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HB 206 87-0 (2021) Author: Bernal, Diego | et. al. Relating to credit services organizations and extensions of consumer credit facilitated by credit services organizations; increasing a criminal penalty. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Left pending in committee CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS|DEFERRED PRESENTMENT TRANSACTIONS|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--General|LOANS|RECORDS MANAGEMENT
HB 216 87-0 (2021) Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina" | et. al. Relating to residential mortgage loans, including the financing of residential real estate purchases by means of a wrap mortgage loan; providing licensing and registration requirements; authorizing an administrative penalty. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Laid on the table subject to call Business & Commerce--General|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--General|LOANS|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Property Interests--Real Property|SAVINGS & MORTGAGE LENDING, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 412 87-0 (2021) Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" | et. al. Relating to the creation of a low-interest loan program for entrepreneurs with physical or mental disabilities. House: International Relations & Economic Development Referred to International Relations & Economic Development Disabilities, Persons with|Financial--General|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 417 87-0 (2021) Author: Walle, Armando Relating to the threat or pursuit of criminal charges against a consumer in association with certain extensions of consumer credit. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Left pending in committee Civil Remedies & Liabilities|CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS|Criminal Procedure--General|Financial--General
HB 437 87-0 (2021) Author: Goodwin, Vikki | et. al. Relating to personal financial literacy courses for high school students in public schools. House: Public Education No action taken in committee Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Financial--General
HB 735 87-0 (2021) Author: Minjarez, Ina
Sponsor: Campbell, Donna
Relating to service contracts for leased or purchased motor vehicles. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21 Consumer Protection|Financial--General|MOTOR VEHICLE LEASING|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 777 87-0 (2021) Author: Walle, Armando Relating to the repossession of a motor vehicle after default on an agreement. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Financial--General|REPOSSESSION OF VEHICLES & REPOSSESSION COMPANIES|Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 876 87-0 (2021) Author: Craddick, Tom
Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to fees charged by certain persons for the method used for payments made under an agreement. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21 Business & Commerce--General|CHECKS|Financial--General
HB 1096 87-0 (2021) Author: Gates, Gary Relating to the taxation of a leasehold or other possessory interest in a public facility granted by a public facility corporation. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means Financial--General|Purchasing--Local
HB 1129 87-0 (2021) Author: Lopez, Ray Relating to false, misleading, or deceptive advertising made in connection with a reverse mortgage loan agreement. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Committee report sent to Calendars ADVERTISING|Business & Commerce--Trade Practices|Consumer Protection|Financial--General|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|REVERSE MORTGAGES
HB 1156 87-0 (2021) Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al.
Sponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to creating the criminal offense of financial abuse of an elderly individual. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21 Aging|Crimes--Against Property|Financial--General
HB 1258 87-0 (2021) Author: Ashby, Trent | et. al.
Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to data matching with financial institutions to facilitate the collection of certain delinquent tax liabilities. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/21 ATTORNEY GENERAL|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Financial--Banks|Financial--General|Taxation--General
HB 1595 87-0 (2021) Author: Meyer, Morgan Relating to increasing the criminal penalties for insider trading and other misuse of official information. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Crimes--Miscellaneous|Ethics|Financial--General|State Officers
HB 1668 87-0 (2021) Author: Thierry, Shawn Relating to reporting requirements for bank loans made to African American-owned businesses. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--General|INTERNET|LOANS
HB 1916 87-0 (2021) Author: Turner, Chris | et. al. Relating to prohibiting certain telemarketing calls by a credit access business. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce Consumer Protection|CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS|Financial--General|TELEMARKETING
HB 1937 87-0 (2021) Author: Pacheco, Leo Relating to the maximum permitted rate of interest, sum of fees, and other amounts that may be charged in connection with deferred presentment transactions. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Left pending in committee Consumer Protection|DEFERRED PRESENTMENT TRANSACTIONS|Financial--General
HB 2012 87-0 (2021) Author: Reynolds, Ron Relating to reporting requirements for bank loans made to African American-owned businesses. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--General|INTERNET|LOANS
HB 2013 87-0 (2021) Author: Reynolds, Ron Relating to provision of a verified accounting for actions involving foreclosure of a lien on residential real property or recovery on a consumer credit account. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Business & Commerce--General|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Financial--General|FORECLOSURES|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens
HB 2106 87-0 (2021) Author: Perez, Mary Ann | et. al.
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the prevention, identification, investigation, and enforcement of payment card fraud; providing a civil penalty. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21 Agriculture|Consumer Protection|CREDIT & DEBIT CARDS|Financial--General|FRAUD|LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF|LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2284 87-0 (2021) Author: Toth, Steve Relating to the physical presence of a borrower at the closing of a home equity loan. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Committee report sent to Calendars Disabilities, Persons with|Financial--General|HOME EQUITY|LOANS|Military & Veterans|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens
HB 2432 87-0 (2021) Author: Murr, Andrew Relating to increasing the maximum reference base amount for certain consumer loans. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Left pending in committee Financial--General|LOANS
HB 2533 87-0 (2021) Author: Darby, Drew
Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the performance of a real property evaluation for use by certain financial institutions. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately Financial--General|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 2624 87-0 (2021) Author: Ordaz, Claudia Relating to a restriction on total charges charged for certain extensions of consumer credit that are facilitated by credit access businesses and entered into by consumers residing in disaster areas. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Left pending in committee Consumer Protection|CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS|DEFERRED PRESENTMENT TRANSACTIONS|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Financial--General|Financial--Savings & Loans
HB 2629 87-0 (2021) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al. Relating to the establishment of a registry for and requiring the registration of certain unmanned teller machines; imposing a fee; providing a civil penalty. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Received from the House AUTOMATED TELLER MACHINES|BANKING, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Crimes--Against Persons--General|Electronic Information Systems|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--General
HB 2670 87-0 (2021) Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al. Relating to the eligibility of social workers for the Homes for Texas Heroes home loan program. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government AFFORDABLE HOUSING CORPORATION, TEXAS STATE|Financial--General|LOANS|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|SOCIAL WORK & SOCIAL WORKERS
HB 2673 87-0 (2021) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to the reimbursement of excess costs incurred by a recipient of certain grants awarded by the Texas Department of Transportation. House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation Financial--General|TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 2813 87-0 (2021) Author: Turner, Chris | et. al. Relating to a restriction on total charges charged for extensions of consumer credit that a credit services organization obtains for a consumer or assists a consumer in obtaining. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Left pending in committee CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS|Financial--General|Military & Veterans
HB 2825 87-0 (2021) Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al. Relating to reporting requirements for certain loan and title insurance transactions involving foreign companies and real property located near military bases. House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Placed on General State Calendar Financial--General|Insurance--Property & Casualty|Military & Veterans|MILITARY PREPAREDNESS COMMISSION, TEXAS|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 3100 87-0 (2021) Author: Campos, Liz Relating to requirements for governmental contracts with nonprofit organizations regarding the use of money provided under those contracts. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations|Financial--General|Purchasing--State
HB 3278 87-0 (2021) Author: Noble, Candy Relating to the release of a deed of trust or other contract lien securing a home loan after payoff by mortgagor. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Left pending in committee Business & Commerce--General|Financial--General|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens
HB 3391 87-0 (2021) Author: Turner, Chris | et. al. Relating to fees paid to a third party in connection with certain extensions of consumer credit. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Left pending in committee Financial--General
HB 3443 87-0 (2021) Author: Anchía, Rafael Relating to certain provisions of The Securities Act for which a person offering or selling a security may be held liable to a person buying the security. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Laid on the table subject to call Business & Commerce--General|Financial--General
HB 3472 87-0 (2021) Author: Deshotel, Joe Relating to the investment and use of excess residential mortgage loan originator recovery fund fees and to the creation of the mortgage grant fund; changing a fee. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Received from the House COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Consumer Protection|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--General|MORTGAGE LOAN ORIGINATORS|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|SAVINGS & MORTGAGE LENDING, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3510 87-0 (2021) Author: Lambert, Stan | et. al.
Sponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to work from remote locations by certain employees of certain entities licensed by the Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21 CONSUMER CREDIT COMMISSIONER, OFFICE OF|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--General|Labor--General|TELECOMMUTING
HB 3533 87-0 (2021) Author: Martinez, Armando
Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the security requirement for the issuance or renewal of a motor vehicle dealer general distinguishing number or a wholesale motor vehicle auction general distinguishing number. House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/21 Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|Financial--General|MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS|MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3544 87-0 (2021) Author: Holland, Justin | et. al. Relating to the use of securitization by electric cooperatives to address certain weather-related extraordinary costs and expenses. House: State Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars BONDS|Financial--General|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|SECRETARY OF STATE|Utilities--Electric
HB 3575 87-0 (2021) Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" | et. al. Relating to personal financial literacy and career skills courses for high school students in public schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Financial--General
HB 3614 87-0 (2021) Author: Cain, Briscoe Relating to a biennial report on state lending and credit support programs. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance BOND REVIEW BOARD|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|DEBT|Financial--General|Political Subdivisions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3702 87-0 (2021) Author: Paddie, Chris | et. al.
Sponsor: Springer, Drew
Relating to prohibiting the enactment of a law that imposes a tax on certain transactions that either convey a security or involve specified derivative contracts. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Placed on intent calendar Financial--General|Taxation--General
HB 3849 87-0 (2021) Author: Slawson, Shelby | et. al.
Sponsor: Paxton, Angela
Relating to the requirements for the regulation of state trust companies. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Business & Commerce
Removed from local & uncontested calendar Financial--General|Property Interests--Trusts
HB 3896 87-0 (2021) Author: Smithee, John Relating to access to certain financial records by the guardianship abuse, fraud, and exploitation deterrence program. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Left pending in committee Financial--General|Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts
HB 3941 87-0 (2021) Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al. Relating to surcharges imposed for the use of a credit card and to certain reimbursements and discounts allowed for the collection and payment of sales and use taxes. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business|CREDIT & DEBIT CARDS|Financial--General
HB 4116 87-0 (2021) Author: Turner, Chris | et. al. Relating to credit services organizations and extensions of consumer credit facilitated by credit services organizations. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Left pending in committee CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS|Financial--General|Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 4244 87-0 (2021) Author: Toth, Steve Relating to the appointment of a representative payee or fiduciary for a child in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services. House: Human Services Left pending in committee CONSERVATORSHIP|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Family--Child Protection|Financial--General
HB 4266 87-0 (2021) Author: Shine, Hugh | et. al. Relating to credit repair services performed by credit repair organizations. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Placed on General State Calendar Consumer Protection|CREDIT & DEBIT CARDS|CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--General
HB 4277 87-0 (2021) Author: Thompson, Ed Relating to requirements related to refunds and credit provided under terminated debt cancellation agreements. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Placed on General State Calendar DEBT|Financial--General
HB 4309 87-0 (2021) Author: Anchía, Rafael Relating to the regulatory authority of the savings and mortgage lending commissioner; authorizing fees. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Left pending in committee Financial--Banks|Financial--General|Financial--Savings & Loans|SAVINGS & MORTGAGE LENDING, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 4477 87-0 (2021) Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the financial exploitation of certain vulnerable adults. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21 Aging|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Financial--General
HJR 104 87-0 (2021) Author: Toth, Steve Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for exceptions to the requirement that a home equity loan be closed only at the office of the lender, an attorney at law, or a title company. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Committee report sent to Calendars Disabilities, Persons with|Financial--General|HOME EQUITY|LOANS|Military & Veterans|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 140 87-0 (2021) Author: Paddie, Chris | et. al.
Sponsor: Springer, Drew
Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the enactment of a law that imposes a tax on certain transactions that either convey a security or involve specified derivative contracts. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Placed on intent calendar Financial--General|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--General
SB 43 87-0 (2021) Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Sponsor: Ortega, Evelina "Lina" | et. al.
Relating to residential mortgage loans, including the financing of residential real estate purchases by means of a wrap mortgage loan; providing licensing and registration requirements; authorizing an administrative penalty. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 1/1/22 FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--General|LOANS|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Property Interests--Real Property|SAVINGS & MORTGAGE LENDING, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 86 87-0 (2021) Author: Miles, Borris | et. al. Relating to reporting requirements for bank loans made to African American-owned businesses. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--General|INTERNET|LOANS
SB 359 87-0 (2021) Author: Miles, Borris Relating to provision of a verified accounting for actions involving foreclosure of a lien on residential real property or recovery on a consumer credit account. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Business & Commerce--General|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Financial--General|FORECLOSURES|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens
SB 360 87-0 (2021) Author: Miles, Borris Relating to the release of a deed of trust or other contract lien securing a home loan after direct payoff by mortgagor. Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development Financial--General|LOANS|Property Interests--Homestead|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens
SB 362 87-0 (2021) Author: Miles, Borris Relating to the satisfaction of a reverse mortgage loan after the death of the last surviving borrower. Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development Financial--General|LOANS|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|REVERSE MORTGAGES
SB 363 87-0 (2021) Author: Miles, Borris Relating to prohibiting daily simple interest home loans. Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development Financial--General|LOANS|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens
SB 644 87-0 (2021) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to the exemption of certain personal property from garnishment, attachment, execution, or other seizure by creditors. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence Financial--General|Property Interests--Personal Property|SUPREME COURT
SB 678 87-0 (2021) Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Sponsor: Button, Angie | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the small business disaster recovery loan program. House: International Relations & Economic Development
Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/21 Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS|Financial--General|LOANS|Property Interests--Trusts|TREASURY SAFEKEEPING TRUST COMPANY, TEXAS
SB 692 87-0 (2021) Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to access to certain financial records by the guardianship abuse, fraud, and exploitation deterrence program. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately Financial--General|GUARDIANS & WARDS|Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts
SB 964 87-0 (2021) Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al. Relating to the prevention, identification, investigation, and enforcement of payment card fraud; providing a civil penalty. Senate: Business & Commerce Co-author authorized Agriculture|Consumer Protection|CREDIT & DEBIT CARDS|Financial--General|FRAUD|LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF|LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
SB 996 87-0 (2021) Author: Nichols, Robert Relating to performance of an evaluation of real property for use by a financial institution. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce Financial--General|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Property Interests--Real Property
SB 1024 87-0 (2021) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to the eligibility of social workers for the Homes for Texas Heroes home loan program. Senate: Local Government Referred to Local Government AFFORDABLE HOUSING CORPORATION, TEXAS STATE|Financial--General|LOANS|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|SOCIAL WORK & SOCIAL WORKERS
SB 1080 87-0 (2021) Author: Campbell, Donna Relating to service contracts for leased or purchased motor vehicles. Senate: Business & Commerce Left pending in committee Consumer Protection|Financial--General|MOTOR VEHICLE LEASING|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 1089 87-0 (2021) Author: Buckingham, Dawn Relating to increasing the maximum reference base amount for certain consumer loans. Senate: Business & Commerce Not again placed on intent calendar Financial--General|LOANS
SB 1280 87-0 (2021) Author: Hancock, Kelly
Sponsor: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to certain provisions of The Securities Act for which a person offering or selling a security may be held liable to a person buying the security. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 1/1/22 Business & Commerce--General|Financial--General|THE SECURITIES ACT
SB 1504 87-0 (2021) Author: Hughes, Bryan Relating to requirements related to refunds and credit provided under terminated debt cancellation agreements. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce DEBT|Financial--General
SB 1580 87-0 (2021) Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.
Sponsor: Paddie, Chris
Relating to the use of securitization by electric cooperatives to address certain weather-related extraordinary costs and expenses and to the duty of electric utility market participants to pay certain amounts owed. House: State Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately BONDS|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Financial--General|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|SECRETARY OF STATE|Utilities--Electric
SB 1714 87-0 (2021) Author: West, Royce Relating to the Texas Community Reinvestment Act; authorizing a fee. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce BANKING, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Business & Commerce--General|COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT ACT, TEXAS|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Corporations & Associations|Financial--General|PUBLIC NOTICE
SB 1791 87-0 (2021) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to the investment and use of excess residential mortgage loan originator recovery fund fees; changing a fee. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Consumer Protection|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--General|MORTGAGE LOAN ORIGINATORS|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|SAVINGS & MORTGAGE LENDING, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1887 87-0 (2021) Author: Seliger, Kel Relating to the repeal of certain provisions governing the establishment and administration of a state bullion Senate: Finance Referred to Finance COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Financial--General|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Finances--Management & Control|TEXAS BULLION DEPOSITORY, OFFICE OF THE COMPTROLLER
SB 1900 87-0 (2021) Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to the regulatory authority of the savings and mortgage lending commissioner; authorizing fees. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21 Financial--Banks|Financial--General|Financial--Savings & Loans|SAVINGS & MORTGAGE LENDING, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1950 87-0 (2021) Author: Paxton, Angela Relating to the use of securitization by electric cooperatives to address extraordinary costs and expenses resulting from Winter Storm Uri. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce BONDS|Courts--Appellate|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Financial--General|SECRETARY OF STATE|Utilities--Electric
SB 2001 87-0 (2021) Author: Springer, Drew | et. al. Relating to prohibiting the enactment of a law that imposes a tax on certain transactions that either convey a security or involve specified derivative contracts. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance Financial--General|Taxation--General
SB 2230 87-0 (2021) Author: Schwertner, Charles
Sponsor: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to the acquisition of real property or construction of buildings for the purpose of operating the Texas Bullion Depository. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Administration
Effective immediately BONDS|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Financial--General|Property Interests--Real Property|PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|TEXAS BULLION DEPOSITORY, OFFICE OF THE COMPTROLLER
SJR 55 87-0 (2021) Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al. Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the right to own, hold, and use any mutually agreed upon medium of exchange. Senate: Business & Commerce Co-author authorized CURRENCY & CURRENCY EXCHANGE|Financial--General|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SJR 67 87-0 (2021) Author: Springer, Drew | et. al. Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the enactment of a law that imposes a tax on certain transactions that either convey a security or involve specified derivative contracts. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance Financial--General|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--General
SB 44 87-2 (2021) Author: Springer, Drew Relating to a prohibition on the enactment of a law imposing an occupation tax on certain entities that enter into transactions conveying securities or imposing a tax on certain securities transactions. Filed Financial--General|Taxation--General
SJR 11 87-2 (2021) Author: Springer, Drew Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the enactment of a law that imposes a tax on certain transactions that either convey a security or involve specified derivative contracts. Filed Financial--General|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--General
SB 50 87-3 (2021) Author: Springer, Drew | et. al. Relating to prohibiting the disclosure of certain customer account information by a financial institution. Filed Financial--General|Protection of Personal Information
SCR 5 87-3 (2021) Author: Springer, Drew Urging Congress to oppose the burdensome reporting requirements included in the Biden administration's revenue proposals for fiscal year 2022. Filed Financial--General|Resolutions--Legislative Policy|Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HB 53 86-0 (2019) Author: Minjarez, Ina | et. al.
Sponsor: Powell, Beverly | et. al.
Relating to the transitional living services program for certain youth in foster care. House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19 CONSUMER CREDIT COMMISSIONER, OFFICE OF|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Family--Child Protection|Financial--General|FOSTER CARE|SECURITIES BOARD, STATE
HB 90 86-0 (2019) Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina" | et. al. Relating to residential mortgage loans, including the financing of residential real estate purchases by means of a wrap mortgage loan; providing licensing requirements; authorizing an administrative penalty. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Business & Commerce--General|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--General|LOANS|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|SAVINGS & MORTGAGE LENDING, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 190 86-0 (2019) Author: Bernal, Diego Relating to verification by a credit services organization of a consumer's ability to repay an extension of consumer credit. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Left pending in committee Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS|Financial--General
HB 193 86-0 (2019) Author: Bernal, Diego Relating to contracts and other documents issued by credit access businesses. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--General
HB 242 86-0 (2019) Author: Bernal, Diego | et. al. Relating to credit services organizations and extensions of consumer credit facilitated by credit services organizations; increasing a criminal penalty. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services City Government--General|Consumer Protection|CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS|DEFERRED PRESENTMENT TRANSACTIONS|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--General|LOANS|Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 319 86-0 (2019) Author: King, Ken Relating to the creation of a grant program to assist fire departments and volunteer fire departments with the purchase of certain equipment and machines. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs Financial--General|Fire Fighters & Police--General|Fire Fighters & Police--Volunteer|FIRE PROTECTION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 444 86-0 (2019) Author: Meyer, Morgan | et. al. Relating to increasing the criminal penalties for insider trading and other misuse of official information by public servants. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs Crimes--Miscellaneous|Ethics|Financial--General|State Officers
HB 447 86-0 (2019) Author: Turner, Chris Relating to prohibiting certain telemarketing calls by a credit access business. House: Business & Industry Left pending in committee Consumer Protection|Financial--General|TELEMARKETING
HB 783 86-0 (2019) Author: Davis, Sarah Relating to the contents of and recordkeeping requirements relating to personal financial statements filed with the Texas Ethics Commission. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Elections--Campaign Financing|Ethics|ETHICS COMMISSION, TEXAS|Financial--General|INTERNET|RECORDS MANAGEMENT
HB 874 86-0 (2019) Author: Walle, Armando Relating to the threat or pursuit of criminal charges against a consumer in association with certain extensions of consumer credit. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Left pending in committee Civil Remedies & Liabilities|CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS|Criminal Procedure--General|Financial--General
HB 883 86-0 (2019) Author: Thierry, Shawn
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to using the Internet to obtain identifying information about an elderly individual for a fraudulent purpose. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19 Aging|Business & Commerce--General|Crimes--Against Property|Financial--General|FRAUD|INTERNET
HB 904 86-0 (2019) Author: Minjarez, Ina Relating to requiring The University of Texas at San Antonio to conduct a study regarding cyber attacks against financial institutions in this state. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Electronic Information Systems|Financial--General|UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT SAN ANTONIO
HB 977 86-0 (2019) Author: Thierry, Shawn Relating to creating the criminal offense of financial abuse of an elderly individual. House: Criminal Jurisprudence No action taken in committee Aging|Business & Commerce--General|Crimes--Against Property|Financial--General
HB 996 86-0 (2019) Author: Collier, Nicole | et. al.
Sponsor: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
Relating to the collection of consumer debt by debt buyers. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19 Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|DEBT|Financial--General
HB 1097 86-0 (2019) Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al. Relating to certain contracts for the transfer of a pet. House: Business & Industry Committee report sent to Calendars Animals|Business & Commerce--General|Financial--General
HB 1170 86-0 (2019) Author: Anchía, Rafael Relating to prohibiting the investment of certain state retirement system funds in companies that manufacture firearms or firearm ammunition. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Business & Commerce--General|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Financial--General|Retirement Systems--General|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|Weapons
HB 1175 86-0 (2019) Author: Lambert, Stan Relating to investments by state banks to promote community development. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Laid on the table subject to call BANKING, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Financial--Banks|Financial--General
HB 1182 86-0 (2019) Author: Goodwin, Vikki | et. al.
Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Relating to personal financial literacy courses for high school students in public schools. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Financial--General
HB 1258 86-0 (2019) Author: Craddick, Tom | et. al. Relating to credit services organizations and extensions of consumer credit facilitated by credit services organizations; increasing a criminal penalty. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services No action taken in committee City Government--General|Consumer Protection|CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--General|RECORDS MANAGEMENT
HB 1442 86-0 (2019) Author: Paddie, Chris | et. al.
Sponsor: Hall, Bob
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner, the licensing and registration of persons regulated by that state agency, and certain consumer financial transactions regulated by that state agency. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19 CONSUMER CREDIT COMMISSIONER, OFFICE OF|Consumer Protection|CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS|Electronic Information Systems|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--General|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|PAWNSHOPS & PAWNSHOP TRANSACTIONS|Sunset--Commission Bills
HB 1522 86-0 (2019) Author: Paddie, Chris | et. al. Relating to a prohibition against covenants not to compete for independent contractors in connection with oil and gas operations. House: Energy Resources Left pending in committee Business & Commerce--General|CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS|Financial--General|Labor--Workers' Compensation|Oil & Gas
HB 1535 86-0 (2019) Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al.
Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the continuation and functions of the State Securities Board. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19 ATTORNEY GENERAL|Business & Commerce--General|Financial--General|SECURITIES BOARD, STATE|STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING|Sunset--Commission Bills
HB 1569 86-0 (2019) Author: Lambert, Stan Relating to the continuation and functions of the Finance Commission of Texas, the Texas Department of Banking, and the Department of Savings and Mortgage Lending and to the regulation of certain financial institutions and businesses. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Left pending in committee BANKING, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Courts--District|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--Banks|Financial--General|Financial--Savings & Loans|SAVINGS & MORTGAGE LENDING, DEPARTMENT OF|Sunset--Commission Bills
HB 1716 86-0 (2019) Author: Flynn, Dan Relating to certain public facilities financed, owned, and operated by a public facility corporation. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Committee report sent to Calendars Corporations & Associations|Financial--General|Purchasing--Local
HB 1731 86-0 (2019) Author: Davis, Yvonne
Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the payment for funeral services performed by a transferring funeral home under a purchase agreement for funeral services or merchandise. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19 Business & Commerce--General|Financial--General|FUNERALS & FUNERAL DIRECTORS|Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 1786 86-0 (2019) Author: Rosenthal, Jon Relating to regulation of certain credit services organizations. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--General|LOANS
HB 1911 86-0 (2019) Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" | et. al. Relating to the creation of a low-interest loan program for entrepreneurs with physical or mental disabilities. House: International Relations & Economic Development Left pending in committee Disabilities, Persons with|Financial--General|LOANS|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2096 86-0 (2019) Author: Krause, Matt Relating to mandatory disclosure of third-party litigation financing agreements. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Left pending in committee Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Courts--Civil Procedure|Financial--General|SUPREME COURT
HB 2147 86-0 (2019) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the availability of financial information of nonprofit corporations for public inspection. House: Business & Industry Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm. AUDITS & AUDITORS|Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations|Financial--General
HB 2173 86-0 (2019) Author: Murphy, Jim Relating to the regulation of state banks, state trust companies, and third-party service providers of state banks and state trust companies. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Reported favorably w/o amendment(s) CREDIT REPORTS|Financial--Banks|Financial--General|RECORDS MANAGEMENT|SUBPOENAS
HB 2458 86-0 (2019) Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Sponsor: Fallon, Pat
Relating to the operation and administration of the Texas Bullion Depository. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Finance
Effective immediately COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Financial--General|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Open Records|RECORDS MANAGEMENT|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Finances--Management & Control|TEXAS BULLION DEPOSITORY, OFFICE OF THE COMPTROLLER
HB 2482 86-0 (2019) Author: Price, Four Relating to pharmacy licensure requirements for certain pharmacies; providing an administrative penalty. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health Financial--General|Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations|PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS|PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF
HB 2603 86-0 (2019) Author: Gutierrez, Roland Relating to requiring regional education service centers to provide information to school district employees regarding health and retirement benefits and financial literacy. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Financial--General|REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS|Retirement Systems--Teachers
HB 2614 86-0 (2019) Author: Cole, Sheryl | et. al. Relating to a pilot program to increase the financial independence of foster children who are transitioning to independent living. House: Human Services Left pending in committee FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Family--Child Protection|Financial--General|FOSTER CARE
HB 2639 86-0 (2019) Author: Flynn, Dan Relating to debt cancellation agreements offered in connection with certain retail installment contracts. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Placed on General State Calendar DEBT|Financial--General
HB 2694 86-0 (2019) Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the authority of certain insurers to make investments in bond exchange-traded funds. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19 Financial--General|Insurance--General|Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 2706 86-0 (2019) Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to authorized investments for governmental entities and a study of the investment and management of funds by public schools. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19 BONDS|City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--School Districts|Financial--General
HB 2732 86-0 (2019) Author: Burrows, Dustin Relating to prohibited reporting of information regarding debt incurred for nonemergency medical care. House: Business & Industry Placed on General State Calendar Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|CREDIT REPORTS|DEBT|Financial--General|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Health Care Providers|Health--General|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2779 86-0 (2019) Author: Wray, John
Sponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the exemption for certain savings plans from attachment, execution, or other seizure for a creditor's claim. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19 Financial--General|Property Interests--Personal Property
HB 2822 86-0 (2019) Author: Flynn, Dan Relating to increasing the interest rate and maximum reference base amount of certain consumer loans. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Left pending in committee Financial--General|LOANS
HB 2859 86-0 (2019) Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Sponsor: Fallon, Pat
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of precious metal held in a precious metal depository located in this state. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Property Tax
See remarks for effective date COINS & PRECIOUS METALS|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Financial--General|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 2945 86-0 (2019) Author: Perez, Mary Ann | et. al.
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to payment card skimmers on motor fuel dispensers and to creating a payment fraud fusion center; imposing civil penalties; creating criminal offenses. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19 Agriculture|AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF|ATTORNEY GENERAL|Consumer Protection|CREDIT & DEBIT CARDS|Financial--General|FRAUD|Law Enforcement|TYLER, CITY OF
HB 2947 86-0 (2019) Author: Klick, Stephanie Relating to eligible participants in the Texas Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Program. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid|Financial--General|GUARDIANS & WARDS
HB 3140 86-0 (2019) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to the regulation of residential mortgage loan companies, including requiring the registration of mortgage lot lender companies; imposing a fee. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--General|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens
HB 3166 86-0 (2019) Author: Oliverson, Tom Relating to prohibiting a person from opening a line of credit in a minor's name without parental approval. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Consumer Protection|Financial--General|LOANS|Minors--General
HB 3292 86-0 (2019) Author: Gutierrez, Roland | et. al. Relating to sale-leaseback transactions. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Committee report sent to Calendars Business & Commerce--General|Financial--General|LOANS|SALE-LEASEBACK TRANSACTIONS
HB 3462 86-0 (2019) Author: Phelan, Dade Relating to the authority of the Texas Water Development Board to consider certain financial matters in a closed meeting. House: Natural Resources Committee report sent to Calendars Financial--General|Open Meetings|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
HB 3496 86-0 (2019) Author: Sheffield, J. D.
Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to the licensing and regulation of certain pharmacies; providing an administrative penalty. House: Public Health
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 1/1/20 Financial--General|Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations|PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS|PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF
HB 3694 86-0 (2019) Author: Thierry, Shawn Relating to the financing of certain grocery stores by a public facilities corporation. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Corporations & Associations|Financial--General
HB 3771 86-0 (2019) Author: Oliverson, Tom
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the approval of insurance companies to provide certain structured settlement annuity contracts. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately Financial--General|Insurance--Life & Annuities
HB 3855 86-0 (2019) Author: Longoria, Oscar | et. al.
Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to methods of computing interest charges on certain consumer loans. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19 Financial--General|LOANS
HB 3872 86-0 (2019) Author: Longoria, Oscar Relating to data matching with financial institutions to facilitate the collection of state delinquent tax liabilities. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Left pending in committee ATTORNEY GENERAL|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Electronic Information Systems|Financial--General|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|Taxation--General
HB 3945 86-0 (2019) Author: Parker, Tan Relating to the temporary authority of certain individuals to engage in business as a residential mortgage loan originator. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Left pending in committee Business & Commerce--General|Financial--General|MORTGAGE LOAN ORIGINATORS|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens
HB 3955 86-0 (2019) Author: Walle, Armando Relating to the repossession of a motor vehicle after default on an agreement. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Financial--General|REPOSSESSION OF VEHICLES & REPOSSESSION COMPANIES|Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 4123 86-0 (2019) Author: Johnson, Jarvis Relating to the amendment of an original petition in an action on a sworn account. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Placed on General State Calendar Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Courts--Civil Procedure|Financial--General|SUPREME COURT
HB 4146 86-0 (2019) Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al. Relating to the regulation of certain short-term consumer loans; imposing an assessment and fees; requiring an occupational license; authorizing fees. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Business & Commerce--General|CONSUMER CREDIT COMMISSIONER, OFFICE OF|Consumer Protection|CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS|Financial--General|LOANS|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 4343 86-0 (2019) Author: Flynn, Dan Relating to increasing the maximum reference base amount for certain consumer loans. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Left pending in committee Financial--General|LOANS
HB 4371 86-0 (2019) Author: Stephenson, Phil Relating to digital currencies. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Left pending in committee BANKING, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|CREDIT UNION COMMISSION|CURRENCY & CURRENCY EXCHANGE|Electronic Information Systems|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--General|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|SECURITIES BOARD, STATE
HB 4431 86-0 (2019) Author: Herrero, Abel Relating to clarifying the liability of certain financial institutions that offer remote deposit capture. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Business & Commerce--General|CHECKS|Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--General|Electronic Information Systems|Financial--Banks|Financial--Credit Unions|Financial--General
HB 4498 86-0 (2019) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to the reimbursement of excess costs incurred by a recipient of certain grants awarded by the Texas Department of Transportation. House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation Financial--General|TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 4519 86-0 (2019) Author: King, Ken Relating to the development of a central filing system by the secretary of state for the filing of financing statements for certain security interests; authorizing fees; providing civil penalties. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Left pending in committee Agriculture|Business & Commerce--General|Electronic Information Systems|Financial--General|INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF|SECRETARY OF STATE
HJR 83 86-0 (2019) Author: Martinez, Armando Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the state or a municipality or county to donate certain property to the United States to promote border crossing security or international bridge trade corridors, to issue public securities to finance the acquisition or construction of that property, and to use public money to make certain payments related to public-private partnerships. House: International Relations & Economic Development Committee report sent to Calendars BORDER|City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Financial--General|Property Interests--Real Property|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SB 42 86-0 (2019) Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al. Relating to residential mortgage loans, including the financing of residential real estate purchases by means of a wrap mortgage loan; providing licensing and registration requirements; authorizing an administrative penalty. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee Business & Commerce--General|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--General|LOANS|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|SAVINGS & MORTGAGE LENDING, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 108 86-0 (2019) Author: Menéndez, José Relating to measures to increase participation in state programs relating to saving money or prepaying for college. Senate: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education COLLEGE SAVINGS PLANS TASK FORCE|Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid|Education--Higher--Tuition|Financial--General|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|PREPAID HIGHER EDUCATION TUITION BOARD
SB 182 86-0 (2019) Author: Miles, Borris Relating to the threat or pursuit of criminal charges against a consumer in association with certain extensions of consumer credit. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce Civil Remedies & Liabilities|CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS|Criminal Procedure--General|Financial--General
SB 186 86-0 (2019) Author: Miles, Borris Relating to the maximum permitted rate of interest, sum of fees, and other amounts due during a natural disaster declaration. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--General
SB 361 86-0 (2019) Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Sponsor: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to certain contracts for the transfer of a pet. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report sent to Calendars Animals|Business & Commerce--General|Financial--General
SB 603 86-0 (2019) Author: Hall, Bob | et. al. Relating to the continuation and functions of the Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner and the licensing and registration of persons regulated by that state agency. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce CONSUMER CREDIT COMMISSIONER, OFFICE OF|Consumer Protection|CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS|Electronic Information Systems|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--General|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|PAWNSHOPS & PAWNSHOP TRANSACTIONS|Sunset--Commission Bills
SB 614 86-0 (2019) Author: Nichols, Robert | et. al.
Sponsor: Lambert, Stan
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Finance Commission of Texas, the Texas Department of Banking, and the Department of Savings and Mortgage Lending, to the training requirements applicable to the agencies overseen by the Finance Commission of Texas, and to the regulation of certain financial institutions and businesses. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19 BANKING, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Courts--District|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--Banks|Financial--General|Financial--Savings & Loans|SAVINGS & MORTGAGE LENDING, DEPARTMENT OF|Sunset--Commission Bills
SB 622 86-0 (2019) Author: Nichols, Robert | et. al. Relating to the continuation and functions of the State Securities Board. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce ATTORNEY GENERAL|Business & Commerce--General|Financial--General|SECURITIES BOARD, STATE|Sunset--Commission Bills
SB 686 86-0 (2019) Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Sponsor: Goodwin, Vikki | et. al.
Relating to personal financial literacy courses for high school students in public schools. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Committee report sent to Calendars EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Financial--General
SB 726 86-0 (2019) Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Sponsor: Lambert, Stan
Relating to investments by state banks to promote community development. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19 BANKING, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Financial--Banks|Financial--General
SB 763 86-0 (2019) Author: Menéndez, José Relating to a creditor's remedies with respect to certain delinquent payments owed by an elderly person who has an agent appointed under a durable power of attorney. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Aging|Financial--General|Nursing Homes|Probate--Durable Power of Attorney
SB 860 86-0 (2019) Author: Paxton, Angela Relating to the creation of a regulatory sandbox program administered by the attorney general for certain financial products and services; authorizing a fee. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce ATTORNEY GENERAL|Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|Financial--General|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1037 86-0 (2019) Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Sponsor: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to limitations on the information reported by consumer reporting agencies. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately CREDIT REPORTS|Financial--General|Health Care Providers|Insurance--Health & Accident
SB 1167 86-0 (2019) Author: Rodríguez, José Relating to the exemption for certain savings plans from attachment, execution, or other seizure for a creditor's claim. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce Financial--General|Property Interests--Personal Property
SB 1386 86-0 (2019) Author: Watson, Kirk
Sponsor: Phelan, Dade
Relating to the authority of the Texas Water Development Board to consider certain financial matters in a closed meeting. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19 Financial--General|Open Meetings|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
SB 1463 86-0 (2019) Author: Hughes, Bryan
Sponsor: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the availability of financial information of nonprofit corporations for public inspection. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report sent to Calendars AUDITS & AUDITORS|Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations|Financial--General
SB 1502 86-0 (2019) Author: Creighton, Brandon Relating to the authority of certain insurers to make investments in bond exchange-traded funds. Senate: Business & Commerce Left pending in committee Financial--General|Insurance--General|Insurance--Insurers & Agents
SB 1567 86-0 (2019) Author: Fallon, Pat Relating to mandatory disclosure of third-party litigation financing agreements. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Courts--Civil Procedure|Financial--General|SUPREME COURT
SB 1586 86-0 (2019) Author: Hughes, Bryan Relating to debt cancellation agreements offered in connection with certain retail installment contracts. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce DEBT|Financial--General
SB 1631 86-0 (2019) Author: Creighton, Brandon Relating to financial investor disclosure and surety bond requirements for certain pharmacies; providing an administrative penalty. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce Financial--General|Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations|PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS|PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF
SB 1648 86-0 (2019) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to payment card skimmers on motor fuel dispensers; imposing a civil penalty; creating criminal offenses. Senate: Business & Commerce Left pending in committee Agriculture|AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF|ATTORNEY GENERAL|Consumer Protection|CREDIT & DEBIT CARDS|Financial--General|FRAUD
SB 1689 86-0 (2019) Author: West, Royce
Sponsor: Flynn, Dan
Relating to the creation and use of public facilities corporations. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar Corporations & Associations|Financial--General|Political Subdivisions|Purchasing--Local
SB 1692 86-0 (2019) Author: Fallon, Pat Relating to the operation and administration of the Texas Bullion Depository. Senate: Finance Left pending in committee COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Financial--General|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Open Records|RECORDS MANAGEMENT|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Finances--Management & Control|TEXAS BULLION DEPOSITORY, OFFICE OF THE COMPTROLLER
SB 1733 86-0 (2019) Author: Paxton, Angela Relating to financial reporting requirements for toll projects. Senate: Transportation Referred to Transportation Financial--General|Highways|INTERNET|TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES
SB 1761 86-0 (2019) Author: West, Royce Relating to credit services organizations and extensions of consumer credit facilitated by credit services organizations; providing civil and administrative penalties. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce Business & Commerce--General|CONSUMER CREDIT COMMISSIONER, OFFICE OF|Consumer Protection|CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--General|LOANS|Military & Veterans
SB 1823 86-0 (2019) Author: Campbell, Donna
Sponsor: Murphy, Jim
Relating to the regulation of state banks, state trust companies, and third-party service providers of state banks and state trust companies. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19 BANKING, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|CREDIT REPORTS|Financial--Banks|Financial--General|RECORDS MANAGEMENT|SUBPOENAS
SB 1861 86-0 (2019) Author: Menéndez, José
Sponsor: Flynn, Dan
Relating to certain public facilities financed, owned, and operated by a public facility corporation. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Vetoed by the Governor Corporations & Associations|Financial--General|Housing--General|Purchasing--Local
SB 1903 86-0 (2019) Author: Fallon, Pat Relating to the exemption of precious metals held in a depository in this state from ad valorem taxation. Senate: Property Tax Referred to Property Tax COINS & PRECIOUS METALS|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Financial--General|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 1949 86-0 (2019) Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al. Relating to the applicability of laws of this state to certain consumer financial transactions. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Financial--General|LOANS|PAWNSHOPS & PAWNSHOP TRANSACTIONS
SB 2032 86-0 (2019) Author: Hall, Bob Relating to payment card skimmers and the creation of a payment card fraud center; imposing a civil penalty; creating criminal offenses. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce Agriculture|ATTORNEY GENERAL|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Consumer Protection|CREDIT & DEBIT CARDS|Financial--General|FRAUD
SB 2033 86-0 (2019) Author: Hall, Bob Relating to the development of a central filing system by the secretary of state for the filing of financing statements for certain security interests; authorizing fees; providing civil penalties. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce Agriculture|Business & Commerce--General|Electronic Information Systems|Financial--General|INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF|SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 2172 86-0 (2019) Author: Miles, Borris Relating to the financing of certain grocery stores by a public facilities corporation. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations|Corporations & Associations|Financial--General
SB 2277 86-0 (2019) Author: Buckingham, Dawn Relating to increasing the interest rate and maximum reference base amount of certain consumer loans. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce Financial--General|LOANS
SB 2279 86-0 (2019) Author: West, Royce Relating to creating the criminal offense of financial abuse of an elderly individual. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice Aging|Business & Commerce--General|Crimes--Against Property|Financial--General
SB 2330 86-0 (2019) Author: Creighton, Brandon
Sponsor: Parker, Tan
Relating to the temporary authority of certain individuals to engage in business as a residential mortgage loan originator. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Business & Commerce--General|Financial--General|MORTGAGE LOAN ORIGINATORS|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens
SB 2358 86-0 (2019) Author: Fallon, Pat Relating to per capita funding by population of each local mental health authority. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services Financial--General|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Mental Health & Substance Abuse
SB 2437 86-0 (2019) Author: Miles, Borris Relating to the authority of the Texas Water Development Board to establish, operate, and, through the issuance of general obligation bonds, finance a grant program to provide financial assistance to political subdivisions and the state for projects related to disaster recovery; disaster mitigation; or construct, repair, rehabilitate, or reconstruct state or local infrastructure. Senate: Water & Rural Affairs Referred to Water & Rural Affairs BONDS|DISASTER MITIGATION, RECOVERY, RESPONSE AND INFRASTRUCTURE ADVISORY COMMITTEE, TEXAS|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Financial--General|HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|Political Subdivisions|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Finances--Management & Control|TREASURY SAFEKEEPING TRUST COMPANY, TEXAS|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General
SJR 66 86-0 (2019) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the state or a municipality or county to donate certain property to the United States to promote border crossing security or international bridge trade corridors, to issue public securities to finance the acquisition or construction of that property, and to use public money to make certain payments related to public-private partnerships. Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security BORDER|City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Financial--General|Property Interests--Real Property|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SJR 75 86-0 (2019) Author: Miles, Borris Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the issuance of general obligation bonds to be paid out of the economic stabilization fund by the Texas Water Development Board to provide financial assistance to political subdivisions for projects related to disaster recovery; disaster mitigation; disaster response; or construct, repair, rehabilitate, or reconstruct state or local infrastructure. Senate: Water & Rural Affairs Referred to Water & Rural Affairs BONDS|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Financial--General|Political Subdivisions|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Finances--Management & Control|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development
HB 60 85-0 (2017) Author: Romero, Ramon Relating to requiring a credit access business to verify the vehicle identification number used to obtain a motor vehicle title loan. House: Investments & Financial Services Referred to Investments & Financial Services CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS|Financial--General|LOANS|Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 197 85-0 (2017) Author: Bernal, Diego Relating to contracts and other documents issued by credit access businesses. House: Investments & Financial Services Referred to Investments & Financial Services Consumer Protection|CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--General
HB 411 85-0 (2017) Author: Longoria, Oscar Relating to requiring photo identification for certain purchases paid with a credit card or debit card. House: Investments & Financial Services Referred to Investments & Financial Services Business & Commerce--General|CREDIT & DEBIT CARDS|Financial--General
HB 454 85-0 (2017) Author: Cyrier, John Relating to the use of insurance proceeds paid to an insured and a lender for residential property damage. House: Investments & Financial Services Referred to Investments & Financial Services Financial--General|Insurance--Property & Casualty|LOANS
HB 584 85-0 (2017) Author: Hernandez, Ana Relating to litigation financing transactions. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Consumer Protection|Financial--General|Lawyers
HB 721 85-0 (2017) Author: Longoria, Oscar Relating to photo identification requirements for certain stored value card transactions. House: Investments & Financial Services Referred to Investments & Financial Services Business & Commerce--General|CREDIT & DEBIT CARDS|Financial--General|IDENTIFICATION CARDS
HB 741 85-0 (2017) Author: Bernal, Diego Relating to the affordability of extension of consumer credit. House: Investments & Financial Services Left pending in committee Consumer Protection|CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS|Financial--General
HB 877 85-0 (2017) Author: Turner, Chris Relating to prohibiting certain telemarketing calls by a credit access business. House: Business & Industry Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal Consumer Protection|CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS|Financial--General|TELEMARKETING
HB 916 85-0 (2017) Author: Thierry, Shawn Relating to requiring financial institutions to report the suspected financial abuse of elderly persons; providing a civil and criminal penalty. House: Investments & Financial Services Referred to Investments & Financial Services Aging|Business & Commerce--General|CREDIT UNION COMMISSION|ELDER ABUSE|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--General|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
HB 959 85-0 (2017) Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al. Relating to the financial abuse of elderly persons, including requiring financial institutions to report suspected financial abuse of elderly persons; providing a civil penalty; creating criminal offenses. House: Investments & Financial Services Referred to Investments & Financial Services Aging|BANKING, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Business & Commerce--General|CREDIT UNION COMMISSION|Crimes--Miscellaneous|ELDER ABUSE|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--General|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|SAVINGS & MORTGAGE LENDING, DEPARTMENT OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 975 85-0 (2017) Author: Giddings, Helen | et. al. Relating to the threat or pursuit of criminal charges against a consumer in association with certain extensions of consumer credit. House: Investments & Financial Services Committee report sent to Calendars Civil Remedies & Liabilities|CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS|Criminal Procedure--General|Financial--General
HB 993 85-0 (2017) Author: Walle, Armando Relating to the provision of accounting statements by mortgage servicers for certain loans secured by a lien on residential real property. House: Investments & Financial Services Left pending in committee Consumer Protection|Financial--General|LOANS|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 1003 85-0 (2017) Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to investment of public funds, including certain expenditures by public institutions of higher education and university systems that are eligible for certain tax credits. House: Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Business & Commerce
See remarks for effective date Financial--General|State Finances--Management & Control
HB 1090 85-0 (2017) Author: Meyer, Morgan | et. al. Relating to the criminal penalties for insider trading and other misuse of official information by public servants. House: General Investigating & Ethics
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs Crimes--Miscellaneous|Ethics|Financial--General|State Officers
HB 1134 85-0 (2017) Author: Craddick, Tom | et. al. Relating to credit services organizations and extensions of consumer credit facilitated by credit services organizations; increasing a criminal penalty. House: Investments & Financial Services Left pending in committee City Government--General|Consumer Protection|CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS|DEFERRED PRESENTMENT TRANSACTIONS|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--General|LOANS
HB 1143 85-0 (2017) Author: Davis, Sarah Relating to investment prohibitions and divestment requirements for certain investments of public money. House: State Affairs Laid on the table subject to call Business & Commerce--General|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Financial--General|INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS|IRAN|Retirement Systems--General|State Finances--Management & Control|SUDAN|TERRORISM & INTERNAL SECURITY
HB 1157 85-0 (2017) Author: Davis, Sarah Relating to the hold period for the disposition of and payment for items of goods acquired by pawnbrokers. House: Investments & Financial Services Left pending in committee Business & Commerce--General|CONSUMER CREDIT COMMISSION|Financial--General|Law Enforcement|PAWNSHOPS & PAWNSHOP TRANSACTIONS
HB 1701 85-0 (2017) Author: Parker, Tan
Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the presentation of the investment policy of certain governmental entities to a business organization that conducts investment transactions for the entity. House: Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17 Business & Commerce--General|Financial--General|Purchasing--Local|Purchasing--State
HB 1733 85-0 (2017) Author: Uresti, Tomas Relating to the maximum permitted sum of fees, interest, and other amounts due under certain extensions of consumer credit. House: Investments & Financial Services Referred to Investments & Financial Services Consumer Protection|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--General
HB 1752 85-0 (2017) Author: Farrar, Jessica Relating to certain account disclosures provided by a financial institution to a customer. House: Investments & Financial Services Left pending in committee Financial--Banks|Financial--Credit Unions|Financial--General|Probate--Wills & Admin of Estates
HB 1760 85-0 (2017) Author: Fallon, Pat Relating to money transmissions sent to destinations outside the United States; imposing a fee. House: Investments & Financial Services Left pending in committee Aliens|BORDER|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|CURRENCY & CURRENCY EXCHANGE|Financial--General|NATIONAL GUARD, TEXAS|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1767 85-0 (2017) Author: Collier, Nicole | et. al. Relating to the collection of consumer debt by debt buyers. House: Investments & Financial Services Left pending in committee Business & Commerce--General|DEBT|FAIR CONSUMER DEBT COLLECTION ACT|Financial--General
HB 1859 85-0 (2017) Author: Simmons, Ron
Sponsor: Taylor, Van
Relating to certain rental-purchase agreements. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
Vetoed by the Governor Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|Financial--General
HB 1985 85-0 (2017) Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al. Relating to debt cancellation agreements offered in connection with certain retail installment contracts and leases for vehicles. House: Investments & Financial Services Laid on the table subject to call Business & Commerce--General|DEBT|Financial--General|LOANS|Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2008 85-0 (2017) Author: Cosper, Scott | et. al.
Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
Relating to deferred presentment transactions made to military borrowers. House: Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective on 9/1/17 Consumer Protection|DEFERRED PRESENTMENT TRANSACTIONS|Financial--General|Military & Veterans
HB 2176 85-0 (2017) Author: Parker, Tan Relating to surcharges imposed for the use of a credit card; providing a civil penalty. House: Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce Business & Commerce--General|CREDIT & DEBIT CARDS|Financial--General
HB 2331 85-0 (2017) Author: Dukes, Dawnna | et. al. Relating to a pilot program to increase the financial independence of foster children who are transitioning to independent living. House: Human Services Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm. FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Family--Child Protection|Financial--General|FOSTER CARE
HB 2333 85-0 (2017) Author: Elkins, Gary | et. al. Relating to a breach of system security of a business that exposes consumer credit card or debit card information; providing a civil penalty. House: Business & Industry Left pending in committee ATTORNEY GENERAL|Business & Commerce--General|CREDIT & DEBIT CARDS|Financial--General|Protection of Personal Information
HB 2339 85-0 (2017) Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to trade-in credit agreements offered in connection with certain motor vehicle retail installment contracts. House: Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17 Business & Commerce--General|Financial--General|INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF|Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2579 85-0 (2017) Author: Holland, Justin | et. al.
Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the bond and other coverages required to be maintained by or for the benefit of a savings bank. House: Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17 Financial--General|Financial--Savings & Loans|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens
HB 2580 85-0 (2017) Author: Holland, Justin | et. al.
Sponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to criminal history record information obtained by the savings and mortgage lending commissioner. House: Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/17 CRIMINAL RECORDS|Financial--General|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|SAVINGS & MORTGAGE LENDING, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2656 85-0 (2017) Author: Longoria, Oscar Relating to the regulation of residential mortgage loan companies, including the registration of mortgage lot lender companies; authorizing a fee. House: Investments & Financial Services Placed on General State Calendar Financial--General|MORTGAGE LOAN ORIGINATORS|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens
HB 2822 85-0 (2017) Author: Dean, Jay Relating to the regulation of banks and trust companies. House: Investments & Financial Services Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm. BANKING, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Financial--Banks|Financial--General|Property Interests--Trusts
HB 2823 85-0 (2017) Author: Dean, Jay
Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the issuance and enforcement of a subpoena during the course of an investigation of a residential mortgage loan servicer. House: Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately Courts--District|Financial--General|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|SUBPOENAS|TRAVIS COUNTY
HB 2831 85-0 (2017) Author: Oliveira, René Relating to investments by state banks to promote community development. House: Investments & Financial Services Returned to Calendars Committee Financial--Banks|Financial--General
HB 2839 85-0 (2017) Author: Longoria, Oscar Relating to photo identification for certain debit or credit card transactions. House: Investments & Financial Services Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm. Business & Commerce--General|CREDIT & DEBIT CARDS|Financial--General|IDENTIFICATION CARDS
HB 2928 85-0 (2017) Author: Stephenson, Phil
Sponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to including the obligations of Federal Home Loan Banks as authorized investments for a governmental entity and the requirements for certificates of deposit or share certificates held as authorized investments for a governmental entity. House: Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17 Financial--General|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2949 85-0 (2017) Author: Holland, Justin | et. al.
Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the maximum amount of a documentary fee charged by a retail seller of motor vehicles. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17 Financial--General|MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS|Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2964 85-0 (2017) Author: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.
Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to designation of a representative for notice regarding abandonment of shares of a mutual fund. House: Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17 Financial--General|Property Interests--Personal Property|UNCLAIMED PROPERTY
HB 2977 85-0 (2017) Author: Longoria, Oscar Relating to methods of computing interest charges on certain consumer loans. House: Investments & Financial Services Referred to Investments & Financial Services Financial--General|LOANS
HB 3081 85-0 (2017) Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al. Relating to the regulation of persons and business activities subject to regulation by certain finance agencies. House: Investments & Financial Services Committee report sent to Calendars Business & Commerce--General|Financial--General|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 3088 85-0 (2017) Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina" | et. al. Relating to exemptions for certain residential property owners from the applicability of certain regulations of residential mortgage loan companies and residential mortgage loan originators. House: Investments & Financial Services Placed on General State Calendar Financial--General|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens
HB 3154 85-0 (2017) Author: Smithee, John Relating to creation, attachment, perfection, and enforcement of certain liens in the slaughtering of livestock. House: Agriculture & Livestock Withdrawn from schedule AGRICULTURAL LIENS|Agriculture|Animals|Business & Commerce--General|Financial--General
HB 3169 85-0 (2017) Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the operation and administration of the Texas Bullion Depository, to depository agents, to the appropriation of money from the fees, charges, penalties, and other amounts related to the depository and deposited to the general revenue fund for that purpose, and to the provision of a related ad valorem tax exemption. House: Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee COINS & PRECIOUS METALS|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--General|State Finances--Management & Control|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|TEXAS BULLION DEPOSITORY, OFFICE OF THE COMPTROLLER
HB 3233 85-0 (2017) Author: Burrows, Dustin Relating to the regulation of money services businesses. House: Investments & Financial Services Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar Financial--General
HB 3367 85-0 (2017) Author: Burrows, Dustin Relating to savings and loan associations, savings banks, residential mortgage loan originators and servicers, and other persons or entities under the regulatory jurisdiction of the Department of Savings and Mortgage Lending and the savings and mortgage lending commissioner; creating an offense; imposing an administrative penalty. House: Investments & Financial Services Committee report sent to Calendars Corporations & Associations|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--Banks|Financial--General|Financial--Savings & Loans|MORTGAGE BROKERS & BANKERS|MORTGAGE LOAN ORIGINATORS|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|SAVINGS & MORTGAGE LENDING, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3419 85-0 (2017) Author: Lucio III, Eddie Relating to increasing the maximum reference base amount for certain consumer loans. House: Investments & Financial Services Committee report sent to Calendars Financial--General|LOANS
HB 3503 85-0 (2017) Author: Thierry, Shawn Relating to the financial abuse of elderly persons; creating criminal offenses. House: Investments & Financial Services Left pending in committee Crimes--Miscellaneous|ELDER ABUSE|Financial--General
HB 3673 85-0 (2017) Author: Flynn, Dan Relating to deferred payments under motor vehicle retail installment contracts. House: Investments & Financial Services Referred to Investments & Financial Services Financial--General
HB 3782 85-0 (2017) Author: Lozano, J. M. Relating to prohibiting a political subdivision from placing restrictions on loans secured by personal property. Filed Financial--General|LOANS|Political Subdivisions|Property Interests--Personal Property
HB 3830 85-0 (2017) Author: Pickett, Joseph Relating to a toll project entity's analysis of financing alternatives for a toll project. House: Transportation Referred to Transportation Financial--General|TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES
HB 3921 85-0 (2017) Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.
Relating to the financial exploitation of certain vulnerable adults. House: Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17 Aging|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Financial--General
HB 3972 85-0 (2017) Author: Johnson, Eric Relating to the financial exploitation of certain elderly persons. House: Investments & Financial Services Left pending in committee Aging|ELDER ABUSE|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Financial--General|SECURITIES BOARD, STATE
HB 4011 85-0 (2017) Author: Burrows, Dustin Relating to prohibited reporting of information regarding debt incurred for nonemergency medical care. House: Business & Industry Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal Consumer Protection|CREDIT REPORTS|DEBT|Financial--General|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Health Care Providers|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 4077 85-0 (2017) Author: Dukes, Dawnna Relating to the disposition and identification of certain goods acquired by recycling entities and pawnbrokers; providing an administrative penalty. House: Investments & Financial Services Left pending in committee Business & Commerce--General|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--General|PAWNSHOPS & PAWNSHOP TRANSACTIONS
HB 4125 85-0 (2017) Author: Herrero, Abel Relating to clarifying the liability of certain financial institutions that offer remote deposit capture. House: Investments & Financial Services Referred to Investments & Financial Services CHECKS|Electronic Information Systems|Financial--Credit Unions|Financial--General
HB 4184 85-0 (2017) Author: Perez, Mary Ann Relating to investigating an allegation of exploitation involving an elderly person or person with a disability. House: Human Services Referred to Human Services Aging|Disabilities, Persons with|ELDER ABUSE|Financial--General|Human Services--General
HB 4193 85-0 (2017) Author: Simmons, Ron Relating to the establishment of a credit account program for students with disabilities. House: Public Education Left pending in committee Disabilities, Persons with|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Special|Financial--General
HB 4195 85-0 (2017) Author: Johnson, Eric | et. al. Relating to establishing a program to assist small businesses in job creation by increasing access to capital. House: Economic & Small Business Development Committee report sent to Calendars Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business|ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BANK, TEXAS|Financial--General|LOANS
HB 4225 85-0 (2017) Author: Elkins, Gary Relating to waivers of class actions under the Finance Code. House: Investments & Financial Services Left pending in committee CLASS ACTIONS|Financial--General
HJR 89 85-0 (2017) Author: Schaefer, Matt Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the right to own, hold, and use any mutually agreed upon medium of exchange. House: Investments & Financial Services Left pending in committee CURRENCY & CURRENCY EXCHANGE|Financial--General|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 95 85-0 (2017) Author: Krause, Matt Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the right to own, hold, and use any mutually agreed upon medium of exchange. House: Investments & Financial Services Referred to Investments & Financial Services CURRENCY & CURRENCY EXCHANGE|Financial--General|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 99 85-0 (2017) Author: Parker, Tan | et. al. Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing a lower amount for expenses that can be charged to a borrower and removing certain financing expense limitations for a home equity loan, establishing certain authorized lenders to make a home equity loan, changing certain options for the refinancing of home equity loans, changing the threshold for an advance of a home equity line of credit, and allowing home equity loans on agricultural homesteads. House: Investments & Financial Services Laid on the table subject to call Financial--General|HOME EQUITY|LOANS|Property Interests--Homestead|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SB 140 85-0 (2017) Author: Taylor, Van Relating to the criminal penalties for insider trading and other misuse of official information by public servants. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Crimes--Miscellaneous|Ethics|Financial--General|State Officers
SB 253 85-0 (2017) Author: Taylor, Van | et. al.
Sponsor: Davis, Sarah
Relating to investment prohibitions and divestment requirements for certain investments of public money. House: State Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately Business & Commerce--General|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Financial--General|INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS|IRAN|Retirement Systems--General|State Finances--Management & Control|SUDAN|TERRORISM & INTERNAL SECURITY
SB 377 85-0 (2017) Author: Perry, Charles
Sponsor: Burkett, Cindy
Relating to the Texas Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Program. House: Human Services
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid|Financial--General|PREPAID HIGHER EDUCATION TUITION BOARD
SB 560 85-0 (2017) Author: Hancock, Kelly
Sponsor: Parker, Tan
Relating to surcharges imposed for the use of a credit card; providing a civil penalty. House: Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17 Business & Commerce--General|CONSUMER CREDIT COMMISSIONER, OFFICE OF|CREDIT & DEBIT CARDS|Financial--General
SB 714 85-0 (2017) Author: Seliger, Kel
Sponsor: Geren, Charlie
Relating to certain account disclosures provided by a financial institution to a customer. House: Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17 Financial--Banks|Financial--Credit Unions|Financial--General|Probate--Wills & Admin of Estates
SB 791 85-0 (2017) Author: Miles, Borris Relating to the financial abuse of elderly persons, including requiring financial institutions to report suspected financial abuse of elderly persons; providing a civil penalty; creating criminal offenses. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce Aging|BANKING, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Business & Commerce--General|CREDIT UNION COMMISSION|Crimes--Miscellaneous|ELDER ABUSE|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--General|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|SAVINGS & MORTGAGE LENDING, DEPARTMENT OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 792 85-0 (2017) Author: Miles, Borris Relating to requiring financial institutions to report the suspected financial abuse of elderly persons; providing a civil and criminal penalty. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce Aging|Business & Commerce--General|CREDIT UNION COMMISSION|ELDER ABUSE|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--General|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
SB 830 85-0 (2017) Author: Rodríguez, José
Sponsor: Walle, Armando
Relating to the provision of accounting statements by mortgage servicers for certain loans secured by a lien on residential real property. House: Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Business & Commerce
Vetoed by the Governor Consumer Protection|Financial--General|LOANS|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Property Interests--Real Property
SB 938 85-0 (2017) Author: Taylor, Van Relating to certain rental-purchase agreements. Senate: Business & Commerce Not again placed on intent calendar Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|Financial--General
SB 1052 85-0 (2017) Author: Hughes, Bryan
Sponsor: Flynn, Dan
Relating to certain retail installment contracts and leases for vehicles; providing for a civil penalty. House: Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17 Business & Commerce--General|DEBT|Financial--General|LOANS|Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 1121 85-0 (2017) Author: Garcia, Sylvia Relating to the presumption of intent in the prosecution of certain criminal cases involving theft by check or issuance of a bad check. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice CHECKS|Consumer Protection|Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--General|DEBT|Financial--General
SB 1155 85-0 (2017) Author: Menéndez, José Relating to fees paid to certain credit services organizations in connection with certain extensions of consumer credit. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS|Financial--General
SB 1344 85-0 (2017) Author: Taylor, Van Relating to reporting on investments by certain public retirement systems. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Financial--General|Retirement Systems--General
SB 1345 85-0 (2017) Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Sponsor: Darby, Drew
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of property owned by a charitable organization and used to provide tax return preparation and other financial services without regard to the beneficiaries' ability to pay. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Effective on 1/1/18 Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations|Financial--General|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 1381 85-0 (2017) Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Sponsor: Longoria, Oscar
Relating to photo identification for certain debit or credit card transactions. House: Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 1/1/18 Business & Commerce--General|CREDIT & DEBIT CARDS|Financial--General|IDENTIFICATION CARDS
SB 1401 85-0 (2017) Author: Campbell, Donna
Sponsor: Dean, Jay
Relating to the regulation of banks and trust companies. House: Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17 BANKING, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Financial--Banks|Financial--General|Property Interests--Trusts
SB 1403 85-0 (2017) Author: Campbell, Donna
Sponsor: Burrows, Dustin
Relating to the regulation of money services businesses. House: Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17 Financial--General
SB 1409 85-0 (2017) Author: Menéndez, José Relating to a breach of system security of a business that exposes consumer credit card or debit card information; providing a civil penalty. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce ATTORNEY GENERAL|Business & Commerce--General|CREDIT & DEBIT CARDS|Financial--General|Protection of Personal Information
SB 1410 85-0 (2017) Author: Menéndez, José Relating to establishing a pilot program to assist small business in obtaining capital. Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development Left pending in committee Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business|ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BANK, TEXAS|Financial--General
SB 1530 85-0 (2017) Author: Estes, Craig Relating to the regulation of persons and business activities subject to regulation by certain finance agencies. Senate: Business & Commerce Left pending in committee Business & Commerce--General|Financial--General|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 1916 85-0 (2017) Author: Buckingham, Dawn Relating to savings and loan associations, savings banks, residential mortgage loan originators and servicers, and other persons or entities under the regulatory jurisdiction of the Department of Savings and Mortgage Lending and the savings and mortgage lending commissioner; creating an offense. Senate: Business & Commerce Left pending in committee Corporations & Associations|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--Banks|Financial--General|Financial--Savings & Loans|MORTGAGE BROKERS & BANKERS|MORTGAGE LOAN ORIGINATORS|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|SAVINGS & MORTGAGE LENDING, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1918 85-0 (2017) Author: Buckingham, Dawn Relating to the issuance and enforcement of a subpoena during the course of an investigation of a residential mortgage loan servicer. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce Courts--District|Financial--General|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|SUBPOENAS|TRAVIS COUNTY
SB 1919 85-0 (2017) Author: Buckingham, Dawn Relating to the bond and other coverages required to be maintained by or for the benefit of a savings bank. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce Financial--General|Financial--Savings & Loans|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens
SB 1993 85-0 (2017) Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al. Relating to the licensing and other regulation of wrap lenders. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce Financial--General|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens
SB 1994 85-0 (2017) Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Sponsor: Ortega, Evelina "Lina"
Relating to residential mortgage loans, including the financing of residential real estate purchases by means of a wrap mortgage loan; providing licensing requirements; authorizing an administrative penalty. House: Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Business & Commerce
Placed on General State Calendar Business & Commerce--General|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--General|LOANS|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|SAVINGS & MORTGAGE LENDING, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1995 85-0 (2017) Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al. Relating to disclosures in connection with certain wrap mortgage loan transactions; providing a criminal penalty. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Financial--General|Insurance--Property & Casualty|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens
SB 2058 85-0 (2017) Author: Estes, Craig Relating to criminal history record information obtained by the savings and mortgage lending commissioner. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice CRIMINAL RECORDS|Financial--General|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|SAVINGS & MORTGAGE LENDING, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 2067 85-0 (2017) Author: Hancock, Kelly Relating to the financial exploitation of certain vulnerable adults. Senate: Business & Commerce Left pending in committee Aging|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Financial--General
SB 2097 85-0 (2017) Author: Hall, Bob Relating to the use of gold and silver coins and bullion. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance Business & Commerce--General|COINS & PRECIOUS METALS|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Financial--General|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|Taxation--Sales
SB 2167 85-0 (2017) Author: West, Royce Relating to the collection of consumer debt by debt buyers. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce DEBT|Financial--General|STATUTES OF LIMITATIONS
SB 2173 85-0 (2017) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois Relating to the operation and administration of the Texas Bullion Depository; depository agents; and to the appropriation of money from the fees, charges, penalties, and other amounts related to the depository and deposited to the general revenue fund for that purpose. Senate: Finance Left pending in committee Financial--General|State Finances--Management & Control|TEXAS BULLION DEPOSITORY, OFFICE OF THE COMPTROLLER
SB 2180 85-0 (2017) Author: Menéndez, José Relating to financial records and audits of nonprofit corporations. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce AUDITS & AUDITORS|Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations|Financial--General
SB 2182 85-0 (2017) Author: Menéndez, José Relating to measures to increase participation in state programs relating to saving money or prepaying for college. Senate: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education COLLEGE SAVINGS PLANS TASK FORCE|Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid|Education--Higher--Tuition|Financial--General|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|PREPAID HIGHER EDUCATION TUITION BOARD
HB 206 85-1 (2017) Author: Villalba, Jason | et. al. Relating to a limit on local government expenditures. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs City Government--Finance|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|County Government--Finance|Financial--General|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 291 85-1 (2017) Author: Collier, Nicole Relating to the collection of consumer debt by debt buyers. House: Investments & Financial Services Referred to Investments & Financial Services Business & Commerce--General|DEBT|FAIR CONSUMER DEBT COLLECTION ACT|Financial--General
HB 311 85-1 (2017) Author: Fallon, Pat Relating to money transmissions sent to destinations outside the United States; imposing a fee. House: Investments & Financial Services Referred to Investments & Financial Services Aliens|BORDER|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Financial--General
HB 365 85-1 (2017) Author: Anchía, Rafael Relating to regulation of certain credit services organizations. House: Investments & Financial Services Referred to Investments & Financial Services CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS|DEFERRED PRESENTMENT TRANSACTIONS|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--General|LOANS
SB 18 85-1 (2017) Author: Estes, Craig | et. al. Relating to a limit on local government expenditures. Senate: Government Reform, Select Postponed City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Financial--General|LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
HB 146 84-0 (2015) Author: Menéndez, José Relating to requiring photo identification for certain credit card purchases. House: Investments & Financial Services Referred to Investments & Financial Services Business & Commerce--General|CREDIT & DEBIT CARDS|Financial--General|IDENTIFICATION CARDS
HB 149 84-0 (2015) Author: Menéndez, José Relating to photo identification requirements for certain stored value card purchases. House: Investments & Financial Services Referred to Investments & Financial Services Business & Commerce--General|CREDIT & DEBIT CARDS|Financial--General|IDENTIFICATION CARDS
HB 287 84-0 (2015) Author: Canales, Terry Relating to accounting and payoff statements for certain seller-financed residential loans. House: Investments & Financial Services No action taken in committee Financial--General|LOANS|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens
HB 311 84-0 (2015) Author: Canales, Terry
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to an executory contract for the conveyance of real property; providing a civil penalty. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15 Consumer Protection|Financial--General|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 322 84-0 (2015) Author: Farias, Joe Relating to the regulation of persons who facilitate the issuance of tax refund anticipation checks. House: Investments & Financial Services Left pending in committee CHECKS|Consumer Protection|Financial--General|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Taxation--General
HB 358 84-0 (2015) Author: Button, Angie | et. al. Relating to the inclusion of the costs of accepting credit and debit cards in the cost of goods sold for purposes of computing the franchise tax. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means CREDIT & DEBIT CARDS|Financial--General|Taxation--Franchise
HB 371 84-0 (2015) Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al. Relating to certain extensions of consumer credit facilitated by a credit access business for certain military personnel or their dependents. House: Investments & Financial Services Left pending in committee DEFERRED PRESENTMENT TRANSACTIONS|Financial--General|LOANS|Military & Veterans|PAYDAY LOANS
HB 411 84-0 (2015) Author: Turner, Chris | et. al. Relating to prohibiting certain telemarketing calls by a credit access business; adding a provision subject to criminal penalties. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce Consumer Protection|CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS|Financial--General|TELEMARKETING|TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
HB 610 84-0 (2015) Author: Davis, Sarah Relating to the statute of limitations for an action on a credit card account. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence No action taken in committee Business & Commerce--General|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|CREDIT & DEBIT CARDS|Financial--General|STATUTES OF LIMITATIONS
HB 696 84-0 (2015) Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al. Relating to the operation of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association; affecting surcharges. House: Insurance Left pending in committee ARANSAS COUNTY|BRAZORIA COUNTY|CALHOUN COUNTY|CAMERON COUNTY|CHAMBERS COUNTY|ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING|Financial--General|GALVESTON COUNTY|Governor|HARRIS COUNTY|INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF|INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Insurance--Fire, Allied Lines & Home|Insurance--Insurers & Agents|Insurance--Property & Casualty|JEFFERSON COUNTY|KENEDY COUNTY|KLEBERG COUNTY|MATAGORDA COUNTY|NUECES COUNTY|REFUGIO COUNTY|SAN PATRICIO COUNTY|WILLACY COUNTY|WINDSTORM DEVICES & INSURANCE|WINDSTORM INSURANCE ASSOCIATION, TEXAS
HB 704 84-0 (2015) Author: Farrar, Jessica Relating to disclosures on selection or modification of an account by a customer of a financial institution. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Laid on the table subject to call Financial--General|Probate--Wills & Admin of Estates
HB 705 84-0 (2015) Author: Farrar, Jessica
Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to access to a financial institution account of a person who dies intestate. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15 Financial--General|Probate--Wills & Admin of Estates
HB 804 84-0 (2015) Author: Geren, Charlie
Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the forms of payment that the operator of a vehicle storage facility must accept. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15 Financial--General|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|SIGNS|Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 858 84-0 (2015) Author: Sanford, Scott Relating to the presumption of abandonment of an inactive checking or savings account or a matured certificate of deposit. House: Investments & Financial Services Committee report sent to Calendars COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Financial--General|Property Interests--General|Property Interests--Personal Property
HB 870 84-0 (2015) Author: Smith, Wayne | et. al.
Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the investment training requirement for certain local government financial officers. House: Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/15 City Government--Employees/Officers|City Government--General|County Government--Employees/Officers|County Government--General|Financial--General|Political Subdivisions|STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 980 84-0 (2015) Author: Hernandez, Ana Relating to a personal financial literacy component in a statistics course offered for public high school graduation. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Financial--General|LITERACY
HB 1020 84-0 (2015) Author: Giddings, Helen | et. al. Relating to credit services organizations and extensions of consumer credit facilitated by credit services organizations; providing civil and administrative penalties. House: Investments & Financial Services Left pending in committee Business & Commerce--General|City Government--General|CONSUMER CREDIT COMMISSIONER, OFFICE OF|Consumer Protection|CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS|DEFERRED PRESENTMENT TRANSACTIONS|Financial--General|LOANS|PAYDAY LOANS
HB 1046 84-0 (2015) Author: Collier, Nicole Relating to disclosure of information regarding and conditions for payment of death benefits under certain policies, contracts, and group benefit plans; providing a civil penalty. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES|Financial--General|Insurance--Insurers & Agents|Insurance--Life & Annuities
HB 1148 84-0 (2015) Author: Kacal, Kyle
Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the investment training requirement for certain municipal officers. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/15 City Government--Employees/Officers|City Government--Finance|City Government--General|Financial--General
HB 1208 84-0 (2015) Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al. Relating to lender notice of default to contractors regarding certain construction loans or financing agreements for the improvement of real property and related procedures for suspending contractors' and subcontractors' performance. House: Business & Industry Committee report sent to Calendars BUILDING CONSTRUCTION|Business & Commerce--General|CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS|Financial--General|LOANS|Property Interests--General|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 1239 84-0 (2015) Author: Walle, Armando Relating to the provision of accounting statements by mortgage servicers for certain loans secured by a lien on residential real property. House: Investments & Financial Services Committee report sent to Calendars Consumer Protection|Financial--General|LOANS|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 1378 84-0 (2015) Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al.
Sponsor: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to the fiscal transparency and accountability of political subdivisions. House: Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Finance
Effective on 1/1/16 DEBT|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Financial--General|Political Subdivisions
HB 1454 84-0 (2015) Author: Raney, John | et. al.
Sponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to notice, reporting, and records requirements for holders of certain personal property that is or may be presumed abandoned. House: Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Financial--General|Interim Studies|Property Interests--Personal Property
HB 1539 84-0 (2015) Author: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.
Sponsor: Taylor, Van
Relating to increasing the criminal penalties in certain circumstances for insider trading and other misuse of official information by public servants. House: General Investigating & Ethics
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee Crimes--Miscellaneous|Ethics|Financial--General|State Officers
HB 1554 84-0 (2015) Author: Shaheen, Matt Relating to a report on local government operations prepared by the comptroller. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|DEBT|Financial--General|Political Subdivisions
HB 1703 84-0 (2015) Author: Dukes, Dawnna Relating to the disposition and identification of certain goods acquired by recycling entities and pawnbrokers; providing a civil penalty. House: Environmental Regulation Left pending in committee Business & Commerce--General|COINS & PRECIOUS METALS|CONSUMER CREDIT COMMISSION|Electronic Information Systems|Environment--Recycling|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--General|Law Enforcement|PAWNSHOPS & PAWNSHOP TRANSACTIONS
HB 1777 84-0 (2015) Author: Giddings, Helen Relating to prohibiting an employer from accessing the personal online accounts of employees and job applicants through electronic communication devices; establishing an unlawful employment practice. House: Business & Industry Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Financial--General|Labor--General|Labor--Management Relations
HB 1966 84-0 (2015) Author: Keffer, Jim | et. al. Relating to an account or bond for construction retainage under certain contracts. House: Business & Industry Placed on General State Calendar BONDS|BUILDING CONSTRUCTION|CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING MATERIALS|CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS|Financial--General|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 2063 84-0 (2015) Author: Oliveira, René
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the recording and effective date of certain documents relating to nonjudicial foreclosure sales. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15 Business & Commerce--General|Financial--General|FORECLOSURES|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 2066 84-0 (2015) Author: Oliveira, René | et. al.
Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the rescission of nonjudicial foreclosure sales. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15 Financial--General|FORECLOSURES|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 2067 84-0 (2015) Author: Oliveira, René
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the rescission or waiver of an acceleration of the maturity date of certain debt secured by a lien on real property. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Financial--General|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 2069 84-0 (2015) Author: Oliveira, René Relating to the administration of foreclosure sales of real property. House: Business & Industry Reported favorably as substituted Business & Commerce--General|Financial--General|FORECLOSURES|Lawyers|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 2239 84-0 (2015) Author: Turner, Chris | et. al. Relating to prohibiting certain unsolicited mail by credit access businesses; providing a civil penalty. House: Business & Industry Referred to Business & Industry Consumer Protection|CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS|Financial--General
HB 2534 84-0 (2015) Author: Parker, Tan Relating to the regulation of state trust companies. House: Investments & Financial Services Referred to Investments & Financial Services FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--Banks|Financial--General|Property Interests--Trusts|TRUSTS
HB 2676 84-0 (2015) Author: Stephenson, Phil Relating to the regulation of money services businesses; affecting the prosecution of a criminal offense. House: Investments & Financial Services Laid on the table subject to call Business & Commerce--General|CURRENCY & CURRENCY EXCHANGE|Financial--General
HB 2679 84-0 (2015) Author: Flynn, Dan
Sponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to the powers of a public facility corporation. House: Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately Corporations & Associations|Financial--General|Purchasing--Local
HB 2739 84-0 (2015) Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Relating to the use of a concealed handgun license as valid proof of personal identification. House: Business & Industry
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15 CONCEALED HANDGUNS|Financial--General|Weapons
HB 2803 84-0 (2015) Author: Peña, Gilbert Relating to notice requirements for licensed lenders of deferred presentment transactions and motor vehicle certificate of title loans; adding a provision subject to a criminal penalty. House: Investments & Financial Services Left pending in committee CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS|DEFERRED PRESENTMENT TRANSACTIONS|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--General|LOANS|PUBLIC NOTICE|SIGNS|Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2808 84-0 (2015) Author: White, James Relating to credit services organizations and extensions of consumer credit facilitated by credit services organizations; increasing a criminal penalty. House: Investments & Financial Services Left pending in committee City Government--General|Consumer Protection|CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS|DEFERRED PRESENTMENT TRANSACTIONS|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--General|Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3047 84-0 (2015) Author: Craddick, Tom | et. al. Relating to credit services organizations and extensions of consumer credit facilitated by credit services organizations; increasing a criminal penalty. House: Investments & Financial Services Left pending in committee City Government--General|Consumer Protection|CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS|DEFERRED PRESENTMENT TRANSACTIONS|Electronic Information Systems|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--General|LOANS|Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3058 84-0 (2015) Author: Giddings, Helen Relating to the threat or pursuit of criminal charges against a consumer in association with certain extensions of consumer credit; providing a civil penalty; adding a provision subject to a criminal penalty. House: Investments & Financial Services Left pending in committee Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Consumer Protection|CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS|Criminal Procedure--General|Financial--General
HB 3087 84-0 (2015) Author: Fallon, Pat Relating to the availability of certain special purpose district financial information on a district's Internet website. House: Government Transparency & Operation Referred to Government Transparency & Operation Financial--General|INTERNET|Open Records|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
HB 3094 84-0 (2015) Author: Parker, Tan Relating to the regulation of consumer credit transactions and the regulatory authority of the Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty. House: Investments & Financial Services Laid on the table subject to call CONSUMER CREDIT COMMISSIONER, OFFICE OF|Financial--General|PAWNSHOPS & PAWNSHOP TRANSACTIONS
HB 3132 84-0 (2015) Author: Parker, Tan
Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to eligibility requirements to act as a financial adviser or investment adviser in relation to certain public securities. House: Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15 FINANCIAL ADVISORS|Financial--General|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 3164 84-0 (2015) Author: Smithee, John Relating to authorizing an insurer's deposit of certain money and other assets with the Texas Department of Insurance. House: Insurance Placed on General State Calendar Financial--General|INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF|Insurance--General
HB 3218 84-0 (2015) Author: Hernandez, Ana Relating to litigation financing transactions. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Consumer Protection|Financial--General|Lawyers
HB 3223 84-0 (2015) Author: Romero, Ramon Relating to requiring a credit access business to verify the vehicle identification number used to obtain a motor vehicle title loan; adding a provision subject to a criminal penalty. House: Investments & Financial Services Left pending in committee CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS|Financial--General|LOANS|Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3237 84-0 (2015) Author: Frullo, John Relating to the authority of certain domestic life, health, and accident insurance companies to make certain investments; adding provisions that may be subject to a criminal penalty. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce Financial--General|Insurance--Health & Accident|Insurance--Life & Annuities|LOANS|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 3308 84-0 (2015) Author: Flynn, Dan Relating to the regulation of state trust companies. House: Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--Banks|Financial--General|Property Interests--Trusts|TRUSTS
HB 3320 84-0 (2015) Author: Tinderholt, Tony Relating to the use of certain coins and bullion as legal tender. House: Investments & Financial Services Referred to Investments & Financial Services Business & Commerce--General|COINS & PRECIOUS METALS|Financial--General|Taxation--Sales
HB 3425 84-0 (2015) Author: Parker, Tan Relating to the creation of a intrastate investment market for purposes of trading securities issued under the intrastate crowdfunding exemption from federal securities laws. House: Investments & Financial Services Left pending in committee Financial--General
HB 3442 84-0 (2015) Author: Raney, John | et. al. Relating to a surcharge imposed for the use of a debit card or stored value card; providing a civil penalty. House: Investments & Financial Services Laid on the table subject to call Consumer Protection|CREDIT & DEBIT CARDS|Financial--General
HB 3478 84-0 (2015) Author: Elkins, Gary Relating to a breach of system security of a business that exposes consumer credit card or debit card information; providing a civil penalty. House: Business & Industry Left pending in committee ATTORNEY GENERAL|Business & Commerce--General|CREDIT & DEBIT CARDS|Financial--General|Protection of Personal Information
HB 3536 84-0 (2015) Author: Landgraf, Brooks
Sponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to the appointment of the commissioners of certain financial regulatory agencies by the Finance Commission of Texas. House: Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15 FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--General|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3537 84-0 (2015) Author: Davis, Yvonne Relating to a breach of system security of a business that exposes consumer credit card or debit card information; providing a civil penalty. House: Business & Industry Left pending in committee Business & Commerce--General|CREDIT & DEBIT CARDS|Financial--General|Protection of Personal Information
HB 3555 84-0 (2015) Author: Parker, Tan
Sponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to certain administrative procedures and enforcement authority relating to state banks, state trust companies, and bank holding companies. House: Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15 BANKING, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Financial--Banks|Financial--General
HB 3599 84-0 (2015) Author: Turner, Chris Relating to the sale of collateral in connection with certain extensions of consumer credit that a credit access business obtains for a consumer or assists a consumer in obtaining; providing a civil penalty. House: Investments & Financial Services Left pending in committee Consumer Protection|CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS|Financial--General
HB 3611 84-0 (2015) Author: Krause, Matt Relating to the notice of default required under a deed of trust or other contract lien on real property. House: Business & Industry Referred to Business & Industry CONTRACTORS' LIENS|Financial--General|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 3638 84-0 (2015) Author: Turner, Chris Relating to reports for credit access businesses required by the consumer credit commissioner; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty. House: Investments & Financial Services Left pending in committee CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--General
HB 3642 84-0 (2015) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to the provision by a notary public of certain services related to the closing of transactions. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures Financial--General|Notaries
HB 3654 84-0 (2015) Author: Murphy, Jim Relating to the fiscal transparency of political subdivisions. House: Investments & Financial Services Committee report sent to Calendars City Government--Finance|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|County Government--Finance|DEBT|Education--Junior College Districts|Education--School Districts|Financial--General|Political Subdivisions|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 3674 84-0 (2015) Author: Anchía, Rafael Relating to the provision of financial assistance by the Texas Department of Transportation to other toll project entities. House: Transportation Left pending in subcommittee Financial--General|Highways|LOANS|TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES|TRANSPORTATION, COMMISSIONER OF|TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 3811 84-0 (2015) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to extensions of consumer credit in the form of a deferred presentment transaction that a credit access business obtains for a consumer or assists a consumer in obtaining; providing a civil penalty; adding a provision subject to a criminal penalty. House: Investments & Financial Services Left pending in committee Consumer Protection|CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS|DEFERRED PRESENTMENT TRANSACTIONS|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--General|LOANS
HB 3812 84-0 (2015) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to extensions of consumer credit in the form of a motor vehicle title loan that a credit access business obtains for a consumer or assists a consumer in obtaining; providing a civil penalty. House: Investments & Financial Services Left pending in committee Consumer Protection|CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--General|LOANS|Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3824 84-0 (2015) Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al. Relating to the regulation of certain short-term consumer loans; imposing an assessment and fees; adding provisions subject to a criminal penalty; requiring an occupational license. House: Investments & Financial Services Left pending in committee CONSUMER CREDIT COMMISSIONER, OFFICE OF|Consumer Protection|Financial--General|LOANS|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|State Finances--Management & Control|Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3871 84-0 (2015) Author: Isaac, Jason Relating to posting of certain financial information of certain political subdivisions on the Internet. House: Government Transparency & Operation Left pending in committee City Government--General|County Government--General|Financial--General|INTERNET|Political Subdivisions
HB 3873 84-0 (2015) Author: Capriglione, Giovanni Relating to the Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner, the consumer credit commissioner, and the duties of the consumer credit commissioner, including the regulation of credit access businesses. House: Investments & Financial Services Left pending in committee CONSUMER CREDIT COMMISSIONER, OFFICE OF|Consumer Protection|CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--General
HB 3901 84-0 (2015) Author: Miller, Rick
Sponsor: Taylor, Van
Relating to the repossession of an aircraft. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15 Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Financial--General|Law Enforcement|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Property Interests--Personal Property|Transportation--Aviation
HB 3920 84-0 (2015) Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" | et. al.
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to financing arrangements between political subdivisions and private entities for the implementation of pay for success initiatives. House: Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee BOND REVIEW BOARD|BONDS|Financial--General|Political Subdivisions
HB 3938 84-0 (2015) Author: Longoria, Oscar
Sponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to single premium term life insurance offered in connection with certain consumer loans. House: Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Business & Commerce
Placed on intent calendar Financial--General|Insurance--Life & Annuities|LOANS
HB 3967 84-0 (2015) Author: Dukes, Dawnna Relating to a pilot program to increase the financial independence of foster children who are transitioning to independent living. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Reported favorably as substituted FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Family--Child Protection|Financial--Credit Unions|Financial--General|FOSTER CARE
HB 3987 84-0 (2015) Author: Farney, Marsha | et. al.
Sponsor: Garcia, Sylvia | et. al.
Relating to programs in public schools designed to facilitate planning and saving for higher education and facilitate personal financial literacy instruction. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately Education--Higher--Tuition|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--School Districts|Financial--General|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 4020 84-0 (2015) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña Relating to the security of certain financial information and liability for certain security breaches. House: Business & Industry Withdrawn from schedule Business & Commerce--General|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|CREDIT & DEBIT CARDS|Electronic Information Systems|Financial--General
HB 4053 84-0 (2015) Author: White, James Relating to posting certain comprehensive annual financial reports on the Internet. House: Government Transparency & Operation Left pending in committee City Government--General|County Government--General|Financial--General|INTERNET|Political Subdivisions
HB 4057 84-0 (2015) Author: Bernal, Diego Relating to contracts and other documents issued by credit access businesses; adding a provision subject to a criminal penalty. House: Investments & Financial Services Left pending in committee Consumer Protection|CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--General
HB 4073 84-0 (2015) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie Relating to the acceptance of certain documentation from consumers by certain credit services organizations and the reporting requirements for those organizations; adding a provision subject to a criminal penalty. House: Investments & Financial Services No action taken in committee Consumer Protection|CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--General|Human Services--Direct Assistance
HB 4120 84-0 (2015) Author: Fallon, Pat Relating to money transmissions sent to destinations outside the United States; authorizing a fee. House: Investments & Financial Services Left pending in committee Aliens|Financial--General
HB 4209 84-0 (2015) Author: Capriglione, Giovanni Relating to investment of public funds. House: Investments & Financial Services Placed on General State Calendar Financial--General|State Finances--Management & Control
HJR 131 84-0 (2015) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña Proposing a constitutional amendment concerning fees that are subject to the maximum allowable limit to obtain a home equity loan. House: Investments & Financial Services Left pending in committee Financial--General|HOME EQUITY|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SB 91 84-0 (2015) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to a restriction on charges charged for certain extensions of consumer credit that a credit access business obtains for a consumer or assists a consumer in obtaining. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS|DEFERRED PRESENTMENT TRANSACTIONS|Financial--General|LOANS|PAYDAY LOANS
SB 92 84-0 (2015) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to regulation of certain credit services organizations and to certain extensions of consumer credit the organizations obtain for a consumer or assist a consumer in obtaining. Senate: Business & Commerce Left pending in committee Business & Commerce--General|City Government--General|Consumer Protection|CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS|DEFERRED PRESENTMENT TRANSACTIONS|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--General|LOANS|PAYDAY LOANS
SB 111 84-0 (2015) Author: Taylor, Van Relating to the criminal penalties for insider trading and other misuse of official information by public servants. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Crimes--Miscellaneous|Ethics|Financial--General|State Officers
SB 121 84-0 (2015) Author: West, Royce | et. al. Relating to credit services organizations and extensions of consumer credit facilitated by credit services organizations; providing civil and administrative penalties. Senate: Business & Commerce Co-author authorized Business & Commerce--General|City Government--General|CONSUMER CREDIT COMMISSIONER, OFFICE OF|Consumer Protection|CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS|DEFERRED PRESENTMENT TRANSACTIONS|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--General|LOANS|PAYDAY LOANS
SB 283 84-0 (2015) Author: West, Royce Relating to requirements for the nonjudicial foreclosure of certain residential mortgage liens. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce Consumer Protection|Courts--Civil Procedure|Financial--General|FORECLOSURES|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens
SB 284 84-0 (2015) Author: West, Royce Relating to service of citation in connection with an application for an expedited court order allowing the foreclosure of a contract lien. Senate: State Affairs Left pending in committee Consumer Protection|Courts--Civil Procedure|Financial--General|FORECLOSURES|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens
SB 302 84-0 (2015) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to the operation of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association; affecting surcharges. Senate: Business & Commerce No action taken in committee ARANSAS COUNTY|BRAZORIA COUNTY|CALHOUN COUNTY|CAMERON COUNTY|CHAMBERS COUNTY|Financial--General|GALVESTON COUNTY|Governor|HARRIS COUNTY|INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF|INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Insurance--Fire, Allied Lines & Home|Insurance--Insurers & Agents|Insurance--Property & Casualty|JEFFERSON COUNTY|KENEDY COUNTY|KLEBERG COUNTY|MATAGORDA COUNTY|NUECES COUNTY|REFUGIO COUNTY|SAN PATRICIO COUNTY|WILLACY COUNTY|WINDSTORM DEVICES & INSURANCE|WINDSTORM INSURANCE ASSOCIATION, TEXAS
SB 641 84-0 (2015) Author: Schwertner, Charles
Sponsor: Raney, John
Relating to debit card or stored value card surcharges; providing a civil penalty. House: Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15 Consumer Protection|CREDIT & DEBIT CARDS|Financial--General
SB 657 84-0 (2015) Author: Eltife, Kevin Relating to the appointment of the commissioners of certain financial regulatory agencies by the Finance Commission of Texas. House: Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Investments & Financial Services FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--General|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 875 84-0 (2015) Author: Eltife, Kevin
Sponsor: Flynn, Dan
Relating to the regulation of state trust companies. House: Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15 FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--Banks|Financial--General|Property Interests--Trusts|TRUSTS
SB 899 84-0 (2015) Author: Eltife, Kevin
Sponsor: Stephenson, Phil
Relating to the regulation of money services businesses; affecting the prosecution of a criminal offense. House: Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15 BANKING, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Business & Commerce--General|CURRENCY & CURRENCY EXCHANGE|Financial--General
SB 1008 84-0 (2015) Author: Eltife, Kevin
Sponsor: Frullo, John
Relating to the authority of certain domestic life, health, and accident insurance companies to make investments in mezzanine real estate loans. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15 Financial--General|Insurance--Health & Accident|Insurance--Life & Annuities|LOANS|Property Interests--Real Property
SB 1042 84-0 (2015) Author: Bettencourt, Paul Relating to fiscal transparency and accountability of certain political subdivisions. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance City Government--Finance|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|County Government--Finance|DEBT|Education--Junior College Districts|Education--School Districts|Financial--General|Political Subdivisions|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 1075 84-0 (2015) Author: Eltife, Kevin
Sponsor: Flynn, Dan
Relating to criminal history record information obtained by the consumer credit commissioner. House: Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15 CONSUMER CREDIT COMMISSIONER, OFFICE OF|CRIMINAL RECORDS|Financial--General
SB 1133 84-0 (2015) Author: Taylor, Van Relating to the repossession of an aircraft. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Industry Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Financial--General|Law Enforcement|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Property Interests--Personal Property|Transportation--Aviation
SB 1203 84-0 (2015) Author: Rodríguez, José
Sponsor: Pickett, Joseph
Relating to exemptions from the applicability of the Texas Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act of 2009 and other laws applicable to residential mortgage loan originators. House: Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15 FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--General|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens
SB 1207 84-0 (2015) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois Relating to tuition and fee bills or billing statements provided to students by certain public institutions of higher education. Senate: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Education--Higher--Student Fees|Education--Higher--Tuition|Financial--General
SB 1230 84-0 (2015) Author: Creighton, Brandon Relating to the availability of certain school district financial information on certain districts' Internet websites. Senate: Education Left pending in committee Education--School Districts|Electronic Information Systems|Financial--General|INTERNET
SB 1245 84-0 (2015) Author: Burton, Konni Relating to the use of certain coins and bullion as legal tender. Senate: Business & Commerce Left pending in committee Business & Commerce--General|COINS & PRECIOUS METALS|Financial--General|Taxation--Sales
SB 1266 84-0 (2015) Author: Estes, Craig Relating to the powers of a public facility corporation. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Left pending in committee Corporations & Associations|Financial--General|Purchasing--Local
SB 1282 84-0 (2015) Author: Eltife, Kevin
Sponsor: Parker, Tan
Relating to the regulation of consumer credit transactions and the regulatory authority of the Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner. House: Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Business & Commerce
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm. CONSUMER CREDIT COMMISSIONER, OFFICE OF|Financial--General|PAWNSHOPS & PAWNSHOP TRANSACTIONS
SB 1323 84-0 (2015) Author: Menéndez, José Relating to fees paid to certain credit services organizations in connection with certain extensions of consumer credit. Senate: Business & Commerce Left pending in committee Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS|Financial--General
SB 1337 84-0 (2015) Author: Perry, Charles
Sponsor: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the authority of the Texas Water Development Board to provide financial assistance to political subdivisions for water supply projects. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
House passage as amended reported Financial--General|Political Subdivisions|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General
SB 1358 84-0 (2015) Author: Campbell, Donna
Sponsor: King, Susan Lewis
Relating to the Texas Military Preparedness Commission and strategic planning regarding military bases and defense installations. House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective on 9/1/15 Economic & Industrial Development--General|ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM, OFFICE OF|Financial--General|Governor|LOANS|Military & Veterans|MILITARY PREPAREDNESS COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1486 84-0 (2015) Author: Garcia, Sylvia Relating to the presumption of intent in the prosecution of certain criminal cases involving theft by check or issuance of a bad check. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice CHECKS|Consumer Protection|Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--General|Financial--General
SB 1549 84-0 (2015) Author: Eltife, Kevin Relating to certain administrative procedures and enforcement authority relating to state banks, state trust companies, and bank holding companies. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce BANKING, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Financial--Banks|Financial--General
SB 1585 84-0 (2015) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Sponsor: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Relating to a study on the feasibility of establishing a prepaid investment plan or other product to help citizens of this state finance and access residential care. House: Public Health
Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report sent to Calendars Aging|Financial--General|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Human Services--General|LONG-TERM CARE|Nursing Homes
SB 1650 84-0 (2015) Author: Eltife, Kevin Relating to credit services organizations and extensions of consumer credit, including extensions of consumer credit facilitated by credit services organizations. House: Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee Business & Commerce--General|CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS|DEFERRED PRESENTMENT TRANSACTIONS|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--General|LOANS|Military & Veterans
SB 1664 84-0 (2015) Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Sponsor: Burkett, Cindy
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Program; authorizing the imposition of fees. House: Human Services
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Consumer Protection|Disabilities, Persons with|Financial--General|PREPAID HIGHER EDUCATION TUITION BOARD
SB 1778 84-0 (2015) Author: Menéndez, José Relating to photo identification requirements for certain stored value card purchases. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce Business & Commerce--General|CREDIT & DEBIT CARDS|Financial--General|IDENTIFICATION CARDS
SB 1791 84-0 (2015) Author: Ellis, Rodney
Sponsor: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to disclosures on selection or modification of an account by a customer of a financial institution. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15 Financial--Banks|Financial--Credit Unions|Financial--General|Probate--Wills & Admin of Estates
SB 1792 84-0 (2015) Author: Ellis, Rodney
Sponsor: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to access to a financial institution account of a person who dies intestate. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar Financial--General|Probate--Wills & Admin of Estates
SB 1858 84-0 (2015) Author: Garcia, Sylvia | et. al. Relating to programs in public schools designed to facilitate planning and saving for higher education and facilitate personal financial literacy instruction. Senate: Education Co-author authorized Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Financial--General|LITERACY
SB 1916 84-0 (2015) Author: Watson, Kirk Relating to the escheat of United States savings bonds. House: Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Business & Commerce
Reported favorably as substituted BONDS|Financial--General
SB 1957 84-0 (2015) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to the payment of property taxes through the use of property tax loans or other means. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce Financial--General|LOANS|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens
HB 244 83-0 (2013) Author: Menéndez, José Relating to requiring photo identification for credit card purchases. House: Investments & Financial Services Left pending in committee Business & Commerce--General|CREDIT & DEBIT CARDS|Financial--General|IDENTIFICATION CARDS
HB 302 83-0 (2013) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie Relating to the duties of a mortgage servicer of certain residential mortgage loans. House: Investments & Financial Services Left pending in committee ATTORNEY GENERAL|Financial--General|LOANS|MORTGAGE BROKERS & BANKERS|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Property Interests--Real Property|SAVINGS & MORTGAGE LENDING, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 346 83-0 (2013) Author: Deshotel, Joe
Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to the accessing and use of electronically readable personal identification information obtained from driver's licenses or personal identification certificates. House: Technology
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately Electronic Information Systems|Financial--General|IDENTIFICATION CARDS|Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 420 83-0 (2013) Author: Farias, Joe Relating to requiring that certain notices and disclosures provided by credit access businesses be in foreign languages. House: Investments & Financial Services Left pending in committee Consumer Protection|CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--General
HB 524 83-0 (2013) Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al. Relating to the disclosure on personal financial statements of certain contracts or subcontracts with governmental entities. House: State Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars Ethics|Financial--General|Political Subdivisions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 552 83-0 (2013) Author: Lozano, J. M. Relating to consumer debt owed by certain military servicemembers. House: Investments & Financial Services Referred to Investments & Financial Services Business & Commerce--General|DEBT|Financial--General|Military & Veterans
HB 560 83-0 (2013) Author: Davis, John Relating to the appointment of honorary or advisory directors of a credit union. House: Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce Financial--Credit Unions|Financial--General
HB 627 83-0 (2013) Author: Krause, Matt | et. al. Relating to exempting the intrastate manufacture of a firearm, a firearm accessory, or ammunition from federal regulation. House: Federalism & Fiscal Responsibility, Select Committee report sent to Calendars ATTORNEY GENERAL|Business & Commerce--General|Financial--General|Weapons
HB 702 83-0 (2013) Author: Deshotel, Joe Relating to the applicability of state law governing funds transfers to certain remittance transfers. House: Investments & Financial Services Laid on the table subject to call ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER|Financial--General
HB 725 83-0 (2013) Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al. Relating to the establishment of a community development grocery store revolving loan fund program. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health Agriculture|AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF|Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business|Financial--General|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|LOANS|NUTRITION
HB 737 83-0 (2013) Author: Farias, Joe Relating to the extension of consumer credit to certain members of the Texas National Guard and armed forces of the United States and their dependents; providing a penalty. House: Investments & Financial Services Left pending in committee Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|Financial--General|Military & Veterans|NATIONAL GUARD, TEXAS
HB 786 83-0 (2013) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie Relating to extensions of consumer credit a credit services organization obtains for a consumer or assists a consumer in obtaining. House: Investments & Financial Services Left pending in committee CONSUMER CREDIT COMMISSIONER, OFFICE OF|Consumer Protection|CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS|DEFERRED PRESENTMENT TRANSACTIONS|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--General|LOANS|PAYDAY LOANS|Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 787 83-0 (2013) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie Relating to incentives for the purchase or lease of an electric-powered light-duty motor vehicle. House: Environmental Regulation Referred to Environmental Regulation Energy--Alternative Fuels|Environment--Air|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Financial--General|HYBRID VEHICLES|Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 872 83-0 (2013) Author: Laubenberg, Jodie | et. al. Relating to exempting the intrastate manufacture of a firearm, a firearm accessory, or ammunition from federal regulation. House: Federalism & Fiscal Responsibility, Select Left pending in committee ATTORNEY GENERAL|Business & Commerce--General|Financial--General|Weapons
HB 886 83-0 (2013) Author: Anchía, Rafael Relating to restrictions in connection with motor vehicle title loans that a credit access business obtains for a consumer or assists a consumer in obtaining. House: Investments & Financial Services Referred to Investments & Financial Services Business & Commerce--General|CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS|Financial--General|LOANS|Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 1029 83-0 (2013) Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al. Relating to a home loan program operated by the Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations AFFORDABLE HOUSING CORPORATION, TEXAS STATE|Education--Higher--Faculty|Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Financial--General|Housing--General|LOANS|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens
HB 1040 83-0 (2013) Author: Anchía, Rafael Relating to the repayment of certain extensions of consumer credit facilitated by a credit access business. House: Investments & Financial Services Referred to Investments & Financial Services Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS|DEFERRED PRESENTMENT TRANSACTIONS|Financial--General|PAYDAY LOANS
HB 1113 83-0 (2013) Author: Darby, Drew Relating to service of citation on a financial institution. House: Investments & Financial Services Laid on the table subject to call Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Financial--Credit Unions|Financial--General
HB 1167 83-0 (2013) Author: Flynn, Dan Relating to the administration, operation, supervision, and regulation of credit unions. House: Investments & Financial Services Referred to Investments & Financial Services BANKING, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|CREDIT UNION COMMISSION|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--Credit Unions|Financial--General
HB 1221 83-0 (2013) Author: Miles, Borris | et. al. Relating to the establishment of a community development grocery store revolving loan fund program. House: Agriculture & Livestock Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm. Agriculture|AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF|Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business|Financial--General|FOOD|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|LOANS|NUTRITION
HB 1233 83-0 (2013) Author: Flynn, Dan Relating to the documentary fee charged in connection with the sale of certain recreational vehicles and boats. House: Investments & Financial Services Laid on the table subject to call BOATS & BOATING|Business & Commerce--General|CONSUMER CREDIT COMMISSIONER, OFFICE OF|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--General|MOTORCYCLES|RECREATIONAL & ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES|Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 1441 83-0 (2013) Author: Canales, Terry Relating to accounting and payoff statements for certain seller-financed residential loans; providing a penalty. House: Investments & Financial Services Left pending in committee Financial--General|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens
HB 1489 83-0 (2013) Author: Flynn, Dan Relating to prepaid funeral benefits contracts; authorizing a fee. House: Investments & Financial Services Laid on the table subject to call ATTORNEY GENERAL|BANKING, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|Courts--District|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--General|FUNERALS & FUNERAL DIRECTORS|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|TRAVIS COUNTY
HB 1532 83-0 (2013) Author: Schaefer, Matt Relating to the approval requirement for a rental-purchase agreement that includes a loss damage waiver provision. House: Business & Industry Left pending in committee Business & Commerce--General|Financial--General|LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 1576 83-0 (2013) Author: Taylor, Van Relating to prohibiting state officers and employees and related individuals from engaging in insider trading; providing a criminal penalty. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee Ethics|Financial--General|State Officers
HB 1579 83-0 (2013) Author: Button, Angie | et. al. Relating to the inclusion of a portion of the costs of accepting credit and debit cards in the cost of goods sold for purposes of computing the franchise tax. House: Ways & Means Committee report sent to Calendars CREDIT & DEBIT CARDS|Financial--General|Taxation--Franchise
HB 1601 83-0 (2013) Author: Villarreal, Mike | et. al. Relating to the regulation of residential mortgage loan originators, residential mortgage loan companies, mortgage bankers, and residential mortgage loan servicers under the jurisdiction of the Department of Savings and Mortgage Lending; changing a fee. House: Investments & Financial Services Laid on the table subject to call Consumer Protection|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--General|LOANS|MORTGAGE BROKERS & BANKERS|MORTGAGE LOAN ORIGINATORS|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Property Interests--Real Property|RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE LOAN COMPANY LICENSING & REGISTRATION ACT|SAVINGS & MORTGAGE LENDING, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1602 83-0 (2013) Author: Villarreal, Mike Relating to the administration, operation, supervision, and regulation of credit unions. House: Investments & Financial Services Laid on the table subject to call CREDIT UNION COMMISSION|CREDIT UNION DEPARTMENT|Financial--Credit Unions|Financial--General
HB 1612 83-0 (2013) Author: Workman, Paul Relating to the priority of ad valorem tax liens on personal property subject to a purchase money security interest. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means Financial--General|Property Interests--Personal Property|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 1613 83-0 (2013) Author: Phillips, Larry Relating to access to criminal history record information by the banking commissioner. House: Investments & Financial Services Laid on the table subject to call BANKING, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS|CRIMINAL RECORDS|Financial--Banks|Financial--General
HB 1634 83-0 (2013) Author: Dukes, Dawnna | et. al. Relating to assistance and education regarding personal finance for certain children in foster care. House: Human Services Laid on the table subject to call Education--General|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Financial--General|FOSTER CARE|Human Services--Child Services
HB 1646 83-0 (2013) Author: Flynn, Dan
Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to revising provisions in certain laws governing certain banks and trust companies in this state to conform to changes in terminology made by the Business Organizations Code. House: Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report printed and distributed Corporations & Associations|Financial--Banks|Financial--General
HB 1649 83-0 (2013) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña Relating to the regulation of crafted precious metals dealers. House: Business & Industry Left pending in committee Business & Commerce--General|Business & Commerce--Trade Practices|COINS & PRECIOUS METALS|Consumer Protection|Financial--General
HB 1664 83-0 (2013) Author: Villarreal, Mike
Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to the regulation of banks, trust companies, and bank holding companies. House: Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately BANKING, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Financial--Banks|Financial--General|Property Interests--Trusts|TRUSTS
HB 1715 83-0 (2013) Author: Pickett, Joseph Relating to limitations on the renewal of deferred presentment transactions and motor vehicle title loans. House: Investments & Financial Services Referred to Investments & Financial Services Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|DEFERRED PRESENTMENT TRANSACTIONS|Financial--General|LOANS|PAYDAY LOANS|Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 1721 83-0 (2013) Author: Villarreal, Mike
Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to use of the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System and Registry in connection with the regulatory authority of the consumer credit commissioner; affecting fees. House: Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/13 CONSUMER CREDIT COMMISSIONER, OFFICE OF|CRIMINAL RECORDS|Financial--General|MORTGAGE LOAN ORIGINATORS|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens
HB 1855 83-0 (2013) Author: Miller, Doug Relating to mandatory disclosure of third-party litigation financing agreements. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Business & Commerce--General|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Courts--Civil Procedure|Financial--General|SUPREME COURT
HB 1886 83-0 (2013) Author: Farias, Joe Relating to requirements applicable to certain credit services organizations and certain extensions of consumer credit the organizations obtain for a consumer or assist a consumer in obtaining. House: Investments & Financial Services Left pending in committee Consumer Protection|CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS|DEFERRED PRESENTMENT TRANSACTIONS|Financial--General|LOANS|Military & Veterans
HB 1959 83-0 (2013) Author: Cortez, Philip Relating to the retirement of certain state debt. House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency and Reform Left pending in subcommittee BOND REVIEW BOARD|BONDS|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|DEBT|Financial--General|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|State Finances--Appropriations|State Finances--Management & Control
HB 1979 83-0 (2013) Author: Villarreal, Mike
Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to interest on commercial loans. House: Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/13 Financial--General|LOANS
HB 2019 83-0 (2013) Author: Craddick, Tom | et. al. Relating to a limitation on the total charges in connection with certain extensions of consumer credit facilitated by a credit services organization. House: Investments & Financial Services Left pending in committee Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS|Financial--General
HB 2091 83-0 (2013) Author: Canales, Terry | et. al. Relating to an executory contract for the conveyance of real property; providing a penalty. House: Business & Industry Committee report sent to Calendars Consumer Protection|Financial--General|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 2134 83-0 (2013) Author: Villarreal, Mike
Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to the regulation of money services businesses. House: Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/13 BANKING, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|CURRENCY & CURRENCY EXCHANGE|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--Banks|Financial--General|MORTGAGE BROKERS & BANKERS
HB 2180 83-0 (2013) Author: Bell, Cecil Relating to lender notice to contractors regarding a construction loan or financing agreement for the improvement of real property and related procedures for suspending contractors' and subcontractors' performance. House: Business & Industry Left pending in committee BUILDING CONSTRUCTION|Business & Commerce--General|CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS|Financial--General|LOANS|Property Interests--General|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 2291 83-0 (2013) Author: Lozano, J. M. Relating to correcting references in statute to forfeiture of property resulting from violations of offenses involving money transmission or currency exchange. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee CURRENCY & CURRENCY EXCHANGE|Financial--General
HB 2315 83-0 (2013) Author: Villarreal, Mike Relating to authorized charges and terms for certain consumer loans. House: Investments & Financial Services Laid on the table subject to call Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--General|LOANS|PAYDAY LOANS
HB 2340 83-0 (2013) Author: Parker, Tan | et. al. Relating to the establishment of the Texas First Investment Fund. House: Economic & Small Business Development Committee report sent to Calendars Financial--General|State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2352 83-0 (2013) Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al. Relating to the operation of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association and to catastrophe preparedness in the seacoast territories of this state; authorizing assessments, surcharges, and fees. House: Insurance Left pending in committee BUILDING CONSTRUCTION|Coastal Affairs & Beaches|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Financial--General|INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Insurance--Property & Casualty|WINDSTORM DEVICES & INSURANCE|WINDSTORM INSURANCE ASSOCIATION, TEXAS
HB 2425 83-0 (2013) Author: Martinez, Armando Relating to the form, content, and provision of payoff statements for property tax loans. House: Ways & Means Committee report sent to Calendars Business & Commerce--General|CONSUMER CREDIT COMMISSIONER, OFFICE OF|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--General|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 2427 83-0 (2013) Author: Martinez, Armando Relating to the reporting of information regarding certain medical debt of a consumer. House: Investments & Financial Services Referred to Investments & Financial Services Business & Commerce--General|CREDIT REPORTS|DEBT|Financial--General|Health Care Providers|Health--Privacy/Use of Information
HB 2459 83-0 (2013) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to the limitation on the amount that may be charged for certain debt cancellation agreements. House: Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/13 DEBT|Financial--General|Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2548 83-0 (2013) Author: Burkett, Cindy
Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to the enforcement of a provision regarding the imposition of a surcharge for the use of a credit card. House: Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/13 CONSUMER CREDIT COMMISSIONER, OFFICE OF|CREDIT & DEBIT CARDS|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--General
HB 2561 83-0 (2013) Author: Farias, Joe Relating to the regulation of persons who facilitate the issuance of tax refund anticipation checks. House: Investments & Financial Services Committee report sent to Calendars CHECKS|Consumer Protection|Financial--General|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Taxation--General
HB 2567 83-0 (2013) Author: Carter, Stefani Relating to the filing in county deed records of an instrument transferring a residential mortgage note; providing a civil penalty. House: Investments & Financial Services Referred to Investments & Financial Services County Government--General|Courts--District|Financial--General|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 2609 83-0 (2013) Author: Pitts, Jim Relating to the exclusive regulatory and oversight authority of the consumer credit commissioner regarding certain business entities. House: Investments & Financial Services Referred to Investments & Financial Services CONSUMER CREDIT COMMISSIONER, OFFICE OF|Financial--General
HB 2662 83-0 (2013) Author: Farney, Marsha | et. al.
Sponsor: Patrick, Dan
Relating to a personal financial literacy credit for high school programs. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Financial--General
HB 2665 83-0 (2013) Author: Taylor, Van | et. al. Relating to the use of a concealed handgun license as valid proof of personal identification. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Returned to committee CONCEALED HANDGUNS|Financial--General|IDENTIFICATION CARDS|Weapons
HB 2686 83-0 (2013) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie Relating to the creation of a regional food economy and food access task force. House: Agriculture & Livestock Left pending in committee Agriculture|AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF|AGRILIFE EXTENSION SERVICE, TEXAS|Business & Commerce--General|Economic & Industrial Development--General|Financial--General|FOOD|Governor|Health--General|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|NUTRITION|REGIONAL FOOD ECONOMY AND FOOD ACCESS TASK FORCE|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2706 83-0 (2013) Author: Villarreal, Mike Relating to certain extensions of consumer credit facilitated by credit access businesses; providing a civil penalty. House: Investments & Financial Services No action taken in committee Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS|DEFERRED PRESENTMENT TRANSACTIONS|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--General|LOANS|PAYDAY LOANS
HB 2784 83-0 (2013) Author: Smithee, John Relating to certain authorized investments under the Insurance Code. House: Insurance Left pending in committee Financial--General|Insurance--Insurers & Agents|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 2838 83-0 (2013) Author: Smithee, John Relating to the disclosure by health care practitioners and facilities of the price of certain health care services. House: Insurance Left pending in committee Consumer Protection|Financial--General|Health Care Providers|Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 2864 83-0 (2013) Author: Carter, Stefani Relating to requirements for mortgage servicers in connection with loans for the purchase of residential property. House: Investments & Financial Services Left pending in committee Financial--General|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens
HB 2865 83-0 (2013) Author: Carter, Stefani Relating to certain notifications to borrowers required for home equity loans. House: Investments & Financial Services Withdrawn from schedule Financial--General|HOME EQUITY|LOANS|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens
HB 2966 83-0 (2013) Author: Alonzo, Roberto Relating to the investment authority of the comptroller. House: Appropriations Referred to Appropriations COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|FINANCIAL ADVISORS|Financial--General|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2967 83-0 (2013) Author: Alonzo, Roberto Relating to contracting with emerging fund managers by the State Board of Education for investment of the permanent school fund. House: Pensions Referred to Pensions EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|FINANCIAL ADVISORS|Financial--General|PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND
HB 2968 83-0 (2013) Author: Alonzo, Roberto Relating to a moratorium on increases paid to certain employees of and investment managers for the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Pensions Referred to Pensions EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS)|FINANCIAL ADVISORS|Financial--General|Retirement Systems--State Employees
HB 3000 83-0 (2013) Author: Miller, Doug | et. al. Relating to the transfer of an ad valorem tax lien. House: Business & Industry Referred to Business & Industry Financial--General|FORECLOSURES|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 3019 83-0 (2013) Author: McClendon, Ruth Relating to certain extensions of consumer credit facilitated by a credit access business for certain military personnel or their dependents. House: Investments & Financial Services Left pending in committee CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS|DEFERRED PRESENTMENT TRANSACTIONS|Financial--General|Military & Veterans
HB 3033 83-0 (2013) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie Relating to the confidentiality of information contained in credit access business license applications. House: Investments & Financial Services Left pending in committee CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS|Financial--General
HB 3068 83-0 (2013) Author: Menéndez, José
Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to debit card or stored value card surcharges. House: Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/13 CREDIT & DEBIT CARDS|Financial--General
HB 3138 83-0 (2013) Author: Sheets, Kenneth Relating to the prosecution of the offense of money laundering and to the forfeiture of certain contraband. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Placed on General State Calendar CONTRABAND|Crimes--Miscellaneous|CRIMINAL ASSET FORFEITURE|Financial--General|MONEY LAUNDERING
HB 3264 83-0 (2013) Author: Turner, Chris Relating to prohibiting telemarketing calls by a credit access business. House: Business & Industry Referred to Business & Industry Consumer Protection|CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS|Financial--General|TELEMARKETING|TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
HB 3316 83-0 (2013) Author: Keffer, Jim | et. al. Relating to an account or bond for construction retainage under certain contracts. House: Business & Industry Point of order sustained BONDS|BUILDING CONSTRUCTION|CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS|Financial--General|Property Interests--Real Property|TRUSTS
HB 3425 83-0 (2013) Author: Lavender, George Relating to travel information centers operated by the Texas Department of Transportation. House: Transportation Referred to Transportation ADVERTISING|Business & Commerce--General|Financial--General|Highways|TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Transportation--Miscellaneous|TRAVEL
HB 3461 83-0 (2013) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie Relating to the partial repayment of certain extensions of consumer credit obtained for a consumer by a credit access business or that a credit access business assists the consumer in obtaining. House: Investments & Financial Services Referred to Investments & Financial Services CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS|DEFERRED PRESENTMENT TRANSACTIONS|Financial--General|LOANS
HB 3481 83-0 (2013) Author: Fletcher, Allen Relating to the appropriation of money from the economic stabilization fund to be used for the purpose of repairing certain roadways and bridges. House: Appropriations Referred to Appropriations BRIDGES & CAUSEWAYS|Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations|CONSUMER CREDIT COMMISSION|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--General|Highways|State Finances--Appropriations|State Finances--Budget
HB 3486 83-0 (2013) Author: Villarreal, Mike | et. al. Relating to financial coaches for economically disadvantaged persons. House: Investments & Financial Services Placed on General State Calendar Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations|CONSUMER CREDIT COMMISSION|Education--Higher--Tuition|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--General|Human Services--General
HB 3616 83-0 (2013) Author: Burnam, Lon | et. al. Relating to the establishment of a community development grocery store revolving loan fund program. House: Agriculture & Livestock Left pending in committee Agriculture|AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF|Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business|Financial--General|FOOD|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|LOANS|NUTRITION
HB 3619 83-0 (2013) Author: Burnam, Lon Relating to disclosure of information regarding and conditions for payment of death benefits under certain policies, contracts, and group benefit plans; providing a civil penalty. House: Insurance Left pending in committee Financial--General|Insurance--Insurers & Agents|Insurance--Life & Annuities
HB 3751 83-0 (2013) Author: Farrar, Jessica Relating to the use of certain letters of credit as related to the deposit and investment of public funds. House: Investments & Financial Services Referred to Investments & Financial Services Financial--General|LETTERS OF CREDIT|State Finances--Management & Control
HJR 118 83-0 (2013) Author: Villarreal, Mike | et. al. Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for an exception from the limitation on the maximum principal amount of home equity loans for the refinancing of certain loans secured by the homestead. House: Investments & Financial Services Left pending in committee DEBT|Financial--General|HOME EQUITY|LOANS|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SB 178 83-0 (2013) Author: Davis, Wendy Relating to the disclosure on personal financial statements of certain contracts with governmental entities. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Ethics|Financial--General|Political Subdivisions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 192 83-0 (2013) Author: Carona, John
Sponsor: Phillips, Larry
Relating to access to criminal history record information by the banking commissioner. House: Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/13 BANKING, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS|CRIMINAL RECORDS|Financial--Banks|Financial--General
SB 230 83-0 (2013) Author: Carona, John
Sponsor: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to the applicability of state law governing funds transfers to certain remittance transfers. House: Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/13 ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER|Financial--General
SB 232 83-0 (2013) Author: Carona, John
Sponsor: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to use of the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System and Registry in connection with the regulatory authority of the consumer credit commissioner. House: Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/13 CONSUMER CREDIT COMMISSIONER, OFFICE OF|CRIMINAL RECORDS|Financial--General|MORTGAGE LOAN ORIGINATORS|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens
SB 244 83-0 (2013) Author: Carona, John
Sponsor: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to the administration, operation, supervision, and regulation of credit unions. House: Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/13 BANKING, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|CREDIT UNION COMMISSION|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--Credit Unions|Financial--General
SB 247 83-0 (2013) Author: Carona, John | et. al.
Sponsor: Miller, Doug | et. al.
Relating to the transfer of an ad valorem tax lien; providing an administrative penalty. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately Financial--General|FORECLOSURES|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
SB 286 83-0 (2013) Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Sponsor: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to a home loan program operated by the Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately AFFORDABLE HOUSING CORPORATION, TEXAS STATE|Education--Higher--Faculty|Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Financial--General|Housing--General|LOANS|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens
SB 289 83-0 (2013) Author: Carona, John
Sponsor: Schaefer, Matt
Relating to the approval requirement for a rental-purchase agreement that includes a loss damage waiver provision. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/13 Business & Commerce--General|Financial--General|LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 295 83-0 (2013) Author: Deuell, Bob Relating to lender notice to contractors regarding a construction loan or financing agreement for the improvement of real property and related procedures for suspending contractors' and subcontractors' performance. Senate: Business & Commerce Left pending in committee BUILDING CONSTRUCTION|Business & Commerce--General|CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS|Financial--General|LOANS|Property Interests--General|Property Interests--Real Property
SB 297 83-0 (2013) Author: Carona, John
Sponsor: Flynn, Dan
Relating to prepaid funeral benefits contracts. House: Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/13 ATTORNEY GENERAL|BANKING, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|Courts--District|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--General|FUNERALS & FUNERAL DIRECTORS|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|TRAVIS COUNTY
SB 397 83-0 (2013) Author: Duncan, Robert Relating to the statute of limitations for an action on a credit card account. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee Civil Remedies & Liabilities|CREDIT & DEBIT CARDS|Financial--General|STATUTES OF LIMITATIONS
SB 403 83-0 (2013) Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al. Relating to the establishment of a community development grocery store and healthy corner store revolving loan fund program. Senate: Government Organization Not again placed on intent calendar Agriculture|AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF|Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business|Financial--General|FOOD|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|LOANS|NUTRITION
SB 415 83-0 (2013) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to the establishment of a community development grocery store revolving loan fund program. Senate: Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security Referred to Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security Agriculture|AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF|Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business|Financial--General|FOOD|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|LOANS|NUTRITION
SB 422 83-0 (2013) Author: Duncan, Robert
Sponsor: Darby, Drew
Relating to service of citation on a financial institution. House: Investments & Financial Services
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Financial--Credit Unions|Financial--General
SB 581 83-0 (2013) Author: Carona, John
Sponsor: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to procedures for securing the deposit of public funds. House: Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately Financial--General|LETTERS OF CREDIT|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|State Finances--Management & Control
SB 586 83-0 (2013) Author: Hegar, Glenn Relating to the priority of ad valorem tax liens on personal property subject to a purchase money security interest. Senate: Finance Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair Financial--General|Property Interests--Personal Property|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
SB 804 83-0 (2013) Author: Carona, John
Sponsor: Flynn, Dan
Relating to revising provisions in certain laws governing certain banks and trust companies in this state to conform to changes in terminology made by the Business Organizations Code. House: Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately Corporations & Associations|Financial--Banks|Financial--General
SB 805 83-0 (2013) Author: Carona, John Relating to the regulation of banks, trust companies, and bank holding companies. House: Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Investments & Financial Services BANKING, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Financial--Banks|Financial--General|Property Interests--Trusts|TRUSTS
SB 823 83-0 (2013) Author: Carona, John Relating to authorized acquisition and delinquency charges for certain consumer loans. Senate: Business & Commerce Left pending in committee Financial--General|LOANS
SB 824 83-0 (2013) Author: Carona, John Relating to the administrative fee authorized for certain consumer loans; changing the amount of the fee. Senate: Business & Commerce Left pending in committee Financial--General|LOANS
SB 841 83-0 (2013) Author: Hancock, Kelly
Sponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to certain authorized investments under the Insurance Code. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/13 Financial--General|Insurance--Insurers & Agents|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Property Interests--Real Property
SB 952 83-0 (2013) Author: Carona, John Relating to interest on commercial loans. House: Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Investments & Financial Services Financial--General|LOANS
SB 1000 83-0 (2013) Author: Davis, Wendy | et. al. Relating to the authority of a municipality to regulate fees charged in connection with certain loans. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce City Government--General|DEFERRED PRESENTMENT TRANSACTIONS|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|Financial--General|LOANS|Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
SB 1001 83-0 (2013) Author: Davis, Wendy | et. al. Relating to extensions of consumer credit a credit services organization obtains for a consumer or assists a consumer in obtaining. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce CONSUMER CREDIT COMMISSIONER, OFFICE OF|Consumer Protection|CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS|DEFERRED PRESENTMENT TRANSACTIONS|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--General|LOANS|PAYDAY LOANS|Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
SB 1004 83-0 (2013) Author: Carona, John
Sponsor: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to the regulation of residential mortgage loan originators, residential mortgage loan companies, mortgage bankers, and residential mortgage loan servicers under the jurisdiction of the Department of Savings and Mortgage Lending; changing a fee. House: Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/13 FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--General|LOANS|MORTGAGE BROKERS & BANKERS|MORTGAGE LOAN ORIGINATORS|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE LOAN COMPANY LICENSING & REGISTRATION ACT|SAVINGS & MORTGAGE LENDING, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1005 83-0 (2013) Author: Carona, John Relating to the regulation of money services businesses. House: Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Investments & Financial Services BANKING, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|CURRENCY & CURRENCY EXCHANGE|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--Banks|Financial--General|MORTGAGE BROKERS & BANKERS
SB 1089 83-0 (2013) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to the operation of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association and to catastrophe preparedness in the seacoast territories of this state. Senate: Business & Commerce Left pending in committee BUILDING CONSTRUCTION|Coastal Affairs & Beaches|Electronic Information Systems|Financial--General|INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Insurance--Property & Casualty|WINDSTORM DEVICES & INSURANCE|WINDSTORM INSURANCE ASSOCIATION, TEXAS
SB 1169 83-0 (2013) Author: Hegar, Glenn
Sponsor: Bonnen, Dennis
Relating to water conservation. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
House passage as amended reported City Government--Utilities|DROUGHT|Financial--General|Political Subdivisions|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|Sunset--Recommended Reviews|Utilities--Water & Sewer|WATER CONSERVATION ADVISORY COUNCIL|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General
SB 1188 83-0 (2013) Author: Huffman, Joan Relating to a study on the use of certain credit management agreements by state agencies and political subdivisions. Senate: Finance Left pending in subcommittee COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Financial--General|Political Subdivisions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1208 83-0 (2013) Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al. Relating to the creation of a regional food economy and food access task force. Senate: Government Organization Not again placed on intent calendar Agriculture|AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF|AGRILIFE EXTENSION SERVICE, TEXAS|Business & Commerce--General|Economic & Industrial Development--General|Financial--General|FOOD|Governor|Health--General|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|NUTRITION|REGIONAL FOOD ECONOMY AND FOOD ACCESS TASK FORCE|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1247 83-0 (2013) Author: Carona, John Relating to credit services organizations and extensions of consumer credit facilitated by credit services organizations; providing civil and administrative penalties. House: Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS|DEFERRED PRESENTMENT TRANSACTIONS|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--General|LOANS|PAYDAY LOANS
SB 1251 83-0 (2013) Author: Carona, John
Sponsor: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to authorized charges and terms for certain consumer loans. House: Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/13 Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--General|LOANS|PAYDAY LOANS
SB 1334 83-0 (2013) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Sponsor: Canales, Terry
Relating to accounting and payoff statements for certain seller-financed residential loans. House: Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report sent to Calendars Financial--General|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens
SB 1335 83-0 (2013) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to an executory contract for the conveyance of real property; providing a penalty. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce Consumer Protection|Financial--General|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Property Interests--Real Property
SB 1388 83-0 (2013) Author: Carona, John
Sponsor: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to identity recovery services; imposing a fee. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/13 Financial--General|IDENTITY THEFT|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 1449 83-0 (2013) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to the transfer of an ad valorem tax lien Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations Financial--General|FORECLOSURES|LOANS|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Property Interests--Real Property
SB 1451 83-0 (2013) Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Sponsor: Sheets, Kenneth
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of money laundering and to the forfeiture of certain contraband. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/13 CONTRABAND|Crimes--Miscellaneous|CRIMINAL ASSET FORFEITURE|Financial--General|MONEY LAUNDERING
SB 1482 83-0 (2013) Author: Watson, Kirk Relating to the issuance of a public security by certain special districts. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee Financial--General|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
SB 1553 83-0 (2013) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Sponsor: Farias, Joe | et. al.
Relating to the Homes for Texas Heroes home loan program. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective immediately Financial--General|Military & Veterans|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1589 83-0 (2013) Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Sponsor: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to assistance and education regarding personal finance for certain children in foster care. House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/13 Education--General|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Financial--General|FOSTER CARE|Human Services--Child Services
SB 1590 83-0 (2013) Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Branch, Dan
Relating to requirements for personal financial literacy training offered by public school districts and public universities. House: Higher Education
Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Education--School Districts|Financial--General|Insurance--General|LITERACY
SB 1689 83-0 (2013) Author: Rodríguez, José Relating to the regulation of credit access businesses. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS|DEFERRED PRESENTMENT TRANSACTIONS|Financial--General
SB 1714 83-0 (2013) Author: Davis, Wendy Relating to insufficient funds charges and check or debit authorization for a deferred presentment transaction. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce CHECKS|DEFERRED PRESENTMENT TRANSACTIONS|Financial--General
SB 1715 83-0 (2013) Author: Davis, Wendy Relating to a requirement that a credit access business include copies of its agreements with third-party lenders in an application for a license. Senate: Business & Commerce Left pending in committee CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS|Financial--General
SB 1716 83-0 (2013) Author: Davis, Wendy Relating to extensions of consumer credit a credit services organization obtains for a consumer or assists a consumer in obtaining; providing a civil penalty. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce Consumer Protection|CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS|DEFERRED PRESENTMENT TRANSACTIONS|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--General|PAYDAY LOANS
SJR 18 83-0 (2013) Author: Carona, John
Sponsor: Villarreal, Mike
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the making of a reverse mortgage loan for the purchase of homestead property and to amend certain requirements in connection with a reverse mortgage loan. House: Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Business & Commerce
Filed with the Secretary of State Constitutional Revision|Financial--General|Property Interests--Homestead|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|REVERSE MORTGAGES
SJR 41 83-0 (2013) Author: Davis, Wendy Proposing a constitutional amendment providing that certain fees charged in connection with certain consumer loans are attributable to the lender and included in the computation of interest for purposes of regulating interest rates. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce Business & Commerce--General|Financial--General|LOANS|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HB 34 82-0 (2011) Author: Branch, Dan | et. al.
Sponsor: Shapiro, Florence | et. al.
Relating to including in the public high school curriculum instruction in methods of paying for postsecondary education and training. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--School Districts|Financial--General
HB 145 82-0 (2011) Author: Laubenberg, Jodie | et. al. Relating to exempting the intrastate manufacture of a firearm, a firearm accessory, or ammunition from federal regulation. House: State Sovereignty, Select Withdrawn from schedule ATTORNEY GENERAL|Business & Commerce--General|Financial--General|Weapons
HB 212 82-0 (2011) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie Relating to the regulation of a credit services organization. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Consumer Protection|CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS|Financial--General
HB 213 82-0 (2011) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Relating to certain loans secured by a lien on residential real property and to other transactions involving residential real property; providing civil penalties. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Business & Commerce
H. refuses to adopt conf. comm. rept-reported ATTORNEY GENERAL|Financial--General|LOANS|MORTGAGE BROKERS & BANKERS|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Property Interests--Real Property|SAVINGS & MORTGAGE LENDING, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 237 82-0 (2011) Author: Flynn, Dan Relating to the composition of the Finance Commission of Texas. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Committee report sent to Calendars Business & Commerce--General|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--General
HB 298 82-0 (2011) Author: Berman, Leo | et. al. Relating to exempting the intrastate manufacture of a firearm, a firearm accessory, or ammunition from federal regulation. House: State Sovereignty, Select Left pending in committee ATTORNEY GENERAL|Business & Commerce--General|Financial--General|Weapons
HB 399 82-0 (2011) Author: Castro, Joaquin | et. al.
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to requiring general academic teaching institutions to offer personal financial literacy training. House: Higher Education
Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Financial--General|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|LITERACY
HB 410 82-0 (2011) Author: Craddick, Tom | et. al. Relating to the regulation of activities with respect to certain extensions of consumer credit. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Left pending in committee Consumer Protection|CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS|Financial--General
HB 558 82-0 (2011) Author: Deshotel, Joe
Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to payoff statements provided in connection with certain home loans. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/11 FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--General|LOANS|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens
HB 656 82-0 (2011) Author: Farias, Joe | et. al. Relating to the regulation of activities with respect to certain extensions of consumer credit. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Left pending in committee Consumer Protection|CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS|Financial--General
HB 661 82-0 (2011) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al. Relating to the regulation of activities with respect to certain extensions of consumer credit. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Left pending in committee Consumer Protection|CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS|Financial--General
HB 667 82-0 (2011) Author: Hochberg, Scott Relating to the payment of wages by an employer through an electronic transfer of funds to a payroll card account. House: Economic & Small Business Development Left pending in committee ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER|Financial--General|Labor--Wages
HB 754 82-0 (2011) Author: Flynn, Dan Relating to the regulation of credit reporting bureaus; providing penalties. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services CONSUMER CREDIT COMMISSIONER, OFFICE OF|Consumer Protection|CREDIT REPORTS|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--General
HB 791 82-0 (2011) Author: Lewis, Tryon Relating to prohibiting certain contracts for investment services for state funds. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Financial--General|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Finances--Management & Control
HB 953 82-0 (2011) Author: Lozano, J. M. Relating to consumer debt owed by certain military servicemembers. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Business & Commerce--General|DEBT|Financial--General|Military & Veterans
HB 1222 82-0 (2011) Author: Anchía, Rafael Relating to debt management services and the regulation of debt management services providers. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Companion considered in lieu of Consumer Protection|DEBT|Financial--General|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|UNIFORM DEBT MANAGEMENT SERVICES ACT
HB 1304 82-0 (2011) Author: Bonnen, Dennis Relating to requirements for a personal financial literacy component in the public high school curriculum. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Financial--General
HB 1323 82-0 (2011) Author: Johnson, Eric Relating to the regulation of activities with respect to certain extensions of consumer credit. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Left pending in committee Consumer Protection|CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS|Financial--General
HB 1433 82-0 (2011) Author: Strama, Mark Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of property used by a charitable organization that provides access to affordable financial products and services to certain individuals. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations|Financial--General|Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 1442 82-0 (2011) Author: Davis, Yvonne | et. al. Relating to certain disclosures regarding the terms of a credit card agreement. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Business & Commerce--General|CREDIT & DEBIT CARDS|Financial--General
HB 1592 82-0 (2011) Author: Legler, Ken Relating to the members of the State Securities Board. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar Business & Commerce--General|Financial--General|SECURITIES BOARD, STATE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1674 82-0 (2011) Author: Jackson, Jim
Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to procedures for establishment, modification, and enforcement of child support obligations. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/11 ATTORNEY GENERAL|Courts--General|CRIMINAL RECORDS|Family--Child Support|Financial--General|Insurance--Insurers & Agents|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens
HB 1681 82-0 (2011) Author: Harless, Patricia | et. al. Relating to the composition of the Finance Commission of Texas. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--General|MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS
HB 2103 82-0 (2011) Author: Jackson, Jim
Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to the consideration of a letter of credit issued by a federal home loan bank as an eligible security for collateral to secure public funds. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately Financial--General|LETTERS OF CREDIT|LOANS|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens
HB 2226 82-0 (2011) Author: Truitt, Vicki
Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to authorized investments for governmental entities. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately Financial--General|State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2282 82-0 (2011) Author: Truitt, Vicki Relating to certain enforcement powers of the banking commissioner; providing administrative penalties. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Laid on the table subject to call BANKING, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Financial--Banks|Financial--General
HB 2410 82-0 (2011) Author: Miles, Borris Relating to mortgage loans. House: Business & Industry Referred to Business & Industry Financial--General|FORECLOSURES|LOANS|Probate--Wills & Admin of Estates|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|REVERSE MORTGAGES
HB 2414 82-0 (2011) Author: Miles, Borris Relating to the continuation of the Healthy Food Advisory Committee. House: Public Health Placed on General State Calendar Agriculture|AGRICULTURE, COMMISSIONER OF|Financial--General|FOOD|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
HB 2559 82-0 (2011) Author: Truitt, Vicki
Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to commercial motor vehicle installment sales. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/11 Business & Commerce--General|CONSUMER CREDIT COMMISSIONER, OFFICE OF|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--General|Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2592 82-0 (2011) Author: Truitt, Vicki | et. al.
Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to notice and disclosure requirements for certain credit services organizations regarding charges and consumer borrowing; providing an administrative penalty. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 1/1/12 Consumer Protection|CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS|DEFERRED PRESENTMENT TRANSACTIONS|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--General|LOANS|PAYDAY LOANS|PUBLIC NOTICE|Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 2593 82-0 (2011) Author: Truitt, Vicki | et. al. Relating to certain restrictions on deferred presentment transactions and motor vehicle certificate of title loans that a credit services organization obtains for a consumer or assists a consumer in obtaining. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Postponed Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS|DEFERRED PRESENTMENT TRANSACTIONS|Financial--General|LOANS|PAYDAY LOANS|Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 2594 82-0 (2011) Author: Truitt, Vicki | et. al.
Sponsor: Carona, John | et. al.
Relating to the licensing and regulation of certain credit services organizations and the regulation of certain extensions of consumer credit obtained by those organizations or with regard to which the organizations provide assistance; providing an administrative penalty. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 1/1/12 CONSUMER CREDIT COMMISSIONER, OFFICE OF|Consumer Protection|CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS|DEFERRED PRESENTMENT TRANSACTIONS|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--General|PAYDAY LOANS
HB 2615 82-0 (2011) Author: Veasey, Marc
Sponsor: Rodriguez, Jose
Relating to the provision of information on financial literacy resources to the public. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/11 COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Financial--General|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|LITERACY|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2692 82-0 (2011) Author: Deshotel, Joe Relating to the authority of the office of injured employee counsel under the workers' compensation program to obtain grant funding. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee Financial--General|INJURED EMPLOYEE COUNSEL, OFFICE OF|Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 2713 82-0 (2011) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to refinancing low-rate home loans involving natural disaster recovery funds. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Left pending in committee Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Financial--General|MORTGAGE BROKERS & BANKERS|MORTGAGE LOAN ORIGINATORS|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens
HB 2793 82-0 (2011) Author: Hunter, Todd
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the processing fee charged for a dishonored payment device. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/11 Business & Commerce--General|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|Financial--General
HB 2916 82-0 (2011) Author: Davis, John Relating to the administration of certain housing and energy assistance programs. House: Appropriations Referred to Appropriations BONDS|Energy--Conservation|Financial--General|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Housing--General|Human Services--General|LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION|STATE AFFORDABLE HOUSING CORPORATION
HB 2925 82-0 (2011) Author: Farias, Joe Relating to the extension of consumer credit to certain members of the Texas National Guard and armed forces of the United States and their dependents; providing a penalty. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Consumer Protection|Financial--General|Military & Veterans
HB 2931 82-0 (2011) Author: Woolley, Beverly
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to certain debt cancellation agreements made in connection with retail installment contracts. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/11 ASSETS|CONSUMER CREDIT COMMISSIONER, OFFICE OF|DEBT|Financial--General|Vehicles & Traffic--Insurance/Financial Responsibility
HB 2990 82-0 (2011) Author: Deshotel, Joe
Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the electronic storage of personal identification information obtained from driver's licenses or personal identification certificates. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm. Business & Commerce--General|Electronic Information Systems|Financial--General|IDENTIFICATION CARDS|Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 2994 82-0 (2011) Author: Miles, Borris
Sponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to the creation, operation, and funding of the urban farm microenterprise support program. House: Agriculture & Livestock
Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/11 AGRICULTURAL FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS|Agriculture|Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business|Economic & Industrial Development--General|Economic & Industrial Development--Rural|Financial--General|LOANS
HB 2996 82-0 (2011) Author: Miles, Borris
Sponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to the creation of the Texas Urban Agricultural Innovation Authority. House: Agriculture & Livestock
Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Vetoed by the Governor Agriculture|AGRICULTURE, COMMISSIONER OF|AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF|Economic & Industrial Development--General|Financial--General|LOANS|URBAN AGRICULTURAL INNOVATION AUTHORITY, TEXAS
HB 2997 82-0 (2011) Author: Miles, Borris
Sponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to the creation and funding of the urban farming pilot program and the creation of the Select Committee on Urban Farming. House: Agriculture & Livestock
Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Vetoed by the Governor Agriculture|AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF|Financial--General|SELECT COMMITTEE ON URBAN FARMING
HB 3021 82-0 (2011) Author: Creighton, Brandon Relating to best practices for credit services organizations. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Left pending in committee Consumer Protection|CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS|Financial--General
HB 3040 82-0 (2011) Author: Chisum, Warren | et. al. Relating to lender notice to contractors regarding a construction loan or financing agreement for the improvement of real property and related procedures for suspending contractors' and subcontractors' performance. House: Business & Industry Committee report sent to Calendars Business & Commerce--General|CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS|Financial--General|LOANS|Property Interests--General|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 3048 82-0 (2011) Author: Lucio III, Eddie Relating to currency exchange. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services CURRENCY & CURRENCY EXCHANGE|Financial--General
HB 3069 82-0 (2011) Author: Veasey, Marc Relating to the investment authority of the comptroller. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Financial--General|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3139 82-0 (2011) Author: Anchía, Rafael Relating to fees paid to the consumer credit commissioner and to fees and interest charged in connection with consumer credit transactions. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar Consumer Protection|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--General|Financial--Savings & Loans
HB 3155 82-0 (2011) Author: Torres, Raul Relating to the issuance of certain public securities by the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance Financial--General|Insurance--Property & Casualty|WINDSTORM DEVICES & INSURANCE
HB 3165 82-0 (2011) Author: Legler, Ken Relating to notice requirements for licensed lenders of deferred presentment transactions and motor vehicle certificate of title loans. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services CONSUMER CREDIT COMMISSIONER, OFFICE OF|Consumer Protection|DEFERRED PRESENTMENT TRANSACTIONS|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--General|LOANS|PAYDAY LOANS|Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3210 82-0 (2011) Author: Creighton, Brandon Relating to the documentary fee charged in retail installment transactions for the sale of certain vehicles. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Business & Commerce--General|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--General|Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3218 82-0 (2011) Author: Phillips, Larry Relating to the administration, financing, and use of the State Infrastructure Bank. House: Transportation Committee report sent to Calendars BONDS|Financial--General|Highways|LOANS|TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS|Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 3225 82-0 (2011) Author: Hernandez Luna, Ana Relating to the renewal of a deferred presentment transaction. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Consumer Protection|DEBT|DEFERRED PRESENTMENT TRANSACTIONS|Financial--General
HB 3226 82-0 (2011) Author: Hernandez Luna, Ana Relating to the regulation of, including fee and installment plan assistance, certain small loans made to consumers. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Electronic Information Systems|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--General|LOANS
HB 3274 82-0 (2011) Author: Orr, Rob Relating to the use of proceeds of an extension of credit as collateral for the extension of credit. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Financial--General
HB 3310 82-0 (2011) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie Relating to incentives for the purchase or lease of an electric-powered light-duty motor vehicle. House: Energy Resources Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal Energy--Alternative Fuels|Environment--Air|Financial--General|HYBRID VEHICLES|Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3392 82-0 (2011) Author: Miller, Doug Relating to disclosures and termination fees by certain businesses providing credit card processing services. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|CREDIT & DEBIT CARDS|Financial--General
HB 3453 82-0 (2011) Author: Anchía, Rafael
Sponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to the regulatory authority of the consumer credit commissioner and to fees and interest charged in connection with consumer credit transactions; authorizing an administrative penalty. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/11 CONSUMER CREDIT COMMISSIONER, OFFICE OF|Crimes--Miscellaneous|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--General|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 3760 82-0 (2011) Author: Oliveira, Rene Relating to home loans that are not federally related mortgage loans; providing civil penalties. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Consumer Protection|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--General|Insurance--Property & Casualty|LOANS|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 3784 82-0 (2011) Author: Callegari, Bill Relating to the ethics and financial disclosure requirements and audits of certain governmental bodies. House: Government Efficiency & Reform Referred to Government Efficiency & Reform Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations|City Government--General|County Government--General|Ethics|Financial--General|Open Meetings|Open Records|Political Subdivisions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3786 82-0 (2011) Author: Craddick, Tom | et. al. Relating to the requirements for certain extensions of credit to consumers. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Consumer Protection|CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS|DEFERRED PRESENTMENT TRANSACTIONS|Family--Parent & Child|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--General|Labor--Management Relations|LOANS|Military & Veterans|PAYDAY LOANS|Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 3795 82-0 (2011) Author: Elkins, Gary Relating to authorized investments for governmental entities. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Financial--General|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3820 82-0 (2011) Author: Giddings, Helen Relating to a consumer's option to prevent the sale of the consumer's financial information by a financial institution; providing a civil penalty. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Left pending in committee Consumer Protection|Financial--General|Protection of Personal Information
HJR 90 82-0 (2011) Author: Hartnett, Will Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for an exception from the limitation on the maximum principal amount of home equity loans and home equity lines of credit for the refinancing of certain loans secured by the homestead. House: Business & Industry Left pending in committee Financial--General|HOME EQUITY|LOANS|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HR 2697 82-0 (2011) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 213. Reported enrolled ATTORNEY GENERAL|Financial--General|LOANS|MORTGAGE BROKERS & BANKERS|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Property Interests--Real Property|Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports|SAVINGS & MORTGAGE LENDING, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 17 82-0 (2011) Author: Carona, John | et. al.
Sponsor: Truitt, Vicki
Relating to the regulation of residential mortgage loan servicers; providing an administrative penalty. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/11 Consumer Protection|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--General|LOANS|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Property Interests--Real Property|RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE LOAN SERVICER REGISTRATION ACT|SAVINGS & MORTGAGE LENDING, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 114 82-0 (2011) Author: Davis, Wendy Relating to the expansion of the financial literacy pilot program in public schools. Senate: Education Referred to Education EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Financial--General
SB 141 82-0 (2011) Author: Eltife, Kevin | et. al.
Sponsor: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to debt management services and the regulation of debt management services providers. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/11 Consumer Protection|DEBT|Financial--General|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|UNIFORM DEBT MANAGEMENT SERVICES ACT
SB 143 82-0 (2011) Author: West, Royce Relating to the regulation of a credit services organization. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce Consumer Protection|CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS|Financial--General
SB 249 82-0 (2011) Author: Estes, Craig
Sponsor: Orr, Rob
Relating to the composition of the Finance Commission of Texas. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately Business & Commerce--General|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--General
SB 251 82-0 (2011) Author: West, Royce Relating to the regulation of activities with respect to certain extensions of consumer credit. Senate: Business & Commerce Left pending in committee Consumer Protection|CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS|Financial--General
SB 253 82-0 (2011) Author: Davis, Wendy | et. al. Relating to the regulation of activities with respect to certain extensions of consumer credit. Senate: Business & Commerce Co-author authorized Consumer Protection|CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS|Financial--General
SB 254 82-0 (2011) Author: Davis, Wendy | et. al. Relating to the extension of consumer credit to certain members of the Texas National Guard and armed forces of the United States and their dependents; providing a penalty. Senate: Business & Commerce Co-author authorized Consumer Protection|Financial--General|Military & Veterans|NATIONAL GUARD, TEXAS
SB 290 82-0 (2011) Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Sponsor: Hernandez Luna, Ana
Relating to including a personal financial literacy component in public school mathematics instruction. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Financial--General|LITERACY
SB 450 82-0 (2011) Author: Duncan, Robert Relating to the time for bringing an action on a consumer debt. Senate: State Affairs Left pending in committee Civil Remedies & Liabilities|DEBT|Financial--General
SB 767 82-0 (2011) Author: Ellis, Rodney
Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the regulation of certain residential mortgage foreclosure consulting services; providing a criminal penalty. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/11 Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|Financial--General|FORECLOSURE CONSULTANTS|FORECLOSURES|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens
SB 786 82-0 (2011) Author: Harris, Chris Relating to procedures for establishment, modification, and enforcement of child support obligations. Senate: Jurisprudence Committee report printed and distributed ATTORNEY GENERAL|Courts--General|CRIMINAL RECORDS|Family--Child Support|Financial--General|Insurance--Insurers & Agents|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens
SB 920 82-0 (2011) Author: Deuell, Bob Relating to the composition of the Finance Commission of Texas. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--General|MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS
SB 1126 82-0 (2011) Author: Eltife, Kevin Relating to the regulatory authority of the consumer credit commissioner. Senate: Business & Commerce Left pending in committee CONSUMER CREDIT COMMISSIONER, OFFICE OF|Crimes--Miscellaneous|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--General|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 1127 82-0 (2011) Author: Eltife, Kevin Relating to fees paid to the consumer credit commissioner and to fees and interest charged in connection with consumer credit transactions. Senate: Business & Commerce Left pending in committee Consumer Protection|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--General|Financial--Savings & Loans
SB 1165 82-0 (2011) Author: Carona, John
Sponsor: Truitt, Vicki
Relating to certain enforcement powers of the banking commissioner; providing administrative penalties. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately BANKING, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Financial--Banks|Financial--General
SB 1173 82-0 (2011) Author: Deuell, Bob Relating to lender notice of default to contractors regarding a construction loan or financing agreement for an improvement to real property and related procedures for suspending contractors' performance. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce Business & Commerce--General|CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS|Financial--General|LOANS|Property Interests--General|Property Interests--Real Property
SB 1279 82-0 (2011) Author: Estes, Craig Relating to the members of the State Securities Board. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce Business & Commerce--General|Financial--General|SECURITIES BOARD, STATE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1296 82-0 (2011) Author: Hegar, Glenn
Sponsor: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to the use of proceeds of bonds and other financial security filed with the Railroad Commission of Texas by certain persons under the jurisdiction of the commission and deposited in the oil-field cleanup fund. House: Energy Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars BONDS|Financial--General|Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION
SB 1319 82-0 (2011) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Sponsor: Oliveira, Rene | et. al.
Relating to certain loans secured by a lien on residential real property and to other transactions involving residential real property; providing civil penalties. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report sent to Calendars Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Consumer Protection|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--General|Insurance--Property & Casualty|LOANS|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Property Interests--Real Property
SB 1391 82-0 (2011) Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario Relating to refinancing low-rate home loans involving natural disaster recovery funds. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Reported from s/c favorably with substitute Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Financial--General|MORTGAGE BROKERS & BANKERS|MORTGAGE LOAN ORIGINATORS|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens
SB 1395 82-0 (2011) Author: Williams, Tommy Relating to the administration, financing, and use of the State Infrastructure Bank. Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec. BONDS|Financial--General|Highways|LOANS|TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS|Transportation--Miscellaneous
SB 1465 82-0 (2011) Author: Williams, Tommy Relating to the administration of certain housing and energy assistance programs. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations BONDS|Energy--Conservation|Financial--General|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Housing--General|Human Services--General|LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION|STATE AFFORDABLE HOUSING CORPORATION
SB 1744 82-0 (2011) Author: Eltife, Kevin
Sponsor: Murphy, Jim
Relating to the certification of a certified capital company. House: Economic & Small Business Development
Senate: Economic Development
Placed on General State Calendar COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Financial--General
SB 1862 82-0 (2011) Author: Davis, Wendy | et. al. Relating to certain extensions of credit to consumers. Senate: Business & Commerce Not again placed on intent calendar Consumer Protection|CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS|DEFERRED PRESENTMENT TRANSACTIONS|Family--Parent & Child|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--General|Labor--Management Relations|LOANS|Military & Veterans|PAYDAY LOANS|Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
SR 1257 82-0 (2011) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 213. Reported enrolled ATTORNEY GENERAL|Financial--General|LOANS|MORTGAGE BROKERS & BANKERS|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Property Interests--Real Property|Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports|SAVINGS & MORTGAGE LENDING, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3 82-1 (2011) Author: Smithee, John
Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to the operation of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association, to the resolution of certain disputes concerning claims made to that association, and to the issuance of windstorm and hail insurance policies in the private insurance market by certain insurers; providing penalties. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Financial--General|INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF|INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Insurance--General|Insurance--Insurers & Agents|Insurance--Property & Casualty|Insurance--Reform|MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION|PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS|WINDSTORM DEVICES & INSURANCE|WINDSTORM INSURANCE ASSOCIATION, TEXAS
HR 218 82-1 (2011) Author: Smithee, John Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 3. Reported enrolled Financial--General|INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF|INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Insurance--General|Insurance--Insurers & Agents|Insurance--Property & Casualty|Insurance--Reform|PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS|Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports|WINDSTORM DEVICES & INSURANCE|WINDSTORM INSURANCE ASSOCIATION, TEXAS
SB 3 82-1 (2011) Author: Carona, John Relating to the operation and name of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association and to the resolution of certain disputes concerning claims made to that association; providing penalties. Senate: Business & Commerce No action taken in committee Financial--General|INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF|INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Insurance--General|Insurance--Insurers & Agents|Insurance--Property & Casualty|MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION|PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS|TEXAS COASTAL INSURANCE PLAN ACT|WINDSTORM DEVICES & INSURANCE|WINDSTORM INSURANCE ASSOCIATION, TEXAS
SB 44 82-1 (2011) Author: Fraser, Troy | et. al. Relating to the cessation of operations of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association and the provision of windstorm and hail insurance in the seacoast territory of this state. Filed Coastal Affairs & Beaches|Financial--General|INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF|INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Insurance--General|Insurance--Insurers & Agents|Insurance--Property & Casualty|WINDSTORM DEVICES & INSURANCE|WINDSTORM INSURANCE ASSOCIATION, TEXAS
SR 113 82-1 (2011) Author: Carona, John Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 3. Reported enrolled Financial--General|INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF|INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Insurance--General|Insurance--Insurers & Agents|Insurance--Property & Casualty|Insurance--Reform|PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS|Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports|WINDSTORM DEVICES & INSURANCE|WINDSTORM INSURANCE ASSOCIATION, TEXAS
HB 10 81-0 (2009) Author: Solomons, Burt
Sponsor: Averitt, Kip
Relating to the regulation of residential mortgage loan originators; providing a penalty. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately Business & Commerce--General|Financial--General|MORTGAGE LOAN ORIGINATORS|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|TEXAS SECURE & FAIR ENFORCEMENT FOR MORTGAGE LICENSING ACT
HB 80 81-0 (2009) Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al. Relating to the regulation of credit reporting bureaus; providing penalties. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Committee report sent to Calendars BANKING, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Consumer Protection|CREDIT REPORTS|Financial--General
HB 342 81-0 (2009) Author: Herrero, Abel | et. al. Relating to a consumer debt owed by certain military personnel called to active duty. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Business & Commerce--General|DEBT|Financial--General|Military & Veterans
HB 343 81-0 (2009) Author: Herrero, Abel | et. al. Relating to consumer debt owed by certain military servicemembers. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Business & Commerce--General|DEBT|Financial--General|Military & Veterans
HB 345 81-0 (2009) Author: Elkins, Gary | et. al. Relating to a business's duty to protect sensitive personal information contained in its customer records. House: Business & Industry Placed on General State Calendar Business & Commerce--General|Financial--General|Protection of Personal Information
HB 360 81-0 (2009) Author: Kuempel, Edmund | et. al.
Sponsor: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the crediting and charging of investment gains and losses on the assets held in trust by the Texas Municipal Retirement System and providing a guaranteed minimum credit to employee accounts. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately Financial--General|Retirement Systems--Municipal
HB 365 81-0 (2009) Author: Flynn, Dan Relating to the composition of the Finance Commission of Texas. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Postponed Business & Commerce--General|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--General|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1124 81-0 (2009) Author: Villarreal, Mike Relating to the powers of the Credit Union Commission. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services CREDIT UNION COMMISSION|Financial--Credit Unions|Financial--General|LOANS
HB 1153 81-0 (2009) Author: Solomons, Burt | et. al. Relating to expanding the public high school curriculum to promote personal financial literacy. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing|Financial--General
HB 1336 81-0 (2009) Author: Hilderbran, Harvey Relating to the disclosure and increase of credit card interest rates and fees. House: Business & Industry No action taken in subcommittee Consumer Protection|CREDIT & DEBIT CARDS|Financial--General
HB 1572 81-0 (2009) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al. Relating to the imposition of statutory damages against a debt collector or third-party debt collector for improper debt collection activities. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Left pending in committee Civil Remedies & Liabilities|DEBT|Financial--General
HB 1706 81-0 (2009) Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al. Relating to the licensing and regulation of identity recovery service contract providers and the inclusion of identity recovery service agreements in certain service contracts and vehicle protection products; providing penalties. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Laid on the table subject to call Financial--General|IDENTITY THEFT|LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 1852 81-0 (2009) Author: Hartnett, Will | et. al. Relating to the maintenance of certain interest-bearing accounts by escrow officers and the use of the interest on those accounts. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance Financial--General|INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF|Insurance--General|Insurance--Insurers & Agents|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 1863 81-0 (2009) Author: Berman, Leo | et. al. Relating to exempting the intrastate manufacture of a firearm, a firearm accessory, or ammunition from federal regulation. House: Public Safety Committee report sent to Calendars Business & Commerce--General|Financial--General|Weapons
HB 1939 81-0 (2009) Author: Villarreal, Mike Relating to the regulation of facilitators of tax refund anticipation loans. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Committee report sent to Calendars Consumer Protection|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--General|LOANS
HB 2006 81-0 (2009) Author: McCall, Brian Relating to authorizing the commissioner of insurance to further regulate the financial security and operations of certain insurance companies through local districts or chapters. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance Financial--General|INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF|Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 2014 81-0 (2009) Author: Vo, Hubert | et. al. Relating to credit card marketing activities at postsecondary educational institutions. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce CREDIT & DEBIT CARDS|Education--Higher--General|Financial--General|Protection of Personal Information
HB 2069 81-0 (2009) Author: Elkins, Gary Relating to a merchant's duties with respect to the use of a credit card, debit card, stored value card, or other access device. House: Business & Industry Left pending in subcommittee Business & Commerce--General|CREDIT & DEBIT CARDS|Financial--General|FRAUD
HB 2129 81-0 (2009) Author: Giddings, Helen Relating to a consumer's option to prevent the sale of the consumer's financial information by a financial institution; providing a civil penalty. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Committee report sent to Calendars Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|Financial--General|Protection of Personal Information
HB 2211 81-0 (2009) Author: Craddick, Tom Relating to a restriction on the services provided by a credit services organization with respect to certain extensions of consumer credit. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Left pending in subcommittee Business & Commerce--General|Financial--General|LOANS
HB 2408 81-0 (2009) Author: Farias, Joe | et. al. Relating to the extension of consumer credit to certain members of the Texas National Guard and armed forces of the United States and their dependents; providing a penalty. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Subcommittee members named Business & Commerce--General|Financial--General|Military & Veterans|PAYDAY LOANS
HB 2438 81-0 (2009) Author: McCall, Brian
Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to requirements regarding motor vehicle retail installment transactions. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/09 Business & Commerce--General|Financial--General|Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2487 81-0 (2009) Author: Eiland, Craig | et. al. Relating to the establishment, funding, and operation of the Texas natural disaster catastrophe fund and the disaster preparedness and mitigation grant council. House: Insurance Left pending in committee COUNTY FINANCIAL DATA ADVISORY COMMITTEE, TEXAS|DISASTER PREPAREDNESS & MITIGATION GRANT COUNCIL|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Financial--General|Insurance--Property & Casualty|TEXAS NATURAL DISASTER CATASTROPHE FUND ACT
HB 2554 81-0 (2009) Author: Hilderbran, Harvey Relating to fees charged for the purchase or sale of securities. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Left pending in committee Financial--General
HB 2556 81-0 (2009) Author: Solomons, Burt
Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to the rights and duties of the parties to a motor vehicle retail installment contract or a conditional delivery agreement involving the sale or conditional delivery of a motor vehicle; providing an administrative penalty. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/09 FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--General|Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2694 81-0 (2009) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al. Relating to the duties of a residential mortgage servicer to a borrower. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Placed on General State Calendar Financial--General|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens
HB 2739 81-0 (2009) Author: Eiland, Craig Relating to the regulation of certain life settlement contracts; providing penalties. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance Financial--General|INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF|Insurance--Life & Annuities|LOANS
HB 2774 81-0 (2009) Author: Truitt, Vicki
Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to self-directed and semi-independent status of state financial regulatory agencies and the licensing and regulation of certain persons involved in residential mortgage lending; making an appropriation; providing a penalty. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Business & Commerce
See remarks for effective date Business & Commerce--General|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--General|Insurance--Insurers & Agents|MORTGAGE BROKERS & BANKERS|MORTGAGE LOAN ORIGINATORS|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|TEXAS SECURE & FAIR ENFORCEMENT FOR MORTGAGE LICENSING ACT
HB 2779 81-0 (2009) Author: Truitt, Vicki
Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the regulation of certain mortgage banker employees who are residential mortgage loan originators; providing penalties. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Business & Commerce--General|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--General|MORTGAGE BANKER REGISTRATION & LOAN ORIGINATOR LICENSE ACT|MORTGAGE BANKER REGISTRATION ACT|MORTGAGE LOAN ORIGINATORS|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 2865 81-0 (2009) Author: Strama, Mark Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of property used by a charitable organization that provides access to affordable financial products and services to certain individuals. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations|Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|Financial--General|Housing--General|Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 2908 81-0 (2009) Author: Paxton, Ken
Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the regulation of property tax lenders and the confidentiality of certain information obtained or compiled by the consumer credit commissioner on examination of property tax lenders and certain other license holders or registrants. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Administration
Senate appoints conferees-reported FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--General|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 3015 81-0 (2009) Author: Coleman, Garnet Relating to payment of excess losses and operating expenses incurred by the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association, including funding for certain catastrophic events through the issuance of public securities. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance Financial--General|Insurance--Property & Casualty|WINDSTORM INSURANCE ASSOCIATION, TEXAS
HB 3021 81-0 (2009) Author: Leibowitz, David Relating to the interest and fees that may be charged for certain consumer loans; providing a criminal penalty. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Left pending in subcommittee Business & Commerce--General|DEFERRED PRESENTMENT TRANSACTIONS|Financial--General|LOANS|PAYDAY LOANS
HB 3049 81-0 (2009) Author: Farias, Joe Relating to the establishment of the consumer credit education grant program. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Subcommittee members named Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations|CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--General|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 3059 81-0 (2009) Author: Farabee, David Relating to persons subject to liability for residential construction defects or regulation as a builder of residential construction. House: Business & Industry Placed on General State Calendar BUILDING CONSTRUCTION|CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS|Financial--General|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 3075 81-0 (2009) Author: Deshotel, Joe
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the designation of convenience signers on certain accounts established at financial institutions. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately Financial--General|Probate--Wills & Admin of Estates
HB 3077 81-0 (2009) Author: Deshotel, Joe Relating to the assignment of security interests in certain collateral. House: Business & Industry Laid on the table subject to call Business & Commerce--General|Financial--General|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 3083 81-0 (2009) Author: Thibaut, Kristi Relating to notice of dragnet clauses in deeds of trust. House: Business & Industry Committee report sent to Calendars Financial--General|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|TRUSTS
HB 3166 81-0 (2009) Author: Davis, Yvonne Relating to certain disclosures regarding the terms of a credit card agreement. House: Business & Industry Left pending in subcommittee Business & Commerce--General|CREDIT & DEBIT CARDS|Financial--General
HB 3170 81-0 (2009) Author: Davis, Yvonne Relating to a uniform process by which financial institutions make deposited funds available to account holders. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--General
HB 3179 81-0 (2009) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to the requirement of a net benefit in connection with a home loan that refinances an existing loan. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Left pending in committee Financial--General|Housing--Finance|LOANS|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens
HB 3194 81-0 (2009) Author: Flynn, Dan Relating to certain fees charged in conjunction with a motor vehicle retail installment transaction. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Business & Commerce--General|Financial--General|Vehicles & Traffic--Insurance/Financial Responsibility
HB 3200 81-0 (2009) Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al. Relating to the administration, operation, and regulation of credit unions. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Left pending in committee CREDIT UNION COMMISSION|Financial--Credit Unions|Financial--General
HB 3204 81-0 (2009) Author: Edwards, Al Relating to authorizing municipalities to enforce certain regulations relating to pawnshops; providing a criminal penalty. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Business & Commerce--General|City Government--General|Financial--General|PAWNSHOPS & PAWNSHOP TRANSACTIONS
HB 3236 81-0 (2009) Author: Flynn, Dan Relating to the continuation and functions of the Department of Agriculture and the Prescribed Burning Board and the abolition of the Texas-Israel Exchange Fund Board. House: Agriculture & Livestock Left pending in committee AGRICULTURAL FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS|Agriculture|AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF|Financial--General|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|PRESCRIBED BURNING BOARD|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|Sunset Bills|TEXAS-ISRAEL EXCHANGE FUND BOARD
HB 3252 81-0 (2009) Author: Miklos, Robert | et. al. Relating to the liability of a lender in relation to certain high-cost home loans. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Committee report sent to Calendars Financial--General|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens
HB 3304 81-0 (2009) Author: Kent, Carol | et. al. Relating to the regulation of credit services organizations. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services No action taken in subcommittee CONSUMER CREDIT COMMISSIONER, OFFICE OF|DEFERRED PRESENTMENT TRANSACTIONS|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--General|PAYDAY LOANS
HB 3338 81-0 (2009) Author: Hopson, Chuck | et. al. Relating to debt cancellation agreements offered in connection with motor vehicle retail installment contracts. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar DEBT|Financial--General|Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3361 81-0 (2009) Author: Villarreal, Mike Relating to a study by the comptroller on the use of call options by state government as a hedge against inflation in the cost of commodities purchased by state government. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Financial--General|State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3453 81-0 (2009) Author: Oliveira, Rene Relating to apportionment for margin tax purposes resulting from loans and securities held as inventory. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means Financial--General|Taxation--Franchise
HB 3538 81-0 (2009) Author: Davis, Yvonne Relating to certain prepaid funeral benefit contracts. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|Financial--General|FUNERALS & FUNERAL DIRECTORS
HB 3607 81-0 (2009) Author: Truitt, Vicki Relating to authorized investments for governmental entities. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Placed on General State Calendar Financial--General|State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3621 81-0 (2009) Author: Solomons, Burt
Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to certain charges included in a motor vehicle installment agreement. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/09 FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--General|Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3640 81-0 (2009) Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al. Relating to the operation and alternative funding sources for the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association. House: Insurance Left pending in committee Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Financial--General|WINDSTORM INSURANCE ASSOCIATION, TEXAS
HB 3659 81-0 (2009) Author: Flynn, Dan Relating to certain retail installment transactions involving the sale of motor vehicles. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Placed on General State Calendar Business & Commerce--General|Financial--General|Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3744 81-0 (2009) Author: Marquez, Marisa | et. al. Relating to the regulation of credit services organizations. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Left pending in subcommittee Business & Commerce--General|CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS|Financial--General
HB 3772 81-0 (2009) Author: Farias, Joe Relating to the regulation of credit services organizations. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Subcommittee members named CONSUMER CREDIT COMMISSIONER, OFFICE OF|CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS|Financial--General|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3782 81-0 (2009) Author: Gallego, Pete Relating to disclosure by certain municipalities and counties regarding participation of financial services firms and consultancies that are minority-owned businesses or women-owned businesses. House: State Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business|City Government--General|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|County Government--General|Financial--General|HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES
HB 3784 81-0 (2009) Author: Gattis, Dan Relating to the prohibition on charging a prepayment penalty for a home loan. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Left pending in committee Financial--General|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens
HB 3801 81-0 (2009) Author: Flynn, Dan Relating to regulation of prepaid funeral benefits. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Business & Commerce--General|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--General|FUNERAL SERVICE COMMISSION, TEXAS|FUNERALS & FUNERAL DIRECTORS|INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Insurance--General|INTERNET|TRUSTS
HB 3853 81-0 (2009) Author: Eiland, Craig Relating to the operation of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association. House: Insurance Left pending in committee Financial--General|Insurance--Fire, Allied Lines & Home|Insurance--Property & Casualty|PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS|WINDSTORM INSURANCE ASSOCIATION, TEXAS
HB 3857 81-0 (2009) Author: Herrero, Abel | et. al.
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to foreclosure of liens on real property and certain personal property owned by members or dependents of the military; providing a criminal penalty. House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately Consumer Protection|Financial--General|FORECLOSURES|Military & Veterans|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 3870 81-0 (2009) Author: Darby, Drew | et. al. Relating to self-directed and semi-independent status of state financial regulatory agencies; making an appropriation. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Placed on General State Calendar AUDITOR, STATE|BANKING, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|CONSUMER CREDIT COMMISSIONER, OFFICE OF|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--Banks|Financial--General|Financial--Savings & Loans|SAVINGS & MORTGAGE LENDING, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3878 81-0 (2009) Author: Gallego, Pete Relating to annual reporting of women and minority participation in the management and investment of the assets of a state investment fund. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Left pending in committee Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business|Financial--General|Women
HB 3933 81-0 (2009) Author: Harper-Brown, Linda Relating to the relocation of pawnshops. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services City Government--General|City Government--Land Use & Zoning|Financial--General|PAWNSHOPS & PAWNSHOP TRANSACTIONS
HB 4016 81-0 (2009) Author: Weber, Randy Relating to the authorization of certain municipalities and counties to issue public securities for the financing of permanent improvements for use by an institution of higher education. House: Higher Education Laid on the table subject to call City Government--General|County Government--General|Education--Higher--Finance|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Financial--General
HB 4050 81-0 (2009) Author: Castro, Joaquin Relating to requiring general academic teaching institutions to offer personal financial literacy training. House: Higher Education Left pending in committee EDUCATION--HIGHER--CURRICULUM|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Financial--General|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 4076 81-0 (2009) Author: Paxton, Ken | et. al. Relating to the establishment of the Texas Power Source. House: Ways & Means Committee report sent to Calendars Business & Commerce--General|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Energy--General|Financial--General|Governor|State Finances--Management & Control
HB 4133 81-0 (2009) Author: Swinford, David Relating to the creation of the Texas Export Financial Assistance Guarantee Program. House: State Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars Business & Commerce--General|Economic & Industrial Development--General|ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM, OFFICE OF|Financial--General|LOANS
HB 4279 81-0 (2009) Author: Harper-Brown, Linda Relating to credit agreements executed in connection with the issuance of obligations for certain public improvements. House: County Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars City Government--General|Financial--General|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HB 4312 81-0 (2009) Author: Gallego, Pete Relating to providing protections to consumers of financial services. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services No action taken in subcommittee Consumer Protection|Financial--General
HB 4361 81-0 (2009) Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al. Relating to the regulation of retail installment contracts for commercial vehicles. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Laid on the table subject to call Business & Commerce--General|Financial--General|Insurance--Motor Vehicles|Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 4391 81-0 (2009) Author: Farias, Joe Relating to the regulation of credit services organizations; providing a civil penalty. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Subcommittee members named Business & Commerce--General|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS|Financial--General
HB 4452 81-0 (2009) Author: Geren, Charlie Relating to amendments to the Texas Timeshare Act. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Left pending in committee CHANGED & ASSUMED NAMES|Financial--General|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Property Interests--Real Property|TEXAS REAL ESTATE COMMISSION|TIMESHARE PLANS & PROPERTIES
HB 4469 81-0 (2009) Author: Ritter, Allan Relating to administration of the storage acquisition fund by the Texas Water Development Board. House: Natural Resources Referred to Natural Resources BONDS|Financial--General|Political Subdivisions|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--General
HB 4663 81-0 (2009) Author: Kent, Carol Relating to the rights of victims of fraudulent financial schemes. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence ATTORNEY GENERAL|Consumer Protection|Financial--General|FRAUD
HB 4733 81-0 (2009) Author: Smithee, John | et. al. Relating to the operation and funding of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association, including funding of coverage for certain catastrophic events through the issuance of public securities. House: Insurance Left pending in committee Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Financial--General|Insurance--Property & Casualty|WINDSTORM INSURANCE ASSOCIATION, TEXAS
HJR 130 81-0 (2009) Author: Paxton, Ken Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Texas power source fund. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee Business & Commerce--General|Energy--General|Financial--General|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HR 2900 81-0 (2009) Author: Darby, Drew Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 2774. Reported enrolled Financial--General|Financial--Savings & Loans|Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports
SB 148 81-0 (2009) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to required community investment by certain insurers; providing administrative and civil penalties. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce Economic & Industrial Development--General|Financial--General|INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF|Insurance--Insurers & Agents
SB 163 81-0 (2009) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to a consumer's option to prevent the sale of the consumer's financial information by a financial institution; providing for civil liability. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce Financial--General|Protection of Personal Information|RIGHT OF PRIVACY
SB 189 81-0 (2009) Author: Shapleigh, Eliot | et. al. Relating to the extension of consumer credit to certain members of the Texas National Guard and armed forces of the United States and their dependents; providing a penalty. House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Reported favorably as substituted Business & Commerce--General|Financial--General|Military & Veterans|PAYDAY LOANS
SB 197 81-0 (2009) Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Sponsor: Hochberg, Scott | et. al.
Relating to the expansion of the financial literacy pilot program in public schools. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Placed on General State Calendar EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Financial--General
SB 198 81-0 (2009) Author: Shapleigh, Eliot Relating to requiring general academic teaching institutions to offer personal financial literacy training. Senate: Higher Education Left pending in committee EDUCATION--HIGHER--CURRICULUM|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Financial--General|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 199 81-0 (2009) Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Sponsor: Hochberg, Scott | et. al.
Relating to providing training in personal financial literacy instruction for public school teachers. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Committee report sent to Calendars Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Financial--General
SB 242 81-0 (2009) Author: Shapleigh, Eliot | et. al. Relating to the regulation of a person who offers, services, or brokers a deferred presentment transaction. Senate: Business & Commerce Co-author authorized Business & Commerce--General|CONSUMER CREDIT COMMISSIONER, OFFICE OF|DEFERRED PRESENTMENT TRANSACTIONS|Electronic Information Systems|Financial--General|INTERNET|PAYDAY LOANS
SB 243 81-0 (2009) Author: Shapleigh, Eliot | et. al. Relating to the prohibition on participating in the lending of credit by a credit services organization that assists a borrower in obtaining the credit. Senate: Business & Commerce Co-author authorized Business & Commerce--General|CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS|Financial--General|PAYDAY LOANS
SB 248 81-0 (2009) Author: Shapleigh, Eliot | et. al. Relating to the interest and fees that may be charged for certain consumer loans; providing a criminal penalty. Senate: Business & Commerce Co-author authorized Business & Commerce--General|DEFERRED PRESENTMENT TRANSACTIONS|Financial--General|PAYDAY LOANS
SB 325 81-0 (2009) Author: Shapleigh, Eliot Relating to providing training in personal financial literacy instruction for public school teachers. Senate: Education Referred to Education Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Financial--General|REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS
SB 327 81-0 (2009) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al. Relating to a business's duty to protect sensitive personal information contained in its customer records. Senate: Business & Commerce Co-author authorized Business & Commerce--General|Financial--General|Protection of Personal Information
SB 676 81-0 (2009) Author: Shapleigh, Eliot Relating to credit card marketing activities at postsecondary educational institutions. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|CREDIT & DEBIT CARDS|Education--Higher--General|Financial--General
SB 685 81-0 (2009) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to authorizing the commissioner of insurance to further regulate the financial security and operations of certain insurance companies through local districts or chapters. Senate: Business & Commerce Left pending in committee Financial--General|INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF|Insurance--Insurers & Agents
SB 723 81-0 (2009) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to imposing an additional duty on mortgage brokers with respect to mortgage applicants. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--General|MORTGAGE BROKERS & BANKERS|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens
SB 778 81-0 (2009) Author: Watson, Kirk
Sponsor: Geren, Charlie
Relating to the licensing and regulation of identity recovery service contract providers and the inclusion of identity recovery service agreements in certain service contracts, retail installment contracts, and vehicle protection products; providing penalties. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Business & Commerce
See remarks for effective date Financial--General|IDENTITY THEFT|LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 908 81-0 (2009) Author: Williams, Tommy Relating to the crediting and charging of investment gains and losses on the assets held in trust by the Texas Municipal Retirement System and providing a guaranteed minimum credit to employee accounts. Senate: State Affairs Removed from local & uncontested calendar Financial--General|Retirement Systems--Municipal
SB 1016 81-0 (2009) Author: Estes, Craig | et. al.
Sponsor: Flynn, Dan | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Department of Agriculture and the Prescribed Burning Board, the creation of the Texas Bioenergy Policy Council and Texas Bioenergy Research Committee, and the abolition of the Texas-Israel Exchange Fund Board; providing penalties. House: Agriculture & Livestock
Senate: Government Organization
Effective on 9/1/09 AGRICULTURAL FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS|Agriculture|AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF|BIOENERGY POLICY COUNCIL|BIOENERGY RESEARCH COMMITTEE|Financial--General|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|PRESCRIBED BURNING BOARD|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|Sunset Bills|TEXAS-ISRAEL EXCHANGE FUND BOARD
SB 1036 81-0 (2009) Author: Harris, Chris
Sponsor: Geren, Charlie
Relating to amendments to the Texas Timeshare Act. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/09 CHANGED & ASSUMED NAMES|Financial--General|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Property Interests--Real Property|TEXAS REAL ESTATE COMMISSION|TIMESHARE PLANS & PROPERTIES
SB 1096 81-0 (2009) Author: Carona, John Relating to certain charges included in a retail installment agreement. Senate: Business & Commerce Not again placed on intent calendar Financial--General|Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 1167 81-0 (2009) Author: West, Royce Relating to the regulation of certain lending and loan origination practices in connection with home loans. Senate: Business & Commerce No action taken in committee Consumer Protection|Financial--General|LOANS|MORTGAGE BROKERS & BANKERS|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens
SB 1284 81-0 (2009) Author: Shapleigh, Eliot Relating to home loans and foreclosures on residential real property. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce Financial--General|FORECLOSURES|LOANS|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens
SB 1285 81-0 (2009) Author: Davis, Wendy Relating to the interest and fees that may be charged for certain consumer loans; providing a criminal penalty. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce Crimes--Miscellaneous|DEFERRED PRESENTMENT TRANSACTIONS|Financial--General|LOANS|PAYDAY LOANS
SB 1379 81-0 (2009) Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al. Relating to the establishment, funding, and operation of the Texas natural disaster catastrophe fund and the disaster preparedness and mitigation grant council. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce COUNTY FINANCIAL DATA ADVISORY COMMITTEE, TEXAS|DISASTER PREPAREDNESS & MITIGATION GRANT COUNCIL|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Financial--General|Insurance--Property & Casualty|TEXAS NATURAL DISASTER CATASTROPHE FUND ACT
SB 1456 81-0 (2009) Author: Duncan, Robert Relating to the time for bringing an action on a consumer debt. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Civil Remedies & Liabilities|DEBT|Financial--General
SB 1518 81-0 (2009) Author: Shapleigh, Eliot Relating to the regulation of tax refund anticipation loans. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce ADVERTISING|Consumer Protection|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--General|LOANS|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 1519 81-0 (2009) Author: Shapleigh, Eliot Relating to the regulation of debt collection agencies; imposing criminal penalties. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce Consumer Protection|DEBT|Financial--General|LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 1533 81-0 (2009) Author: Hegar, Glenn Relating to persons subject to liability for residential construction defects or regulation as a builder of residential construction. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce BUILDING CONSTRUCTION|CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS|Financial--General|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Property Interests--Real Property
SB 1550 81-0 (2009) Author: Carona, John Relating to the regulation of certain life settlement contracts; providing penalties. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Financial--General|INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF|Insurance--Life & Annuities|LOANS
SB 1592 81-0 (2009) Author: Fraser, Troy
Sponsor: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to the assignment of security interests in certain collateral. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately Business & Commerce--General|Financial--General|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
SB 1620 81-0 (2009) Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Sponsor: Paxton, Ken
Relating to examinations by the consumer credit commissioner with regard to the regulation of property tax lenders and certain other lenders and debt management counselors. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/09 FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--General|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 1647 81-0 (2009) Author: Averitt, Kip
Sponsor: Flynn, Dan | et. al.
Relating to the administration, operation, and regulation of credit unions. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Business & Commerce
Placed on General State Calendar CREDIT UNION COMMISSION|Financial--Credit Unions|Financial--General
SB 1704 81-0 (2009) Author: Estes, Craig Relating to the composition of the Finance Commission of Texas. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Business & Commerce--General|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--General|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1868 81-0 (2009) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to the regulation of certain residential mortgage foreclosure consulting services; providing a criminal penalty. Senate: Business & Commerce Left pending in committee Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|Financial--General|FORECLOSURE CONSULTANTS|FORECLOSURES|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens
SB 1938 81-0 (2009) Author: Watson, Kirk Relating to the maintenance of certain interest-bearing accounts by escrow officers and the use of the interest on those accounts. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce Financial--General|INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF|Insurance--General|Insurance--Insurers & Agents|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 1952 81-0 (2009) Author: Jackson, Mike
Sponsor: Weber, Randy
Relating to the authorization of certain municipalities and counties to issue public securities for the financing of permanent improvements for use by an institution of higher education. House: Higher Education
Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately City Government--General|County Government--General|Education--Higher--Finance|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Financial--General
SB 1965 81-0 (2009) Author: Harris, Chris
Sponsor: Geren, Charlie | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of retail installment contracts for commercial vehicles. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/09 Business & Commerce--General|Financial--General|Insurance--Motor Vehicles|Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 1966 81-0 (2009) Author: Harris, Chris
Sponsor: Hopson, Chuck
Relating to debt cancellation agreements offered in connection with motor vehicle retail installment contracts. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/09 Business & Commerce--General|DEBT|Financial--General|Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 2064 81-0 (2009) Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Sponsor: Otto, John
Relating to the issuance of state and local government securities, including the powers and duties of the Bond Review Board and the issuance of private activity bonds. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Finance
Effective immediately BOND REVIEW BOARD|BONDS|Financial--General|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|State Finances--Appropriations|State Finances--Management & Control
SB 2127 81-0 (2009) Author: Estes, Craig Relating to consumer protections for clients of exchange facilitators for tax-deferred exchanges of real property. Senate: Business & Commerce Left pending in committee Consumer Protection|Financial--General|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--General
SB 2131 81-0 (2009) Author: Davis, Wendy | et. al. Relating to the regulation of credit services organizations. Senate: Business & Commerce Co-author authorized Business & Commerce--General|CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS|Financial--General
SB 2142 81-0 (2009) Author: Wentworth, Jeff Relating to amending the Texas Mortgage Banker Registration Act to provide for licensing and regulation of mortgage banker employees who are residential mortgage originators and providing enforcement and penalties. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce Business & Commerce--General|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--General|MORTGAGE BANKER REGISTRATION & LOAN ORIGINATOR LICENSE ACT|MORTGAGE BANKER REGISTRATION ACT|MORTGAGE LOAN ORIGINATORS|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 2233 81-0 (2009) Author: Eltife, Kevin | et. al.
Sponsor: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to the regulation of debt management service providers and a study regarding the business of consumer debt settlement. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report sent to Calendars Business & Commerce--Trade Practices|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|CONSUMER CREDIT COMMISSION|Consumer Protection|DEBT|DIGITAL SIGNATURES|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--Banks|Financial--Credit Unions|Financial--General|Financial--Savings & Loans|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|UNIFORM DEBT MANAGEMENT SERVICES ACT
SB 2238 81-0 (2009) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to self-directed and semi-independent status of state financial regulatory agencies; making an appropriation. Senate: Business & Commerce Not again placed on intent calendar AUDITOR, STATE|BANKING, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|CONSUMER CREDIT COMMISSIONER, OFFICE OF|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--Banks|Financial--General|Financial--Savings & Loans|SAVINGS & MORTGAGE LENDING, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 2331 81-0 (2009) Author: West, Royce Relating to the establishment of the Texas power source fund. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance Business & Commerce--General|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Energy--General|Financial--General|Governor|State Finances--Management & Control
SB 2387 81-0 (2009) Author: Harris, Chris Relating to regulation of certain credit transactions and lenders. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce Business & Commerce--General|Financial--General|Vehicles & Traffic--General
SJR 51 81-0 (2009) Author: West, Royce Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Texas power source fund. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance Business & Commerce--General|Energy--General|Financial--General|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SR 1075 81-0 (2009) Author: Wentworth, Jeff Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 2774. Reported enrolled Financial--General|Financial--Savings & Loans|Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports
HB 85 80-0 (2007) Author: Branch, Dan | et. al.
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to credit card marketing activities at postsecondary educational institutions; providing a civil penalty. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/07 Business & Commerce--General|CREDIT & DEBIT CARDS|Education--Higher--General|Financial--General
HB 167 80-0 (2007) Author: Raymond, Richard | et. al.
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to exempting a religious bible from attachment, execution, or other seizure for the satisfaction of debts. House: State Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/07 DEBT|Financial--General|Property Interests--Personal Property|Religion
HB 285 80-0 (2007) Author: Herrero, Abel | et. al. Relating to a consumer debt owed by certain military personnel called to active duty. House: Defense Affairs & State-Federal Relations Considered in Calendars DEBT|Financial--General|Military & Veterans
HB 464 80-0 (2007) Author: Flores, Kino Relating to making a cash advance under a deferred presentment transaction in conjunction with another person. House: Financial Institutions Referred to Financial Institutions Consumer Protection|DEFERRED PRESENTMENT TRANSACTIONS|Financial--General
HB 490 80-0 (2007) Author: Solomons, Burt Relating to property in the custody of a pawnbroker; providing criminal penalties. House: Financial Institutions Withdrawn from schedule Crimes--Against Property|Electronic Information Systems|Financial--General|Law Enforcement|PAWNSHOPS & PAWNSHOP TRANSACTIONS
HB 584 80-0 (2007) Author: Deshotel, Joe Relating to an increase in the total loan amount available under the owner-builder loan program. House: Economic Development Committee report sent to Calendars Financial--General|Housing--Finance|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens
HB 635 80-0 (2007) Author: Eiland, Craig Relating to funding of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association, including funding of coverage for certain catastrophic events through the issuance of public securities. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance Financial--General|INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF|Insurance--Property & Casualty|PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS|WINDSTORM INSURANCE ASSOCIATION, TEXAS
HB 648 80-0 (2007) Author: McCall, Brian Relating to the authority of a debt collector to contact persons other than the debtor. House: Financial Institutions Referred to Financial Institutions Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|DEBT|Financial--General
HB 692 80-0 (2007) Author: Paxton, Ken | et. al. Relating to regulation of persons making certain loans secured by real property. House: Financial Institutions Reported favorably as substituted Financial--General|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens
HB 716 80-0 (2007) Author: Solomons, Burt | et. al.
Sponsor: Averitt, Kip
Relating to mortgage fraud; providing criminal penalties. House: Financial Institutions
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/07 Crimes--Miscellaneous|Financial--General|FRAUD|Housing--Finance|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|TEXAS RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE FRAUD ACT
HB 885 80-0 (2007) Author: Giddings, Helen Relating to a consumer's option to prevent the sale of the consumer's financial information by a financial institution; providing a civil penalty. House: Business & Industry Referred to Business & Industry Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|Financial--General|Protection of Personal Information
HB 909 80-0 (2007) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to a cap on the total amount to be paid by a consumer under a rental-purchase agreement. House: Financial Institutions Referred to Financial Institutions Business & Commerce--General|Financial--General
HB 944 80-0 (2007) Author: Solomons, Burt | et. al.
Sponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to location of certain financial institution branches. House: Financial Institutions
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately Financial--Banks|Financial--General|Financial--Savings & Loans
HB 1046 80-0 (2007) Author: Flores, Kino | et. al. Relating to the prohibition on participating in the lending of credit by a credit services organization that assists a borrower in obtaining the credit. House: Financial Institutions Referred to Financial Institutions Consumer Protection|CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS|Financial--General
HB 1057 80-0 (2007) Author: Parker, Tan | et. al. Relating to the disclosure of a prepayment penalty for a home loan. House: Financial Institutions Left pending in committee Consumer Protection|Financial--General|Housing--Finance
HB 1058 80-0 (2007) Author: Parker, Tan | et. al. Relating to a credit card company's liability for the fraudulent use of unsolicited credit card checks sent by the company. House: Financial Institutions Withdrawn from schedule Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|FALSE IDENTITY|Financial--General|Protection of Personal Information
HB 1236 80-0 (2007) Author: Elkins, Gary Relating to the imposition of a surcharge for use of a credit card for certain purchases. House: Financial Institutions No action taken in committee Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|CREDIT & DEBIT CARDS|Financial--General
HB 1344 80-0 (2007) Author: Villarreal, Mike | et. al.
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the regulation of refund anticipation loans; providing an administrative penalty. House: Financial Institutions
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/07 Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|Financial--General
HB 1389 80-0 (2007) Author: Isett, Carl Relating to filing requirements for a dealer in securities. House: Financial Institutions Referred to Financial Institutions Financial--General|SECURITIES BOARD, STATE
HB 1417 80-0 (2007) Author: Elkins, Gary Relating to foreclosure on a limited partner's partnership interest. House: Business & Industry Referred to Business & Industry Business & Commerce--General|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Corporations & Associations|Financial--General|FORECLOSURES
HB 1452 80-0 (2007) Author: Bohac, Dwayne Relating to the right of a person to obtain a free credit report. House: Financial Institutions Left pending in committee Consumer Protection|CREDIT REPORTS|Financial--General
HB 1454 80-0 (2007) Author: Bohac, Dwayne Relating to the regulation of and information regarding property in the custody of a pawnbroker; providing criminal penalties. House: Financial Institutions Referred directly to subcommittee by chair Crimes--Against Property|Electronic Information Systems|Financial--General|Law Enforcement|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|PAWNSHOPS & PAWNSHOP TRANSACTIONS
HB 1537 80-0 (2007) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the disclosure of the reason for rejecting a check at the time of rejection. House: Financial Institutions Referred to Financial Institutions Business & Commerce--General|CHECKS|Financial--General
HB 1555 80-0 (2007) Author: Pickett, Joseph Relating to the correction of an error regarding the account of a credit card holder. House: Financial Institutions Placed on General State Calendar Consumer Protection|CREDIT & DEBIT CARDS|Financial--General
HB 1581 80-0 (2007) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to charges by a consumer reporting agency for placing a security freeze on a consumer file. House: Financial Institutions Left pending in committee Consumer Protection|CREDIT REPORTS|Financial--General
HB 1716 80-0 (2007) Author: Solomons, Burt
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the registration of a registered financial services company and the authority of its exclusive agents to act as mortgage brokers. House: Financial Institutions
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/07 Financial--Banks|Financial--Credit Unions|Financial--General|Financial--Savings & Loans|MORTGAGE BROKERS & BANKERS
HB 1783 80-0 (2007) Author: Howard, Donna Relating to the marketing of credit cards to students at a postsecondary institution and to certain young persons; providing a civil penalty. House: Business & Industry Left pending in committee CREDIT & DEBIT CARDS|Education--Higher--General|Financial--General
HB 1795 80-0 (2007) Author: Veasey, Marc
Sponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to certain security technology at unmanned teller machines. House: Financial Institutions
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately AUTOMATED TELLER MACHINES|Crime Prevention|Financial--General
HB 1809 80-0 (2007) Author: Herrero, Abel | et. al. Relating to consumer debt owed by certain military servicemembers. House: Financial Institutions Left pending in committee Business & Commerce--General|DEBT|Financial--General|Military & Veterans
HB 1865 80-0 (2007) Author: Eiland, Craig Relating to the operation of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance Financial--General|Insurance--Fire, Allied Lines & Home|Insurance--Property & Casualty|WINDSTORM INSURANCE ASSOCIATION, TEXAS
HB 1867 80-0 (2007) Author: Chavez, Norma Relating to the regulation of a person who offers, services, or brokers a deferred presentment transaction. House: Financial Institutions Referred to Financial Institutions CONSUMER CREDIT COMMISSIONER, OFFICE OF|DEFERRED PRESENTMENT TRANSACTIONS|Financial--General|INTERNET|PAYDAY LOANS
HB 1880 80-0 (2007) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al. Relating to restrictions on investments by certain public retirement systems of this state. House: Pensions & Investments Left pending in committee Financial--General|Retirement Systems--County & District|Retirement Systems--General|Retirement Systems--Judicial|Retirement Systems--Municipal|Retirement Systems--State Employees|Retirement Systems--Teachers|TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES
HB 1962 80-0 (2007) Author: Orr, Rob
Sponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the application of the Business Organizations Code to certain financial institutions and the regulation of those institutions by the Texas Department of Banking. House: Financial Institutions
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/07 BANKING, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|BUSINESS ORGANIZATION CODE|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--Banks|Financial--General
HB 2002 80-0 (2007) Author: Giddings, Helen | et. al.
Sponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to notification to check verification entities that a customer is a victim of identity theft and the consequences of the notice. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/07 Business & Commerce--General|CHECKS|Consumer Protection|Financial--General|IDENTITY THEFT|Protection of Personal Information
HB 2003 80-0 (2007) Author: Giddings, Helen Relating to the approval of certain checks by a check verification entity following notification that the issuer was a victim of identity theft; providing a civil penalty. House: Business & Industry Left pending in committee CHECKS|Financial--General|IDENTITY THEFT|Protection of Personal Information
HB 2007 80-0 (2007) Author: Solomons, Burt
Sponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to modernization of the regulation of banking in this state. House: Financial Institutions
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/07 Financial--Banks|Financial--General
HB 2048 80-0 (2007) Author: Farias, Joe | et. al. Relating to the extension of consumer credit to certain members of the Texas National Guard and armed forces of the United States and their dependents; providing a penalty. House: Financial Institutions Left pending in committee Business & Commerce--General|Financial--General|Military & Veterans|PAYDAY LOANS
HB 2134 80-0 (2007) Author: Chisum, Warren Relating to the regulation of certain consumer lenders. House: Financial Institutions Referred to Financial Institutions CONSUMER CREDIT COMMISSIONER, OFFICE OF|DEFERRED PRESENTMENT TRANSACTIONS|Financial--General
HB 2138 80-0 (2007) Author: Paxton, Ken
Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to regulation of property tax lenders; providing a penalty. House: Financial Institutions
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/07 Financial--General|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|PROPERTY TAX LENDER LICENSE ACT|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 2204 80-0 (2007) Author: Harper-Brown, Linda Relating to residential mortgage fraud; providing criminal penalties. House: Financial Institutions Referred to Financial Institutions Consumer Protection|Financial--General|FRAUD|Housing--Finance|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|TEXAS RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE FRAUD ACT
HB 2219 80-0 (2007) Author: Solomons, Burt
Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to service of process on financial institutions. House: Financial Institutions
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/07 Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Financial--Banks|Financial--Credit Unions|Financial--General
HB 2271 80-0 (2007) Author: Bailey, Kevin Relating to financing statements and other records under the secured transactions law. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce Business & Commerce--General|Financial--General
HB 2334 80-0 (2007) Author: Flynn, Dan Relating to the regulation of credit reporting bureaus; providing penalties. House: Financial Institutions Withdrawn from schedule BANKING, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Consumer Protection|CREDIT REPORTS|Financial--General
HB 2341 80-0 (2007) Author: Truitt, Vicki
Sponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to certain investment products made available to certain public school employees. House: Pensions & Investments
Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/07 Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Financial--General
HB 2354 80-0 (2007) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to the requirement of a net benefit in connection with a home loan that refinances an existing loan. House: Financial Institutions Left pending in committee Financial--General|Housing--Finance|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens
HB 2393 80-0 (2007) Author: Flynn, Dan
Sponsor: Janek, Kyle
Relating to the investment and management of assets held in a prepaid funeral benefits trust. House: Financial Institutions
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/07 Financial--General|FUNERALS & FUNERAL DIRECTORS|Property Interests--Personal Property
HB 2396 80-0 (2007) Author: McCall, Brian | et. al. Relating to the regulation of consumer debt management services. House: Financial Institutions Laid on the table subject to call CONSUMER CREDIT COMMISSIONER, OFFICE OF|Consumer Protection|DEBT|Financial--General
HB 2397 80-0 (2007) Author: McCall, Brian Relating to the authority of a debt collector to contact a person other than the debtor; providing a civil penalty. House: Financial Institutions Referred to Financial Institutions Consumer Protection|DEBT|Financial--General
HB 2432 80-0 (2007) Author: Hamilton, Mike Relating to notice of the presumption for theft by check. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee CHECKS|Crimes--Against Property|Financial--General
HB 2534 80-0 (2007) Author: Solomons, Burt | et. al. Relating to the transfer of a motor vehicle retail installment contract to a holder. House: Financial Institutions
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec. Financial--General|Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2590 80-0 (2007) Author: McCall, Brian Relating to requirements regarding motor vehicle retail installment transactions. House: Financial Institutions
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec. Financial--General|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2679 80-0 (2007) Author: Solomons, Burt Relating to certain requirements regarding loan and sales finance transactions. House: Financial Institutions Committee report sent to Calendars Financial--General|LOANS
HB 2691 80-0 (2007) Author: Truitt, Vicki
Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to grants provided to local guardianship programs. House: Human Services
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/07 Aging|Financial--General|GUARDIANS & WARDS|Human Services--General
HB 2709 80-0 (2007) Author: Isett, Carl | et. al. Relating to the deposit of certain public funds with federally insured financial institutions. House: Financial Institutions
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance Financial--General
HB 2754 80-0 (2007) Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
Sponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the regulation of state banks and state trust companies. House: Financial Institutions
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/07 Financial--Banks|Financial--General
HB 2783 80-0 (2007) Author: Solomons, Burt | et. al.
Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the regulation of certain persons involved in mortgage lending. House: Financial Institutions
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/07 Financial--General|Financial--Savings & Loans|MORTGAGE BROKERS & BANKERS|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens
HB 2960 80-0 (2007) Author: Smithee, John
Sponsor: Fraser, Troy | et. al.
Relating to operation of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association and the Texas FAIR Plan Association, including funding of coverage for certain catastrophic events through the issuance of public securities. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Conf. Comm. Report printed and distributed Financial--General|Insurance--Property & Casualty|WINDSTORM INSURANCE ASSOCIATION, TEXAS
HB 3003 80-0 (2007) Author: Christian, Wayne Relating to the investment of public funds in ways that benefit the state and local economies and to the selection of local financial institutions for the deposit of public funds. House: Financial Institutions Left pending in committee City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Financial--General|State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3004 80-0 (2007) Author: Christian, Wayne Relating to the investment of public funds, including making investments in ways that benefit the state and local economies, and to the selection of local financial institutions for the deposit of public funds. House: Financial Institutions Left pending in committee City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Financial--General|State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3141 80-0 (2007) Author: Flynn, Dan Relating to the calculation of certain fees collected to defray certain expenses incurred in conjunction with the sale of a motor vehicle. House: Financial Institutions Left pending in committee Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|Financial--General|Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3144 80-0 (2007) Author: Flynn, Dan Relating to requirements for obtaining a mortgage broker or loan officer license. House: Financial Institutions Committee report sent to Calendars Financial--General|MORTGAGE BROKERS & BANKERS
HB 3216 80-0 (2007) Author: Branch, Dan Relating to the participation of certain family members in a family-controlled state trust company. House: Financial Institutions Placed on General State Calendar Family--General|Financial--General|Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts
HB 3222 80-0 (2007) Author: Elkins, Gary | et. al.
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to a business's duty to protect and safeguard sensitive personal information contained in its customer records. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee Business & Commerce--General|Financial--General|Protection of Personal Information
HB 3270 80-0 (2007) Author: Eiland, Craig | et. al.
Sponsor: Williams, Tommy
Relating to authorizing the issuance of anticipation notes or other obligations by issuers located along the Gulf Coast in the event of an emergency. House: Financial Institutions
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective immediately BONDS|Financial--General|GULF OF MEXICO|State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3282 80-0 (2007) Author: Branch, Dan Relating to financial advisors and investment advisors retained by bond issuers for the issuance of bonds. House: Financial Institutions
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance FINANCIAL ADVISORS|Financial--General
HB 3436 80-0 (2007) Author: Flynn, Dan Relating to the regulation of prepaid funeral benefits. House: Financial Institutions Left pending in committee Financial--General|FUNERALS & FUNERAL DIRECTORS|Insurance--General|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 3612 80-0 (2007) Author: Alonzo, Roberto Relating to the authority of issuers to enter into contracts for services in connection with the issuance of public securities. House: Financial Institutions Referred to Financial Institutions Financial--General
HB 3681 80-0 (2007) Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc" Relating to the closing of a loan transaction and liability of certain persons involved in the lending and appraisal process. House: Financial Institutions Referred to Financial Institutions Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Crimes--Miscellaneous|Financial--General|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens
HB 3839 80-0 (2007) Author: Eiland, Craig Relating to premium tax credits for certain investments; providing an administrative penalty. House: Insurance Committee report sent to Calendars Financial--General|Insurance--General
HJR 72 80-0 (2007) Author: Solomons, Burt
Sponsor: Carona, John
Proposing a constitutional amendment to clarify certain provisions relating to the making of a home equity loan and use of home equity loan proceeds. House: Financial Institutions
Senate: Business & Commerce
Filed with the Secretary of State Financial--General|HOME EQUITY|Housing--Finance|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SB 224 80-0 (2007) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to a consumer's option to prevent the sale of the consumer's financial information by a financial institution; providing for civil liability. Senate: Business & Commerce Not again placed on intent calendar Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|Financial--General|Protection of Personal Information
SB 341 80-0 (2007) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to the regulation of and information regarding property in the custody of a pawnbroker; providing criminal penalties. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce Crimes--Against Property|Electronic Information Systems|Financial--General|Law Enforcement|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|PAWNSHOPS & PAWNSHOP TRANSACTIONS
SB 548 80-0 (2007) Author: Carona, John
Sponsor: Hamilton, Mike
Relating to notice of the presumption for theft by check. House: Law Enforcement
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/07 CHECKS|Crimes--Against Property|Financial--General
SB 645 80-0 (2007) Author: Ellis, Rodney
Sponsor: Chavez, Norma | et. al.
Relating to a study of residential foreclosures in certain counties. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
Placed on General State Calendar Consumer Protection|Financial--General|FORECLOSURES|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
SB 753 80-0 (2007) Author: Shapleigh, Eliot Relating to requirements to report certain data from credit services organizations regarding certain transactions. House: Financial Institutions
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Financial Institutions CONSUMER CREDIT COMMISSIONER, OFFICE OF|DEFERRED PRESENTMENT TRANSACTIONS|Financial--General|INTERNET|PAYDAY LOANS
SB 855 80-0 (2007) Author: Shapleigh, Eliot | et. al.
Sponsor: Corte, Jr., Frank | et. al.
Relating to the extension of consumer credit to certain members of the armed forces of the United States and their dependents. House: Financial Institutions
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Committee report sent to Calendars Business & Commerce--General|Financial--General|Military & Veterans|PAYDAY LOANS
SB 856 80-0 (2007) Author: Shapleigh, Eliot Relating to the prohibition on participating in the lending of credit by a credit services organization that assists a borrower in obtaining the credit. Senate: Business & Commerce Left pending in committee Consumer Protection|CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS|Financial--General
SB 857 80-0 (2007) Author: Shapleigh, Eliot Relating to restrictions on the authority of certain persons to act as or on behalf of, or associate with, a lender. Senate: Business & Commerce Left pending in committee DEFERRED PRESENTMENT TRANSACTIONS|Financial--General
SB 858 80-0 (2007) Author: Shapleigh, Eliot Relating to the interest and fees that may be charged for certain consumer loans; providing a criminal penalty. Senate: Business & Commerce Left pending in committee Crimes--Miscellaneous|DEFERRED PRESENTMENT TRANSACTIONS|Financial--General|LOANS|PAYDAY LOANS|Property Interests--Real Property
SB 859 80-0 (2007) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to required community investment by certain insurers; providing administrative and civil penalties. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce Economic & Industrial Development--General|Financial--General|Insurance--Insurers & Agents
SB 879 80-0 (2007) Author: Shapleigh, Eliot Relating to the regulation of tax refund anticipation loans; imposing an administrative penalty. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce Consumer Protection|Financial--General|LOANS|Taxation--Income
SB 884 80-0 (2007) Author: Eltife, Kevin
Sponsor: McCall, Brian
Relating to the regulation of consumer debt management services. House: Financial Institutions
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/07 CONSUMER CREDIT COMMISSIONER, OFFICE OF|Consumer Protection|DEBT|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--General
SB 935 80-0 (2007) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia Relating to the registration of a registered financial services company and the authority of its exclusive agents to act as mortgage brokers. Senate: Business & Commerce No action taken in committee Financial--Banks|Financial--Credit Unions|Financial--General|Financial--Savings & Loans|MORTGAGE BROKERS & BANKERS
SB 988 80-0 (2007) Author: Carona, John Relating to the regulation of certain consumer lenders. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce CONSUMER CREDIT COMMISSIONER, OFFICE OF|DEFERRED PRESENTMENT TRANSACTIONS|Financial--General
SB 1056 80-0 (2007) Author: Wentworth, Jeff | et. al.
Sponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to conversion of a reciprocal or interinsurance exchange to a stock company through creation of a mutual holding company. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately Financial--General|Insurance--Life & Annuities
SB 1132 80-0 (2007) Author: Carona, John Relating to the calculation of certain fees collected to defray certain expenses incurred in conjunction with the sale of a motor vehicle. House: Financial Institutions
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Financial Institutions Business & Commerce--General|Financial--General
SB 1307 80-0 (2007) Author: Wentworth, Jeff Relating to residential mortgage fraud; imposing a fee on residential mortgage loans; providing criminal penalties. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce Crimes--Miscellaneous|Financial--General|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|TEXAS RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE FRAUD ACT
SB 1308 80-0 (2007) Author: Wentworth, Jeff Relating to the closing of a residential mortgage loan transaction and liability of certain persons involved in the appraisal process. House: Financial Institutions
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Financial Institutions Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Crimes--Miscellaneous|Financial--General|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens
SB 1316 80-0 (2007) Author: Janek, Kyle Relating to the investment and management of assets held in a prepaid funeral benefits trust. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce Financial--General|FUNERALS & FUNERAL DIRECTORS|Property Interests--Personal Property
SB 1322 80-0 (2007) Author: Carona, John Relating to a merchant's acceptance of a credit card or debit card. Senate: Business & Commerce Left pending in committee Business & Commerce--General|CREDIT & DEBIT CARDS|Financial--General
SB 1423 80-0 (2007) Author: Brimer, Kim Relating to funds exempt from the Public Funds Investment Act. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations|Financial--General
SB 1473 80-0 (2007) Author: Jackson, Mike Relating to the operation and funding of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce Financial--General|Insurance--Property & Casualty|TEXAS WINDSTORM INSURANCE ASSOCIATION ACT|WINDSTORM INSURANCE ASSOCIATION, TEXAS
SB 1521 80-0 (2007) Author: Wentworth, Jeff Relating to regulation of property tax lenders; providing a penalty. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce Financial--General|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|PROPERTY TAX LENDER LICENSE ACT|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
SB 1540 80-0 (2007) Author: Fraser, Troy
Sponsor: Bailey, Kevin
Relating to financing statements and other records under the secured transactions law. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately Business & Commerce--General|Financial--General
SB 1545 80-0 (2007) Author: Fraser, Troy Relating to the regulation of state banks and state trust companies. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce Financial--Banks|Financial--General
SB 1546 80-0 (2007) Author: Fraser, Troy Relating to the application of the Business Organizations Code to certain financial institutions and the regulation of those institutions by the Texas Department of Banking. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce BANKING, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|BUSINESS ORGANIZATION CODE|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--Banks|Financial--General
SB 1617 80-0 (2007) Author: Harris, Chris
Sponsor: Paxton, Ken
Relating to the collection of motor vehicle sales taxes on seller-financed sales by dealers and the registration of finance companies related to those dealers. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Financial--General|MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS|Taxation--Sales|Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 1804 80-0 (2007) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to a consumer debt owed by certain military personnel called to active duty. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce DEBT|Financial--General|Military & Veterans
SB 1844 80-0 (2007) Author: Duncan, Robert Relating to allowing an issuer of certificates of obligation to delegate the authority to effect the sale of the certificates. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations City Government--Finance|Financial--General
SB 1845 80-0 (2007) Author: Duncan, Robert Relating to the deposit of certain public funds with federally insured financial institutions. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance Financial--General
SB 1892 80-0 (2007) Author: Janek, Kyle Relating to regulation of property tax lenders; providing a penalty. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce Financial--General|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|PROPERTY TAX LENDER LICENSE ACT|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
SB 1905 80-0 (2007) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia Relating to the regulation of refund anticipation loans; providing an administrative penalty. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|Financial--General
SB 1939 80-0 (2007) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia Relating to credit card marketing activities at postsecondary educational institutions; providing a civil penalty. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce Business & Commerce--General|CREDIT & DEBIT CARDS|Education--Higher--General|Financial--General
SB 2049 80-0 (2007) Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al. Relating to certain requirements and prohibitions regarding the relationship between educational loan lenders and postsecondary educational institutions; imposing criminal and civil penalties. Senate: Education Placed on intent calendar Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid|Ethics|Financial--General|STUDENT LOANS
HB 255 79-0 (2005) Author: Martinez, Armando | et. al. Relating to the reduction in value or expiration of a stored value card. House: Business & Industry Laid on the table subject to call Business & Commerce--General|Financial--General|GIFTS & DONATIONS
HB 379 79-0 (2005) Author: Riddle, Debbie Relating to the use of the credit score of a consumer who does not have debt for certain purposes; providing penalties. House: Insurance Withdrawn from schedule Consumer Protection|CREDIT REPORTS|CREDIT SCORING|Financial--General|Insurance--General
HB 398 79-0 (2005) Author: Villarreal, Mike | et. al. Relating to the regulation of tax refund anticipation loans; imposing an administrative penalty. House: Financial Institutions Committee report sent to Calendars Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|Financial--General
HB 573 79-0 (2005) Author: Flynn, Dan
Sponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to collateral for deposits of public school funds. House: Public Education
Senate: Finance
Effective immediately Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Financial--General
HB 607 79-0 (2005) Author: Giddings, Helen | et. al.
Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the delivery of blank check forms; providing a civil penalty. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Business & Commerce--General|CHECKS|Financial--General
HB 635 79-0 (2005) Author: Solomons, Burt Relating to property in the custody of a pawnbroker; providing criminal penalties. House: Financial Institutions Committee report sent to Calendars Crimes--Against Property|Electronic Information Systems|Financial--General|Law Enforcement|PAWNSHOPS & PAWNSHOP TRANSACTIONS
HB 846 79-0 (2005) Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al. Relating to the regulation of deferred presentment transactions and lenders for deferred presentment transactions. House: Financial Institutions Point of order sustained Business & Commerce--General|DEFERRED PRESENTMENT TRANSACTIONS|Financial--General|PAYDAY LOANS
HB 900 79-0 (2005) Author: Chavez, Norma | et. al.
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the requirement that workforce development programs provide training in financial literacy. House: Economic Development
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately Education--General|Financial--General|Labor--Workforce Development|WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARDS
HB 955 79-0 (2005) Author: Solomons, Burt
Sponsor: Averitt, Kip
Relating to the regulation of financial businesses and practices; providing civil penalties. House: Financial Institutions
Senate: Business & Commerce
See remarks for effective date Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|Financial--Banks|Financial--General|MORTGAGE BROKERS & BANKERS|SAVINGS & LOAN DEPARTMENT, TEXAS|SAVINGS & MORTGAGE LENDING, DEPARTMENT OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 1049 79-0 (2005) Author: Flynn, Dan Relating to interest rate ceilings on certain commercial loans. House: Financial Institutions Left pending in committee Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations|Financial--General|LOANS
HB 1089 79-0 (2005) Author: Burnam, Lon | et. al. Relating to information provided by a creditor under a revolving credit account concerning payment of the balance amount. House: Financial Institutions Committee report sent to Calendars Consumer Protection|CREDIT & DEBIT CARDS|Financial--General
HB 1193 79-0 (2005) Author: Madden, Jerry Relating to a loan secured by personal property with limited recourse against the borrower. House: Financial Institutions Left pending in committee BONDS|Financial--General|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 1213 79-0 (2005) Author: Harper-Brown, Linda
Sponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to fitness incentive pay for certain fire fighters and police officers. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/05 Financial--General|Fire Fighters & Police--General|Political Subdivisions
HB 1387 79-0 (2005) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to the requirement of a net benefit in connection with a home loan that refinances an existing loan. House: Financial Institutions Left pending in committee Financial--General|Housing--Finance|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens
HB 1490 79-0 (2005) Author: Flynn, Dan Relating to the regulation of credit reporting bureaus; providing penalties. House: Financial Institutions Meeting cancelled BANKING, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Consumer Protection|CREDIT REPORTS|Financial--General
HB 1829 79-0 (2005) Author: Wong, Martha
Sponsor: Averitt, Kip
Relating to authorizing certain institutions of higher education to charge fees for processing or handling certain payments or payment transactions. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately CREDIT & DEBIT CARDS|Education--Higher--Private Schools|Education--Higher--Student Fees|Education--Higher--Tuition|ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER|Financial--General
HB 1853 79-0 (2005) Author: Herrero, Abel | et. al. Relating to a consumer debt owed by certain military personnel called to active duty. House: Defense Affairs & State-Federal Relations Committee report sent to Calendars DEBT|Financial--General|Military & Veterans
HB 1890 79-0 (2005) Author: Smithee, John | et. al.
Sponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to the operation and funding of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association, including funding of coverage for certain catastrophic events through the establishment of a revenue bond program. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
House appoints conferees-reported BONDS|Financial--General|Insurance--Property & Casualty|WINDSTORM INSURANCE ASSOCIATION, TEXAS
HB 1979 79-0 (2005) Author: Turner, Sylvester Relating to the fee paid to the attorney general for examining the record of proceedings authorizing the issuance of a public security or related credit agreement. House: Business & Industry No action taken in committee ATTORNEY GENERAL|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|Financial--General|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure
HB 2013 79-0 (2005) Author: Giddings, Helen | et. al. Relating to the extension of credit to a victim of identity theft. House: Business & Industry Laid on the table subject to call Consumer Protection|Crimes--Against Persons--General|Financial--General|IDENTITY THEFT
HB 2106 79-0 (2005) Author: Davis, Yvonne Relating to protections for certain customers of a financial institution. House: Financial Institutions Withdrawn from schedule DIVORCE|Family--Marriage Relationship|Financial--General|Open Records|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens
HB 2126 79-0 (2005) Author: Coleman, Garnet Relating to assistance of a deferred presentment transaction. House: Financial Institutions Referred to Financial Institutions Consumer Protection|DEFERRED PRESENTMENT TRANSACTIONS|Financial--General
HB 2218 79-0 (2005) Author: McCall, Brian
Sponsor: Brimer, Kim
Relating to the regulation of money services businesses; providing a penalty. House: Financial Institutions
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/05 BANKING, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Business & Commerce--General|CURRENCY & CURRENCY EXCHANGE|ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--General|MONEY SERVICES ACT
HB 2223 79-0 (2005) Author: Giddings, Helen | et. al.
Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the making of a notation on and the processing of a forged check by a financial institution. House: Financial Institutions
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/05 CHECKS|Crimes--Miscellaneous|Financial--General|FORGERY|IDENTITY THEFT
HB 2232 79-0 (2005) Author: McCall, Brian Relating to uniform law on negotiable instruments and bank deposits and collections. House: Financial Institutions Committee report sent to Calendars Financial--Banks|Financial--General
HB 2345 79-0 (2005) Author: Luna, Vilma | et. al. Relating to the imposition of a fee for a currency transmission sent to a destination outside the United States. House: Appropriations Left pending in committee CURRENCY & CURRENCY EXCHANGE|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|Financial--General
HB 2450 79-0 (2005) Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al. Relating to the creation of the individual development account program to provide savings incentives and opportunities to eligible low-income working individuals. House: Financial Institutions Referred to Financial Institutions Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations|Financial--General|Human Services--General
HB 2452 79-0 (2005) Author: Bailey, Kevin Relating to uniform law on documents of title. House: Business & Industry Laid on the table subject to call Business & Commerce--General|Financial--General|UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE-DOCUMENTS OF TITLE
HB 2581 79-0 (2005) Author: Solomons, Burt
Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the regulation of a perpetual care cemetery and the sale of interment rights in a mausoleum before completion of construction. House: Financial Institutions
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/05 Cemeteries|Financial--General|TRUSTS
HB 2583 79-0 (2005) Author: Turner, Sylvester Relating to financial transaction awareness plans to be adopted by public institutions of higher education. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education CREDIT & DEBIT CARDS|Education--Higher--General|Financial--General
HB 2691 79-0 (2005) Author: Gallego, Pete Relating to benefits for certain members of the Texas National Guard. House: Defense Affairs & State-Federal Relations Considered by s/c in work session ADJUTANT GENERAL|Education--Higher--Student Fees|Education--Higher--Tuition|Financial--General|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|Military & Veterans|NATIONAL GUARD, TEXAS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2750 79-0 (2005) Author: Hartnett, Will Relating to certain identifying information provided in connection with a decedent's estate or guardianship. House: Judiciary
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence Courts--General|Financial--General|Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts
HB 2899 79-0 (2005) Author: Giddings, Helen Relating to requiring a financial institution to notify check verification entities when a customer reports checks stolen; providing a civil penalty. House: Business & Industry Committee report sent to Calendars CHECKS|Consumer Protection|Financial--General
HB 2965 79-0 (2005) Author: Seaman, Gene
Sponsor: Brimer, Kim
Relating to regulation of sharing of certain profits and fees by premium finance companies and certain related persons or entities. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately Financial--General|Insurance--General
HB 2987 79-0 (2005) Author: Nixon, Joe
Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to funding advanced in connection with a lawsuit that is at a rate above the usurious interest prohibition. House: Civil Practices
Senate: Business & Commerce
Not again placed on intent calendar Financial--General|Purchasing--General
HB 3030 79-0 (2005) Author: Strama, Mark Relating to personal identifying information contained in a consumer file maintained by a consumer reporting agency. House: Business & Industry Left pending in committee Consumer Protection|CREDIT REPORTS|Financial--General
HB 3052 79-0 (2005) Author: Hopson, Chuck Relating to the enforcement of a buyer's obligation under a retail installment transaction; providing a criminal penalty. House: Financial Institutions Referred to Financial Institutions Business & Commerce--General|Crimes--Miscellaneous|Financial--General
HB 3212 79-0 (2005) Author: Coleman, Garnet Relating to the extension of credit to a victim of identity theft. House: Financial Institutions Referred to Financial Institutions Consumer Protection|Crimes--Against Persons--General|Financial--General|IDENTITY THEFT
HB 3319 79-0 (2005) Author: Brown, Betty Relating to the imposition of a fee for a currency transmission sent to a destination outside this state. House: Financial Institutions Referred to Financial Institutions Business & Commerce--General|CURRENCY & CURRENCY EXCHANGE|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|Financial--General|Human Services--Medical Assistance
HB 3352 79-0 (2005) Author: Dunnam, Jim Relating to assisting in the creation of a deferred presentment transaction. House: Financial Institutions Referred to Financial Institutions DEFERRED PRESENTMENT TRANSACTIONS|Financial--Banks|Financial--General
HB 3369 79-0 (2005) Author: Solis, Jim Relating to the imposition of a fee for a currency transmission sent to a destination outside the United States. House: Financial Institutions Referred to Financial Institutions Business & Commerce--General|CURRENCY & CURRENCY EXCHANGE|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|Financial--General
HB 3428 79-0 (2005) Author: Elkins, Gary
Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to financial institution accounts. House: Financial Institutions
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/05 Financial--General
HB 3470 79-0 (2005) Author: Coleman, Garnet Relating to the regulation of state subsidies granted for economic development purposes.