# Tex. Business & Commerce Code § 541.051: CONSUMER'S PERSONAL DATA RIGHTS; REQUEST TO EXERCISE RIGHTS

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cbc_C541_S541.051

## Section

- **Citation:** Tex. Business & Commerce Code § 541.051
- **Heading:** CONSUMER'S PERSONAL DATA RIGHTS; REQUEST TO EXERCISE RIGHTS
- **Jurisdiction:** Texas
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** TX Code / Code bc / Chapter 541 / Section 541.051

## Text

(a) A consumer is entitled to exercise the consumer rights authorized by this section at any time by submitting a request to a controller specifying the consumer rights the consumer wishes to exercise. With respect to the processing of personal data belonging to a known child, a parent or legal guardian of the child may exercise the consumer rights on behalf of the child.

(b) A controller shall comply with an authenticated consumer request to exercise the right to:

(1) confirm whether a controller is processing the consumer's personal data and to access the personal data;

(2) correct inaccuracies in the consumer's personal data, taking into account the nature of the personal data and the purposes of the processing of the consumer's personal data;

(3) delete personal data provided by or obtained about the consumer;

(4) if the data is available in a digital format, obtain a copy of the consumer's personal data that the consumer previously provided to the controller in a portable and, to the extent technically feasible, readily usable format that allows the consumer to transmit the data to another controller without hindrance; or

(5) opt out of the processing of the personal data for purposes of:

(A) targeted advertising;

(B) the sale of personal data; or

(C) profiling in furtherance of a decision that produces a legal or similarly significant effect concerning the consumer.

## Nearby sections

- [Tex. Business & Commerce Code § 541.001 § 541.001. DEFINITIONS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cbc_C541_S541.001.md)
- [Tex. Business & Commerce Code § 541.002 § 541.002. APPLICABILITY OF CHAPTER.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cbc_C541_S541.002.md)
- [Tex. Business & Commerce Code § 541.003 § 541.003. CERTAIN INFORMATION EXEMPT FROM CHAPTER.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cbc_C541_S541.003.md)
- [Tex. Business & Commerce Code § 541.004 § 541.004. INAPPLICABILITY OF CHAPTER.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cbc_C541_S541.004.md)
- [Tex. Business & Commerce Code § 541.005 § 541.005. EFFECT OF COMPLIANCE WITH PARENTAL CONSENT REQUIREMENTS UNDER CERTAIN FEDERAL LAW.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cbc_C541_S541.005.md)
- [Tex. Business & Commerce Code § 541.051 § 541.051. CONSUMER'S PERSONAL DATA RIGHTS; REQUEST TO EXERCISE RIGHTS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cbc_C541_S541.051.md)
- [Tex. Business & Commerce Code § 541.052 § 541.052. CONTROLLER RESPONSE TO CONSUMER REQUEST.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cbc_C541_S541.052.md)
- [Tex. Business & Commerce Code § 541.053 § 541.053. APPEAL.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cbc_C541_S541.053.md)
- [Tex. Business & Commerce Code § 541.054 § 541.054. WAIVER OR LIMITATION OF CONSUMER RIGHTS PROHIBITED.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cbc_C541_S541.054.md)
- [Tex. Business & Commerce Code § 541.055 § 541.055. METHODS FOR SUBMITTING CONSUMER REQUESTS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cbc_C541_S541.055.md)
- [Tex. Business & Commerce Code § 541.101 § 541.101. CONTROLLER DUTIES; TRANSPARENCY.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cbc_C541_S541.101.md)
- [Tex. Business & Commerce Code § 541.102 § 541.102. PRIVACY NOTICE.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cbc_C541_S541.102.md)
- [Tex. Business & Commerce Code § 541.103 § 541.103. SALE OF DATA TO THIRD PARTIES AND PROCESSING DATA FOR TARGETED ADVERTISING; DISCLOSURE.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cbc_C541_S541.103.md)
- [Tex. Business & Commerce Code § 541.104 § 541.104. DUTIES OF PROCESSOR.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cbc_C541_S541.104.md)

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