S.B. No. 2690 introduces new regulations regarding solicitations for the retrieval of business certification documents from the Texas Secretary of State. The bill adds Subchapter M to Chapter 17 of the Business & Commerce Code, defining "business certification document" and establishing requirements for disclosures in both mail and telephone or in-person solicitations. Specifically, it mandates that any solicitation must include a prominent disclaimer stating that the notice is not from a governmental entity and that such documents can be obtained directly from the Secretary of State's office. The disclosures must be presented in bold, capital letters and in multiple languages as applicable.

Additionally, the bill outlines the process for investigating complaints related to violations of these new regulations and imposes civil penalties for non-compliance. A person found in violation may be liable for a penalty of up to $500 for each solicitation deemed a separate violation. The Secretary of State is tasked with investigating complaints, and the Attorney General or local attorneys may pursue actions to recover penalties. The provisions of this Act will take effect on September 1, 2025, and will apply only to solicitations made after that date.

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