Texas HB5144 prohibits deceptive practices by businesses assisting veterans with VA claims.

Texas HB5144 amends the Business and Commerce Code to prohibit businesses in Texas from engaging in deceptive practices when advertising services to veterans for VA claims. Prohibited practices include misrepresenting costs, confusing service types, offering unaccredited advice on disability claims, causing confusion about VA affiliation, and accessing VA benefit information without authorization. Violators face civil penalties up to $25,000 per violation. The act takes effect September 1, 2025, unless it receives a two-thirds vote in both houses for immediate effect.

Texas HB5144 prohibits deceptive practices by businesses assisting veterans with VA claims.

Texas HB5144 amends the Business and Commerce Code to prohibit businesses in Texas from engaging in deceptive practices when advertising services to veterans for VA claims. Prohibited practices include misrepresenting costs, confusing service types, offering unaccredited advice on disability claims, causing confusion about VA affiliation, and accessing VA benefit information without authorization. Violators face civil penalties up to $25,000 per violation. The act takes effect September 1, 2025, unless it receives a two-thirds vote in both houses for immediate effect.