Sec. 371.157. PAWN TICKET. A pawnbroker, at the time a pawn transaction is entered, shall deliver to the pledgor a pawn ticket or other memorandum that clearly shows:
(1) the name and address of the pawnshop;
(2) the pledgor's name, address, and physical description and a driver's license number, military identification number, identification certificate number, or other official number that can identify the pledgor;
(3) the date of the transaction;
(4) an identification and description of the pledged goods, including serial numbers if reasonably available;
(5) the amount of cash advanced or credit extended to the pledgor, designated as "Amount Financed";
(6) the amount of the pawn service charge, designated as "Finance Charge";
(7) the total amount, consisting of the amount financed plus the finance charge, that must be paid to redeem the pledged goods on the maturity date, designated as "Total of Payments";
(8) the "Annual Percentage Rate," computed according to regulations issued by the Federal Reserve Board under the Truth in Lending Act (15 U.S.C. Section 1601 et seq.), as amended;
(9) the maturity date of the pawn transaction; and
(10) a statement that:
(A) the pledgor is not obligated to redeem the pledged goods; and
(B) the pledged goods may be forfeited to the pawnbroker on the 31st day after the maturity date.
Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1008, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997. Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1199, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 4 - Regulation of Interest, Loans, and Financed Transactions
Subchapter D. Operation of Pawnshops
Section 371.151. Hours of Operation
Section 371.152. Recordkeeping
Section 371.153. Notice of Operation of Other Business
Section 371.154. Insurance and Bond
Section 371.155. Pawnshop Security
Section 371.156. Pawn Transaction
Section 371.158. Amount Financed
Section 371.159. Pawn Service Charge
Section 371.160. Maturity Date; Memorandum of Extension
Section 371.161. Early Redemption: Reduction of Pawn Service Charge
Section 371.162. Presentation of Ticket; Presumption
Section 371.163. Lost or Destroyed Ticket
Section 371.164. Duty of Reasonable Care
Section 371.165. Return of Pledged Goods
Section 371.166. Redemption by Mail
Section 371.167. Lost or Damaged Goods
Section 371.168. Exemption From Criminal Liability
Section 371.169. Unredeemed Pledged Goods; Forfeiture
Section 371.170. Redemption or Payment by Pledgor Not Required
Section 371.171. Agreement Requiring Pledgor's Personal Liability Prohibited
Section 371.172. Waiver of Pledgor's Rights Prohibited
Section 371.173. Insurance Charge Limited
Section 371.174. Identification of Pledgor or Seller Required
Section 371.175. Property Identification Tags Required
Section 371.177. Purchase of Used Personal Property
Section 371.178. Acceptance of Building Construction Materials
Section 371.179. Displays of Certain Weapons Prohibited