Labor Laws Department

The Consumer Protection Division, governed by the Office of the Attorney General, protects consumers and legitimate business communities by filing civil lawsuits under the Deceptive Trade Practices Act and other consumer protection statutes. It files consumer complaints and offers educational services on frauds and scams. The division also provides legal assistance solutions for citizens. The Consumer Protection Division offers information related to training for bank tellers, foreclosure prevention and concealing credit card numbers on receipts. It additionally provides registration and filing services for charities and nonprofit organizations. The division maintains various office locations in Texas and offers identity theft protection solutions.

TDLR is the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, a government agency that has been assisting small businesses and consumers since 1909. They regulate a wide range of license types, including air conditioning and refrigeration contractors, auctioneers, cosmetologists, electricians, massage therapists, and many more. TDLR's mission is to earn the trust of Texans by providing innovative regulatory solutions for their licensees and the people they serve. They issue licenses, certificates, permits, and registrations for various programs established by the Texas Legislature, and also have a comprehensive complaint resolution program to investigate consumer complaints and enforce state laws and rules.Generated from the website

The Office of Public Insurance Counsel (OPIC) is an official state agency in Austin, TX that advocates for the interests of Texas consumers in insurance matters. They empower and educate consumers, working on their behalf to maintain a balanced marketplace. OPIC provides resources such as policy comparison tools, shopping guides, and information on various types of insurance, including homeowners, auto, health, flood, life, and title insurance. They also review and analyze insurance rates, rules, and policy forms, recommend legislation to benefit insurance consumers, and provide consumer education and outreach through bill of rights, report cards, and news articles.Generated from the website