89R7932 MLH-D     By: Phelan H.B. No. 5212       A BILL TO BE ENTITLED   AN ACT   relating to the advertising, display, and offer of prices for   prepared food.          BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:          SECTION 1.  Subchapter B, Chapter 17, Business & Commerce   Code, is amended by adding Section 17.13 to read as follows:          Sec. 17.13.  DECEPTIVE FOOD PRICE ADVERTISING. (a) A person   who sells prepared food may not advertise, display, or offer a price   for prepared food in a manner that does not indicate the full price   to be paid by the consumer including:                (1)  any mandatory fees or charges the person imposes;   and                (2)  any taxes or fees imposed by a governmental   entity.          (b)  A person shall ensure that the full price for prepared   food described by Subsection (a) is clearly and conspicuously   displayed in a standard font type and size that is reasonably easy   for a consumer to read.          (c)  A consumer may bring a cause of action for a violation of   this section seeking:                (1)  an injunction against further violation of this   section;                (2)  damages in an amount equal to the lesser of:                      (A)  actual damages incurred by the person   bringing the cause of action; or                      (B)  $1,000; and                (3)  reasonable attorney's fees.          (d)  The attorney general may seek:                (1)  to enjoin violations of this section; and                (2)  damages and other relief allowed by law, including   restitution available under applicable law.          (e)  In an action brought by the attorney general under   Subsection (d), the attorney general is entitled to seek reasonable   attorney's fees and costs.          SECTION 2.  The change in law made by this Act applies only   to the advertising, display, or offer of prepared food made on or   after the effective date of this Act.          SECTION 3.  This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.