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New Texas law allows merchants to decline card purchases without ID

A law that goes into effect Jan. 1 will let store owners refuse to process credit or debit card transactions if the buyer won't show ID. Some say the law won't override contracts that currently bar merchants from doing so.

By SHANNON NAJMABADI, The Texas Tribune
Posted 8/10/17

A law that takes effect in January will allow Texas merchants to ask for photo identification for credit and debit card purchases – and turn down transactions if a buyer won’t show it.

The aim …

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