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Texas Bill Targets Surprise Ticket Fees
Texas law requires online ticket sellers to show all fees before checkout, but won't cap prices.
In brief
Texas law requires online ticket sellers to show all fees before checkout, but won't cap prices. Texas SB 42 mandates upfront fee disclosure for event tickets but leaves maximum prices and pre-checkout pricing unchanged. Originally reported by Dallas Express.
Texas Bill Targets Surprise Ticket Fees
Texas Sen. Judith Zaffirini filed Senate Bill 42 to require online ticket sellers to disclose mandatory fees before checkout.
Bill Adds Price Disclosure Rules
The bill mandates total ticket cost including service charges and ancillary fees visible in listings before purchase.
Excludes Taxes and Shipping
The new rules exclude taxes, shipping, and ordinary movie theater sales from ancillary fees.
No Price Caps or Pre-Selection Adjustments
Sellers cannot raise prices after selection except for previously disclosed non-electronic delivery fees.
Federal Ticket Pricing Rules
Federal regulators already require upfront pricing for live-event tickets under a rule effective May 12, 2025.
StubHub Settlement with FTC
StubHub agreed to pay $10 million after failing to disclose total ticket prices for high-demand NFL games.
Bill Takes Effect in 2027
SB 42 would take effect September 1, 2027, if passed by the Texas Legislature.
The takeaway
Texas SB 42 mandates upfront fee disclosure for event tickets but leaves maximum prices and pre-checkout pricing unchanged.