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Can I use third-party advertising tools on my website in Texas? What are the requirements?

Based on the provided context documents, there are no specific regulations in Texas that prohibit the use of third-party advertising tools on a website. However, there are general requirements for advertising in Texas that must be followed.

General Requirements for Advertising in Texas

  • All advertisements must be in good taste and approved by the appropriate department authority prior to use [1.1].
  • Advertisements must not be deceptive or misleading [3.1].
  • Advertisements must not be inaccurate, deceptive, or misleading [5.2].
  • Advertisements must not omit material facts [5.2].
  • If rates or charges are stated in advertising, they must be expressed in terms of an “annual percentage rate” and other relevant information must be provided [5.1].
  • Advertisements must not contain certain types of content, such as religious ads, political ads, or tobacco ads [1.1].
  • The use of the word “bank” or any derivative in any advertisement where its use might mislead the public to believe that the licensee is an authorized banking institution or is conducting a banking business is prohibited [5.2].

Requirements for Sale or Lease of Advertising Space

If a county in Texas wishes to lease or sell advertising space, it must adopt a procedure that includes the following requirements [2.1]:

  • The county must publish a notice of its intent to sell or lease the advertising space.
  • The notice must include a description of the advertising space, the procedure by which bids or proposals for the sale or lease may be submitted, and other relevant information.
  • The commissioners court may reject any and all bids or proposals submitted.

Conclusion

Based on the provided context documents, there are no specific regulations in Texas that prohibit the use of third-party advertising tools on a website. However, general requirements for advertising in Texas must be followed, such as avoiding deceptive or misleading content and providing accurate information. If a county in Texas wishes to lease or sell advertising space, it must follow specific procedures.

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Texas