Relating to prohibitions in connection with certain sales of clothing on an Internet website or software application; providing a civil penalty.

HB 4487 prohibits using bots, multiple accounts, or IP addresses to automate or bypass sales systems for clothing purchases on websites or apps. It targets tactics like circumventing randomized customer selection or sales limits, directly affecting online retailers who must comply with these rules and consumers attempting automated purchases. Violators face a civil penalty of up to $5,000 per violation, enforced by the Texas Attorney General through lawsuits seeking injunctions or restitution. The law applies only to clothing sales occurring on or after its effective date of September 1, 2025.