code|Title 5 - Regulation of Businesses and Services|Subtitle C - Business Operations|Chapter 109 - Business Entities Engaged in Publication of Certain Criminal Record or Juvenile Record Information|Section 109.008. Cumulative Remedies

Sec. 109.008.  CUMULATIVE REMEDIES.  The actions and remedies provided by this chapter are not exclusive and are in addition to any other action or remedy provided by law.|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1200 (S.B. 1289), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2013.|
TX Bus & Com Code § 110.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Business and Commerce Code|Title 5 - Regulation of Businesses and Services|Subtitle C - Business Operations|Chapter 110 - Computer Technicians Required to Report Child Pornography|Section 110.001. Definitions

Sec. 110.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:(1)  "Child pornography" means an image of a child engaging in sexual conduct or sexual performance.(2)  "Commercial mobile service provider" has the meaning assigned by Section 64.201, Utilities Code.(3)  "Computer technician" means an individual who in the course and scope of employment or business installs, repairs, or otherwise services a computer for a fee.(4)  "Information service provider" includes an Internet service provider and hosting service provider.(5)  "Sexual conduct" and "sexual performance" have the meanings assigned by Section 43.25, Penal Code.(6)  "Telecommunications provider" has the meaning assigned by Section 51.002, Utilities Code.|Redesignated from Business and Commerce Code, Chapter 109 by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1236 (S.B. 1296), Sec. 21.001(4), eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Bus & Com Code § 110.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Business and Commerce Code|Title 5 - Regulation of Businesses and Services|Subtitle C - Business Operations|Chapter 110 - Computer Technicians Required to Report Child Pornography|Section 110.002. Reporting of Images of Child Pornography

Sec. 110.002.  REPORTING OF IMAGES OF CHILD PORNOGRAPHY.  (a)  A computer technician who, in the course and scope of employment or business, views an image on a computer that is or appears to be child pornography shall immediately report the discovery of the image to a local or state law enforcement agency or the Cyber Tipline at the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.  The report must include the name and address of the owner or person claiming a right to possession of the computer, if known, and as permitted by federal law.(b)  Except in a case of wilful or wanton misconduct, a computer technician may not be held liable in a civil action for reporting or failing to report the discovery of an image under Subsection (a).(c)  A telecommunications provider, commercial mobile service provider, or information service provider may not be held liable under this chapter for the failure to report child pornography that is transmitted or stored by a user of the service.|Redesignated from Business and Commerce Code, Chapter 109 by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1236 (S.B. 1296), Sec. 21.001(4), eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Bus & Com Code § 110.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Business and Commerce Code|Title 5 - Regulation of Businesses and Services|Subtitle C - Business Operations|Chapter 110 - Computer Technicians Required to Report Child Pornography|Section 110.003. Criminal Penalty

Sec. 110.003.  CRIMINAL PENALTY.  (a)  A person who intentionally fails to report an image in violation of this chapter commits an offense.  An offense under this subsection is a Class B misdemeanor.(b)  It is a defense to prosecution under this section that the actor did not report the discovery of an image of child pornography because the child in the image appeared to be at least 18 years of age.|Redesignated from Business and Commerce Code, Chapter 109 by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1236 (S.B. 1296), Sec. 21.001(4), eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Bus & Com Code § 111.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Business and Commerce Code|Title 5 - Regulation of Businesses and Services|Subtitle C - Business Operations|Chapter 111 - Private Schools|Section 111.001. Definitions

Sec. 111.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:(1)  "Cardholder" means the person named on the face of a credit or debit card to whom or for whose benefit the card is issued.(2)  "Credit card" means a card or device issued under an agreement by which the issuer gives to a cardholder the right to obtain credit from the issuer or another person.(3)  "Debit card" has the meaning assigned by Section 502.001.(4)  "Private school" means a school that:(A)  offers a course of instruction for students in one or more grades from prekindergarten through grade 12;(B)  is not operated by a governmental entity; and(C)  is accredited by an accrediting agency that is a member of the Texas Private School Accreditation Commission.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 357 (H.B. 1881), Sec. 1, eff. June 9, 2015.|
TX Bus & Com Code § 111.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Business and Commerce Code|Title 5 - Regulation of Businesses and Services|Subtitle C - Business Operations|Chapter 111 - Private Schools|Section 111.002. Charges and Fees for Certain Payments at Private Schools

Sec. 111.002.  CHARGES AND FEES FOR CERTAIN PAYMENTS AT PRIVATE SCHOOLS.  (a)  This section applies to a payment of tuition, a fee, or another charge to a private school that is made or authorized in person, by mail, by telephone call, or through the Internet by means of:(1)  a credit card;(2)  a debit card; or(3)  an electronic funds transfer.(b)  A private school may charge a fee or other amount in connection with a payment to which this section applies, in addition to the amount of the tuition, fee, or other charge being paid, including:(1)  a discount, convenience, or service charge for the transaction;  or(2)  a service charge in connection with a payment transaction that is dishonored or refused for lack of funds or insufficient funds.(c)  A fee or other charge under this section must be in an amount reasonable and necessary to reimburse the school for the expense incurred by the school in processing and handling the payment or payment transaction.(d)  Before accepting a payment by credit card, debit card, or electronic funds transfer, the school shall notify the cardholder or other person making the payment of any fee to be charged under this section.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 357 (H.B. 1881), Sec. 1, eff. June 9, 2015.|
TX Bus & Com Code § 112.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Business and Commerce Code|Title 5 - Regulation of Businesses and Services|Subtitle C - Business Operations|Chapter 112 - Facilitating Business Rapid Response to State Declared Disasters Act|Section 112.001. Short Title

Sec. 112.001.  SHORT TITLE.  This chapter may be cited as the Facilitating Business Rapid Response to State Declared Disasters Act.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 559 (H.B. 2358), Sec. 1, eff. June 16, 2015.|