Texas Mini-TCPA (SB 140) — SMS Now Covered (Effective Sept 1, 2025)

Modified on Fri, 5 Sep at 6:03 AM

TL;DR

Texas amended Chapter 302 to include text messages
. If you send marketing SMS to Texas residents 
or from Texas
, you may need to register with the Texas SOS
, post a bond
, and follow added rules. Penalties and private-lawsuit exposure increase after Sept 1, 2025
.

Quick actions (recommended):

Watch: Set up “Texas Mode” for Workflows & Bulk Blasts

What’s changing

SMS/MMS now covered
under Texas telemarketing law.
Registration + $10,000
security
(bond/LOC/CD) may apply;
$200 filing fee; annual renewal
.
Higher legal risk
: stiffer penalties & easier private actions.

Who’s affected

-“Sellers” and “telephone solicitors” sending marketing SMS:

TO
Texas residents (wherever you’re located), or
FROM
a Texas location (whoever you message)

What to do in the Platform (before Sept 1, 2025)

Review audience & location
(TX recipients or sending from TX).
Segment wisely
(optionally exclude TX numbers if you won’t take on registration—doesn’t help if you’re located in TX).
Strengthen consent
(provable opt-in).
Enable “Texas Mode” guardrails
(as shown in the Loom): registration verified, consent present, DND off, send only
8am–9pm recipient local time
.
Talk to counsel
about exemptions/registration.

Legal note: 
For educational purposes only; not legal advice. Consult your attorney.