LIMITATION. 1, eff. Added by Acts 1973, 63rd Leg., p. 322, ch. Sept. 1, 1991. Added by Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 17.46. 727 East Dean Keeton St. Austin, Texas 78705 (512) 471-5151. 3.001, eff. (4) identify the persons authorized by the consumer protection division to whom the documentary material is to be made available for inspection and copying. The Act gives consumers a way to sue Renumbered from Bus. (D) seeking compensation for past or present infringement of the patent or for a license to the patent. During the 60-day period a written request to inspect, in a reasonable manner and at a reasonable time and place, the goods that are the subject of the consumer's action or claim may be presented to the consumer. WAIVERS: PUBLIC POLICY. Added by Acts 1973, 63rd Leg., p. 322, ch. (e) A district or county attorney may act under this section so long as the consumer protection division does not intend to act with respect to that matter. (2) "Label" means a display of written, printed, or graphic matter on the immediate article or container of any food product. May 21, 1973. (a) A consumer may maintain an action where any of the following constitute a producing cause of economic damages or damages for mental anguish: (1) the use or employment by any person of a false, misleading, or deceptive act or practice that is: (A) specifically enumerated in a subdivision of Subsection (b) of Section 17.46 of this subchapter; and. An offense under this section is a Class C misdemeanor. 167, Sec. (a) A consumer filing an action under Section 17.50 that is to be maintained as a class action shall send to the consumer protection division: (1) a copy of the notice required by Section 17.505(a), by registered or certified mail, at the same time the notice is given to the person complained against; and. 76, Sec. (a) A person who violates Section 17.902 is liable to the state for a civil penalty of not less than $5,000 or more than $15,000 for each violation. WebContact Texas Law Texas Law. Sept. 1, 1995. (e) Except as specifically provided by Subsections (b) and (h), Section 17.50, nothing in this subchapter shall apply to a cause of action for bodily injury or death or for the infliction of mental anguish. INDEMNITY. Such prior contact shall not be required if, in the opinion of the consumer protection division, there is good cause to believe that such person would evade service of process if prior contact were made or that such person would destroy relevant records if prior contact were made, or that such an emergency exists that immediate and irreparable injury, loss, or damage would occur as a result of such delay in obtaining a temporary restraining order. Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. PROMOTIONAL MATERIAL. 216, Sec. September 1, 2019. Aug. 29, 1983; Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. (4) pursuant to an order of the appropriate court, impound any sample of merchandise that is produced in accordance with this subchapter and retain it in the possession of the division until the completion of all proceedings in connection with which the merchandise is produced. This subchapter does not create a private cause of action for a violation of Section 17.952. The Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Consumer Protection Act. Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. Renumbered from Bus. The court may issue temporary restraining orders, temporary or permanent injunctions to restrain and prevent violations of this subchapter and such injunctive relief shall be issued without bond. Cessation of unlawful conduct after such prior contact shall not render such court action moot under any circumstances, and such injunctive relief shall lie even if such person has ceased such unlawful conduct after such prior contact. (a) If a money judgment entered under this subchapter is unsatisfied 30 days after it becomes final and if the prevailing party has made a good faith attempt to obtain satisfaction of the judgment, the following presumptions exist with respect to the party against whom the judgment was entered: (1) that the defendant is insolvent or in danger of becoming insolvent; and, (2) that the defendant's property is in danger of being lost, removed, or otherwise exempted from collection on the judgment; and, (3) that the prevailing party will be materially injured unless a receiver is appointed over the defendant's business; and. The Deceptive Trade Practices Act (DTPA) is the main consumer protection law in Texas. SUBCHAPTER K. REGULATING THE COLLECTION OR SOLICITATION BY FOR-PROFIT ENTITIES OF CERTAIN PUBLIC DONATIONS. 9, eff. (2) "Representation of the state seal " includes a nonexact representation that the secretary of state determines is deceptively similar to the state seal. DEFINITIONS. (c) On a finding by the court that an action under this section was groundless in fact or law or brought in bad faith, or brought for the purpose of harassment, the court shall award to the defendant reasonable and necessary attorneys' fees and court costs. Short Title. ____ PERCENT (INSERT PERCENTAGE) OF ALL PROCEEDS WILL BE DONATED TO (NAME OF CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION).". (f) Notwithstanding any other law, in an action brought by a district or county attorney under this section, all settlements or penalties collected by the district or county attorney shall be divided between the state and the county in which the attorney brought suit, with: (1) 50 percent of the amount collected paid to the comptroller for deposit to the credit of the basic civil legal services account established by Section 51.943, Government Code; and. After consultation with an attorney of my own selection, I voluntarily consent to this waiver.". DEADLINE FOR ORDERS. (a) Any waiver by a consumer of the provisions of this subchapter is contrary to public policy and is unenforceable and void; provided, however, that a waiver is valid and enforceable if: (1) the waiver is in writing and is signed by the consumer; (2) the consumer is not in a significantly disparate bargaining position; and. MISUSING CONTAINER; EVIDENCE OF MISUSE AND CONTAINER'S OWNERSHIP. SUBCHAPTER E. DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICES AND CONSUMER PROTECTION. In this subchapter: (1) "American Indian" or "Indian" means an individual who is an enrolled member of a federally or state recognized American Indian tribe, band, nation, rancheria, or pueblo or who is an Alaska Native and a member of an Alaska Native village or regional or village corporation as defined in or established under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (43 U.S.C. 17.91. Sec. 2, eff. May 21, 1973. It is an exception to the application of Subsection (b) of Section 17.822 or Section 17.823 of this code that a person describes or labels food as "kosher-style," and, if the description is written, the words "kosher" and "style" are of the same size type or script. (i) a freestanding emergency medical care facility licensed under Chapter 254, Health and Safety Code; or, (ii) a hospital that does not meet the conditions of participation for certification under Title XVIII of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. DEFINITIONS. Added by Acts 1973, 63rd Leg., p. 322, ch. Amended by Acts 1969, 61st Leg., p. 2045, ch. This subchapter may not be construed to: (1) limit rights and remedies available to the state or another person under any other law; (2) alter or restrict the attorney general's authority under other law with regard to conduct involving claims of patent infringement; or. 2552), Sec. September 1, 2017. INTRODUCTION Prior to 1973, Texas consumer law could be summed up in two words, caveat emptor.1 In 1973, however, the Texas Legislature enacted the Texas Deceptive Trade PracticesConsumer Protection Law.2 The DTPA, as it soon became known, was quickly recognized as one of the foremost Sec. (j) A person who violates Subsection (b) of this section commits a separate offense each day that the person violates a provision of that subsection. Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. Sec. Sec. September 1, 2019. Each licensee shall display the license in a conspicuous manner in the licensee's office or place of business. WebLiberally construed to protect consumers against false, misleading, and deceptive business practices, unconscionable actions, and breaches of warranty, and to provide efficient and Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. OFFERS OF SETTLEMENT. 17.904. Sept. 1, 1985. (2) inducing a person to contract with regard to the tangible personal property, security, service, or anything he may offer. 17.56. A person may not sell an item at a going out of business sale if the person ordered the item after the beginning date of the sale. (15) "Warrantor" means a person named under the terms of a vehicle protection product warranty as the contractual obligor to a person in this state who purchases or otherwise possesses a vehicle protection product. Any final order entered is subject to appeal to the Texas Supreme Court. (c) In an action prosecuted by a district or county attorney under this subchapter for a violation of Section 17.46(b)(28), three-fourths of any civil penalty awarded by a court must be paid to the county where the court is located. 17.854. 138, Sec. LATER SALES. (B) assisting another person in inducing or attempting to induce one or more other persons to participate in a pyramid promotional scheme, including by providing references. 759 (H.B. 1, eff. 17.835. 1, eff. Last Updated on December 12, 2022 This article provides information on the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act (DTPA). We will also examine Added by Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 604, ch. Sept. 1, 2001. 883, Sec. (e) A person who violates a provision of Subsection (b) of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction is punishable by, (1) a fine of not less than $25 nor more than $50 for each violation concerning a drink-dispensing fountain; or. (3) a telephone call to the local telephone number: (A) listed in the directory or database routinely is forwarded or transferred to a location that is outside the calling area covered by the directory or database in which the number is listed; or. 216, Sec. 17.45. 5, eff. 1013, Sec. GENERAL DESCRIPTION. (A) that is a single-family house, duplex, triplex, or quadruplex or a unit in a multiunit residential structure in which title to the individual units is transferred to the owners under a condominium or cooperative system; and. On September 29, the CFPB released its fifth biennial report to Congress on the consumer credit card market. Give to Texas Law Connect with Texas Law (d) Matters closed by the filing of an assurance of voluntary compliance may be reopened at any time. Sept. 1, 1967. Sec. September 1, 2017. Amended by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. Except as provided by Article 5.06-1(8), Insurance Code, an action brought which alleges a claim to relief under Section 17.50 of this subchapter shall be brought as provided by Chapter 15, Civil Practice and Remedies Code. (5) "Retail store" means any retail grocery store, delicatessen, butcher shop, or other place where food is sold for off-premises consumption. SUBCHAPTER I. LABELING, ADVERTISING, AND SALE OF HALAL FOODS. Amended by Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 604, ch. (b) In a suit filed under this section, each consumer who prevails may obtain: (1) the amount of economic damages found by the trier of fact. (2) "Consideration" means the payment of cash or the purchase of a product. (d) If the attorney general determines that the consumer protection division is unable to obtain the charge data described by Subsection (c), the attorney general may adopt rules designating another source of hospital charge data for use by the division in establishing the average charge for emergency care or other care provided by hospital emergency rooms for purposes of Subsection (c). 414, Sec. (c) The consumer protection division may not bring an action under Section 17.47 for an act or practice described by Subsection (b) if the price alleged to be unconscionable is less than 200 percent of the average charge for the same or substantially similar care provided to other individuals by emergency rooms of hospitals located in the same county or nearest county in which the emergency facility is located, as applicable, according to data collected by the Department of State Health Services under Chapter 108, Health and Safety Code, and made available to the division, except as provided by Subsection (d). (h) In bringing or participating in an action under this subchapter, the consumer protection division acts in the name of the state and does not establish an attorney-client relationship with another person, including a person to whom the consumer protection division requests that the court award relief. (c) In a suit where a defense is asserted under Subdivision (2) of Subsection (a) of Section 17.506 above, suit may be asserted against the third party supplying the written information without regard to privity where the third party knew or should have reasonably foreseen that the information would be provided to a consumer; provided no double recovery may result. 216, Sec. 17.56A by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. IDENTIFICATION, POSSESSION, AND USE OF CERTAIN CONTAINERS. Among the most WebDeceptive trade practices. 138, Sec. DEFINITIONS. 17.853. Sec. Aug. 27, 1979. At issue is the claim of Added by Acts 1973, 63rd Leg., p. 322, ch. Jan. 1, 1991; Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 307, Sec. Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. May 21, 1973. 2) ' 75-32. The period of limitation provided in this section may be extended for a period of 180 days if the plaintiff proves that failure timely to commence the action was caused by the defendant's knowingly engaging in conduct solely calculated to induce the plaintiff to refrain from or postpone the commencement of the action. WebN.C.G.S. 3, eff. 759 (H.B. 172, Sec. Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. (2) a fine of not less than $5 nor more than $10 for each violation concerning any other container. 570, Sec. September 1, 2009. In this chapter: (1) "Kosher food" means food prepared and served in conformity with orthodox Jewish religious requirements. 1, eff. (a) Whenever the consumer protection division believes that any person may be in possession, custody, or control of the original copy of any documentary material relevant to the subject matter of an investigation of a possible violation of this subchapter, an authorized agent of the division may execute in writing and serve on the person a civil investigative demand requiring the person to produce the documentary material and permit inspection and copying. 7, eff. (g) The secretary of state may suspend or revoke a license issued under this section for failure to comply with this section or the rules adopted under this section. Renumbered from Sec. Added by Acts 1973, 63rd Leg., p. 322, ch. 1, eff. An offense under this subsection is a state jail felony. (3) an unconscionable action or course of action that cannot be characterized as advice, judgment, or opinion. Sec. (a) If the attorney general has reason to believe that a person is engaging in, has engaged in, or is about to engage in an act or practice that violates Section 17.902, and that proceedings would be in the public interest, the attorney general may bring an action in the name of the state against the person to restrain that act or practice by temporary or permanent injunction. 967 (S.B. 1082, Sec. 1082, Sec. 45(a)(1)]. DEFINITIONS. (f) A person licensed under this section shall maintain records relating to the licensee's use of the state seal in the manner required by the rules of the secretary of state. (f) A violation of this section is a false, misleading, or deceptive act or practice under this subchapter, and any public or private right or remedy prescribed by this subchapter may be used to enforce this section. 2018), Sec. (11) "Economic damages" means compensatory damages for pecuniary loss, including costs of repair and replacement. (4) remove, obliterate, or alter a serial number, name, or mark affixed to a shopping cart or laundry cart. SALE OF NONHALAL FOOD. Assurances of voluntary compliance shall in no way affect individual rights of action under this subchapter, except that the rights of individuals with regard to money or property received pursuant to a stipulation in the voluntary compliance under Subsection (b) of this section are governed by the terms of the voluntary compliance. L. REv. RESTRAINING ORDERS. 2, eff. May 21, 1973. May 28, 1997; Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 2, eff. Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. In this subchapter: (1) "Performing musical group" means a vocal or instrumental group seeking to engage in a live musical performance. 1047), Sec. Scope of statute a. The provisions of this subchapter apply only to acts or practices occurring after the effective date of this subchapter, except a right of action or power granted to the attorney general under Chapter 10, Title 79, Revised Civil Statutes of Texas, 1925, as amended, prior to the effective date of this subchapter. 143, Sec. 1, eff. May 23, 1977. (3) "Person" includes an individual, corporation, or association. 17.46. (B) the 10th day before the date of any hearing on class certification or a proposed settlement. 203 (H.B. (9) "Stabilized turquoise" means turquoise, excluding any backing material, that has been chemically hardened, but not adulterated so as to change the color of the natural mineral. (A) means a product or system, including a written warranty: (a) installed on or applied to a vehicle; and, (b) designed to prevent loss of or damage to a vehicle from a specific cause; and, (ii) under which, after installation or application of the product or system described by Subparagraph (i), if loss or damage results from the failure of the product or system to perform as represented in the warranty, the warrantor, to the extent agreed on as part of the warranty, is required to pay expenses to the person in this state who purchases or otherwise possesses the product or system for the loss of or damage to the vehicle; and. 564, Sec. 7, eff. 17.884. 724, Sec. 216, Sec. 1, eff. (e) Documentary material demanded pursuant to this section shall be produced for inspection and copying during normal business hours at the principal office or place of business of the person served, or at other times and places as may be agreed on by the person served and the consumer protection division. & Com. Sec. Section 1395 et seq. September 1, 2007. (7) "Documentary material" includes the original or a copy of any book, record, report, memorandum, paper, communication, tabulation, map, chart, photograph, mechanical transcription, or other tangible document or recording, wherever situated. Intention may be inferred from objective manifestations that indicate that the person acted intentionally or from facts showing that a defendant acted with flagrant disregard of prudent and fair business practices to the extent that the defendant should be treated as having acted intentionally. 8.01, eff. (f) This section does not create a private cause of action for a false, misleading, or deceptive act or practice described by Subsection (b). 6, eff. WebThe Deceptive Trade Practices-Consumer Protection Act ("DTPA") was passed in _________, and can be found at Chapter 17 of the Texas Business & Commerce Code. PRIVATE USE OF STATE SEAL. REPORTS AND EXAMINATIONS. (d) If the for-profit entity or individual pays to a charitable organization a flat fee that is not contingent on the proceeds generated from the sale of the donated items and the for-profit entity or individual retains a percentage of the proceeds from the sale, the solicitor must state: "SOLICITATIONS FOR DONATIONS ARE MADE BY (NAME OF FOR-PROFIT ENTITY OR INDIVIDUAL) ON BEHALF OF (NAME OF CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION). For the purpose of the recovery of damages for a cause of action described by this subsection only, a reference in this subchapter to economic damages means actual damages. 414, Sec. 17.902. (d) For the purposes of the relief authorized in Subdivision (1) of Subsection (a) of Section 17.50 of this subchapter, the term "false, misleading, or deceptive acts or practices" is limited to the acts enumerated in specific subdivisions of Subsection (b) of this section. (b) A person commits an offense if the person is required to label meat in accordance with this section and the person knowingly sells meat that is not labeled as provided in this section. Sec. May 21, 1973. Sec. CONSTRUCTION OF SUBCHAPTER. Sept. 1, 1995; Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 3, eff. 8.03, eff. WebWright Commercial Litigation represents clients throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth area in claims based on the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices-Consumer Protection Act (), often on a contingency or hybrid fee basis.The DTPA is designed to protect a purchaser from deceptive, unlawful, or unconscionable business practices related to the sale or lease of The term does not include: (A) a purchase of a product furnished at cost to be used in making a sale and not for resale; (B) a purchase of a product subject to a repurchase agreement that complies with Subsection (b); or. Text of section as amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 728 (H.B. 414, Sec. (8) "Consumer protection division" means the consumer protection division of the attorney general's office. (8) "Poultry box" means a permanent type of container that is used by a processor, distributor, retailer, or food service establishment or an agent of one of those persons to transport, store, or carry poultry. (9) "Shopping cart" means a basket that is mounted on wheels, or a similar device, generally used in a retail establishment by a customer to transport goods of any kind. 5.02(4), (5), eff. May 21, 1973. An inventory filed under this subchapter must be in the form of a sworn affidavit. 414, Sec. 1, eff. Upon adequate notice and hearing, the court shall appoint a receiver over the defendant's business unless the defendant proves that all of the presumptions set forth in Subsection (a) of this section are not applicable. PENALTY. (g) In determining the amount of penalty imposed under Subsection (c), the trier of fact shall consider: (1) the seriousness of the violation, including the nature, circumstances, extent, and gravity of any prohibited act or practice; (3) the amount necessary to deter future violations; (4) the economic effect on the person against whom the penalty is to be assessed; (5) knowledge of the illegality of the act or practice; and. 1152), Sec. (b) In addition to seeking an injunction under Subsection (a), the attorney general may request and the court may order any other relief that may be in the public interest, including: (1) the imposition of a civil penalty in an amount not to exceed $50,000 for each violation of Section 17.952; (2) an order requiring reimbursement to this state for the reasonable value of investigating and prosecuting a violation of Section 17.952; and. The full text can be found starting at section 17.41 of the Texas Business and Commerce Code. Sec. 2, eff. (a) This subchapter shall be liberally construed and applied to promote its underlying purposes, which are to protect consumers against false, misleading, and deceptive business practices, unconscionable actions, and breaches of warranty and to provide efficient and economical procedures to secure such protection. Sec. 380, Sec. (2) ending on the 30th day after the date the disaster declaration expires or is terminated. (c) If the parties do not agree on a mediator, the court shall appoint the mediator. Such persons shall be deemed to have submitted themselves to the jurisdiction of this state within the meaning of this section. 17.821. Costs and fees of such receivership or other relief shall be assessed against the defendant. APPLICATION. Sept. 1, 2001. (g) The requiring, taking, or accepting of a deposit on delivery of a container, shopping cart, or laundry cart is not considered a sale of the container or cart. Jan. 1, 1991; Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. Damages may not include any damages incurred beyond a point two years prior to the institution of the action by the consumer protection division. Sec. Sec. (1) fill the container for sale or other commercial purpose; (2) deface, cover up, or remove the proprietary mark from the container; or. (h) Notwithstanding any other provision of this subchapter, if a claimant is granted the right to bring a cause of action under this subchapter by another law, the claimant is not limited to recovery of economic damages only, but may recover any actual damages incurred by the claimant, without regard to whether the conduct of the defendant was committed intentionally. 17.823. (b) If none of the proceeds from the sale of the donated items will be given to a charitable organization, the disclosure required by Subsection (a)(4) must state: "DONATIONS ARE NOT FOR CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS AND WILL BE SOLD FOR PROFIT.". Sec. Aug. 27, 1979; Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. (c) Nothing in this subchapter shall apply to a claim for damages based on the rendering of a professional service, the essence of which is the providing of advice, judgment, opinion, or similar professional skill. (c) Before advertising a going out of business sale, the permit holder shall deliver a copy of the permit to the person publishing or broadcasting the advertisement. A person may not: (1) sell or offer for sale a product represented to be authentic Indian arts and crafts unless the product is in fact authentic Indian arts and crafts; (2) sell or offer for sale any authentic Indian arts and crafts or nonauthentic Indian arts and crafts represented to be made of silver unless the product is made of coin silver or sterling silver; (3) sell or offer for sale a product that is nonauthentic Indian arts and crafts unless the product is clearly labeled as to any characteristics that make it nonauthentic; (4) sell or offer for sale any turquoise, mounted or unmounted, without a disclosure of the true nature of the turquoise; or. 414, Sec. (2) wilfully refuse to return on request to the owner a dairy container bearing his commonly used proprietary mark. 17.824. 1488), Sec. 8.02, eff. 1, eff. 411 (S.B. 62, Sec. September 1, 2011. 17.93. 17.55. Sec. 17.44. 603, Sec. 143, Sec. 2, eff. (F) use of the state seal or a representation of the state seal for another historical, educational, or newsworthy purpose if authorized in writing by the secretary of state. Aug. 27, 1979; Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. UNAUTHORIZED ADVERTISEMENT, PROMOTION, OR CONDUCTION OF CERTAIN LIVE MUSICAL PERFORMANCES. (2) the expenses, including attorneys' fees, if any, reasonably incurred by the consumer in asserting the claim against the defendant. Sec. Cal. This e-book provides comprehensive, in-depth, and Sec. Sec. 1601 et seq.). (f) A court may not award prejudgment interest applicable to: (1) damages for future loss under this subchapter; or. Added by Acts 1973, 63rd Leg., p. 322, ch. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987. WebThis course deals with the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices - Consumer Protection Act (DTPA), which is the primary consumer protection statute in Texas. 489 (H.B. (A) reconstituted turquoise, which is turquoise dust or particles that are mixed with plastic resins and are compressed into a solid form so as to resemble natural turquoise; or. (b) A person owning a shopping cart, laundry cart, or container may adopt and use a name or mark on the carts or containers. Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1, eff. Added by Acts 1973, 63rd Leg., p. 322, ch. May 21, 1973. The secretary of state may examine the records during reasonable business hours to determine the licensee's compliance with this section. September 1, 2015. 17.86. Sept. 1, 1995. MEDIATION. Web17.41. INJUNCTION. 117, Sec. (3) written information concerning a test required or prescribed by a government agency if the information from the test was false or inaccurate and the defendant did not know and could not reasonably have known of the falsity or inaccuracy of the information. (3) prohibit a person who owns or has a right to license or enforce a patent from: (A) notifying others of the person's ownership or right; (B) offering the patent to others for license or sale; (C) notifying any person of the person's infringement of the patent as provided by 35 U.S.C. 17.49. The term does not include exemplary damages or damages for physical pain and mental anguish, loss of consortium, disfigurement, physical impairment, or loss of companionship and society. 2065), Sec. Sept. 1, 1987. Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. Within 30 days after the day that the going out of business sale ends, the permit holder shall file with the chief appraiser a final inventory. May 28, 2011. 989), Sec. (a) In this section: (1) "Compensation" means payment of money, a financial benefit, or another thing of value. 237 (S.B. On request, the consumer protection division shall assist the district or county attorney in any action taken under this subchapter. Sept. 1, 1967. ; violation of Floridas Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act, F.S.A. (4) the use or employment by any person of an act or practice in violation of Chapter 541, Insurance Code. 1, eff. Further, consistent with Section 17.48(b) of this subchapter, the consumer protection division shall, upon request and to the extent it has the resources available, provide assistance to a district or county attorney in any action taken under this subchapter. Sec. DUTY OF DISTRICT AND COUNTY ATTORNEY. Sec. WebThe primary tool the Office of the Attorney General uses to protect Texas consumers is the Deceptive Trade Practices Act (DTPA). 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