Texas No-Call List Law Explained: Texas Business & Commerce Code Chapter 304 Purpose, Statute & Damages (2026 Guide)
The Texas No-Call List, governed by Texas Business & Commerce Code Chapter 304, protects Texas residents from unwanted telemarketing calls. Texas operates its own state No-Call List in addition to the federal National Do Not Call Registry. Telemarketers must honor both.
Purpose of the Texas No-Call List Law Chapter 304 was designed to protect consumers and the public against false, misleading, abusive, or deceptive telemarketing practices. The law aims to give Texas residents meaningful control over who can contact them by phone and to create strong enforcement tools, including a private right of action.
Key Requirements & Recent Updates Telemarketers are prohibited from making telemarketing calls to numbers on the Texas No-Call List (with limited exceptions such as established business relationships). 2025 amendments (SB 140) significantly strengthened the law by tying many Chapter 304 violations to the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act (DTPA), making private lawsuits easier and increasing available remedies.
Potential Damages under Texas No-Call List Law A consumer on the Texas No-Call List who receives more than one violating call may bring a private action. Courts may award up to $500 per violation for willful or knowing violations under Chapter 304. Because of the DTPA tie-in, successful plaintiffs may also recover economic damages, damages for mental anguish, up to three times those damages for knowing/intentional conduct, and mandatory attorney’s fees and costs. Injunctive relief is available.
Texas law operates in addition to the federal TCPA, creating potential dual liability for the same call.