AG Paxton: Retail Supply Chains Will Be Held Liable for Price Gouging

AG Paxton: Retail Supply Chains Will Be Held Liable for Price Gouging

Attorney General Ken Paxton

AUSTIN – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton today issued a stern warning to retail suppliers, including those who supply grocery stores and pharmacies, that state law strictly prohibits price gouging in the wake of a declared disaster. Price gouging laws apply to any person or entity selling necessities at an exorbitant or excessive price after a disaster has been declared by the Governor or President. This prohibition includes those who supply retailers. Under the Texas Deceptive […]