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Laws that apply here
Texas Capture or Use of Biometric Identifier Act Biometrics In force since Sep 2009 Texas data broker law Data brokers Date not recorded Texas Data Privacy and Security Act Privacy In force since Jul 2024
Also applies: United States (federal)
42 CFR Part 2 Health Date not recorded CAN-SPAM Act Communications In force since Jan 2004 Children's Online Privacy Protection Act Children In force since Apr 2000 Electronic Communications Privacy Act Communications Date not recorded Fair Credit Reporting Act Financial In force since Apr 1971 Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act Education In force since Aug 1974 FCC CPNI / privacy rules Communications Date not recorded FTC Act Section 5 Privacy Date not recorded FTC Safeguards Rule Security Date not recorded Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act Genetic In force since Nov 2009 Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act Financial Date not recorded HIPAA Privacy, Security and Breach Notification Rules Health In force since Apr 2003 HITECH Act Health Date not recorded SEC Cybersecurity Disclosure Rules Cyber In force since Dec 2023 Telephone Consumer Protection Act Communications In force since Dec 1991 Video Privacy Protection Act Privacy In force since Nov 1988
Developments
Low Enforcement Announced Texas · Oct 6, 2026
Texas AG launches investigation into children's clothing companies over toxic chemicals
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced an investigation into major children’s clothing brands, including Hanes and Fruit of the Loom, for potential toxic chemicals in undergarments. The AG issued Civil Investigative Demands to the…
Texas Attorney General's Office
Low Investigation Announced Texas · Sep 28, 2026
Texas AG Paxton launches investigation into AI data center development on land originally conveyed for park use
Attorney General Ken Paxton announced an investigation into a proposed AI data center in Taylor, Texas, built on land conveyed in 1999 for future public park use. The probe will examine whether the trust and deed restrictions were altered…
Texas Attorney General
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