Texas 2009 - 81st Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB1635

Voted on by Senate
 
Out of House Committee
 
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 

Caption

Relating to the sale of certain communications equipment and mobile telephone services; providing criminal and civil penalties.

Impact

The bill establishes significant civil and criminal penalties for non-compliance, which may deter illegal activities associated with mobile devices. It mandates that sellers keep detailed records of every sale and transmit these records to a wireless provider, thus facilitating the monitoring of sales and potentially combating issues such as fraud or theft related to mobile services. By ensuring that only registered individuals can sell mobile devices, the bill aims to create a safer market environment.

Summary

SB1635 addresses the regulation of the sale of certain mobile telephones, storage devices, and mobile telephone services in the state of Texas. The bill introduces a framework requiring vendors to register and maintain records of mobile telephone sales and services, including capturing the buyer's identification and details about the device or service sold. The law aims to enhance accountability and security in transactions related to mobile devices, which have become increasingly integral to daily communication.

Contention

While SB1635 has garnered support for its focus on security and compliance within the mobile device market, some critics may argue that the registration requirements could impose an undue burden on small businesses. The need for extensive record-keeping and compliance with the new regulations can be seen as a hindrance to the free market, particularly for retailers operating on slimmer profit margins. Still, proponents believe that the long-term benefits in public safety and reducing criminal misuse of mobile telecommunications justify these regulatory measures.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

TX SB497

Relating to the processing and sale of kratom and kratom products; providing civil penalties; creating a criminal offense.

TX HB861

Relating to the processing and sale of kratom and kratom products; providing civil penalties; creating a criminal offense.

TX HB1402

Relating to the criminal penalties for certain criminal offenses.

TX HB2226

Relating to state and municipal motor fuel taxes; providing civil penalties; creating criminal offenses; requiring occupational licenses; authorizing the imposition of taxes; providing for increases and decreases in the rates of taxes.

TX HB4364

Relating to prohibiting certain sales and purchases of firearms; creating criminal offenses; providing a civil penalty.

TX HB2324

Relating to the regulation of certain health professionals and health facilities; providing civil and administrative penalties; creating a criminal offense.

TX SB895

Relating to the regulation of money services businesses; creating a criminal offense; creating administrative penalties; authorizing the imposition of a fee.

TX HB4481

Relating to a directory of e-cigarettes and alternative nicotine products sold in this state, and regulation of the sale and distribution of e-cigarettes and alternative nicotine products; imposing fees; creating criminal offenses; imposing a civil penalty; imposing administrative penalties.

TX SB2054

Relating to a directory of e-cigarettes and alternative nicotine products sold in this state, and regulation of the sale and distribution of e-cigarettes and alternative nicotine products; imposing fees; creating criminal offenses; imposing a civil penalty; imposing administrative penalties.

TX SB2105

Relating to the registration of and certain other requirements relating to data brokers; providing a civil penalty and authorizing a fee.

Similar Bills

TX HB352

Relating to warrants issued to obtain cell site information through the use of a cell site simulator device and to public access to certain information relating to investigatory equipment; creating a criminal offense.

TX SB99

Relating to wireless telephone consumer protections.

TX HB1372

Relating to authorizing a petitioner for a protective order to separate the petitioner's wireless telephone number from the respondent's wireless telephone service account.

TX HB3801

Relating to authorizing a petitioner for a protective order to separate the petitioner's wireless telephone number from the respondent's wireless telephone service account.

TX HB3169

Relating to wireless telephone consumer protections.

DE HB160

An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To 988 Behavioral Health Crisis Intervention Services.

TX HB1481

Relating to certain offenses regarding the possession or use of a cellular telephone by an inmate or defendant in a correctional or detention facility and to the detection and monitoring of that possession or use.

TX HB3228

Relating to the offense of prohibited substances and items in correctional facilities.