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Texas Finance Code - FIN § 392.305. Deceptive Use of Credit Bureau Name

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

A person may not use “credit bureau,” “retail merchants,” or “retail merchants association” in the person's business or trade name unless:

(1) the person is engaged in gathering, recording, and disseminating information, both favorable and unfavorable, relating to the creditworthiness, financial responsibility, and paying habits of, and similar information regarding, persons being considered for credit extension so that a prospective creditor can make a sound decision in the extension of credit;  or

(2) the person is a nonprofit retail trade association that:

(A) consists of individual members;

(B) qualifies as a bona fide business league as defined by the United States Internal Revenue Service;  and

(C) does not engage in the business of debt collection or credit reporting.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Finance Code - FIN § 392.305. Deceptive Use of Credit Bureau Name - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/finance-code/fin-sect-392-305/

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