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HB20: Relating to measures to prevent and reduce fraudulent charitable solicitations and theft during declared disasters, including establishing a designation program for disaster relief nonprofit organizations and financial institutions; creating a criminal offense; increasing a criminal penalty.

: Drew Darby (R-TX) : May 25, 2026 Updated: Sep 17, 2025
Disaster Preparedness & Relief
Crimes
Electronic Information Systems
Civil Remedies & Liabilities
Consumer Protection
Crimes--Miscellaneous
ATTORNEY GENERAL
Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations
GIFTS & DONATIONS
SECRETARY OF STATE
FRAUD
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF
DISASTER SCAM RESPONSE ACT
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Relating to measures to prevent and reduce fraudulent charitable solicitations and theft during declared disasters, including establishing a designation program for disaster relief nonprofit organizations and financial institutions; creating a criminal offense; increasing a criminal penalty.

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