Give to Texas Law Connect with Texas Law 1, eff. (d) A district or county attorney is not required to obtain the permission of the consumer protection division to prosecute an action under this subchapter for a violation of Section 17.46(b)(28), if the district or county attorney provides prior written notice to the division as required by Subsection (b). 2301 et seq. A person against whom an action has been brought under this subchapter may seek contribution or indemnity from one who, under the statute law or at common law, may have liability for the damaging event of which the consumer complains. PENALTY. 1, eff. (g) At any time before the return date specified in the demand, or within 20 days after the demand has been served, whichever period is shorter, a petition to extend the return date for, or to modify or set aside the demand, stating good cause, may be filed in the district court in the county where the parties reside, or a district court of Travis County. In this subchapter: (1) "Performing musical group" means a vocal or instrumental group seeking to engage in a live musical performance. (b) If a person fails to comply with a directive of the consumer protection division under Section 17.60 of this subchapter or with a civil investigative demand for documentary material served on him under Section 17.61 of this subchapter, or if satisfactory copying or reproduction of the material cannot be done and the person refuses to surrender the material, the consumer protection division may file in the district court in the county in which the person resides, is found, or transacts business, and serve on the person, a petition for an order of the court for enforcement of Sections 17.60 and 17.61 of this subchapter. This subchapter may be cited as the Deceptive Trade Practices-Consumer Protection Act. Amended by Acts 1979, 66th Leg., p. 1330, ch. (e) Except as specifically provided by Subsections (b) and (h), Section 17.50, nothing in this subchapter shall apply to a cause of action for bodily injury or death or for the infliction of mental anguish. NO PRIVATE CAUSE OF ACTION. PRIVATE USE OF STATE SEAL. (4) "Egg basket" means a permanent type of container that contains four dozen or more shell eggs and is used by a distributor or retailer or an agent of a distributor or retailer to transport, store, or carry eggs. 17.921. (b) If none of the proceeds from the sale of the donated items will be given to a charitable organization, the disclosure required by Subsection (a) must state: (c) If any of the proceeds from the sale of the donated items will be given to a charitable organization, the disclosure required by Subsection (a) must state: "DONATIONS TO (NAME OF FOR-PROFIT ENTITY OR INDIVIDUAL) WILL BE SOLD FOR PROFIT AND _______ PERCENT (INSERT PERCENTAGE) OF ALL PROCEEDS WILL BE DONATED TO (NAME OF CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION).". Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. Sec. 11.20, eff. (2) "Label" means a display of written, printed, or graphic matter on the immediate article or container of any food product. An offense under this section is a Class B misdemeanor. WebOne year later, a motion by Ford to reassign three other cases in the same court and consolidate them was granted. September 1, 2017. (3) the communication is likely to materially mislead a reasonable end user because the communication does not contain information sufficient to inform the end user of: (A) the identity of the person asserting the claim; (B) the patent that is alleged to have been infringed; and. (b) Without the owner's consent, no person may, (1) fill with milk, cream, butter, or ice cream; damage; mutilate; or destroy a dairy container bearing the owner's commonly used proprietary mark; or. 759 (H.B. (4) pursuant to an order of the appropriate court, impound any sample of merchandise that is produced in accordance with this subchapter and retain it in the possession of the division until the completion of all proceedings in connection with which the merchandise is produced. If damages or civil penalties are assessed against the seller of goods or services for advertisements or promotional material in a suit filed under Section 17.47, 17.48, 17.50, or 17.51 of this subchapter, the seller of the goods or services has a cause of action against a third party for the amount of damages or civil penalties assessed against the seller plus attorneys' fees on a showing that: (1) the seller received the advertisements or promotional material from the third party; (2) the seller's only action with regard to the advertisements or promotional material was to disseminate the material; and. WebJob Description. Sec. During the 60-day period a written request to inspect, in a reasonable manner and at a reasonable time and place, the goods that are the subject of the consumer's action or claim may be presented to the consumer. Amended by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 2, eff. (a) As a prerequisite to filing a suit seeking damages under Subdivision (1) of Subsection (b) of Section 17.50 of this subchapter against any person, a consumer shall give written notice to the person at least 60 days before filing the suit advising the person in reasonable detail of the consumer's specific complaint and the amount of economic damages, damages for mental anguish, and expenses, including attorneys' fees, if any, reasonably incurred by the consumer in asserting the claim against the defendant. Where there are judgments against a defendant which have been awarded to more than one plaintiff, the court shall have discretion to take any action necessary to efficiently operate a receivership in order to accomplish the purpose of collecting the judgments. Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. LATER SALES. 603, Sec. Each violation constitutes a separate offense. 1, eff. Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 17.882. 1, eff. Nothing herein shall require the consumer protection division to notify such person that court action is or may be under consideration. 17.50A and amended by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. This Assistant Attorney General I-IV positionrsquo;s work involves representing the Statersquo;s interest in deceptive trade practices and other civil matters; reviewing, evaluating, and rendering legal opinions; preparing cases for trial and assisting in drafting bills for legislative consideration. (c) A waiver under this section must be: (1) conspicuous and in bold-face type of at least 10 points in size; (2) identified by the heading "Waiver of Consumer Rights," or words of similar meaning; and. 172, Sec. (a) False, misleading, or deceptive acts or practices in the conduct of any trade or commerce are hereby declared unlawful and are subject to action by the consumer protection division under Sections 17.47, 17.58, 17.60, and 17.61 of this code. REQUIRED DISCLOSURE FOR COLLECTIONS THROUGH PUBLIC RECEPTACLE. 2, eff. May 21, 1973. September 1, 2017. It protects consumers by making it unlawful to misrepresent a product that is sold in the state. 1457), Sec. Sept. 1, 2003. 17.50. Added by Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. (6) "Findings" means an ingredient that adapts the product of which it is a part for wearing or display, including ceramic, glass, or silver beads, leather backing, binding material, bolo tie clips, tie bar clips, tie tac pins, earring pins, earring clips, earring screw backs, cuff link toggles, money clips, pin stems, combs, and chains. Sec. WebUnder this authority, the Commission can seek civil penalties if it proves that (1) the company knew the conduct was unfair or deceptive in violation of the FTC Act and (2) the FTC had already issued a written decision (see below) that such conduct is unfair or deceptive. 6, eff. VENUE. (F) use of the state seal or a representation of the state seal for another historical, educational, or newsworthy purpose if authorized in writing by the secretary of state. Sec. (b) A waiver under Subsection (a) is not effective if the consumer's legal counsel was directly or indirectly identified, suggested, or selected by a defendant or an agent of the defendant. L. REv. (c) Without the owner's written consent, no person may, (1) deface or remove an owner's proprietary mark from a dairy container; or. (C) at least one product, service, or technology obtained by the end user that is alleged to infringe the patent or the activity of the end user that is alleged to infringe the patent. Sept. 1, 2003. 17.952. Aug. 29, 1983; Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. Amended by Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 604, ch. May 23, 1977; Acts 1979, 66th Leg., p. 1332, ch. 603, Sec. Before the end of each 30-day period during the going out of business sale the permit holder shall file with the chief appraiser a sale inventory containing a complete and detailed list of the goods, wares, and merchandise listed in the original inventory that have not been sold before the date that the sale inventory is filed. (6) a complete and detailed list of the goods, wares, and merchandise to be added to the inventory after the beginning date of the sale and the total cost of those items. (c) No person may wilfully misrepresent the ownership of a business for the purpose of holding a liquidation sale, auction sale, or other sale which represents that the business is going out of business. (3) "Official use" means the use of the state seal by an officer or employee of this state in performing a state function. 1, eff. (3) an unconscionable action or course of action that cannot be characterized as advice, judgment, or opinion. (7) "Parking area" means a lot or other property provided by a retail establishment for the use of customers to park automobiles or other vehicles while doing business in that establishment. (2) the amount of damages found by the trier of fact. INJUNCTION. This law lists many practices that are false, Sec. (2) "Authentic Indian arts and crafts" means any product that: (B) is not made by machine or from unnatural materials, except stabilized or treated turquoise. 2, eff. In particular, this section of the DTPA lists what is considered Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Consumer Protection Act Guidelines. Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. (d) The attorney general or the prosecuting attorney in the county in which the violation occurs may bring an action to recover the civil penalty imposed under this section. 17.951. (8) "Natural turquoise" means turquoise, exclusive of any backing material, the composition of which has not been chemically or otherwise altered. 724, Sec. 414, Sec. The term does not include exemplary damages or damages for physical pain and mental anguish, loss of consortium, disfigurement, physical impairment, or loss of companionship and society. 1229, Sec. CONSTRUCTION AND APPLICATION. (c) Before advertising a going out of business sale, the permit holder shall deliver a copy of the permit to the person publishing or broadcasting the advertisement. Sec. SUBCHAPTER J. 603, Sec. 1, eff. The DTPA empowers consumers and businesses to pursue legal action against deceptive companies and individuals as a consumer protection statute. While consumers in Texas are encouraged to be mindful of their financial and commercial activity, many consumers are unaware of the nuances of the DTPA. Added by Acts 1973, 63rd Leg., p. 322, ch. (B) the 10th day before the date of any hearing on class certification or a proposed settlement. REQUIRED DISCLOSURES FOR TELEPHONE OR DOOR-TO-DOOR SOLICITATIONS. 167, Sec. (a) A person commits an offense if the person: (1) conducts a sale in violation of Section 17.82 of this code; (2) conducts a going out of business sale without a valid permit issued under Section 17.84 of this code; (3) sells an item at a going out of business sale in violation of Section 17.85 of this code; (4) fails to file an inventory required by Section 17.86 or 17.87 of this code; or. (3) a description of the place where the sale was held. (b) An offense under this section is a Class A misdemeanor. 1, eff. A suit is automatically abated without the order of the court beginning on the 11th day after the date a plea in abatement is filed under Subsection (c) if the plea in abatement: (1) is verified and alleges that the person against whom the suit is pending did not receive the written notice as required by Subsection (a); and. 1, eff. Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. Aug. 30, 1993; Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. Second or subsequent violations of an injunction issued under this section are subject to the same penalties set out in Subsection (e) of this section. In applying Subsection (b)(1) to an award of damages under this subsection, the trier of fact is authorized to award a total of not more than three times actual damages, in accordance with that subsection. (b) The acceptance of an assurance of voluntary compliance may be conditioned on the stipulation that the person in violation of this subchapter restore to any person in interest any money or property, real or personal, which may have been acquired by means of acts or practices which violate this subchapter. Orders of the court may also include the appointment of a receiver or a sequestration of assets if a person who has been ordered by a court to make restitution under this section has failed to do so within three months after the order to make restitution has become final and nonappealable. DEFINITIONS. CONSTRUCTION OF SUBCHAPTER. (a) In this section: (1) "Emergency care" means health care services provided in an emergency facility to evaluate and stabilize medical conditions of a recent onset and severity, including severe pain, that would lead a prudent layperson possessing an average knowledge of medicine and health to believe that the individual's condition, sickness, or injury is of such a nature that failure to get immediate medical care could: (A) place the individual's health in serious jeopardy; (B) result in serious impairment to bodily functions; (C) result in serious dysfunction of a bodily organ or part; (E) for a pregnant woman, result in serious jeopardy to the health of the fetus. A violation of a provision of law other than this subchapter is not in and of itself a violation of this subchapter. The attorney general may bring an action to enjoin a violation of this subchapter. Added by Acts 1973, 63rd Leg., p. 322, ch. SUBCHAPTER D. COUNTERFEITING OR CHANGING A REQUIRED MARK; MISUSE OF CONTAINER BEARING MARK. The Texas A. Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act . 76, Sec. (d) If the for-profit entity or individual pays to a charitable organization a flat fee that is not contingent on the proceeds generated from the sale of the donated items and the for-profit entity or individual retains a percentage of the proceeds from the sale, the solicitor must state: "SOLICITATIONS FOR DONATIONS ARE MADE BY (NAME OF FOR-PROFIT ENTITY OR INDIVIDUAL) ON BEHALF OF (NAME OF CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION). Sec. Sept. 1, 1995; Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 17.555. (c) If a mediation under Section 17.5051 is conducted, a person against whom a claim under this subchapter is pending may tender an offer of settlement during the period beginning on the day after the date that the mediation ends and ending on the 20th day after that date. (5) the live musical performance is expressly authorized by each member of the recording group. (b) A communication is a bad faith claim of patent infringement if the communication includes a claim that the end user or a person affiliated with the end user has infringed a patent and is liable for that infringement and: (1) the communication falsely states that the sender has filed a lawsuit in connection with the claim; (2) the claim is objectively baseless because: (A) the sender or a person the sender represents does not have a current right to license the patent to or enforce the patent against the end user; (B) the patent has been held invalid or unenforceable in a final judgment or administrative decision; or, (C) the infringing activity alleged in the communication occurred after the patent expired; or. MEDIATION. Text of section as amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 411 (S.B. 3167), Sec. 172, Sec. (a) In this section: (1) "Bakery basket or tray" means a wire or plastic container that holds bread or other baked goods and is used by a distributor or retailer or an agent of a distributor or retailer to transport, store, or carry bakery products. (a) In this section: (1) "Compensation" means payment of money, a financial benefit, or another thing of value. 143, Sec. Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. (c) A person's proprietary mark appearing on or in a statement described in Subsection (a) of this section is prima facie evidence that the person disseminated the statement. 759 (H.B. Sept. 1, 1967. WebJob Description. File a Complaint If You Dispute a Debt 1, eff. 17.56. (i) Personal service of a similar investigative demand under this section may be made on any person outside of this state if the person has engaged in conduct in violation of this subchapter. 138, Sec. Sept. 1, 1985; Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. WebArticle 13 January 1998 Deceptive Trade Practices-Consumer Protection Act A. Michael Ferrill Charles A. Japhet Recommended Citation A. Michael Ferrill & Charles A. Japhet, Deceptive Trade Practices-Consumer Protection Act, 51 SMU L. REV. Claims under Texas Deceptive Trade Practice Act Carl can make 3 types of claims under DTPA against against Dan : (1) misrepresentation; (2) breach of implied and express warranty; and (3) unconscionability. (d) The court may make such additional orders or judgments as are necessary to compensate identifiable persons for actual damages or to restore money or property, real or personal, which may have been acquired by means of any unlawful act or practice. 2140), Sec. (g) Chapter 41, Civil Practice and Remedies Code, does not apply to a cause of action brought under this subchapter. Section 287; or. The Deceptive Trade Practices Act (DTPA) is the leading consumer protection legislation in Texas. Upon adequate notice and hearing, the court shall appoint a receiver over the defendant's business unless the defendant proves that all of the presumptions set forth in Subsection (a) of this section are not applicable. (j) A person who violates Subsection (b) of this section commits a separate offense each day that the person violates a provision of that subsection. (7) "Turquoise" means a hydrous copper sulphate containing aluminum salts plus iron. Sec. 2, 3, eff. 1, eff. 3.001, eff. Sept. 1, 2001. (B) demanding an exorbitant or excessive price in connection with the sale or lease of fuel, food, medicine, lodging, building materials, construction tools, or another necessity; (28) using the translation into a foreign language of a title or other word, including "attorney," "immigration consultant," "immigration expert," "lawyer," "licensed," "notary," and "notary public," in any written or electronic material, including an advertisement, a business card, a letterhead, stationery, a website, or an online video, in reference to a person who is not an attorney in order to imply that the person is authorized to practice law in the United States; (29) delivering or distributing a solicitation in connection with a good or service that: (A) represents that the solicitation is sent on behalf of a governmental entity when it is not; or. This subsection does not apply if Subsection (b) applies. September 1, 2009. 728 (H.B. 17.953. 2A.001, eff. REQUIRED DISCLOSURES FOR MAIL SOLICITATIONS. 143, Sec. September 1, 2019. Bus. 4, eff. Sec. (b) Unless the owner of a reusable container bearing a proprietary mark (or one acting with the owner's written permission) agrees, no person may. (a) In this section: (1) "Commercial purpose" means a purpose that is intended to result in a profit or other tangible benefit but does not include: (A) official use of the state seal or a representation of the state seal in a state function; (B) use of the state seal or a representation of the state seal for a political purpose by an elected official of this state; (C) use of the state seal or a representation of the state seal in an encyclopedia, dictionary, book, journal, pamphlet, periodical, magazine, or newspaper incident to a description or history of seals, coats of arms, heraldry, or this state; (D) use of the state seal or a representation of the state seal in a library, museum, or educational facility incident to descriptions or exhibits relating to seals, coats of arms, heraldry, or this state; (E) use of the state seal or a representation of the state seal in a theatrical, motion-picture, television, or similar production for a historical, educational, or newsworthy purpose; or. Sec. (3) a telephone call to the local telephone number: (A) listed in the directory or database routinely is forwarded or transferred to a location that is outside the calling area covered by the directory or database in which the number is listed; or. 17.823. Assurances of voluntary compliance shall in no way affect individual rights of action under this subchapter, except that the rights of individuals with regard to money or property received pursuant to a stipulation in the voluntary compliance under Subsection (b) of this section are governed by the terms of the voluntary compliance. Sec. (3) written information concerning a test required or prescribed by a government agency if the information from the test was false or inaccurate and the defendant did not know and could not reasonably have known of the falsity or inaccuracy of the information. (3) the contract does not involve the consumer's residence. 2.01, eff. 570, Sec. An offense under this subchapter is punishable by the fine imposed for an offense under Section 17.12(d). (2) "Recording group" means a vocal or instrumental group of which one or more members: (A) has released a sound recording under that group's name for commercial purposes; and. The following are 25 prohibited acts that are considered false, misleading, or deceptive. (a) Each person selling or offering for sale authentic or nonauthentic Indian arts and crafts shall request the suppliers of those arts and crafts to disclose the methods used in producing those arts and crafts and to determine whether those arts and crafts are in fact authentic Indian arts and crafts. Sept. 1, 2001; Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. LIMITATION. (3) breaking, damaging, or destroying a full or empty reusable container is prima facie evidence of his violating a provision of Subsection (b) of this section. & Com. (c) When a court issues a permanent injunction to restrain and prevent a violation of Section 17.902, the court may make additional orders or judgments as necessary to restore money or other property that may have been acquired because of a violation of this subchapter. (b) The court shall, not later than the 30th day after the date a motion under this section is filed, sign an order setting the time and place of the mediation. A license issued under this section expires one year after the date of issuance and may be renewed. Added by Acts 1973, 63rd Leg., p. 322, ch. NOTICE; INSPECTION. 216, Sec. Section 1395 et seq. IDENTIFICATION, POSSESSION, AND USE OF CERTAIN CONTAINERS. May 21, 1973. 603, Sec. (e) The application fee for a license under this section is $35. 8, eff. A person may not sell an item at a going out of business sale if the person ordered the item after the beginning date of the sale. Sec. 17.86. A person may not: (1) sell or offer for sale a product represented to be authentic Indian arts and crafts unless the product is in fact authentic Indian arts and crafts; (2) sell or offer for sale any authentic Indian arts and crafts or nonauthentic Indian arts and crafts represented to be made of silver unless the product is made of coin silver or sterling silver; (3) sell or offer for sale a product that is nonauthentic Indian arts and crafts unless the product is clearly labeled as to any characteristics that make it nonauthentic; (4) sell or offer for sale any turquoise, mounted or unmounted, without a disclosure of the true nature of the turquoise; or. 17.41. (d) A person's commonly used proprietary mark on a dairy container is prima facie evidence of that person's ownership of the container. Sec. This subchapter does not apply to: (1) a sale conducted by a public officer as part of the officer's official duties; (2) a sale for which an accounting must be made to a court of law; (3) a sale conducted pursuant to an order of a court; or. 307, Sec. The Deceptive Trade Practices Act (sec. WebContact Texas Law Texas Law. 1, eff. PRODUCTION, SALE, DISTRIBUTION, OR PROMOTION OF CERTAIN SYNTHETIC SUBSTANCES. The Deceptive Trade Practices Act (DTPA) gives Texas consumers the right to file a lawsuit and pursue damages when they have been victimized by a scammer or fraudulent business. Renumbered from Bus. 909 (1998) https://scholar.smu.edu/smulr/vol51/iss4/13 Sec. 2820), Sec. INTRODUCTION Prior to 1973, Texas consumer law could be summed up in two words, caveat emptor.1 In 1973, however, the Texas Legislature enacted the Texas Deceptive Trade PracticesConsumer Protection Law.2 The DTPA, as it soon became known, was quickly recognized as one of the foremost 17.43. 291, Sec. 2, 3, eff. Section 1395 et seq. 989), Sec. SUBCHAPTER E. DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICES AND CONSUMER PROTECTION. 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