Sec. 26.011. UNAUTHORIZED USES. Except as provided by Section 26.012, a person may not use, without the written consent of a person who may exercise the property right, a deceased individual's name, voice, signature, photograph, or likeness in any manner, including:
(1) in connection with products, merchandise, or goods; or
(2) for the purpose of advertising, selling, or soliciting the purchase of products, merchandise, goods, or services.
Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 152, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 4 - Actions and Remedies
Chapter 26 - Use of a Deceased Individual's Name, Voice, Signature, Photograph, or Likeness
Section 26.002. Property Right Established
Section 26.004. Transferability
Section 26.005. Ownership After Death of Individual
Section 26.006. Registration of Claim
Section 26.007. Effect of Registration
Section 26.008. Exercise of Ownership for First Year Following Death of Individual
Section 26.009. Exercise of Ownership After First Year Following Death of Individual
Section 26.011. Unauthorized Uses
Section 26.012. Permitted Uses
Section 26.013. Liability for Unauthorized Use