Tex. Fin. Code § 371.176 · Subchapter D. OPERATION OF PAWNSHOPS

TRANSACTIONS WITH MINORS OR PERSONS UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR DRUGS PROHIBITED.

Verbatim from the official edition

Text — Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025

A pawnbroker may not:

(1) accept a pledge or purchase property from a person under 18 years of age; or

(2) transact business with a person believed to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Notes and commentary — not statutory text

History

Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1008, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997. Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 801, Sec. 11, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.

Source of truth

Edition: Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
Official file: https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/FI/htm/FI.371.htm
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