Texas · Through 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025

Tex. Business & Commerce Code § 621.006: DEPOSIT REQUIREMENTS.

Where this section sits in the code

BUSINESS AND COMMERCE CODE
TITLE 13. CONTESTS AND OTHER PROMOTIONS
CHAPTER 621. CONTESTS AND GIFT GIVEAWAYS
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS

(a) In this section, "refundable deposit" means a deposit that is required to be returned in its entirety to a consumer if:

(1) it is paid by the consumer for a reservation used by the consumer; or

(2) the consumer provides at least five possible reservation dates, none of which can be confirmed.

(b) An offeror may require a refundable deposit for a gift or prize involving lodging, airfare, a trip, or a recreational activity if the deposit requirement is fully, clearly, and conspicuously disclosed.

(c) A condition that restricts the refund of the deposit must be clearly and conspicuously disclosed in at least 10-point type on the solicitation.

Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (H.B. 2278), Sec. 2.01, eff. April 1, 2009.

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