Gov. Jay Nixon on Thursday signed into law increased protections for Missourians under the state’s No Call Law.

At ceremonies at senior centers in St. Louis and Kansas City, the Governor signed House Bill 1549.

The measure which enables Missourians to register their cell phone numbers on the No Call list to protect them from receiving unwanted telemarketing calls and text messages.

Gov. Nixon was joined at the bill signings by Attorney General Chris Koster, whose office maintains the No Call list and enforces the law against violators.

To sign up, visit Koster’s web site, here.