81R11335 DAK-D
By: Davis of Dallas H.B. No. 1953
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to the provision of video programming service to
consumers.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Subtitle B, Title 10, Business & Commerce Code,
as effective April 1, 2009, is amended by adding Chapter 327 to read
as follows:
CHAPTER 327. PROVISION OF VIDEO PROGRAMMING SERVICE TO CONSUMERS
Sec. 327.001. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter:
(1) "Consumer" means an individual who seeks video
programming service for personal, family, or household purposes.
(2) "Video programming service" means the
distribution of video programming with or without use of wires to
subscribing or paying customers.
Sec. 327.002. VIDEO PROGRAMMING SERVICE WITHOUT
CANCELLATION FEE. A video programming service provider may not
offer to a consumer a contract for video programming service that
provides:
(1) any kind of fee or charge for cancellation of the
contract by the consumer; or
(2) any time period during which the contract is not
subject to cancellation by the consumer.
Sec. 327.003. CONTRACT VOID. A contract that violates
Section 327.002 is void and may not be enforced.
SECTION 2. This Act applies only to a contract entered into
or renewed on or after the effective date of this Act.
SECTION 3. This Act takes effect September 1, 2009.