New Texas Law Bans Unsolicited Sales Texts

New Texas Law on Sales Texts

• 📌 A new Texas law, Senate Bill 140, is now in effect, targeting unwanted sales texts.
• 🎯 The law makes it illegal for telemarketers to send text messages without prior permission.

How the Law Works

• 💡 The definition of telephone solicitation has been expanded to include text messages.
• ⚖️ Any message aiming to persuade you to buy, rent, or claim a product or service is now subject to telemarketing rules.
• 📝 Businesses must now register with the state before sending text solicitations.
• ✅ They are required to obtain clear written consent from consumers.
• 🚫 Consumers must be provided with an easy way to opt out of receiving these messages.
• 🌙 The law also enforces quiet hours, preventing bothersome texts late at night or early in the morning.

Closing a Legal Loophole

• 🔍 Previously, companies often argued that text messages were not considered 'calls', allowing them to bypass regulations.
• 🛠️ This new law closes that loophole, providing stronger protections for Texans against spam and scams.