# Texas Bill Targets Surprise Ticket Fees

> Texas law requires online ticket sellers to show all fees before checkout, but won't cap prices.
- Title: Texas Bill Targets Surprise Ticket Fees · Dallas Express
- Summary: Texas law requires online ticket sellers to show all fees before checkout, but won't cap prices.
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- Source: Dallas Express — https://dallasexpress.com/state/texas-bill-targets-surprise-ticket-fees-but-leaves-high-prices-untouched
- Author: Dallas Express
- Published: 2026-11-13T19:00:06+00:00
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## 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.
## Key takeaway

Texas SB 42 mandates upfront fee disclosure for event tickets but leaves maximum prices and pre-checkout pricing unchanged.