What this site is
SB140Explained is an editorial publication focused on Texas Senate Bill 140 and related Texas consumer-protection law. Our goal is to provide plain-English, current, and accurate information that helps consumers and businesses understand their rights and obligations under the law.
We are not a law firm. We do not represent clients. Submitting an inquiry through this site does not create an attorney-client relationship.
Editorial standards
Every page on this site is grounded in primary sources: the statutory text of SB 140 and the amended sections of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act, published court decisions, official guidance from the Texas Secretary of State and Attorney General, and published commentary from established law firms practicing in this area.
When we describe the law, we describe it as it is enacted and currently in effect, including the modifications produced by the November 2025 settlement. When we describe litigation outcomes, we describe published or publicly-reported outcomes. When something is uncertain, contested, or fact-dependent, we say so.
Pages are dated, and the "last updated" timestamp reflects the most recent substantive review. We re-review the site for accuracy when significant developments occur — court rulings, enforcement actions, statutory amendments, new state mini-TCPA legislation that intersects with Texas practice.
How we make money
We may receive referral fees from licensed attorneys when consumer submissions through this site result in a case that the attorney accepts. We may also receive affiliate compensation from compliance services and surety bond providers referenced on the business page. We do not let those relationships affect what we write. If a service is recommended on this site, it's because we believe it's reasonable for the use case described, not because of compensation arrangements.
We do not run programmatic advertising on the site. We do not sell consumer information collected through intake forms to third parties unrelated to potential legal representation.
Disclaimer
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The information on SB140Explained is provided for general informational purposes only. It is not legal advice and is not a substitute for the advice of a licensed attorney.
Laws change. Court interpretations change. Your specific situation involves facts we don't know. A page that is accurate as a general description of Texas SB 140 may not produce the right answer for your specific question. For any decision that turns on the application of SB 140 or the Texas DTPA to your circumstances — whether you're a consumer considering a claim or a business evaluating compliance — consult a licensed Texas attorney.
Submitting an inquiry through any form on this site does not create an attorney-client relationship between you and SB140Explained, between you and any attorney who may eventually contact you, or otherwise. An attorney-client relationship is established only through a separate engagement agreement with a licensed attorney.
We make no representation or warranty as to the outcome of any potential claim, the willingness of any attorney to represent you, or the value of any case. We undertake no obligation to update information on this site as the law develops.
SB140Explained is not affiliated with the State of Texas, the Texas Secretary of State, the Texas Attorney General, the Texas Legislature, or any law firm except as expressly disclosed.
Corrections
If you find an error on this site — a misstated statutory citation, an outdated reference, a misinterpretation of recent case law — please let us know. Substantive corrections are made promptly and noted in the page's edit history where significant.
Contact
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