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 complainant (person making the complaint) must, in good faith, make full, fair, and honest disclosure of all facts and circumstances known to him/her at the time the complaint is made. The facts, as presented, must be in the form of an affidavit and signed under oath.
The Texas Deceptive Trade Practices-Consumer Protection Act ("DTPA") was enacted on . The full text can be found starting at section 17.41 of the Texas Business and Commerce Code.
File a complaint with your local consumer protection office or the state agency that regulates the company. Notify the Better Business Bureau (BBB) in your area about your problem. The BBB tries to resolve your complaints against companies.
The primary tool the Office of the Attorney General uses to protect Texas consumers is the Deceptive Trade Practices Act (DTPA). This law lists many practices that are false, deceptive, or misleading. When you fall victim to illegal practices covered by the DTPA, you may have the right to sue for damages under the act.
Contact the company about your complaint A salesperson or customer service representative. Search for a company's customer service contact information on their website. Take your complaint to a company's management if a salesperson or customer service representative did not help.
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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.
Investigative consumer reports contain information on an individual that is not in their credit report, including their "character, general reputation, personal characteristics, or mode of living" and are most often used by employers to check on job applicants.
By signing this form, you are giving consent to have your consumer/credit reports furnished by consumer reporting agencies as part of an investigation to determine your suitability or fitness for federal employment or fitness to perform work under a contract.