What consent is required for Ringless Voicemail in Texas?

Texas has a mini-TCPA (Tex. Bus. & Com. Code Ch. 302 & Ch. 304) that imposes stricter consent rules than federal TCPA. Prior express written consent is generally required.

What are the calling hour restrictions in Texas?

Texas restricts telemarketing calls to 09:00:00–21:00:00 local time.

What is the penalty per violation in Texas?

Up to $500 per violation (or $1,500 for willful violations). Private right of action available.

Is registration required to telemarket in Texas?

Yes — Texas requires telemarketer registration before placing calls.

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Texas Telecom Compliance Guide

Telecom Compliance Reference — Updated September 2025

Mini-TCPA State — High Risk

Calling Hours

9:00 AM–9:00 PM

Min Penalty

$500

Registration

Required

Overview Calling Hours Consent Registration DNC Compliance DNC Registry Enforcement Case Law Legislation

Texas Ringless Voicemail Compliance

RVM (ringless voicemail drop) compliance rules in Texas

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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 Ringless Voicemail operations here.

Consent Requirements

Consent LevelPrior Express

Checkbox ConsentValid

StatuteTex. Bus. & Com. Code Ch. 302 (as amended by SB 140); federal TCPA

Treat RVM as requiring prior express consent in Texas. The SB 140 expanded definition of telephone solicitation — "a call or other transmission" — is broad enough to capture RVM. FCC has signaled RVM constitutes a "call" under TCPA. No Texas-specific case law directly addressing RVM, but the safe operating assumption is full compliance with Ch. 302/304 and federal TCPA. The DTPA private right of action makes the risk calculus clear: if a Texas court rules RVM is a "transmission" under SB 140, every unauthorized RVM is a DTPA violation with treble damages.

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Calling Rules

Calling Hours9:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Stricter than federal 8AM–9PM

RegistrationRequired

Penalty / Violation$500

Willful Violation$1,500

Private Right of ActionYES

Ringless Voicemail Compliance Checklist

01Legal status is unsettled — treat as prerecorded call

02Obtain prior express written consent to be safe

03Check if your state has banned or restricted RVMs

04Include your company name and callback number in message

05Provide opt-out instructions in the message

06Honor opt-out requests from any channel

07Apply calling-hours rules — time of delivery matters

08Scrub DNC lists before sending

09Do not send to numbers on national or state DNC lists

10Consult counsel before deploying at scale in high-risk states

This checklist covers common requirements. State-specific rules may vary. Confirm with legal counsel for high-volume campaigns.

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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 →