Texas

By Mark Cappel Jan 07, 2013

Texas Consumer Laws at a Glance

Each state legislature wrote its own set of laws protecting state residents. This page contains seven tables that condense important consumer-related laws for Texas residents. Because seeing all seven tables is a bit overwhelming, we hid them until you click on links to reveal them. Click on the appropriate link to see the information you wish to see. To learn more, we include links to state and Bills.com resources you can trust.

Texas Collection Law

Account levy and liens against property are allowed in Texas, but not wage garnishment for typical consumer debt. Learn the collections rules for Texas debts, and related laws. +/- View or hide Texas Collection Laws tables

Texas Statute of Limitations

A statute of limitations provides an affirmative defense should a creditor file a lawsuit against debtor for a consumer debt. +/- View or hide Texas Statute of Limitations Laws table

Texas Bankruptcy Rules

Learn the bankruptcy exemption amounts for Texas residents. View or hide Texas Bankruptcy Laws table

Texas Mortgage

Texas offers a limited anti-deficiency law for Texas residents who fall into foreclosure. Also, learn the maximum amount of an FHA loan in Texas. View or hide Texas Mortgage Laws table

Texas Payday Loans

Texas allows a consumer to borrow up to $500 in payday loans, but does not limit the number of loans. View or hide Texas Payday Laws table

Texas Consumer Protection

What is the maximum interest rate a consumer can be charged in Texas? What is Texas' Lemon Law? Where can a Texas find no-cost legal services? View or hide Texas Consumer Laws table

Texas Facts

Learn the Texas population, sales tax rate, average income, and more. View or hide Texas Facts table

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