Relating to a prohibition on the transfer of certain personal data without consent.

HB 4562 prohibits the sharing of Texas residents' phone numbers with third parties without their explicit consent. It applies to businesses operating in Texas or deriving revenue from sharing phone numbers of individuals they don't collect data from directly. The law requires clear affirmative consent (like a written statement or unambiguous action) before any disclosure, release, or sale of phone numbers. Violations can be enforced by the Attorney General after a 30-day cure period, with penalties including being classified as a deceptive trade practice. This bill directly affects businesses that handle phone numbers of Texas residents, such as data brokers or marketing firms.