Texas Business and Commerce Code 621.006 – Deposit Requirements
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(a) In this section, “refundable deposit” means a deposit that is required to be returned in its entirety to a consumer if:
(1) it is paid by the consumer for a reservation used by the consumer; or
(2) the consumer provides at least five possible reservation dates, none of which can be confirmed.
(b) An offeror may require a refundable deposit for a gift or prize involving lodging, airfare, a trip, or a recreational activity if the deposit requirement is fully, clearly, and conspicuously disclosed.
Terms Used In Texas Business and Commerce Code 621.006
- Gift: A voluntary transfer or conveyance of property without consideration, or for less than full and adequate consideration based on fair market value.
(c) A condition that restricts the refund of the deposit must be clearly and conspicuously disclosed in at least 10-point type on the solicitation.