Relating to the regulation and operation of electric bicycles.
This bill amends Texas' Business & Commerce Code to expand the definition of "false, misleading, or deceptive acts" by adding 18 specific examples, such as misrepresenting product origins, falsely advertising price reductions, or misrepresenting repair needs. It does not directly regulate electric bicycles (despite the title), as the provisions apply broadly to all business practices involving goods or services. The bill affects businesses selling products or services by clarifying prohibited deceptive behaviors, including false claims about sponsorship, quality, or pricing. The summary is based solely on the amended code section text provided, with no connection to e-bike regulation found in the bill's content.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 4, 2025
Last action Mar 17, 2025
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Total actions
4
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0
Committee
1
Mar 17, 2025
Committee
Referred to Transportation
upper
Mar 17, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Sarah Eckhardt
DDemocratic
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