Tex. Bus. & Com. Code Section 621.055
Limitations on Conditioning Gift on Purchase

(a)

An offeror may notify a person that the person will receive a gift, the receipt of which is conditioned on the person purchasing a good or service, only if at the time of notification the offeror clearly and conspicuously discloses that purchase of a good or service is required.

(b)

A gift is not prohibited in a legitimate trade promotion if the advertising regarding the promotion fully discloses any requirement of a purchase to be made to qualify for the gift.

Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (H.B. 2278), Sec. 2.01, eff. April 1, 2009.

Source: Section 621.055 — Limitations on Conditioning Gift on Purchase, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/BC/htm/BC.621.htm#621.055 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).

621.001
Short Title 621.002
Construction of Chapter 621.003
Definitions 621.004
Inapplicability of Chapter to Certain Sales Presentations 621.005
Determination of Retail Value of Prize or Gift 621.006
Deposit Requirements 621.051
Applicability of Subchapter 621.052
Required Disclosures Relating to Gifts 621.053
Prohibited Acts Relating to Gifts 621.054
Limitations on Conditioning Gift on Payment of Consideration, Charge, or Expense 621.055
Limitations on Conditioning Gift on Purchase 621.101
Applicability of Subchapter 621.102
Required Disclosures Relating to Prizes Generally 621.103
Requirements for Matched Contest 621.104
Required Disclosures Relating to Matched Contest 621.105
Prohibited Acts Relating to Matched Contest 621.106
Required Disclosures Relating to Drawings 621.107
Prohibited Acts Relating to Drawings 621.108
Conditioning Prize on Payment of Consideration, Charge, or Expense Prohibited 621.109
Conditioning Prize on Purchase Prohibited 621.151
Availability and Awarding of Gift or Prize 621.152
Raincheck Requirements 621.153
Issuance of Check or Money Order in Lieu of Gift or Minor Prize 621.154
Certificate Permitted for Lodging, Airfare, Trip, or Recreational Activity 621.201
Applicability of Subchapter 621.202
Required Records for Contests Other than Drawings 621.203
Required Records for Drawings 621.204
Disclosure of Major Prizes and Winners on Request 621.205
Records Available to Attorney General 621.251
Criminal Penalty 621.252
Deceptive Trade Practice

Accessed:
Jun. 5, 2024

§ 621.055’s source at texas.gov

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Original Source: Section 621.055 — Limitations on Conditioning Gift on Purchase, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/BC/htm/BC.621.htm#621.055 (last accessed Jun. 5, 2024).