Relating to the jurisdiction of county attorneys to prosecute the deceptive trade practice of price gouging during a declared disaster.

SB 2346 amends Texas law to clarify that county attorneys can directly prosecute price gouging violations during declared disasters without needing permission from the consumer protection division, provided they give prior written notice. It specifically affects county attorneys and consumers impacted by price gouging during emergencies like natural disasters. The bill removes the requirement for county attorneys to seek approval from the consumer protection division before filing such cases, streamlining enforcement. This applies only to price gouging claims arising on or after the bill's effective date (September 1, 2025). The bill does not change the definition of price gouging but adjusts prosecution procedures.