Texas Data Privacy and Security Act (TDPSA) Awareness Course
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Duration: 25–30 minutes plus welcome
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Texas is the second-largest state economy in the United States, and the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act brings comprehensive privacy requirements to businesses operating in the Lone Star State. With its unique small business exemption and broad applicability, TDPSA affects organisations differently than other state privacy laws.
This course provides practical guidance on the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act. We cover who must comply (including the important small business exemption), the rights Texas residents have over their data, sensitive data requirements, and enforcement mechanisms.
The TDPSA became effective on July 1, 2024. Its general scope includes businesses that meet the Texas connection and processing tests and are not classified as small businesses under SBA definitions. Qualifying small businesses must obtain prior consent before selling sensitive personal data. The law provides a 30-day cure period and penalties up to $7,500 per violation. No technical background required - just focused, practical training your team can apply immediately.
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Why learn about the TDPSA?
- Comply with privacy requirements in the second-largest US state economy
- Understand the unique small business exemption and whether it applies to you
- Handle Texas consumer data requests correctly within required timeframes
- Avoid penalties of up to $7,500 per violation
- Implement proper consent mechanisms for sensitive and biometric data
Course features
Texas-specific
Focused entirely on the TDPSA with Texas-specific requirements, the small business exemption, and state enforcement context.
Practical scenarios
Practical scenarios showing how the TDPSA applies in everyday business situations.
Current guidance
Covers the TDPSA and its key requirements, with legal sources reviewed in September 2026.
Official sources
Built from the Texas Business and Commerce Code and Attorney General guidance, with references to official documentation.
Course information
Learning outcomes
- Understand when and how the TDPSA applies to your organisation
- Know whether the small business exemption applies to your business
- Recognise the rights Texas residents have over their personal data
- Handle consumer data requests correctly within required timeframes
- Understand enforcement, the cure period, and potential penalties
Training recommendations
- All employees who handle customer data should complete this training.
- Annual refresher training is recommended to stay current with amendments and enforcement trends.
- Teams handling sensitive data or consumer requests may benefit from additional role-specific training.
This course is recommended for
Employees who handle customer data at organisations that conduct business in Texas. This includes marketing, sales, customer service, HR, IT, and compliance teams, particularly at organisations that are not classified as small businesses under SBA definitions.
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this course. No legal or technical background is required.
What do I need for this course?
This course is delivered through our online learning platform. Standalone course access lasts six months.
Course content
Start with the course introduction and legal notices.
Lessons
- Welcome and Legal Notices
Learn about scope, consumer rights, sensitive data, opt-outs, small businesses and enforcement.
Lessons
- Texas Privacy in Daily Work
- Consumer Rights Under Texas Law
- Sensitive Data and Consent
- Universal Opt-Out Mechanisms
- Small Business Considerations
- Enforcement and Practical Response
Check your understanding with ten scenario-based questions.
Lessons
- Texas TDPSA: Final Assessment
How it works
Step 1
Buy course seats
Purchase seats online, then start learning or invite your team members.
Step 2
Start learning
Each team member will have access to the learning materials and assessment. On completion of the course, team members will be issued with a certificate.
Step 3
Stay compliant
As the TDPSA evolves, we'll update the course. Trainees can review updated materials to stay current with enforcement trends and amendments.
What's included
Training
- Distraction-free online learning platform
- Scenario-based end of course assessment
Updates
- Access to all course material updates and enhancements for the length of your access period
Certification
- Certificate on completion
Course FAQs
Yes. A digital certificate is available after completing the course and passing the final assessment. You can add it to your LinkedIn profile.
This course is designed for employees who handle customer data at organisations that may be subject to Texas's privacy law. This includes marketing, sales, customer service, HR, and IT teams at organisations doing business in Texas.
While TDPSA follows the Virginia model, it has unique features. Most notably, it includes a small business exemption based on SBA definitions, making it one of the few state laws to exclude smaller businesses. It also has specific requirements for biometric data and applies to the second-largest state economy in the US.
The TDPSA generally applies to a person that conducts business in Texas or produces a product or service consumed by Texas residents, processes or sells personal data, and is not a small business under SBA definitions. Entity and data exemptions also apply. Qualifying small businesses must obtain prior consumer consent before selling sensitive personal data. Texas does not use a general consumer-count threshold.
The Texas Attorney General can seek civil penalties of up to $7,500 per violation and injunctive relief. Before bringing an action, the Attorney General must give notice and a 30-day opportunity to cure, subject to the law’s requirements. The TDPSA does not provide a private right of action.
Yes, we offer a 14-day 100% money-back guarantee. If you are not satisfied with the course for any reason, simply contact us within 14 days of purchase for a full refund.
Allow approximately 25–30 minutes for the teaching, assessment and pauses, plus the welcome and legal notices. You can pause and resume at any time, and your progress is automatically saved.
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