Identity Theft Law in Texas
This page covers identity theft law as it applies in Texas — the state and federal laws that govern it, filing deadlines, where to get help, and notable in-state decisions. For what identity theft protects generally, see the national overview.
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Laws that govern identity theft in Texas
Texas state law
- CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE › DISPOSITION OF STOLEN PROPERTYTX CR § 47.01a
Cited in 4 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC › PARKING, TOWING, AND STORAGE OF VEHICLES › ABANDONED MOTOR VEHICLES › ABANDONED MOTOR VEHICLES: SEIZURE AND AUCTIONTX TN § 683.012
Cited in 2 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- PROTECTION OF CONSUMER INTERESTS › INSURANCE FRAUD AND IDENTITY THEFT › MISREPRESENTATIONS BY POLICYHOLDERS › GENERAL PROVISIONSTX IN § 705.003
Cited in 2 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- PROTECTION OF CONSUMER INTERESTS › INSURANCE FRAUD AND IDENTITY THEFT › MISREPRESENTATIONS BY POLICYHOLDERS › GENERAL PROVISIONSTX IN § 705.004
Cited in 2 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE › LIMITATIONTX CR § 12.01
Cited in 1 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- REGULATION OF INTEREST, LOANS, AND FINANCED TRANSACTIONS › LOANS AND FINANCED TRANSACTIONS › MOTOR VEHICLE INSTALLMENT SALES › INSURANCETX FI § 348.208
Cited in 1 court decisions on this topic's terms.
Federal law
- Title 18 — Crimes and Criminal Procedure
The U.S. Code title that houses these federal statutes.
- Federal Trade Commission Act of 1914
Federal law that established the Federal Trade Commission and prohibits "unfair methods of competition" and "unfair or deceptive acts or practices." Codified at 15 U.S.C. §§ 41-58.
- Truth in Lending Act
Federal law designed to protect consumers in their dealings with lenders and creditors by requiring meaningful disclosure of credit terms. Codified at 15 U.S.C. §§ 1601 et seq.
- Fair Credit Reporting Act
Federal law that regulates the collection, dissemination, and use of consumer credit information. Codified at 15 U.S.C. §§ 1681 et seq.
Where to go & how to get help
Government agencies and non-profit legal-help organizations for identity theft in Texas.
Official U.S. government starting point for finding free or low-cost legal help and legal-aid programs near you.
Locate the LSC-funded legal-aid organization that serves your county for civil (non-criminal) legal problems.
Find your state or local bar association lawyer-referral service and free legal-answer programs.
Find your state attorney general to file consumer-protection, civil-rights, or other complaints.
Not legal advice. State-specific statutes, deadlines and procedures are being sourced and will appear here.