Texas Says Mini-TCPA Exempts Consent-Based Text Communications Texas has provided new guidance on its telemarketing law, SB 140, indicating that programs sending texts only to people who clearly opted in are not “telephone solicitations,” and therefore would not need to register, post a $10,000 bond, or file quarterly reports under the State’s view. SB 140 otherwise requires registration, bonding, and reporting for businesses that text prospects or mixed lists without clear consent; enforcement would largely rest with the Attorney General, and litigation is ongoing. This update is most relevant for clients that market by text to leads or broad audiences without documented opt-in, and less urgent for programs limited to verified opt-in subscribers or current/former customers covered by the two-year, same-name carveout. Read more: https://bit.ly/3K7ozer Authors: Jenna Schneider I Kim Sandell I Steven Stransky #ThompsonHine #TCPA #MiniTCPA #TCPA
