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 a new subdivision, (6-a), which defines "telephone call" as per the meaning assigned in Section 304.002 of the code. This change aims to clarify the terminology used in the regulation of unsolicited telephone communications.

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 against unwanted solicitations through clearer legal definitions.

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