Texas Data Privacy And Security Act. (“Act”) (effective July 1, 2024)1 The Act grants Texas residents several key rights over their personal data.
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.
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.
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;
Report a business to Trading Standards To report to Trading Standards, you need to contact the Citizens Advice consumer service. We'll pass your report to Trading Standards and we can also give you advice about your problem. You can: use our online form - you can use this form from 5pm on Fridays to 9am on Mondays.
Right to Choose: It is the right of a consumer to have accessibility to a variety of products available in the market at fair prices. Right to be Heard: The consumer's interest will be given proper consideration and they will be provided with the appropriate forum to do so.
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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.
17.46. DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICES UNLAWFUL. (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.
The Deceptive Trade Practices Act (DTPA) is the leading consumer protection legislation in Texas.