If you're texting Texas residents, you may already be breaking the law — and the state’s not playing around.
In this Special Ops mini-episode, Emma Rainville breaks down Texas’s new SMS marketing regulations hitting on September 1st, and what they mean for founders, media buyers, and ops teams. From curfews to compliance filings, this is not a law to take lightly — especially in a state with serious enforcement teeth. You’ll learn exactly what you must do to avoid five-figure fines (and yes, it starts with a $10K bond).
Rainville outlines the new classification of SMS as telemarketing under Texas law (SB 140), the required Secretary of State registration, and strict curfew hours. If you're a direct response brand or own an e-commerce operation with Texas leads, this 4-minute update could save you a major compliance headache. Get ahead — not penalized.
We cover:
- Why SMS is now considered telemarketing under Texas law
- How to register with the Secretary of State (+ what it costs)
- Required $10,000 surety bond breakdown
- When you’re legally barred from texting Texas phones
- What happens if you don’t comply — and why curfews matter
- Where to grab a done-for-you SOP for full compliance
Timestamps
- (0:00) The new Texas SMS law: Who it applies to
- (0:45) Required registration + bond overview
- (1:20) Legal SMS curfew hours explained
- (2:05) Risks of noncompliance in Texas
- (3:00) Where to get the free SOP inside the Visionary Vault
- (4:15) Final warning: Texas isn’t messing around
⚠️ Don’t get caught unprepared. Get your free “Texas SMS Compliance SOP” in the Visionary Vault to follow every step. Stay legal. Stay scalable.
Explore Free Resources inside the Visionary Vault:
https://specialopspodcast.com/visionary-vault
Get in Touch with Emma Rainville:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@specialopspodcast
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emma_rainville512/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emmarainvilleoperationsguru
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