Consumer Protection Offices
City, county, regional, and state consumer offices offer a variety of important services. They might mediate complaints, conduct investigations, prosecute offenders of consumer laws, license and regulate professional service providers, provide educational materials and advocate for consumer rights. To save time, call before sending a written complaint. Ask if the office handles the type of complaint you have and if complaint forms are provided.
State Consumer Protection Offices
Texas Office of the Attorney General
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Regional Consumer Protection Offices
Dallas Regional Office of the Attorney General
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El Paso Regional Office of the Attorney General
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Houston Regional Office of the Attorney General
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Pharr Regional Office of the Attorney General
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San Antonio Regional Office of the Attorney General
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County Consumer Protection Offices
Dallas County District Attorney's Office
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Harris County District Attorney's Office
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Banking Authorities
The officials listed in this section regulate and supervise state-chartered banks. Many of them handle or refer problems and complaints about other types of financial institutions as well. Some also answer general questions about banking and consumer credit. If you are dealing with a federally chartered bank, check Federal Agencies.
Texas Department of Banking, Austin, TX
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1-877-276-5554 (Consumer Hotline)
Insurance Regulators
Each state has its own laws and regulations for each type of insurance. The officials listed in this section enforce these laws. Many of these offices can also provide you with information to help you make informed insurance buying decisions.
Texas Department of Insurance, Austin, TX
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Securities Administrators
Each state has its own laws and regulations for securities brokers and securities - including stocks, mutual funds, commodities, real estate, etc. The officials and agencies listed in this section enforce these laws and regulations. Many of these offices can also provide information to help you make informed investment decisions.
Texas State Securities Board
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Utility Commissions
State Utility Commissions regulate services and rates for gas, electricity and telephones within your state. In some states, the utility commissions regulate other services such as water, transportation, and the moving of household goods. Many utility commissions handle consumer complaints. Sometimes, if a number of complaints are received about the same utility matter, they will conduct investigations.