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Texas Business and Commerce Code - BUS & COM § 301.052. Charges to Consumer's Credit Card Account

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by FindLaw Staff

A person who sells consumer goods or services through the use of a telephone solicitor may not make or submit a charge to a consumer's credit card account unless the seller:

(1) provides that:

(A) the consumer may receive a full refund for returning undamaged and unused goods or canceling services by providing notice to the seller not later than the seventh day after the date the consumer receives the goods or services; and

(B) the seller will process:

(i) a refund not later than the 30th day after the date the seller receives the returned goods from the consumer; or

(ii) a full refund not later than the 30th day after the date the consumer cancels an order for the purchase of services not performed or a pro rata refund for any services not yet performed for the consumer;

(2) provides to the consumer a written contract fully describing the goods or services being offered, the total price to be charged, the name, address, and business telephone number of the seller, and any terms affecting the sale and receives from the consumer a signed copy of the contract; or

(3) is an organization that qualifies for an exemption from federal income taxation under Section 501(c)(3), Internal Revenue Code of 1986, and has obtained that exemption from the Internal Revenue Service.

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