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SB 1820

Relating to certain disclosures and other requirements and prohibited conduct relating to the sale of tickets for concerts and other events.

89th Legislature (2025)

SB 1820 requires transparent ticket pricing disclosures and bans deceptive sales practices for Texas concerts and events to protect consumers from hidden fees and manipulative sales tactics.

Referred to Business & Commerce
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Bill Summary · SB 1820

Legislative bill overview

SB 1820 establishes new disclosure requirements and prohibits certain practices in the sale of tickets for concerts and other events in Texas. The bill aims to increase transparency in ticket pricing and sales practices, likely addressing issues such as hidden fees, bot purchasing, and deceptive marketing. The specific provisions remain limited in available documentation, but the bill targets consumer protection in the secondary and primary ticket marketplace.

Why is this important

Ticket sales generate billions annually, and consumers frequently encounter unexpected fees, artificially inflated prices, and limited ticket availability due to automated purchasing. Clear disclosure rules and conduct prohibitions can protect consumers from deceptive practices while creating a more transparent marketplace. This issue has gained national attention as artists and fans express frustration with current ticketing system practices.

Potential points of contention

  • Industry compliance costs: Ticket sellers and platforms may argue that expanded disclosure requirements increase operational expenses and could reduce market competition
  • Scope of "prohibited conduct": Defining what constitutes unfair practices (bot prevention, dynamic pricing, resale restrictions) may create regulatory ambiguity or inadvertently harm legitimate businesses
  • Preemption concerns: Federal ticket sales regulations (like the BOTS Act) and other states' laws may create conflicts or duplicative compliance burdens for multi-state ticket vendors

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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