This is the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act, the main consumer protection law in Texas. It contains a list of prohibited actions that businesses and other sellers may not take.

This section of Texas Business & Commerce Code discusses Texas law and consumer relief.

This section of TexasLawHelp's Disaster Manual provides information on common scams and consumer protection laws.

This research guide contains information about consumer protection laws in Texas.

The Texas Attorney General's office "protects Texas consumers by accepting complaints, filing civil cases in the public interest and educating Texans on how to spot and avoid possible scams."

This section of the Business & Commerce Code discusses Texas law on price gouging.

Our librarians have addressed this question on our Frequently Asked Legal Questions page.

This page from the Attorney General's Office discusses what price gouging is and how to file a complaint if you suspect price gouging is occuring.

Information about price gouging during a disaster and how to file a complaint.

This page, from the Texas Office of the Attorney General, provides tips on how to spot common scams that happen after a natural disaster.

This article lists several different rules consumers can follow to avoid common scams and deceptive practices following a disaster.

If you're seeking a new place to rent, avoid these common scams.

Tips from the Better Business Bureau and the BBB Wise Giving Alliance on how to help after Hurricane Harvey, and how to do so with caution, and make sure your donations get to the people who need them.

Answers to commonly asked questions about home repair to help you avoid repair scams. Also includes helpline phone numbers.

Is someone offering you quick repairs that seem too good to be true? Learn how to avoid common debris clean-up scams after a weather disaster.

This news article states that Texas is "the only Gulf Coast state without a requirement for a roofer or builder license" and provides tips for avoiding scams. Also included is information about scams where the builder offers to negotiate with your insurance company on your behalf or offers to cover your deductible. This news article contains the opinions of the article's author.

This checklist describes "red flags" that may indicate that the used car you're about to buy is really a flood-damaged car.

This national program run by the federal government allows you to check the history of a used car. The site also provides helpful information for avoiding fraud when buying.

This program from the Texas DMV allows you to research the history of a used car.

This website allows you to ask a lawyer a legal question in writing for free. You can even upload documents for an attorney to review.

Our Legal Help guide has information on free legal hotlines, legal clinics, and legal aid organizations, as well as information on how to find a lawyer who could represent you.

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