LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 87TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION April 5, 2021 TO: Honorable Chris Turner, Chair, House Committee on Business & Industry FROM: Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB2259 by Guerra (Relating to requirements for subscription service contracts.), As Introduced No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend the Business and Commerce Code by adding Chapter 608, which concerns requirements for subscription service contracts. The bill would require subscription service providers to disclose to consumers the nature of the subscription service contracts that they are agreeing to, while also establishing procedures for contract cancellation. The bill indicates that a violation of the chapter is a false, misleading or deceptive act or practice as defined by the Business and Commerce Code and subsequently, any remedy under Chapter 17, Subchapter E, is available for a violation of this chapter. The bill would provide the Consumer Protection Division the authority to seek additional remedy through the Deceptive Trade Practices Act.According to the Office of the Attorney General, any additional work resulting from the provisions of the bill could be absorbed within current resources. Local Government ImpactNo significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies: b > td > 302 Office of the Attorney General LBB Staff: b > td > JMc, SZ, LCO, HGR
LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
Austin, Texas
FISCAL NOTE, 87TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION
April 5, 2021
TO: Honorable Chris Turner, Chair, House Committee on Business & Industry FROM: Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB2259 by Guerra (Relating to requirements for subscription service contracts.), As Introduced
TO: Honorable Chris Turner, Chair, House Committee on Business & Industry
FROM: Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE: HB2259 by Guerra (Relating to requirements for subscription service contracts.), As Introduced
Honorable Chris Turner, Chair, House Committee on Business & Industry
Honorable Chris Turner, Chair, House Committee on Business & Industry
Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board
Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board
HB2259 by Guerra (Relating to requirements for subscription service contracts.), As Introduced
HB2259 by Guerra (Relating to requirements for subscription service contracts.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Business and Commerce Code by adding Chapter 608, which concerns requirements for subscription service contracts. The bill would require subscription service providers to disclose to consumers the nature of the subscription service contracts that they are agreeing to, while also establishing procedures for contract cancellation. The bill indicates that a violation of the chapter is a false, misleading or deceptive act or practice as defined by the Business and Commerce Code and subsequently, any remedy under Chapter 17, Subchapter E, is available for a violation of this chapter. The bill would provide the Consumer Protection Division the authority to seek additional remedy through the Deceptive Trade Practices Act.According to the Office of the Attorney General, any additional work resulting from the provisions of the bill could be absorbed within current resources.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.
Source Agencies: b > td > 302 Office of the Attorney General
302 Office of the Attorney General
LBB Staff: b > td > JMc, SZ, LCO, HGR
JMc, SZ, LCO, HGR