Texas Investor Resources
The Texas Securities Act, with respect to untruths and omissions, states that:
A person who offers or sells a security (whether or not the security or transaction is exempt under Section 5 or 6 of this Act) by means of an untrue statement of a material fact or an omission to state a material fact necessary in order to make the statements made, in the light of the circumstances under which they are made, not misleading, is liable to the person buying the security from him, who may sue either at law or in equity for rescission, or for damages if the buyer no longer owns the security. However, a person is not liable if he sustains the burden of proof that either (a) the buyer knew of the untruth or omission or (b) he (the offeror or seller) did not know, and in the exercise of reasonable care could not have known, of the untruth or omission. The issuer of the security (other than a government issuer identified in Section 5M) is not entitled to the defense in clause (b) with respect to an untruth or omission (i) in a prospectus required in connection with a registration statement under Section 7A, 7B, or 7C, or (ii) in a writing prepared and delivered by the issuer in the sale of a security.
Tex. Vernon’s Civil Statutes Art. 581-33 Civil Liability With Respect To Issuance or Sale of a Security (Texas Statutes (2023 Edition)).
In Texas, FINRA Arbitration hearings are held in Dallas and Houston
Under the FINRA Code of Arbitration Procedure, the FINRA Securities Arbitration hearing locations will selected based upon the hearing location closest to your residence at the time of the events giving rise to the dispute.
Additional Texas Investor Resources:
State Securities Board
208 East 10th Street
5th Floor, PO Box 13167
Austin, TX 78701
John Morgan
Securities Commissioner
(512) 305-8300
(512) 305-8310 (Fax)
http://www.ssb.state.tx.us/
Guiliano Law Group – Securities Arbitration & Investment Fraud Lawyers
Our practice is limited to the representation of investors. We accept representation on a contingent fee basis, meaning there is no cost to you unless we make a recovery for you. There is never any charge for a consultation or an evaluation of your claim. All consultations are confidential. For more information, contact us at (877) SEC-ATTY.
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