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A quick definition of Texas:

Definition: Texas has laws that regulate commercial email, computers, and solicitation through telecommunications technologies. These laws aim to protect consumers from spam, spyware, and telemarketing calls. Texas also has laws that specifically address solicitation through faxes and electronic pornography.

A more thorough explanation:

The State of Texas has laws that regulate commercial email, computers, and commercial solicitation through telecommunications technologies. These laws aim to protect consumers from spam, telemarketing, and other unwanted solicitations.

Texas has several laws that directly address commercial email and spam, including:

  • Texas Code §§ 321.001, 321.051, 321.052, 321.053, 321.101 et seq.
  • Texas Code §§ 322.001 et seq. (Uniform Electronic Transactions Act)
  • Texas Code §§ 323.001-323.003
  • Texas Code §§ 324.001 et seq. (Consumer Protection Against Computer Spyware Act)
  • Texas Code §§ 324.051-324.055, 324.101, 324.102
  • Texas Code §§ 325.005, 325.006

These laws require businesses to follow certain rules when sending commercial emails, such as providing an opt-out mechanism for recipients and including accurate sender information.

Texas also has laws that regulate telemarketing and telephonic commercial solicitation, including:

  • Texas Code §§ 55.121 et seq.
  • Texas Code §§ 301.001, 301.051, 301.052, 301.101 et seq.
  • Texas Code §§ 302.001 – 302.004, 302.051 et seq., 302.101 et seq., 302.151 – 302.153, 302.201- 302.203, 302.251-302-302.253, 302.301-302.304
  • Texas Code §§ 303.001-303.004, 303.051 et seq., 303.101-303.104, 303.152-303.154
  • Texas Code §§ 304.001-304.006, 304.051 et seq. (Texas Telemarketing Disclosure and Privacy Act)
  • Texas Code §§ 304.151, 304.152, 304.201, 304.202, 304.251 et seq.
  • Texas Code §§ 305.001 – 305.003, 305.051 et seq.
  • Texas Code §§ 306.001 et seq.

These laws require telemarketers to follow certain rules when making calls to consumers, such as identifying themselves and providing opt-out mechanisms.

Texas also has laws that regulate commercial solicitation through specific telecommunications-based technologies, such as faxes. These laws include:

  • Texas Code §§ 304.101, 304.102, 304.258, 305.002, 305.003, 305.051 et seq. (faxes)

These laws require businesses to follow certain rules when sending commercial faxes, such as providing opt-out mechanisms and including accurate sender information.

Texas Code § 321.101 regulates electronic pornography in Texas.

For example, it is illegal to distribute or possess child pornography in Texas, and violators can face severe criminal penalties.

Overall, Texas has a comprehensive legal framework that aims to protect consumers from unwanted solicitations and other forms of electronic harassment.

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