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Texas Business and Commerce Code - BUS & COM § 604A.002. Imposition of Surcharge for Use of Debit or Stored Value Card

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

(a) In a sale of goods or services, a merchant may not impose a surcharge on a buyer who uses a debit or stored value card instead of cash, a check, credit card, or a similar means of payment.

(b) This section does not apply to:

(1) a state agency, county, local governmental entity, or other governmental entity that accepts a debit or stored value card for the payment of fees, taxes, or other charges; or

(2) a private school that accepts a debit card for the payment of fees or other charges, as provided by Section 111.002, Business & Commerce Code.

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