PRICE GOUGING DURING EMERGENCIES
During an emergency, such as a hurricane or explosion, the Governor will approve a disaster declaration that, among other statements, formally announces to the state and community that the city is experiencing a widespread threat.
This declaration puts into affect a specific portion of the state law regulating price gouging.
It stops sellers from immediately raising prices to take advantage of the community need on the following items:
- fuel
- food
- medicine
- lodging
- building materials
- construction tools
- other necessities
IF YOU BELIEVE SOMEONE IS PRICE GOUGING
The state will investigate price gouging. If you suspect a business is price gouging or have encountered scam contractors, call the Texas Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Hotline at 1-800-621-0508 or email consumeremergency@oag.texas.gov