Bill > HB4719

This bill amends the Texas Business & Commerce Code by adding a new definition for "telephone call" that references Section 304.002, which would provide a specific legal definition for telephone calls in the context of telephone solicitation regulations. While the exact details of the definition are not included in this bill text, the amendment suggests the legislature is seeking to clarify or potentially update how a "telephone call" is legally defined, which could have implications for how telephone solicitation laws are interpreted and enforced. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, giving businesses and regulatory bodies time to prepare for and understand the new definition. By cross-referencing another section of the code (Section 304.002), the bill indicates that the precise meaning of "telephone call" will be found in that specific statutory section, which likely provides a more comprehensive explanation of the term.

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