88R12374 MLH-D
By: Talarico H.B. No. 3299
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to requiring the disclosure of taxes and fees charged for
the sale of concert and other event tickets.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Title 6, Business & Commerce Code, is amended by
adding Chapter 205 to read as follows:
CHAPTER 205. DISCLOSURE OF TAXES AND FEES FOR EVENT TICKETS
Sec. 205.001. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter:
(1) "Event" means a concert, theatrical performance,
sporting event, exhibition, show, or similar scheduled activity
that:
(A) is open to the public;
(B) is held in a public or private venue; and
(C) requires payment of an admission fee to
attend the activity.
(2) "Ticket website" means an Internet website or
mobile application advertising or offering the sale of tickets, or
offering tickets for resale, to an event in this state.
(3) "Venue" means an arena, stadium, theater, concert
hall, or other place used for events.
Sec. 205.002. DISCLOSURE OF TAXES AND FEES. A person that
sells or resells tickets for a concert or other event in this state,
including the operator of a ticket website, must disclose all taxes
and fees charged in connection with the sale of a ticket for the
event. The total price of event tickets made available for sale on
a ticket website, including taxes and fees charged in connection
with the sale, must be posted on the website in a location easily
accessible by ticket purchasers or potential ticket purchasers.
SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2023.