Sec. 324.054. OTHER PROHIBITED CONDUCT. A person other than the owner or operator of the computer may not:
(1) induce the owner or operator of a computer in this state to install a computer software component to the computer by intentionally misrepresenting the extent to which the installation is necessary:
(A) for security or privacy reasons;
(B) to open or view text; or
(C) to play a particular type of musical or other content; or
(2) copy and execute or cause the copying and execution of a computer software component to a computer in this state in a deceptive manner with the intent to cause the owner or operator of the computer to use the component in a manner that violates this chapter.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (H.B. 2278), Sec. 2.01, eff. April 1, 2009.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 10 - Use of Telecommunications
Subtitle B - Electronic Communications
Chapter 324 - Consumer Protection Against Computer Spyware
Subchapter B. Prohibited Conduct or Activities
Section 324.051. Unauthorized Collection or Culling of Personally Identifiable Information
Section 324.052. Unauthorized Access to or Modifications of Computer Settings; Computer Damage
Section 324.053. Unauthorized Interference With Installation or Disabling of Computer Software
Section 324.054. Other Prohibited Conduct
Section 324.055. Unauthorized Creation Of, Access To, or Use of Zombies or Botnets; Private Action