StatesToolsCompareFederal

Home / States / Texas

Texas

TX

Telecom Compliance Reference — Updated September 2025

Mini-TCPA State — High Risk

Calling Hours

9:00 AM9:00 PM

Min Penalty

$500

Registration

Required

Texas AI Voice Compliance

AI-generated voice agent compliance rules in Texas

Mini-TCPA State — Tex. Bus. & Com. Code Ch. 302 & Ch. 304

Texas has enacted a state-level TCPA that goes beyond federal requirements. Federal compliance alone is not enough for AI Voice operations here.

Consent Requirements

Consent LevelPrior Express
Checkbox ConsentValid
StatuteTex. Bus. & Com. Code § 302.001(1); Ch. 304; HB 149 (TRAIGA)

AI voice is the highest-risk channel in Texas. AI voice agents are ADADs under § 302.001(1) by definition — they deliver synthesized voice messages without live operators. Full Ch. 302 registration and Ch. 304 compliance required. Starting January 2026, TRAIGA adds AI-specific obligations. FTC rules require AI voice to disclose its artificial nature at call start. The DTPA private right of action (post-SB 140) means each unauthorized AI voice call to a Texas consumer is a potential lawsuit with treble damages. Three overlapping regulatory regimes — Ch. 302/304, TRAIGA, and federal TCPA/FTC rules — make AI voice in Texas the most complex compliance environment after Florida.

Calling Rules

Calling Hours9:00 AM9:00 PM

Stricter than federal 8AM–9PM

RegistrationRequired
Penalty / Violation$500
Willful Violation$1,500
Private Right of ActionYES

AI Voice Compliance Checklist

01Disclose AI nature at start of call — many states require this
02Obtain prior express consent before using AI voice
03Honor opt-out during the call immediately
04Check if state's ATDS definition covers AI voice dialers
05Apply same calling-hours rules as live agents
06Scrub DNC lists before each campaign
07Maintain call records and consent documentation
08Register as telemarketer if state requires
09Ensure AI cannot misrepresent itself as human
10Check for state-specific AI disclosure mandates
This checklist covers common requirements. State-specific rules may vary. Confirm with legal counsel for high-volume campaigns.

Stay Current

Weekly digest: what changed this week

New enforcement actions, statute updates, and rule changes in Texas — delivered once a week.

No spam. Unsubscribe anytime. Powered by Brevo.

Need help getting compliant?

Catalyst Partners builds AI Voice compliance infrastructure for operators in Texas — consent flows, DNC scrubbing, and documentation that holds up in court.

Book a Compliance Call →

This is a compliance reference tool, not legal advice. Data compiled from public statutes, LegiScan, CourtListener, state AG offices, and AI-assisted analysis. Verify all information with qualified counsel before relying on it. Full terms & data sources →