The bill, H.B. No. 4719, seeks to amend the Business & Commerce Code by adding a new definition for "telephone call" specifically for the regulation of telephone solicitations. The proposed legal language introduces Subdivision (6-a), which states that "telephone call" will have the meaning assigned by Section 304.002 of the code. This change aims to clarify the definition and ensure consistency in the regulation of telephone solicitations.

The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, allowing time for the necessary adjustments to be made in compliance with the new definition. This legislative update is part of ongoing efforts to enhance consumer protection in the realm of unsolicited communications.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Commerce Code 302.001 (Commerce Code 302)