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Texas Business Laws
Businesses are regulated through a combination of federal, state, and local laws.
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For instance, states sometimes implement a higher minimum wage than the national standard or offer more protections for employees. Business laws may include restrictions on deceptive business practices; securities fraud; environmental regulations, such as air and water cleanliness standards; insurance and liability; and contracts. Texas employment discrimination law, for instance, protects workers who were the target of discrimination for participating in an emergency evacuation. This section covers a variety of business laws and regulations in the Lone Star State, including labor laws and special taxes. Click on a link to learn more.
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Texas Antitrust Laws
Basics of antitrust laws in Texas (which are intended to encourage competition), with information about the statute of limitations for filing a complaint and links to other pertinent information.
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Texas Deceptive Trade Practice Laws
How Texas laws prohibit deceptive trade practices, such as false advertising; bait and switch; or tampering with a car’s odometer, including links to resources on related topics.
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