SB 591 Texas Senate · 89th Legislature (2025)

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

SB 591 prohibits using bots or multiple accounts to buy clothing online in ways that bypass normal sales systems, such as random selection for limited items. It directly affects online clothing sellers and individuals or businesses using automated tools to purchase clothing. The law allows the Texas Attorney General to enforce it by seeking fines of up to $5,000 per violation and recovering legal costs. The bill takes effect on September 1, 2025.
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Introduced Dec 13, 2024 Last action Feb 3, 2025
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