Relating to regulation of online global marketplaces.
SB 1648 defines "online global marketplaces" (like Amazon or eBay) as platforms connecting buyers and sellers online without state regulation. It prohibits Texas counties and municipalities from regulating these marketplaces' operations or requiring them to share user data without a court order. The bill directly affects local governments seeking to create their own rules for these platforms and marketplaces operating in Texas. The law takes effect September 1, 2025, and establishes Chapter 121 in the Business & Commerce Code.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 26, 2025
Last action Mar 11, 2025
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Mar 11, 2025
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Referred to Business & Commerce
upper
Mar 11, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Legislator
Party
State
District
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Bryan Hughes
RRepublican
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