Sec. 621.108. CONDITIONING PRIZE ON PAYMENT OF CONSIDERATION, CHARGE, OR EXPENSE PROHIBITED; EXCEPTIONS. (a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), an offeror may not notify a person that the person has won a prize, will receive a prize, or has a chance to win or receive a prize if the receipt of the prize is conditioned on the person paying consideration of any kind, paying a charge, or incurring an expense.
(b) An offeror may notify a person that the person has won a prize, will receive a prize, or has a chance to receive a prize that is conditioned on the person paying:
(1) expenses incurred for travel to and from the sales location; or
(2) a refundable deposit authorized under Section 621.006.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (H.B. 2278), Sec. 2.01, eff. April 1, 2009.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 13 - Contests and Other Promotions
Chapter 621 - Contests and Gift Giveaways
Subchapter C. Matched Contests and Drawings
Section 621.101. Applicability of Subchapter
Section 621.102. Required Disclosures Relating to Prizes Generally
Section 621.103. Requirements for Matched Contest
Section 621.104. Required Disclosures Relating to Matched Contest
Section 621.105. Prohibited Acts Relating to Matched Contest
Section 621.106. Required Disclosures Relating to Drawings