967 (S.B. (3) deface, obliterate, destroy, cover up, or otherwise remove or conceal a name or mark on a container of another without the written consent of the owner. '2 17.46. (b) Subject to the provisions of Subsection (a) of this section, a prevailing party may move that the defendant show cause why a receiver should not be appointed. 414, Sec. The Deceptive Trade Practices Act (DTPA) is the leading consumer protection legislation in Texas. 1488), Sec. 17.853. September 1, 2005. 1.002, eff. The Consumer Protection Division works to protect Texas consumers and the legitimate business and charitable nonprofit communities by investigating breaches of fiduciary duties, fraud, misrepresentations, and deceptive advertising; filing civil lawsuits to enforce state and federal consumer protection and charitable trust laws; and educating Sec. May 23, 1977; Acts 1979, 66th Leg., p. 1327, ch. was enacted in 1973 "to protect consumers against false, misleading, and deceptive business practices, unconscionable ac-tions, and breaches of warranty and to provide efficient and economical procedures to secure such protection." (d) If a district or county attorney, under the authority of this section, executes and serves a civil investigative demand and files a petition described by Section 17.61(g), the petition must be filed in the district court in the county where the parties reside. 1353), Sec. (e) Documentary material demanded pursuant to this section shall be produced for inspection and copying during normal business hours at the principal office or place of business of the person served, or at other times and places as may be agreed on by the person served and the consumer protection division. 603, Sec. 380, Sec. (6) "Name or mark" means any permanently affixed or permanently stamped name or mark that is used for the purpose of identifying the owner of a shopping cart, laundry cart, or container. Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. In addition to those fees, each licensee shall pay an amount equal to three percent of the licensee's annual gross receipts related to the licensed use in excess of $5,000 to the state as a royalty fee. Sec. 143, Sec. Whenever the consumer protection division has reason to believe that a person is engaging in, has engaged in, or is about to engage in any act or practice declared to be unlawful by this subchapter, or when it reasonably believes it to be in the public interest to conduct an investigation to ascertain whether any person is engaging in, has engaged in, or is about to engage in any such act or practice, an authorized member of the division may: (1) require the person to file on the prescribed forms a statement or report in writing, under oath or otherwise, as to all the facts and circumstances concerning the alleged violation and such other data and information as the consumer protection division deems necessary; (2) examine under oath any person in connection with this alleged violation; (3) examine any merchandise or sample of merchandise deemed necessary and proper; and. In this subsection, "prosecuting attorney" has the meaning assigned by Section 41.101, Government Code. Renumbered from Bus. Section 1395 et seq. (2) "proprietary mark" includes word, name, symbol, device, and any combination of them in any form or arrangement, used by a person to identify his tangible personal property and distinguish it from the tangible personal property of another. Scope of statute a. (4) "Indian handcrafted" means the skillful and expert use of the hands in making products solely by Indians within the United States, including the use of findings and hand tools and equipment for buffing, polishing, grinding, drilling, or sewing. September 1, 2019. (4) "Public donations receptacle" means a large container or bin in a parking lot or public place that is intended for use as a collection point for clothing or household goods donated by the public. 1, eff. (a) If a money judgment entered under this subchapter is unsatisfied 30 days after it becomes final and if the prevailing party has made a good faith attempt to obtain satisfaction of the judgment, the following presumptions exist with respect to the party against whom the judgment was entered: (1) that the defendant is insolvent or in danger of becoming insolvent; and, (2) that the defendant's property is in danger of being lost, removed, or otherwise exempted from collection on the judgment; and, (3) that the prevailing party will be materially injured unless a receiver is appointed over the defendant's business; and. 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. (4) contains the appropriate disclosure prescribed by this section in English and Spanish. (a) A person may not misrepresent the geographical location of a business that derives 50 percent or more of its gross income from the sale or arranging for the sale of flowers or floral arrangements in the listing of the business: (1) in a telephone directory or other directory assistance database; (b) A person is considered to misrepresent the geographical location of a business for purposes of Subsection (a) if the name of the business indicates that the business is located in a geographical area and: (1) the business is not located within the geographical area indicated; (2) the listing fails to identify the municipality and state of the business's geographical location; and. An act or practice that is a violation of a provision of law other than this subchapter may be made the basis of an action under this subchapter if the act or practice is proscribed by a provision of this subchapter or is declared by such other law to be actionable under this subchapter. Aug. 28, 1989. 17.93. (4) the use or employment by any person of an act or practice in violation of Chapter 541, Insurance Code. (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. (B) provided on the Internet website or in a print advertisement routinely is forwarded or transferred to a location that is outside the calling area of the geographical area as indicated by the name of the business. 1, eff. LATER SALES. (A) means a product or system, including a written warranty: (a) installed on or applied to a vehicle; and, (b) designed to prevent loss of or damage to a vehicle from a specific cause; and, (ii) under which, after installation or application of the product or system described by Subparagraph (i), if loss or damage results from the failure of the product or system to perform as represented in the warranty, the warrantor, to the extent agreed on as part of the warranty, is required to pay expenses to the person in this state who purchases or otherwise possesses the product or system for the loss of or damage to the vehicle; and. If the court finds that the amount tendered in the settlement offer to compensate the consumer for attorneys' fees under Subsection (d)(2) is the same as, substantially the same as, or more than the amount of reasonable and necessary attorneys' fees incurred by the consumer as of the date of the offer, the consumer may not recover attorneys' fees greater than the amount of fees tendered in the settlement offer. (c) The court, on a showing of good cause, may allow the consumer protection division, as representative of the public, to intervene in an action to which this section applies. WebCheatham, Norwood and Peterson d/b/a Cheatham-Norwood-Peterson Investments brought a Deceptive Trade Practices-Consumer Protection Act (hereafter referred to as DTPA) action against Stewart Title Guaranty Company and obtained judgment based on the failure of a title insurance policy to reveal the ex Webinclude Consumer Credit and The Law, Consumer Protection and The Law, Texas Consumer Law: Cases and Materials, and The Lawyers Guide to the Texas Deceptive A person seeking indemnity as provided by this section may recover all sums that he is required to pay as a result of the action, his attorney's fees reasonable in relation to the amount of work performed in maintaining his action for indemnity, and his costs. WebIn Texas we have the DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICES CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT that i believe this would fall under. 76, Sec. This subchapter does not create a private cause of action for a violation of Section 17.952. SUBCHAPTER D. COUNTERFEITING OR CHANGING A REQUIRED MARK; MISUSE OF CONTAINER BEARING MARK. Added by Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 17.61. (b) The prosecuting attorney in the county in which a violation of Section 17.902 occurs, with prior written notice to the attorney general, may institute and prosecute an action seeking injunctive relief under this section. 1, eff. Sec. Added by Acts 1973, 63rd Leg., p. 322, ch. 1, eff. 759 (H.B. 858 (H.B. (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. Sec. (3) the seller has ceased disseminating the material. (1) remove a shopping cart or laundry cart from the premises or parking area of a retail establishment with intent to temporarily or permanently deprive the owner of the cart or the retailer of possession of the cart; (2) remove a shopping cart or laundry cart, without written authorization from the owner of the cart, from the premises or parking area of any retail establishment; (3) possess, without the written permission of the owner or retailer in lawful possession of the cart, a shopping cart or laundry cart outside the premises or parking lot of the retailer whose name or mark appears on the cart; or. (e) The application fee for a license under this section is $35. Amended by Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 604, ch. 17.46) protects consumers from unlawful business practices. The provisions of this subchapter apply only to acts or practices occurring after the effective date of this subchapter, except a right of action or power granted to the attorney general under Chapter 10, Title 79, Revised Civil Statutes of Texas, 1925, as amended, prior to the effective date of this subchapter. 7, eff. INJUNCTION; RESTITUTION. Sec. Sec. Further, consistent with Section 17.48(b) of this subchapter, the consumer protection division shall, upon request and to the extent it has the resources available, provide assistance to a district or county attorney in any action taken under this subchapter. (2) inducing a person to contract with regard to the tangible personal property, security, service, or anything he may offer. 1, eff. Web74 Journal of Texas Consumer Law 2005 I. 291, Sec. (b) The total amount of penalties that may be imposed under Subsection (a) may not exceed $2,000 for donated items sold during a single transaction. 8, eff. Sept. 1, 1991. Give to Texas Law Connect with Texas Law Sec. Unfair and deceptive trade names; use of term "wholesale" in advertising. In determining whether or not an injunction has been violated the court shall take into consideration the maintenance of procedures reasonably adapted to insure compliance with the injunction. & C. Code Sec. Sec. DEFINITION. 1080 (H.B. MEDIATION. 17.49. 1, eff. September 1, 2015. 1, eff. Uniform Deceptive Trade Practices Act Adopted: No (Bus. Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Consumer Protection Act Guidelines. Aug. 27, 1979; Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. (2) "For-profit entity" has the meaning assigned by Section 1.002, Business Organizations Code. WAIVERS: PUBLIC POLICY. DECEPTIVE WHOLESALE AND GOING-OUT-OF-BUSINESS ADVERTISING. (a) A for-profit entity or individual may not use a public donations receptacle to collect donated clothing or household goods and subsequently sell the donated items unless the for-profit entity or individual attaches to the receptacle a notice that: (1) is permanently and prominently displayed on the front and at least one side of the receptacle; (2) is in bold print, with letters at least two inches in height and one inch in width; (3) contains the business address, other than a post office box number, and telephone number of the for-profit entity or individual; and. 2, 3, eff. Aug. 30, 1993; Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 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. Sept. 1, 1967. 883, Sec. 11.20, eff. (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. After consultation with an attorney of my own selection, I voluntarily consent to this waiver.". A person may not advertise, promote, or conduct a live musical performance in this state through the use of a false, deceptive, or misleading affiliation, connection, or association between a recording group and a performing musical group. The original inventory must be accompanied by a filing fee of $20. Added by Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. June 12, 1969. In the State of Texas, the statute of limitations to bring a lawsuit under the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices-Consumer Protection Act (DTPA) is two years from the date that the alleged misleading, false, deceptive practice or act occurred. EXEMPTIONS. 7. (2) wilfully refuse to return on request to the owner a dairy container bearing his commonly used proprietary mark. 17.90. Sec. 291, Sec. Web(a) In debt collection, a debt collector may not use threats, coercion, or attempts to coerce that employ any of the following practices: (1) using or threatening to use violence or other 143, Sec. (8) "Poultry box" means a permanent type of container that is used by a processor, distributor, retailer, or food service establishment or an agent of one of those persons to transport, store, or carry poultry. DEFINITIONS. To be eligible for relief under the Texas DTPA, you must be a consumer. (2) additional damages under Subsection (b). (b) A district or county attorney, with prior written notice to the consumer protection division, may institute and prosecute actions seeking injunctive relief under this subchapter, after complying with the prior contact provisions of Subsection (a) of Section 17.47 of this subchapter. (a) Whenever the consumer protection division believes that any person may be in possession, custody, or control of the original copy of any documentary material relevant to the subject matter of an investigation of a possible violation of this subchapter, an authorized agent of the division may execute in writing and serve on the person a civil investigative demand requiring the person to produce the documentary material and permit inspection and copying. DEADLINE FOR ORDERS. (i) Nothing in this subchapter shall apply to a claim against a person licensed as a broker or salesperson under Chapter 1101, Occupations Code, arising from an act or omission by the person while acting as a broker or salesperson. (B) imitation turquoise, which is any compound or mineral that is manufactured or treated so as to closely approximate turquoise in appearance. Sec. (2) 50 percent of the amount collected paid to the county shall be deposited by the county in a segregated account and the funds shall be used only for law enforcement, public health programs, or drug abuse prevention programs. 17.55A by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 242, Sec. If the person transacts business in more than one county, the petition shall be filed in the county in which the person maintains his principal place of business, or in another county agreed on by the parties to the petition. 2.001, eff. Not later than the fifth business day after the date on which a person files an original inventory under Section 17.83, the chief appraiser shall send notice of the filing to the comptroller, the county clerk of the county in which the person's principal place of business in the state is located, and the tax collector for each of the taxing units that tax the property described in the original inventory. 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. 5.02(7), eff. (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. Added by Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 604, ch. 909 (1998) https://scholar.smu.edu/smulr/vol51/iss4/13 Any material which contains trade secrets shall not be presented except with the approval of the court in which the action is pending after adequate notice to the person furnishing the material. Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. (i) This section does not apply to the owner of a shopping cart, laundry cart, or container or to a customer or any other person who has written consent from the owner of a shopping cart, laundry cart, or container or from a retailer in lawful possession of the cart or container to remove it from the premises or the parking area of the retail establishment. (e) In an action brought under Section 17.47 to enforce this section, the consumer protection division may request, and the trier of fact may award the recovery of: (1) reasonable attorney's fees and court costs; and. SUBCHAPTER B. WebOne year later, a motion by Ford to reassign three other cases in the same court and consolidate them was granted. Sec. An offense under this chapter is punishable by the fine imposed for an offense under Subsection (d) of Section 17.12 of this code. INQUIRY AS TO PRODUCER. 4, eff. (d) An offer of settlement tendered by a person against whom a claim under this subchapter is pending must include an offer to pay the following amounts of money, separately stated: (1) an amount of money or other consideration, reduced to its cash value, as settlement of the consumer's claim for damages; and. 17.44. WebSec. 17.462. (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. Sec. (f) A person licensed under this section shall maintain records relating to the licensee's use of the state seal in the manner required by the rules of the secretary of state. (4) identify the persons authorized by the consumer protection division to whom the documentary material is to be made available for inspection and copying. At a press conference today, Attorney General Ken Paxton announced that his office filed a consumer protection lawsuit in Travis County District Court against Purdue Pharma for violating the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act (DTPA) involving the companys prescription opioids, including OxyContin. 414, Sec. Aug. 28, 1995. Aug. 27, 1979; Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 4943, ch. Sec. WebHE Texas Deceptive Trade Practices-Consumer Protection Act ("DTPA")' was enacted in 1973 "to protect consumers against false, misleading and deceptive business practices, (6) "Pyramid promotional scheme" means a plan or operation by which a person gives consideration for the opportunity to receive compensation that is derived primarily from a person's introduction of other persons to participate in the plan or operation rather than from the sale of a product by a person introduced into the plan or operation. (5) "Retail store" means any retail grocery store, delicatessen, butcher shop, or other place where food is sold for off-premises consumption. (2) ending on the 30th day after the date the disaster declaration expires or is terminated. Sec. This e-book provides comprehensive, in-depth, and (h) A person who violates Section 17.46(b)(26) is jointly and severally liable under that subdivision for actual damages, court costs, and attorney's fees. The Consumer Protection Division works to protect Texas consumers and the legitimate business and charitable nonprofit communities by investigating breaches of (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. PRICE GOUGING DURING DECLARED DISASTER. September 1, 2019. 17.56A by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICES UNLAWFUL. CONSUMER PROTECTION DIVISION PARTICIPATION IN CLASS ACTION. (1) use for any purpose outside the premises of the owner or an adjacent parking area, a container of another that is identified with or by any name or mark unless the use is authorized by the owner; (2) sell or offer for sale a container of another that is identified with or by a name or mark unless the sale is authorized by the owner; or. SUBCHAPTER G. LABELING, ADVERTISING, AND SALE OF KOSHER FOODS. (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).". Sec. (13) "Intentionally" means actual awareness of the falsity, deception, or unfairness of the act or practice, or the condition, defect, or failure constituting a breach of warranty giving rise to the consumer's claim, coupled with the specific intent that the consumer act in detrimental reliance on the falsity or deception or in detrimental ignorance of the unfairness. The report must include a statement regarding the final disposition of the matter. 360, Sec. Sept. 1, 1995. 1, eff. (b) An offense under this section is a Class A misdemeanor. 1, eff. 7, eff. (c) Nothing in this subchapter shall apply to a claim for damages based on the rendering of a professional service, the essence of which is the providing of advice, judgment, opinion, or similar professional skill. (6) "Trade" and "commerce" mean the advertising, offering for sale, sale, lease, or distribution of any good or service, of any property, tangible or intangible, real, personal, or mixed, and any other article, commodity, or thing of value, wherever situated, and shall include any trade or commerce directly or indirectly affecting the people of this state. (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. 564, Sec. Donations are sold for profit by (name of for-profit entity or individual) and a flat fee of (insert amount) is paid to (name of charitable organization).". The office of the attorney general may use the documentary material or copies of it as it determines necessary in the enforcement of this subchapter, including presentation before any court. 62, Sec. September 1, 2007. Sept. 1, 1967. (b) In asserting a defense under Subdivision (1), (2), or (3) of Subsection (a) of Section 17.506 above, the defendant shall prove the written information was a producing cause of the alleged damage. Last Updated on December 12, 2022 This article provides information on the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act (DTPA). 2, 3, eff. (i) has been operating as a hospital for less than one year; (ii) has submitted an application to a federally recognized accreditation program for certification under Title XVIII of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. Sec. 8, eff. (4) "Restaurant" means a place where food is sold for on-premises consumption. Sec. First enacted in 1973 and last amended in 1995, the Texas Deceptive Added by Acts 1973, 63rd Leg., p. 322, ch. (f) A party may not compel mediation under this section if the amount of economic damages claimed is less than $15,000, unless the party seeking to compel mediation agrees to pay the costs of the mediation. Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. Cessation of unlawful conduct after such prior contact shall not render such court action moot under any circumstances, and such injunctive relief shall lie even if such person has ceased such unlawful conduct after such prior contact. 17.823. (2) a fine of not less than $5 nor more than $10 for each violation concerning any other container. (d) Service of any demand may be made by: (1) delivering a duly executed copy of the demand to the person to be served or to a partner or to any officer or agent authorized by appointment or by law to receive service of process on behalf of that person; (2) delivering a duly executed copy of the demand to the principal place of business in the state of the person to be served; (3) mailing by registered mail or certified mail a duly executed copy of the demand addressed to the person to be served at the principal place of business in this state, or if the person has no place of business in this state, to his principal office or place of business. SUBCHAPTER L. BAD FAITH CLAIMS OF PATENT INFRINGEMENT. The provisions of this subchapter do not in any way preclude other political subdivisions of this state from dealing with deceptive trade practices. Sec. A person who advertises a liquidation sale, auction sale, or going-out-of-business sale shall state the correct name and permanent address of the owner of the business in the advertising. (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 disclosure required by Subsection (a) must state: Sec. INJUNCTION. 1013, Sec. Aug. 27, 1979; Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 6, eff. 291, Sec. This subchapter may not be construed to: (1) limit rights and remedies available to the state or another person under any other law; (2) alter or restrict the attorney general's authority under other law with regard to conduct involving claims of patent infringement; or. 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