Scripsmart_logo
Gift Cards Simplified.
  • facebook
  • twitter

Texas Gift Card Law

Last updated on April 05, 2011

Green Badge = Good Consumer Protection

Grade A or B

 Green Badge = Needs Improvement

Grade C or D

 Green Badge = Poor Consumer Protection

Grade F
F

What we like:

  • Only cards with an expiration date and/or post-sale fees escheat to the State of Texas after 3 years
  • Texas offers a consumer-centric gift card law webpage
  • Texas has legally defined the notion of a gift card
  • Texas has legally specified whether or not gift cards escheat to the state

What could be better:

  • No limits on expiration dates
  • No maximum post-sale fee or minimum time frame before charging monthly fees
  • Merchants are not required to give cash back
NOTICE: ScripSmart attempts to make all information accurate. ScripSmart is only a guideline and does not provide definitive statements of the law. If you have questions about the law's application to a particular case, direct them to a specialist. If you believe this information is incorrect, please let us know.

The following types of gift cards are excluded form Texas Gift Card Law:

Airline Cards, Bank Cards, Cards donated to a charity, Cards sold at a discount to employers or non-profits for fund raising purposes, Free loyalty/promotional cards


Last change in Texas State law took effect on September 1, 2005

Texas Attorney General Information

Attorney General: Greg Abbott (R)
greg.abbott@oag.state.tx.us
Phone: 1-512-463-2100
http://www.oag.state.tx.us

Helpful Links: