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TX Bus & Com Code § 604A.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Business and Commerce Code|Title 12 - Rights and Duties of Consumers and Merchants|Chapter 604A - Prohibition of Certain Surcharges|Section 604A.003. Civil Penalty

Sec. 604A.003.  CIVIL PENALTY.  (a)  A person who knowingly violates Section 604A.002 or 604A.0021 is liable to the state for a civil penalty in an amount not to exceed $500 for each violation.  The attorney general or the prosecuting attorney in the county in which the violation occurs may bring:(1)  a suit to recover the civil penalty imposed under this section; and(2)  an action in the name of the state to restrain or enjoin a person from violating this chapter.(b)  Before bringing the action, the attorney general or prosecuting attorney shall give the person notice of the person's noncompliance and liability for a civil penalty.  The notice must:(1)  contain guidance to assist the person in complying with this chapter;(2)  advise the person of the prohibitions under Sections 604A.002 and 604A.0021; and(3)  state that the person may be liable for a civil penalty for a subsequent violation of Section 604A.002 or 604A.0021.(b-1)  If the person complies with Sections 604A.002 and 604A.0021 not later than the 30th day after the date of the notice under Subsection (b), the violation is cured and the person is not liable for the civil penalty.  A person who has previously received notice of noncompliance under Subsection (b) is not entitled to notice of or the opportunity to cure a subsequent violation of Section 604A.002 or 604A.0021.(c)  The attorney general or the prosecuting attorney, as appropriate, is entitled to recover reasonable expenses incurred in obtaining injunctive relief, civil penalties, or both, under this section, including reasonable attorney's fees, court costs, and investigatory costs.|Transferred, redesignated and amended from Finance Code, Subchapter E, Chapter 59 by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 113 (S.B. 641), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2015.Amended by: Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 196 (S.B. 560), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2017.|
TX Bus & Com Code § 605.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Business and Commerce Code|Title 12 - Rights and Duties of Consumers and Merchants|Chapter 605 - Consumer Rebate Response and Grace Period for Corrections|Section 605.001. Definitions

Sec. 605.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:(1)  "Consumer" means a person who obtains a product or service that is to be used primarily for personal, business, family, or household purposes.(2)  "Consumer rebate" means an offer to a consumer of cash, credit, or credit toward future purchases that is made in connection with a sale of a good or service to the consumer, is in an amount of $10 or more, and requires the consumer to mail or electronically submit a rebate request after the sale is completed.  The term does not include:(A)  any promotion or incentive that is offered by a manufacturer to another company or organization that is not the consumer to help promote or place the product or service;(B)  a rebate that is redeemed at the time of purchase;(C)  any discount, cash, credit, or credit toward a future purchase that is automatically provided to a consumer without the need to submit a request for redemption;(D)  a rebate that is applied to a bill that the consumer becomes obligated to pay after the date the purchase is made;(E)  any refund that may be given to a consumer in accordance with a manufacturer or retailer's return, guarantee, adjustment, or warranty policies; or(F)  any manufacturer or retailer's frequent shopper customer reward program.(3)  "Properly completed" means that the consumer submitted the required information and documentation in the manner and by the deadline specified in the rebate offer and otherwise satisfied the terms and conditions of the rebate offer.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 87 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 4.012(a), eff. September 1, 2009.|
TX Bus & Com Code § 605.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Business and Commerce Code|Title 12 - Rights and Duties of Consumers and Merchants|Chapter 605 - Consumer Rebate Response and Grace Period for Corrections|Section 605.003. Use of Independent Entity to Process Rebate

Sec. 605.003.  USE OF INDEPENDENT ENTITY TO PROCESS REBATE.  For the purposes of this chapter, if a person who offers a rebate uses an independent entity to process the rebate, an act of the entity is considered to be an act of the person and receipt of a rebate request by the entity is considered receipt of the request by the person.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 87 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 4.012(a), eff. September 1, 2009.|
TX Bus & Com Code § 605.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Business and Commerce Code|Title 12 - Rights and Duties of Consumers and Merchants|Chapter 605 - Consumer Rebate Response and Grace Period for Corrections|Section 605.004. Deceptive Trade Practice

Sec. 605.004.  DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICE.  (a)  A violation of this chapter is a deceptive trade practice in addition to the practices described by Subchapter E, Chapter 17, and is actionable by a consumer under that subchapter.  Claims related to more than one consumer may not be joined in a single action brought for an alleged violation of this chapter, unless all parties agree.(b)  A violation of this chapter is subject to an action by the office of the attorney general as provided by Section 17.46(a).|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 87 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 4.012(a), eff. September 1, 2009.|
TX Bus & Com Code § 605.005 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Business and Commerce Code|Title 12 - Rights and Duties of Consumers and Merchants|Chapter 605 - Consumer Rebate Response and Grace Period for Corrections|Section 605.005. Certification as Class Action Prohibited

Sec. 605.005.  CERTIFICATION AS CLASS ACTION PROHIBITED.  A court may not certify an action brought under this chapter as a class action.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 87 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 4.012(a), eff. September 1, 2009.|
TX Bus & Com Code § 606.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Business and Commerce Code|Title 12 - Rights and Duties of Consumers and Merchants|Chapter 606 - Suspension, Termination, or Reinstatement of Certain Services for Active Duty Military Service Members|Section 606.001. Definitions

Sec. 606.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:(1)  "Active duty military service" means:(A)  service as a member of the armed forces of the United States;(B)  with respect to a member of the Texas National Guard or the National Guard of another state or a member of a reserve component of the armed forces of the United States, active duty under an order of the president of the United States; or(C)  state active duty as a member of the Texas military forces.(2)  "Cable service," "cable service provider," "video service," and "video service provider" have the meanings assigned by Section 66.002, Utilities Code.(3)  "Health spa" has the meaning assigned by Section 702.003, Occupations Code.(4)  "Health spa services" has the meaning assigned to the term "services" by Section 702.003, Occupations Code.(5)  "Health spa services provider" means a person providing health spa services.(6)  "Internet service provider" has the meaning assigned by Section 324.055.(7)  "Military service member" means:(A)  a member of the armed forces of the United States;(B)  a member of the Texas National Guard or the National Guard of another state serving on active duty under an order of the president of the United States;(C)  a member of a reserve component of the armed forces of the United States who is on active duty under an order of the president of the United States; or(D)  a member of the Texas military forces serving on state active duty.(8)  "Service provider" means a cable service provider, a health spa services provider, an Internet service provider, a telecommunications provider, or a video service provider.(9)  "State active duty" and "Texas military forces" have the meanings assigned by Section 437.001, Government Code.(10)  "Telecommunications provider" has the meaning assigned by Section 51.002, Utilities Code.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 888 (H.B. 3066), Sec. 2, eff. June 15, 2017.|
TX Bus & Com Code § 606.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Business and Commerce Code|Title 12 - Rights and Duties of Consumers and Merchants|Chapter 606 - Suspension, Termination, or Reinstatement of Certain Services for Active Duty Military Service Members|Section 606.003. Reinstatement of Certain Services for Active Duty Military Service Members

Sec. 606.003.  REINSTATEMENT OF CERTAIN SERVICES FOR ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY SERVICE MEMBERS.  (a)  A military service member who suspends or terminates a service under Section 606.002 and whose period of active duty military service has ended may reinstate the service by providing:(1)  a written notice of reinstatement to the service provider of the suspended or terminated service; and(2)  a document evidencing proof of the date the active duty military service ends not later than the 90th day after the date on which the service member's active duty military service ended.(b)  A service provider that receives a written notice of reinstatement of a service and the documentation required by Subsection (a)(2) shall:(1)  resume providing the same services the service provider provided to the military service member on the same terms and conditions agreed to by the service member and the service provider before the suspension or termination of those services took effect; or(2)  if the same services are no longer available, provide services that are substantially similar to the services that were suspended or terminated.(c)  A service provider shall reinstate a service as provided by Subsection (b) within a reasonable time, but not later than the 30th day after the date the service provider receives a written notice of reinstatement.(d)  A service provider may not charge a penalty, fee, loss of deposit, or other additional cost due to a reinstatement of services under this section.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 888 (H.B. 3066), Sec. 2, eff. June 15, 2017.|
TX Bus & Com Code § 608.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Business and Commerce Code|Title 12 - Rights and Duties of Consumers and Merchants|Chapter 608 - Separation of Wireless Telephone Service Accounts|Section 608.001. Separation by Court Order

Sec. 608.001.  SEPARATION BY COURT ORDER.  (a)  On receipt of a court order issued under Section 85.0225, Family Code, a wireless telephone service provider shall transfer to the petitioner named in the order the use of each wireless telephone number listed in the order.(b)  A wireless telephone service provider is not required to complete the transfer described by Subsection (a) if, as soon as practicable but not later than the fifth business day after the date the provider receives the court order, the provider notifies the petitioner that:(1)  the wireless telephone service account holder named in the order has terminated the account;(2)  a difference in network technology would prevent or impair the functionality of a device on a network if the transfer occurs;(3)  the transfer would cause a geographic or other limitation on the network or service provision to the petitioner; or(4)  another technological or operational issue would prevent or impair the use of the wireless telephone number if the transfer occurs.(c)  A wireless telephone service provider may charge the petitioner routine and customary fees and impose routine and customary requirements for establishing a wireless telephone service account, including requiring the petitioner to provide proof of identification, financial information, and customer references.(d)  In imposing and collecting fees under Subsection (c), the wireless telephone service provider may not:(1)  impose a penalty for early termination of a contract in connection with separating a wireless telephone service account under this section;(2)  hold the petitioner responsible for any outstanding balance of the respondent's wireless telephone service account or require payment of the outstanding balance as a condition of separating a wireless telephone service account under this section; or(3)  charge a fee for transferring the wireless telephone number in addition to the usual and customary fees for establishing a wireless telephone service account.(e)  If further action is required by the petitioner to complete the transfer process, the wireless telephone service provider shall make a description of the necessary procedures available in writing.(f)  A wireless telephone service provider or an officer, employee, or agent of the provider is not subject to civil liability for actions taken under this section as required by a court order rendered under Section 85.0225, Family Code.|Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 245 (H.B. 1372), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Bus & Com Code § 608.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Business and Commerce Code|Title 12 - Rights and Duties of Consumers and Merchants|Chapter 608 - Manufacturer's Warranties on Air Conditioning Systems|Section 608.001. Definitions

Sec. 608.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:(1)  "Air conditioning system" means a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system that provides heating and cooling to a building.(2)  "Residential real property" has the meaning assigned by Section 22.001.(3)  "Warrantor" means a person who is contractually obligated to repair or replace a product under a warranty agreement. |Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 815 (H.B. 2110), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Bus & Com Code § 608.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Business and Commerce Code|Title 12 - Rights and Duties of Consumers and Merchants|Chapter 608 - Manufacturer's Warranties on Air Conditioning Systems|Section 608.002. Transfer of Manufacturer's Warranty

Sec. 608.002.  TRANSFER OF MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTY. (a) If residential real property that includes an air conditioning system as a fixture to the property is conveyed to a new owner, a manufacturer's warranty in effect on that system or a component of that system on the date of the conveyance:(1)  is automatically transferred to the new owner; and(2)  continues in effect as if the new owner was the original purchaser of the system or component, as applicable.(b)  A warrantor continues to be obligated under the terms of a manufacturer's warranty agreement for a warranty transferred under this section and may not charge a fee for the transfer of the warranty.(c)  The transfer of a manufacturer's warranty under this section does not extend the original term of the warranty agreement.|Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 815 (H.B. 2110), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Bus & Com Code § 2001.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Business and Commerce Code|Title 99 - Miscellaneous Commercial Provisions|Chapter 2001 - Destruction of Die, Mold, or Form|Section 2001.001. Definitions

Sec. 2001.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:(1)  "Molder" means an individual, firm, or corporation that:(A)  makes a die, mold, or form; or(B)  uses a die, mold, or form to make another product.(2)  "Owner" means an individual, firm, or corporation that holds title to a die, mold, or form.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (H.B. 2278), Sec. 2.01, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Bus & Com Code § 2001.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Business and Commerce Code|Title 99 - Miscellaneous Commercial Provisions|Chapter 2001 - Destruction of Die, Mold, or Form|Section 2001.002. Notice of Intent to Destroy Die, Mold, or Form Not Owned by Molder

Sec. 2001.002.  NOTICE OF INTENT TO DESTROY DIE, MOLD, OR FORM NOT OWNED BY MOLDER.  (a)  After the third anniversary of the date a die, mold, or form was last used or, if the die, mold, or form was never used, after the third anniversary of the date the die, mold, or form was made, a molder that is in possession of the die, mold, or form may send notice to the owner that the molder intends to destroy the die, mold, or form.(b)  The notice must be sent by registered mail, return receipt requested, to the last known address of the owner.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (H.B. 2278), Sec. 2.01, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Bus & Com Code § 2001.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Business and Commerce Code|Title 99 - Miscellaneous Commercial Provisions|Chapter 2001 - Destruction of Die, Mold, or Form|Section 2001.003. Destruction of Die, Mold, or Form Not Owned by Molder

Sec. 2001.003.  DESTRUCTION OF DIE, MOLD, OR FORM NOT OWNED BY MOLDER.  A molder that sends a notice in accordance with Section 2001.002 may destroy the die, mold, or form if, before the 121st day after the date the owner receives the notice, the owner does not:(1)  take possession of the die, mold, or form; or(2)  make arrangements with the molder for the removal or continued storage of the die, mold, or form.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (H.B. 2278), Sec. 2.01, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Bus & Com Code § 2001.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Business and Commerce Code|Title 99 - Miscellaneous Commercial Provisions|Chapter 2001 - Destruction of Die, Mold, or Form|Section 2001.004. Title Extinguished on Destruction of Die, Mold, or Form

Sec. 2001.004.  TITLE EXTINGUISHED ON DESTRUCTION OF DIE, MOLD, OR FORM.  Title to a die, mold, or form destroyed in accordance with this chapter is extinguished at the time of the destruction.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (H.B. 2278), Sec. 2.01, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Bus & Com Code § 2001.005 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Business and Commerce Code|Title 99 - Miscellaneous Commercial Provisions|Chapter 2001 - Destruction of Die, Mold, or Form|Section 2001.005. Limitation on Liability of Molder

Sec. 2001.005.  LIMITATION ON LIABILITY OF MOLDER.  A molder may not be held criminally or civilly liable for destroying a die, mold, or form if the molder complies with Sections 2001.002 and 2001.003.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (H.B. 2278), Sec. 2.01, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Bus & Com Code § 2001.006 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Business and Commerce Code|Title 99 - Miscellaneous Commercial Provisions|Chapter 2001 - Destruction of Die, Mold, or Form|Section 2001.006. Destruction of Die, Mold, or Form Owned by Molder

Sec. 2001.006.  DESTRUCTION OF DIE, MOLD, OR FORM OWNED BY MOLDER.  This chapter does not prohibit a molder that is the owner of a die, mold, or form from destroying the die, mold, or form at any time.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (H.B. 2278), Sec. 2.01, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Bus & Com Code § 2002.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Business and Commerce Code|Title 99 - Miscellaneous Commercial Provisions|Chapter 2002 - Liquefied Petroleum Gas Containers|Section 2002.001. Definitions

Sec. 2002.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:(1)  "Liquefied petroleum gas" means the hydrocarbon product extracted from natural gas or crude oil and commonly known as butane or propane.(2)  "Person" means an individual, association, or corporation.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (H.B. 2278), Sec. 2.01, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Bus & Com Code § 2002.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Business and Commerce Code|Title 99 - Miscellaneous Commercial Provisions|Chapter 2002 - Liquefied Petroleum Gas Containers|Section 2002.002. Notice to Prospective Purchasers and Users

Sec. 2002.002.  NOTICE TO PROSPECTIVE PURCHASERS AND USERS.  A person in the business of leasing or selling liquefied petroleum gas containers shall give to each prospective purchaser or user of a container a written notice of the purchase or use options provided by that business, including, as applicable, options to purchase, lease, or lease-purchase. The notice must include a written statement that other persons in the business of leasing or selling liquefied petroleum gas containers may provide purchase or use options that include purchase, lease, and lease-purchase.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (H.B. 2278), Sec. 2.01, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Bus & Com Code § 2002.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Business and Commerce Code|Title 99 - Miscellaneous Commercial Provisions|Chapter 2002 - Liquefied Petroleum Gas Containers|Section 2002.003. Supply Contract Requirement

Sec. 2002.003.  SUPPLY CONTRACT REQUIREMENT.  If a person in the business of leasing or selling liquefied petroleum gas containers signs a supply contract with another person, a separate agreement on the face of the supply contract must state that the supplier gave to the user, before the user signed the supply contract, the notice required by Section 2002.002.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (H.B. 2278), Sec. 2.01, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Bus & Com Code § 2002.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Business and Commerce Code|Title 99 - Miscellaneous Commercial Provisions|Chapter 2002 - Liquefied Petroleum Gas Containers|Section 2002.004. Filling or Refilling of Container by Nonowner

Sec. 2002.004.  FILLING OR REFILLING OF CONTAINER BY NONOWNER.  A person who is not the owner of a liquefied petroleum gas container may fill or refill the container if the person who occupies the premises where the container is located:(1)  requests the service; and(2)  signs a written request stating that:(A)  an emergency exists; and(B)  the owner is unavailable to fill or refill the container, as applicable.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (H.B. 2278), Sec. 2.01, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Bus & Com Code § 2002.005 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Business and Commerce Code|Title 99 - Miscellaneous Commercial Provisions|Chapter 2002 - Liquefied Petroleum Gas Containers|Section 2002.005. Criminal Penalties

Sec. 2002.005.  CRIMINAL PENALTIES.  (a)  A person commits an offense if the person knowingly violates this chapter.(b)  A person who is not the owner of a liquefied petroleum gas container commits an offense if the person:(1)  except as provided by Section 2002.004, without written authorization of the owner of the container sells, fills, refills, delivers or permits to be delivered, or uses the container for any purpose;(2)  obtains a written request under Section 2002.004 through misrepresentation; or(3)  defaces, removes, or conceals a name, mark, initial, or device on the container without the written consent of the owner of the container.(c)  An offense under this section is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than $25 and not more than $200.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (H.B. 2278), Sec. 2.01, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Bus & Com Code § 2004.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Business and Commerce Code|Title 99 - Miscellaneous Commercial Provisions|Chapter 2004 - Intrastate Manufacture of Certain Incandescent Light Bulbs|Section 2004.001. Definitions

Sec. 2004.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:(1)  "Generic and insignificant part" means an item that has manufacturing or consumer product applications other than inclusion in an incandescent light bulb.(2)  "Incandescent light bulb" means a standard incandescent or halogen light bulb that:(A)  is intended for general service applications;(B)  has a lumen range of not less than 310 lumens and not more than 2,600 lumens; and(C)  is capable of being operated at a voltage range at least partially within 110 and 130 volts.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 533 (H.B. 2510), Sec. 2, eff. January 1, 2012.|
TX Bus & Com Code § 2004.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Business and Commerce Code|Title 99 - Miscellaneous Commercial Provisions|Chapter 2004 - Intrastate Manufacture of Certain Incandescent Light Bulbs|Section 2004.002. Meaning of "Manufactured in This State

Sec. 2004.002.  MEANING OF "MANUFACTURED IN THIS STATE." For the purposes of this chapter, an incandescent light bulb is manufactured in this state if the item is manufactured:(1)  in this state from materials located in this state; and(2)  without the inclusion of any part imported from another state other than a generic and insignificant part.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 533 (H.B. 2510), Sec. 2, eff. January 1, 2012.|