Texas SB2902 addresses consumer debt collection practices for victims of identity theft.

Texas SB2902 amends the Finance Code to protect consumers from debt collection efforts related to consumer debt incurred due to identity theft. Creditors, debt collectors, and third-party debt collectors must cease collection efforts if they receive notice from a consumer that the debt is a result of identity theft. The bill specifies that identity theft includes violations of certain state or federal laws or criminal offenses related to identity theft.

Texas SB2902 addresses consumer debt collection practices for victims of identity theft.

Texas SB2902 amends the Finance Code to protect consumers from debt collection efforts related to consumer debt incurred due to identity theft. Creditors, debt collectors, and third-party debt collectors must cease collection efforts if they receive notice from a consumer that the debt is a result of identity theft. The bill specifies that identity theft includes violations of certain state or federal laws or criminal offenses related to identity theft.