Section 324.003 - Exceptions to Applicability of Chapter(a) Section 324.052, other than Subdivision (1) of that section, and Sections 324.053(4), 324.054, and 324.055 do not apply to a telecommunications carrier, cable operator, computer hardware or software provider, or provider of information service or interactive computer service that monitors or has interaction with a subscriber's Internet or other network connection or service or a protected computer for:(1) a network or computer security purpose;(2) diagnostics, technical support, or a repair purpose;(3) an authorized update of computer software or system firmware;(4) authorized remote system management; or(5) detection or prevention of unauthorized use of or fraudulent or other illegal activity in connection with a network, service, or computer software, including scanning for and removing software proscribed under this chapter.(b) This chapter does not apply to:(1) the use of a navigation device, any interaction with a navigation device, or the installation or use of computer software on a navigation device by a multichannel video programming distributor, as defined by 47 U.S.C. Section 522(13), or video programmer in connection with the provision of multichannel video programming or other services offered over a multichannel video programming system if the provision of the programming or other service is subject to 47 U.S.C. Section 338(i) or 551; or(2) the collection or disclosure of subscriber information by a multichannel video programming distributor, as defined by 47 U.S.C. Section 522(13), or video programmer in connection with the provision of multichannel video programming or other services offered over a multichannel video programming system if the collection or disclosure of the information is subject to 47 U.S.C. Section 338(i) or 551.Tex. Bus. and Comm. Code § 324.003
Amended By Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 718, Sec. 2, eff. 9/1/2009.Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 885, Sec. 2.01, eff. 4/1/2009.