HB 4200 Texas House · 89th Legislature (2025)

Relating to requiring certain disclosures in relation to the purchase of electronic media by consumers; providing a civil penalty.

HB 4200 requires online platforms selling digital media (like streaming services, video games, or TV shows) to provide written disclosures to consumers. The disclosure must clearly state that access to purchased media is not guaranteed forever and may expire later. Platforms violating this rule face a $7,500 civil penalty per violation, enforceable by the Texas Attorney General. The law takes effect September 1, 2025, and directly affects consumers purchasing digital content through these platforms.
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Introduced Mar 31, 2025 Last action Mar 31, 2025
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