The Deceptive Trade Practices Act (DTPA) is the leading consumer protection legislation in Texas. This e-book provides comprehensive, in-depth, and practical information as well as forms and checklists for those involved in a DTPA lawsuit.
The Consumer Protection Code ('the Code') is a set of principles and rules that financial services firms must follow when they: › Provide financial products and services to you › Give you financial information and advice › Advertise financial products or services › Handle your complaints.
Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act Generally speaking, it prohibits people and businesses from using misleading or dishonest actions or statements in the course of doing business or making a sale.
Satisfactory quality – your goods shouldn't be faulty or damaged, and of at least satisfactory quality. For example, second-hand goods aren't held to the same standards as new. Fit for purpose – you should be able to use it for the purpose they were supplied for.
The Texas Data Privacy and Security Act (TDPSA) establishes new laws for collecting, storing, processing, and selling consumer information linked to a specific individual. TDPSA was passed as House Bill 4 during the regular session of the 88th Texas Legislature. The law became effective July 1, 2024.
The Texas Administrative Code (TAC) is a compilation of all state agency rules in Texas. There are 17 titles in the TAC. Each title represents a subject category and related agencies are assigned to the appropriate title.
Important information may include: The name of the business or individual you're filing a complaint against; The business/individual's full address, including zip code; A detailed description of your complaint; Transaction dates and amounts; Contract information; Payment information;
The full text can be found starting at section 17.41 of the Texas Business and Commerce Code. The primary purpose of the DTPA is to protect consumers against false, misleading, and deceptive business and insurance practices, unconscionable actions, and breaches of warranty.
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The Texas Data Privacy and Security Act (TDPSA) establishes new laws for collecting, storing, processing, and selling consumer information linked to a specific individual. TDPSA was passed as House Bill 4 during the regular session of the 88th Texas Legislature. The law became effective July 1, 2024.