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HB 1679 87-0 (2021) Author: Romero, Ramon Relating to the survival of a mechanic's retainage lien after the foreclosure of a lien securing a construction loan. House: Business & Industry Placed on General State Calendar
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
HB 4564 87-0 (2021) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to posting a notice of a foreclosure sale on a county's Internet website. House: County Affairs
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
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
SB 749 87-0 (2021) Author: Miles, Borris Relating to the foreclosure of property owners' association assessment liens on certain boarding home facilities. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 715 86-0 (2019) Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina" Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to foreclose a lien on property to recover certain expenses. House: Urban Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2024 86-0 (2019) Author: Romero, Ramon Relating to the survival of a mechanic's retainage lien after the foreclosure of a lien securing a construction loan. House: Business & Industry Left pending in committee
HB 2069 86-0 (2019) Author: Wray, John Relating to the foreclosure of a lien on real property of a decedent. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2650 86-0 (2019) Author: Goodwin, Vikki | et. al.
Sponsor: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the procedure for the sale by auction of real property pursuant to foreclosure of a tax lien. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Property Tax
Effective immediately
SB 1440 86-0 (2019) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to the effect of a foreclosure on a preexisting residential tenancy. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 2163 86-0 (2019) Author: Paxton, Angela Relating to the survival of a mechanic's retainage lien after the foreclosure of a lien securing a construction loan. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 1833 85-0 (2017) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the exemption of real property from ad valorem taxation during the period between the issuance of a judgment foreclosing a tax lien on the property and the sale of the property at a tax sale conducted under that judgment or the payment by the property owner of that judgment before the sale, as applicable. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 3528 85-0 (2017) Author: Vo, Hubert | et. al. Relating to the collection of past due assessments and certain other charges by a property owners' association. House: Business & Industry Left pending in committee
HB 3699 85-0 (2017) Author: Walle, Armando Relating to notice to and rights of certain residential tenants of premises purchased at a foreclosure sale. House: Business & Industry Referred to Business & Industry
HB 4107 85-0 (2017) Author: Neave, Victoria Relating to abatement of certain expedited foreclosure proceedings. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1378 85-0 (2017) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to the abatement of a pending sale to foreclose an ad valorem tax lien on a residence homestead. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SB 2234 85-0 (2017) Author: Menéndez, José Relating to the collection of past due assessments and certain other charges by a property owners' association. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 1335 84-0 (2015) Author: Gutierrez, Roland Relating to the collection of attorney fees in property owners' association foreclosures. House: Business & Industry Referred to Business & Industry
HB 1406 84-0 (2015) Author: Sheets, Kenneth | et. al. Relating to the liability of a political subdivision of this state for certain claims relating to land acquired by the political subdivision under certain circumstances. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
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
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
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
HB 2177 84-0 (2015) Author: Huberty, Dan Relating to the power of a commissioners court to authorize ad valorem tax sales of real property to be conducted by means of online auctions. House: Ways & Means Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2207 84-0 (2015) Author: Keffer, Jim | et. al.
Sponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to the foreclosure sale of property subject to an oil or gas lease. House: Energy Resources
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 1/1/16
HB 2817 84-0 (2015) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to fees and costs imposed by mortgagees or mortgage servicers for certain legal services performed by an attorney. House: Business & Industry Left pending in committee
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
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
SB 450 84-0 (2015) Author: Schwertner, Charles
Sponsor: Sheets, Kenneth
Relating to the liability of a political subdivision of this state for certain claims relating to land acquired by the political subdivision under certain circumstances. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 1384 84-0 (2015) Author: Eltife, Kevin Relating to the foreclosure sale of property subject to oil or gas lease. Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 1452 84-0 (2015) Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Sponsor: Huberty, Dan
Relating to the power of a commissioners court to authorize ad valorem tax sales of real property to be conducted by means of online auctions. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
HB 584 83-0 (2013) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Sponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the posting of a notice of foreclosure sale on a county's Internet website. House: Technology
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 2590 83-0 (2013) Author: Keffer, Jim
Sponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to the foreclosure sale of property subject to an oil or gas lease. House: Energy Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 2749 83-0 (2013) Author: Parker, Tan
Sponsor: Paxton, Ken
Relating to promulgation by the supreme court of standard forms for use in certain expedited foreclosure proceedings. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
HB 2771 83-0 (2013) Author: Rodriguez, Justin Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of property used to provide low-income or moderate-income housing. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2794 83-0 (2013) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña Relating to the notice and time for cure that must be provided to certain debtors before foreclosure of a contract lien. House: Investments & Financial Services Withdrawn from schedule
HB 2795 83-0 (2013) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to enforcement of a lien against certain decedents' interests in real property. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Placed on intent calendar
HB 2928 83-0 (2013) Author: Sheets, Kenneth Relating to the expedited foreclosure of a property owners' association's assessment lien. House: Business & Industry Referred to Business & Industry
HB 2978 83-0 (2013) Author: Parker, Tan
Sponsor: Paxton, Ken
Relating to procedures for expedited judicial foreclosure proceedings. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
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
HB 3181 83-0 (2013) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña Relating to prohibiting the non-judicial foreclosure of a loan for the purchase of certain residential property during a loan modification process; providing a penalty. House: Investments & Financial Services Referred to Investments & Financial Services
HB 3443 83-0 (2013) Author: Otto, John | et. al. Relating to the persons entitled to intervene in an appeal to a district court of an ad valorem tax-related matter. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
HB 3691 83-0 (2013) Author: Anchía, Rafael Relating to an order to conduct mediation following an application for expedited judicial foreclosure proceedings. House: Business & Industry Referred to Business & Industry
HJR 123 83-0 (2013) Author: Bonnen, Dennis Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the foreclosure of a lien on homestead property for costs incurred by a municipality relating to a dangerous structure on the property. House: Urban Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars
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
SB 1202 83-0 (2013) Author: West, Royce
Sponsor: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to an order to conduct mediation following an application for expedited judicial foreclosure proceedings. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
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
SB 1770 83-0 (2013) Author: Carona, John Relating to enforcement of a lien against certain decedents' interests in real property. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 366 82-0 (2011) Author: Orr, Rob | et. al. Relating to priority of payment relating to property owners' association assessments. House: Business & Industry Considered in Calendars
HB 565 82-0 (2011) Author: Solomons, Burt | et. al. Relating to the procedures required for the foreclosure of a property owners' association's assessment lien. House: Business & Industry Considered in Calendars
HB 635 82-0 (2011) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to a grace period to cure a default before foreclosure of certain contract liens on the residence of certain surviving spouses of military servicemembers and to the eligibility of the surviving spouse of a disabled veteran to pay ad valorem taxes imposed on a residence homestead in installments. House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 912 82-0 (2011) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al. Relating to the foreclosure of certain liens on real property. House: Business & Industry Left pending in committee
HB 1196 82-0 (2011) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to foreclosure of a property owners' association's assessment lien. House: Business & Industry Left pending in committee
HB 1218 82-0 (2011) Author: Miles, Borris Relating to foreclosure sales of residential real property occupied by a tenant. House: Business & Industry Referred to Business & Industry
HB 1228 82-0 (2011) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to payment and collection of assessments and other charges owed to a property owners' association and foreclosure of a property owners' association assessment lien. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
See remarks for effective date
HB 1392 82-0 (2011) Author: Naishtat, Elliott Relating to a fee imposed on the transfer of property following a foreclosure sale to fund civil legal services for indigents. House: County Affairs Referred to County Affairs
HB 1397 82-0 (2011) Author: Farias, Joe Relating to prohibiting nonjudicial foreclosure by a property owners' association on residences owned by certain members of the military. House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs No action taken in committee
HB 1429 82-0 (2011) Author: Deshotel, Joe
Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to rights and remedies of certain residential tenants; providing civil penalties. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 1639 82-0 (2011) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the recovery of attorney's fees in foreclosure actions by property owners' associations. House: Business & Industry Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1868 82-0 (2011) Author: Paxton, Ken Relating to payment of delinquent property owners' association assessments and foreclosure of a property owners' association assessment lien. House: Business & Industry Left pending in committee
HB 2197 82-0 (2011) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the purchase of property as part of a homestead land bank program. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Left pending in committee
HB 2205 82-0 (2011) Author: Oliveira, Rene Relating to the eligibility of persons to participate in the public sale of certain real property and the purchase of that property; providing a penalty. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
HB 2224 82-0 (2011) Author: Davis, Yvonne Relating to the collection of certain foreclosure data by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. House: Urban Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2410 82-0 (2011) Author: Miles, Borris Relating to mortgage loans. House: Business & Industry Referred to Business & Industry
HB 2684 82-0 (2011) Author: Lucio III, Eddie Relating to the foreclosure process; creating an offense; providing penalties. House: Business & Industry Referred to Business & Industry
HB 3116 82-0 (2011) Author: Gonzales, Veronica
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the execution of deeds conveying residential real estate in connection with certain transactions involving residential real estate. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report printed and distributed
HB 3347 82-0 (2011) Author: Deshotel, Joe Relating to the operation of property owners' associations. House: Business & Industry Considered in Calendars
HB 3348 82-0 (2011) Author: Deshotel, Joe Relating to the operation of certain condominium unit owners' associations. House: Business & Industry Considered in Calendars
HB 3363 82-0 (2011) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie Relating to the collection of certain foreclosure data by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. House: Urban Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3364 82-0 (2011) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie Relating to the posting of a notice of foreclosure sale on a county's Internet website. House: County Affairs Referred to County Affairs
HB 3593 82-0 (2011) Author: Smith, Wayne Relating to providing notice of foreclosure to certain lienholders. House: Business & Industry Placed on General State Calendar
HR 2703 82-0 (2011) Author: Gonzales, Veronica Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1320. Reported enrolled
SB 101 82-0 (2011) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Sponsor: Farias, Joe
Relating to the regulation of nonjudicial foreclosure on residences owned by certain members of the military, including foreclosure by a property owners' association. House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 142 82-0 (2011) Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Sponsor: Solomons, Burt
Relating to real property that is subject to restrictive covenants, including the operation of property owners' associations of subdivisions that are subject to restrictive covenants, and to certain foreclosure actions. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Postponed
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
SB 1204 82-0 (2011) Author: West, Royce Relating to the procedures for collection of assessments and other debts, including foreclosure of an assessment lien, by a property owners' association. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1320 82-0 (2011) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Sponsor: Gonzales, Veronica
Relating to the execution of written instruments relating to residential real estate transactions and deeds conveying residential real estate in connection with certain transactions involving residential real estate; providing a civil penalty. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 1468 82-0 (2011) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to the eligibility of persons to participate in the public sale of certain real property and the purchase of that property; providing a penalty. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Left pending in committee
SB 1507 82-0 (2011) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to the collection of certain foreclosure data by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1547 82-0 (2011) Author: Patrick, Dan Relating to the foreclosure of certain property associations' assessment liens. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1712 82-0 (2011) Author: Jackson, Mike Relating to providing notice of foreclosure to certain lien holders. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Left pending in committee
SB 1834 82-0 (2011) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to the payment of excess proceeds from ad valorem tax foreclosure sales to the comptroller for deposit to the credit of the fair defense account. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SR 1259 82-0 (2011) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1320. Reported enrolled
HB 406 81-0 (2009) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to the disposition of excess proceeds of a tax sale of real property or foreclosure of a tax lien on real property. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 421 81-0 (2009) Author: Dukes, Dawnna Relating to a mortgage servicer's notice of sale to a debtor and the debtor's subsequent notice to tenant. House: Business & Industry Left pending in subcommittee
HB 655 81-0 (2009) Author: Solomons, Burt
Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to payment to a trustee or substitute trustee after public sale of foreclosed property. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 899 81-0 (2009) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the foreclosure of certain liens on real property. House: Business & Industry Left pending in subcommittee
HB 1465 81-0 (2009) Author: Paxton, Ken
Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the joinder of a tax lien transferee in a suit to collect a delinquent ad valorem tax. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 1471 81-0 (2009) Author: Thibaut, Kristi | et. al. Relating to foreclosure sales of residential real property. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 1760 81-0 (2009) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to the filing of an action in connection with foreclosure of a lien on residential real property. House: Business & Industry Left pending in subcommittee
HB 1824 81-0 (2009) Author: Paxton, Ken Relating to foreclosure of a property owners' association's assessment lien. House: Business & Industry Left pending in committee
HB 2309 81-0 (2009) Author: Davis, Yvonne Relating to reporting of certain information regarding foreclosure sales of residential real property. House: Business & Industry Left pending in committee
HB 2392 81-0 (2009) Author: England, Kirk Relating to the persons entitled to redeem property after the foreclosure of a property owners' association's assessment lien. House: Business & Industry Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2393 81-0 (2009) Author: England, Kirk Relating to providing notice of foreclosure to certain lien holders. House: Business & Industry Subcommittee members named
HB 2595 81-0 (2009) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to liens on and foreclosure sales of real property. House: Business & Industry Left pending in subcommittee
HB 2601 81-0 (2009) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to notice of a foreclosure sale of real property. House: Business & Industry Left pending in subcommittee
HB 2675 81-0 (2009) Author: Davis, Yvonne Relating to the establishment of the foreclosure prevention program. House: Urban Affairs No action taken in committee
HB 2761 81-0 (2009) Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey Relating to notification requirements regarding foreclosure prevention assistance in connection with a home loan. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Left pending in committee
HB 2949 81-0 (2009) Author: Eiland, Craig Relating to the operation of condominium associations. House: Business & Industry Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3240 81-0 (2009) Author: Martinez, Armando Relating to a municipal program for foreclosure on and improvement of certain property, and the subsequent sale of the property as affordable housing. House: Urban Affairs Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3426 81-0 (2009) Author: Hernandez, Ana Relating to the notice required by certain mortgage servicers before foreclosing a contract lien on certain real property; providing civil penalties. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Left pending in committee
HB 3482 81-0 (2009) Author: Coleman, Garnet Relating to the notice required by mortgage servicers before foreclosing a contract lien on certain real property; providing civil penalties. House: Business & Industry Left pending in committee
HB 3589 81-0 (2009) Author: Olivo, Dora Relating to requiring foreclosure deferment and reset notification on certain residential mortgages. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
HB 3776 81-0 (2009) Author: Gallego, Pete | et. al. Relating to a filing fee imposed on a notice of foreclosure sale to fund civil legal services for indigents. House: County Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars
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
HB 4151 81-0 (2009) Author: Rose, Patrick Relating to prohibiting the foreclosure of property owners' association assessment liens for a certain period. House: Business & Industry Left pending in subcommittee
SB 241 81-0 (2009) Author: West, Royce
Sponsor: Solomons, Burt
Relating to procedures required for the foreclosure of a property owners' association's assessment lien. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 354 81-0 (2009) Author: Estes, Craig Relating to transactions involving residential mortgage foreclosures; providing a penalty. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 439 81-0 (2009) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to a mortgage servicer's notice of sale to a debtor and the debtor's subsequent notice to tenant. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 471 81-0 (2009) Author: Carona, John | et. al. Relating to claims for excess proceeds of a tax sale of real property. Senate: Finance Co-author authorized
SB 472 81-0 (2009) Author: Estes, Craig | et. al.
Sponsor: Deshotel, Joe | et. al.
Relating to notice required before and period to vacate after foreclosure sale of real property. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
Conf. Comm. Report printed and distributed
SB 609 81-0 (2009) Author: Shapleigh, Eliot Relating to the foreclosure of a contract lien on certain residential real property. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 722 81-0 (2009) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to requiring counseling before closing certain home loans. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 766 81-0 (2009) Author: West, Royce Relating to notices required and the opportunity to cure default in connection with foreclosure of a lien against residential property; providing a penalty. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 979 81-0 (2009) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to foreclosure sales of residential real property; providing a penalty. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 980 81-0 (2009) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to reporting of certain information regarding foreclosure sales of residential real property. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
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
SB 1475 81-0 (2009) Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al. Relating to the notice required by certain mortgage servicers before foreclosing a contract lien on certain real property; providing civil penalties. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
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
SB 1935 81-0 (2009) Author: Watson, Kirk Relating to the filing of an action in connection with foreclosure of a lien on residential real property. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 2121 81-0 (2009) Author: West, Royce
Sponsor: England, Kirk
Relating to the persons entitled to redeem property after the foreclosure of a property owners' association's assessment lien. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 2201 81-0 (2009) Author: Wentworth, Jeff Relating to the joinder of a tax lien transferee in a suit to collect a delinquent ad valorem tax. Senate: Jurisprudence Removed from local & uncontested calendar
SB 2214 81-0 (2009) Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al. Relating to a filing fee imposed on a notice of foreclosure sale to fund civil legal services for indigents. Senate: Jurisprudence Not again placed on intent calendar
HB 749 80-0 (2007) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the foreclosure of certain liens on real property. House: Business & Industry Referred to subcommittee
HB 1171 80-0 (2007) Author: Bailey, Kevin Relating to the operation of property owners' associations. House: Business & Industry Referred to subcommittee
HB 1404 80-0 (2007) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to sale of certain abandoned real property seized for the payment of delinquent ad valorem taxes. House: Local Government Ways & Means
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
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
HB 1899 80-0 (2007) Author: England, Kirk
Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the sale of certain real property at an ad valorem tax sale and to the right of redemption in connection with that real property. House: Local Government Ways & Means
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/07
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
HB 751 79-0 (2005) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al. Relating to an urban land bank demonstration program in certain municipalities. House: Urban Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 927 79-0 (2005) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the foreclosure of certain liens on real property. House: Business & Industry Left pending in committee
HB 1235 79-0 (2005) Author: Paxton, Ken
Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the notice required for a sale of real property under a contract lien. House: Financial Institutions
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 1236 79-0 (2005) Author: Paxton, Ken
Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to an exemption from The Real Estate License Act for persons who conduct foreclosure sales. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 1582 79-0 (2005) Author: Chavez, Norma | et. al.
Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to a study of residential foreclosures in certain counties. House: Financial Institutions
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 2215 79-0 (2005) Author: Bailey, Kevin | et. al.
Sponsor: Lindsay, Jon
Relating to the operation of property owners' associations. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Left pending in committee
HB 2220 79-0 (2005) Author: Paxton, Ken | et. al. Relating to the transfer of an ad valorem tax lien and to a contract for foreclosure of an ad valorem tax lien. House: Financial Institutions Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2491 79-0 (2005) Author: Puente, Robert | et. al.
Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the administration and collection of ad valorem taxes, including the transfer of an ad valorem tax lien and a contract for foreclosure of an ad valorem tax lien; amending, correcting, and clarifying the Tax Code, Property Code, and Civil Practice and Remedies Code. House: Local Government Ways & Means
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 2535 79-0 (2005) Author: Hartnett, Will Relating to the right of redemption after foreclosure. House: Business & Industry Left pending in committee
SB 356 79-0 (2005) Author: Ellis, Rodney
Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to an urban land bank program in certain municipalities. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/05
SB 362 79-0 (2005) Author: Carona, John Relating to certain condominium owners' right to redeem real property following certain foreclosure sales. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Left pending in committee
SB 1056 79-0 (2005) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Sponsor: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to the forced sale of an owner's interest in certain real property. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
SB 1155 79-0 (2005) Author: Harris, Chris Relating to the notice required for a sale of real property under a contract lien. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1156 79-0 (2005) Author: Harris, Chris Relating to an exemption from The Real Estate License Act for persons who conduct foreclosure sales. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1505 79-0 (2005) Author: Armbrister, Kenneth Relating to the transfer of an ad valorem tax lien and to a contract for foreclosure of an ad valorem tax lien. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations No action taken in committee
SB 1587 79-0 (2005) Author: Carona, John
Sponsor: Paxton, Ken
Relating to certain foreclosure notice requirements. House: Local Government Ways & Means
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/05
SB 1631 79-0 (2005) Author: Carona, John
Sponsor: Hartnett, Will
Relating to certain lot owners' right to redemption following certain foreclosure sales. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1886 79-0 (2005) Author: Lindsay, Jon Relating to foreclosure of certain property owners' association's liens. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Left pending in committee
HB 1493 78-0 (2003) Author: Solomons, Burt
Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the foreclosure of property and the authority of a mortgage servicer to administer the foreclosure on behalf of a mortgagee. House: Financial Institutions
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 1/1/04
HB 1641 78-0 (2003) Author: Bailey, Kevin Relating to the operation of property owners' associations. House: Business & Industry Referred to Business & Industry
HB 2176 78-0 (2003) Author: Elkins, Gary | et. al. Relating to ad valorem tax sales of real and personal property following foreclosure or seizure of the property; authorizing a sale by on-line auction. House: Local Government Ways and Means Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 2675 78-0 (2003) Author: Haggerty, Pat Relating to the sale of ad valorem tax liens. House: Local Government Ways and Means Referred to Local Government Ways and Means
HB 3077 78-0 (2003) Author: West, George Relating to the foreclosure of certain liens on property located in a residential subdivision. House: Land & Resource Management Referred to Land and Resource Management
HR 1713 78-0 (2003) Author: Solomons, Burt Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 1493. Reported enrolled
SB 832 78-0 (2003) Author: Staples, Todd Relating to the period for the redemption of a mineral interest sold for unpaid ad valorem taxes at a tax sale. Senate: Finance Committee report printed and distributed
HB 490 77-0 (2001) Author: Heflin, Talmadge
Sponsor: Brown, J. E.
Relating to the administration and collection of ad valorem taxes. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 502 77-0 (2001) Author: Carter, Bill | et. al. Relating to executory contracts for the conveyance of real property. House: Business & Industry Left pending in committee
HB 707 77-0 (2001) Author: Bailey, Kevin Relating to the purchase or lease of a residence purchased by a property owners' association at the foreclosure sale of the association's lien. House: Business & Industry Referred to Business & Industry
HB 858 77-0 (2001) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Sponsor: Staples, Todd
Relating to the effect of a deed of conveyance of tax foreclosed property resold by a municipality for urban redevelopment purposes. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 2685 77-0 (2001) Author: Bosse, Fred Relating to prohibiting certain attorney's fees from being included in the cost of foreclosure of a property owners' association's lien and establishing a right of redemption in relation to the foreclosure. House: Business & Industry Subcommittee members named
HB 2833 77-0 (2001) Author: Grusendorf, Kent
Sponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to the application of the sales tax to services provided in connection with certain foreclosure sales. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
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HB 2834 77-0 (2001) Author: Grusendorf, Kent Relating to foreclosure of certain liens on real property. House: Financial Institutions Left pending in committee
HB 3349 77-0 (2001) Author: Ehrhardt, Harryette
Sponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to providing a means by which abandoned property can be conveyed with clear title to be used for housing for low-income individuals or families. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/01
HR 1378 77-0 (2001) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 507. Reported enrolled
SB 198 77-0 (2001) Author: Moncrief, Mike | et. al.
Sponsor: Carter, Bill | et. al.
Relating to executory contracts for the conveyance of real property. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 256 77-0 (2001) Author: Carona, John
Sponsor: Hodge, Terri
Relating to the recovery by a taxing unit of certain costs on the resale of property bid off to the unit at a tax foreclosure sale. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 507 77-0 (2001) Author: Carona, John | et. al.
Sponsor: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to residential subdivisions that require membership in a property owners' association. House: Business & Industry
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 1/1/02
SB 880 77-0 (2001) Author: Brown, J. E. Relating to procedural and technical corrections of the Texas Property Tax Code, with respect to multiple appraisals of a property, notices of delinquency, penalties and interest on deferred taxes, additional penalty on delinquent taxes against property that escaped taxation in previous years, definitions of personal property subject to seizure, notices of sale of seized personal property and real property, excess proceeds of tax sales, costs and expenses incurred in delinquent tax suits, post judgment taxes, vacating void tax judgments and tax sales, costs of tax sale, remedies of purchaser at void tax sale, redemptions, and reenactment of duplicate or overlapping provisions in the Tax Code. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Left pending in committee
SB 946 77-0 (2001) Author: Brown, J. E. Relating to the statutory lien that arises when an abandoned well has not been timely plugged. House: Energy Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
SB 1572 77-0 (2001) Author: Lindsay, Jon Relating to claims for excess proceeds from tax sales. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1834 77-0 (2001) Author: Lindsay, Jon | et. al.
Sponsor: Solomons, Burt
Relating to reimbursements to property owners following foreclosure sales by property owners' associations. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1007 76-0 (1999) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to providing notice of a foreclosure sale of real property. House: Business & Industry Referred to Business & Industry
HB 2224 76-0 (1999) Author: Solomons, Burt
Sponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to requiring disclosure notices for the sale of real property governed by a property owners' association and requiring the filing of dedicatory instruments governing property owners' associations. House: Business & Industry
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 2370 76-0 (1999) Author: Bailey, Kevin Relating to notice and hearing requirements relating to foreclosure of real property under a property owners' association lien. House: Business & Industry Referred to Business & Industry
SB 317 76-0 (1999) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to real property that has been foreclosed on by a property owners' association. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 319 76-0 (1999) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to disclosure notices required for the sale of certain residential real property. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 337 76-0 (1999) Author: Madla, Frank
Sponsor: Siebert, Bill
Relating to the distribution of the proceeds from a property tax sale. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 1742 76-0 (1999) Author: Harris, Chris
Sponsor: Pitts, Jim
Relating to certain proceedings in a foreclosure action. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 1594 70-0 (1987) Author: Marchant, Kenny Relating to depreciation of foreclosed real estate. House: Financial Institutions Pending in committee
SB 816 70-0 (1987) Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Sponsor: Marchant, Kenny
Relating to depreciation of foreclosed real estate. House: Financial Institutions
Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
HB 1782 69-0 (1985) Author: Arnold, Gordon "Doc" Relating to the written notice of sale of real estate under a deed of trust and the manner of advertising the sale by publication in a newspaper; providing for avoidance of foreclosure by compliance with the contract. House: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 1783 69-0 (1985) Author: Arnold, Gordon "Doc" Amending Section 51.002, Property Code, as amended, by adding a new Subsection (g) relating to provision of notice of default before notice of sale. House: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 240 68-0 (1983) Author: Hudson III, Samuel Relating to notice of the time and place of a foreclosure sale. House: Judicial Affairs Withdrawn by Author
HB 253 68-0 (1983) Author: Hudson III, Samuel Relating to notice of foreclosure of a vendor's lien on real property. House: Financial Institutions Referred to subcommittee
HB 1696 68-0 (1983) Author: Hall, Tip Relating to a one-year moratorium on the foreclosure of and creating a redemption period concerning certain mortgages secured by agricultural land or agricultural improvements. House: Agriculture & Livestock Referred to subcommittee
HB 217 67-0 (1981) Author: Hudson III, Samuel Relating to notice of foreclosure of a vendor's lien on real property. House: Financial Institutions Referred to subcommittee
HB 220 67-0 (1981) Author: Hudson III, Samuel Relating to notice of the time and place of a foreclosure sale. House: Judiciary Referred to Committee on Judiciary
HB 191 66-0 (1979) Author: Hudson III, Samuel Relating to notice of foreclosure of a vendor's lien on real property. House: Business & Industry Scheduled for public hearing on . . . . . .
HB 537 66-0 (1979) Author: Hudson III, Samuel Relating to notice of the time and place of a foreclosure sale. House: Business & Industry Reported from subcommittee unfavorably
HB 552 65-0 (1977) Author: Hudson III, Samuel Relating to notice of foreclosure of vendor's lien on real property. House: Judicial Affairs Considered by committee in public hearing
HB 553 65-0 (1977) Author: Hudson III, Samuel Relating to notice of sheriff's sales. House: Judiciary Considered by committee in formal meeting
SB 26 65-0 (1977) Author: Traeger, John
Sponsor: Martin, Tom
Relating to procedures for the sale of real property under a tax lien or by the state or taxing unit having acquired the property; and declaring an emergency. House: Judiciary
Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
HB 442 63-0 (1973) Author: Green, Gene Requiring judicial foreclosure for all repossession of personal property under Title 79. House: Judiciary Referred to subcommittee
HB 51 62-0 (1971) Author: Swanson, Bill T. Relating to notice of a creditor's intention to foreclose a lien on real property used as the owner's residence and expiration of a 60-day period for compliance as conditions precedent to foreclosure.
HB 946 62-0 (1971) Author: Garcia, J.A. Relating to suits to set aside sales under foreclosure of liens for taxes.
HB 1242 62-0 (1971) Author: Baker, George Relating to requiring notice by publication of a foreclosure sale made under power conferred by a deed of trust or other contract lien.
HB 819 61-0 (1969) Author: Moreno, Paul Relating to providing conditions to enforce forfeitures under executory contracts for conveyance of real property; providing a method of avoiding forfeiture and acceleration.
HB 483 56-0 (1959) Author: Day, Jr., James C. "Jimmy" Relating to amending certain statutes providing for the exemption of certain property from forced sale.
HB 52 54-0 (1955) Author: Parish, Harold Burton Relating to sale of real property under execution; amending Statutes so as to permit sale at some place within the courthouse other than the courthouse door and to require the notice of sale to state the time and place of sale.
HB 152 54-0 (1955) Author: Carpenter, Frank H. | et. al. Relating to providing procedure for summary sale by enforcement and foreclosure of tax liens on real property by the State, county, cities, terms, districts and all other sub-divisions of government with taxing power, of such real property is unrendered and the taxes delinquent for seven (7) successive years or more, and is not the homestead of the owner, and the fair market value of same does not exceed five hundred ($500.00) dollars, eliminating the necessity of foreclosure of tax liens by suits in courts as to such real property.
HB 518 53-0 (1953) Author: Carr, Waggoner Relating to amending certain Acts relating to redemption of property sold at tax foreclosure sales.
HB 716 53-0 (1953) Author: Carpenter, Frank H. | et. al. Relating to providing procedure for summary sale by enforcement and foreclosure of tax liens on real property by the State, county, cities, towns, districts and all other sub-divisions of government with taxing power, if such real property is unrendered and the taxes delinquent for five (5) successive years or more and is not the homestead of the owner, eliminating the necessity of foreclosure of tax liens by suits in courts as to such real property.
SB 103 52-0 (1951) Author: Bracewell, Jr., Joseph Searcy Relating to amending certain acts defining the term "taxing units" and providing a method of trial in cases involving such taxing units, by adding thereto a new section providing protection to purchasers at void or defective tax foreclosure sales; providing for subrogation to the rights of the taxing units; providing for the right of re-foreclosure.
HB 228 51-0 (1949) Author: Yezak, Herman Relating to the percentage paid on redemption of property sold at tax foreclosure sales; providing that if any part, paragraph or provision of this Act be held invalid, such holding shall not affect the validity of any other part, paragraph or provision thereof.
HB 328 51-0 (1949) Author: Isaacks, Samuel Jackson "Sam" Relating to providing procedure by summary sale for enforcement and foreclosure of tax liens on real property by the State, county, cities, towns, districts and all other subdivisions of government with taxing power, eliminating the necessity of foreclosure of tax liens by suits in courts; appealing all laws in conflict; providing that if any part of this law be held unconstitutional, then the remaining shall be unaffected.
SB 354 51-0 (1949) Author: Martin, Crawford Collins Relating to providing procedure by administrative sale for enforcement and foreclosure of tax liens on real property by the state, county, cities, towns, districts and all other subdivisions of government with taxing power, eliminating the necessity of foreclosure of tax liens by suits in courts; providing for the repeal of all laws and parts of laws in conflict herewith; providing that if any part of this act or any section thereof shall be held to be unconstitutional, then the remaining shall be unaffected thereby and shall remain in full force and effect as the express intent of the Legislature of Texas.
HB 12 51-1 (1950) Author: Isaacks, Samuel Jackson "Sam" Relating to providing procedure by summary sale for enforcement and foreclosure of tax liens on real property by the State, county, cities, towns, districts and all other subdivisions of government with taxing power, eliminating the necessity of foreclosure of tax liens by suits in courts; providing that all taxes collected before the effective date of September 1, 1955 be allocated to a building fund for State Hospitals; providing for repeal of all laws and parts of laws in conflict herewith; providing that if any part of this Act or any section thereof shall be held unconstitutional, then the remaining part shall be unaffected thereby and shall remain in full force and effect as the express intent of the Legislature of Texas.
HB 576 50-0 (1947) Author: Swanson, Frederick Glenn Relating to amending a previous Act, in regard to liens created by filing and recording in the public records; to bar the right to sue to foreclose such liens more than one year after the claimed indebtedness accrues.
HB 591 50-0 (1947) Author: Blount, Ralph E. "Peppy" | et. al. Relating to amending a previous Act, relating to the matter of parties and the issuance and service of process in tax suits; providing for issuance and service of process on residents and nonresidents and for notice to unknown owners; repealing all laws in conflict.
HB 664 50-0 (1947) Author: Peters, Donald I. Relating to complying with the requirements of Sections 13 and 15 of Article VIII of the Constitution of the State of Texas by providing for the sale of land and other property for delinquent taxes due thereon, without the necessity of a suit in Court.
HB 695 50-0 (1947) Author: Celaya, Augustine | et. al. Relating to amending a previous Act, relating to the purchase and redemption of property sold at tax foreclosure sales; providing for the distribution of redemption money; providing methods for resale of property bought by taxing units or in the name of officers thereof, at tax foreclosure sales; validating certain sales heretofore made; limiting the times within which certain actions may be commenced attacking certain sales; providing that if any part, paragraph or provision of this Act be held invalid, such holding shall not affect the validity of any other part, paragraph or provision thereof.
SB 266 50-0 (1947) Author: Kelley, Rogers Relating to amending a previous Act, validating certain sales made by water improvement district and water control and improvement districts.
HB 72 49-0 (1945) Author: Leonard, Homer Lakerby Relating to amending certain Acts concerning disposal of property on foreclosures.
HB 114 49-0 (1945) Author: Barnes, Cecil Hamilton | et. al. Relating to providing procedure by summary sale for enforcement and foreclosure of tax liens on real property by the State, county, cities, towns, districts and all other subdivisions of government with taxing power, eliminating the necessity of foreclosure of tax liens by suits in courts.
HB 294 49-0 (1945) Author: Donnell, John Rankin Relating to providing that from and after the effective date of this Act any person, firm, corporation, partnership, association or any legal entity of any nature whatsoever holding any indebtedness secured by any kind of lien upon real estate situated in this State shall be denied the right to sue for said indebtedness or for the foreclosure of said lien unless and until the said holder of said indebtedness and/or lien has paid all the ad valorem taxes due against said real estate as same is represented by the said indebtedness.
HB 365 49-0 (1945) Author: Celaya, Augustine Relating to amending certain Acts so as to provide express authority for the execution of deeds to convey property bought in by the State of Texas as Trustee for the use and benefit of itself and the other taxing units at tax foreclosure sales, as well as providing express authority for the execution of deeds by counties where property is bought in the name of the county as trustee for the use and benefit of itself and other taxing units in tax foreclosure sales.
HB 564 49-0 (1945) Author: Bridgers, William W. "Billy" Relating to authorizing county tax assessors and collectors to convey properties acquired by the state and county through tax foreclosure proceedings.
HB 689 49-0 (1945) Author: Favors, Ennis Relating to amending certain Statutes by providing that all actions for recovery of real estate by virtue of superior title retentions and for the foreclosure of vendor's, deed of trust, mortgage, voluntary mechanic's or materialman's liens be instituted and powers of sale in mortgage and deed of trust be exercised within four years after the maturity date of the debt secured as to bona fide purchasers, mortgages or lessees unless extended; providing for the repeal of all laws in conflict.
HB 592 48-0 (1943) Author: Young, Charles H. Relating to amending certain Statutes by providing that in cases of foreclosure of real property where the proceeds of the sale shall be insufficient to satisfy the judgment on the debt that the party obligated shall have the right to plead and prove the actual value of the property at the time and place of such sale and shall be entitled to a credit of any difference between its actual value and the sale price of such property.
HB 89 47-0 (1941) Author: Harris, Fred R. "Red" Relating to prohibiting the sale of real estate by virtue of any power of sale contained in any mortgage, trust deed, or other conveyance in the nature of a mortgage, and providing that such conveyances shall only be foreclosed by an action in court and that no real estate shall be sold to satisfy any such conveyance except pursuant to a judgment of a district court.
HB 469 47-0 (1941) Author: Crossley, Sr., Pleasant Lewis | et. al. Relating to making a provision for the administrative methods of enforcement of tax liens of county, state, cities, towns, and districts, and all subdivisions of government with taxing power, and eliminating the foreclosure thereof by suits in court.
HB 632 47-0 (1941) Author: Bruhl, Lawrence L. Relating to amending a certain Article of the Revised Civil Statutes providing that in cases of foreclosure of real property where the proceeds of the sale shall be insufficient to satisfy the judgment on the debt, the party obligated shall have the right to plead and prove actual value.
SB 256 47-0 (1941) Author: Spears, J. Franklin Relating to providing that in all sales of property, either real estate or personal property under foreclosure in suits for delinquent taxes, where the amount is not over Five Hundred ($500.00) Dollars, notice shall be posted at three public places in the County where such property is located.
HB 113 46-0 (1939) Author: Harrell, Eugene F. Relating to restricting manner of foreclosure of mortgage under contract of conditional sale of motor vehicles.
HB 565 46-0 (1939) Author: Hardeman, Dorsey B. Relating to amending a certain Act providing for parties and procedure in tax suits.
HB 858 46-0 (1939) Author: McFarland, Charles Milford | et. al. Relating to making provisions for the enforcement of tax liens of counties, State, cities, towns, districts and all subdivisions of the Government with taxing power, where taxes are unpaid and delinquent on real property, etc.
HB 916 46-0 (1939) Author: Worley, Francis Eugene Relating to authorizing the owner of real estate to redeem the same at any time before the rights of the third parties are involved, to redeem such real estate by the payment of all taxes, penalties, interest and costs.
HB 150 43-0 (1933) Author: Morrison, Harlee | et. al. Relating to providing that in cases of foreclosure of real property where the proceeds of the sale shall be insufficient to satisfy the judgment on the debt that the party obligated shall have the right to plead and prove the actual value of the property at the time and place of such sale and shall be entitled to a credit of any difference between the actual value and the sale price of such property.
HB 231 43-0 (1933) Author: Greathouse, Joseph Felix "Joe" | et. al. Relating to providing relief (in behalf of owners of land encumbered by liens) against immediate effect of foreclosures by providing the time when and the manner in which judgments in foreclosure and/or judgment in cases of trespass to try title may be satisfied and released and/or otherwise may become enforceable by or through writs of possession.
HB 914 43-0 (1933) Author: Pope, Walter Elmer "Uncle Elmer" | et. al. Relating to staying all sales under execution, or order of sale, or under any deed of trust, mortgage or other contract giving or granting any power of sale of real property for debt now advertised to be made on May 2, 1933, or which was advertised for sale on March 7, 1933, or April 4, 1933, but which sale was stayed and postponed by virtue of Acts of the Forty-third Legislature, until the first Tuesday in June, 1933..
HB 150 43-1 (1933) Author: Johnson, Andrew Percy | et. al. Relating to reducing the cost of redeeming land sold for taxes, and specifying the time for redemption and the money to be paid therefor.
SB 3 43-2 (1934) Author: Sanderford, John Roy Relating to the granting of relief in certain cases during the emergency declared to exist, from inequitable sales under deeds of trust and inequitable foreclosures of vendor's lien and execution sales of real estate and providing for the postponement of certain sales.
HB 49 42-0 (1931) Author: Bond, Thomas R. Relating to amending certain statutes by providing exemptions to forced sale law.
HB 234 42-0 (1931) Author: Towery, J. H. Relating to amending certain Statutes relating to redemption of land sold for taxes; providing the period of redemption and the amount required to be paid to redeem the land.
SB 544 42-0 (1931) Author: Greer, Julian Preston Relating to authorizing the Commissioner of the General Land Office to accept and award all applications for the repurchase of certain public school land located in El Paso County, Texas.
HB 27 42-1 (1931) Author: Farmer, Clarence Edwin Relating to providing for a moratorium in the State of Texas on the collection of all debts on all real property for a period of two years.
SB 26 42-1 (1931) Author: Small, Sr., Charles Clinton "Clint" Relating to making provisions for the enforcement of tax liens certain subdivisions, where taxes are unpaid and delinquent on real property by eliminating the foreclosure thereof by suits in Court; providing for notice, advertisement, sale, execution and delivery of deed by Collector.
HB 6 42-2 (1931) Author: Towery, J. H. Relating to providing for a moratorium in the State of Texas on the collection of all debts for a period of two years.
HB 11 42-2 (1931) Author: Farmer, Clarence Edwin Relating to providing for a moratorium in the State of Texas on the collection of all debts on all real property for a period of two years and providing no suit shall be instituted or prosecuted to collect any debt on real property.
HB 31 42-2 (1931) Author: Greathouse, Joseph Felix "Joe" | et. al. Relating to amending certain Statutes by providing that Judgments foreclosing mortgage, contract, and deed of trust liens upon real estate shall not be executed until after the expiration of six months after the date such Judgments become final; providing for a right of redemption.
SB 17 42-2 (1931) Author: Rawlings, Frank H. | et. al. Relating to amending certain articles providing that Judgments foreclosing mortgage, contract and deed of trust liens upon real estate shall not be executed until six months from the date such become final.
HB 14 42-3 (1932) Author: Pope, Walter Elmer "Uncle Elmer" Relating to amending certain statutes in regard to sale of real estate.
HB 15 42-3 (1932) Author: Pope, Walter Elmer "Uncle Elmer" Relating to amending certain Statutes relating to the sale of real estate.
HB 16 42-3 (1932) Author: Pope, Walter Elmer "Uncle Elmer" Relating to redeeming real estate sold under certain conditions.
HB 46 42-3 (1932) Author: Farmer, Clarence Edwin | et. al. Relating to providing for a moratorium in the State of Texas on the foreclosure of all liens on all real property for a period of two years.
HB 73 42-3 (1932) Author: Wagstaff, Robert McAlpine | et. al. Relating to confirming and validating repurchases of public free school and asylum lands by forfeited land owners.
HB 74 42-3 (1932) Author: Wagstaff, Robert McAlpine | et. al. Relating to amending certain statutes by providing that the failure to pay any portion of the interest on the unpaid purchase money of lands sold by the state shall subject the sale of said land to forfeiture.
SB 25 42-3 (1932) Author: Small, Sr., Charles Clinton "Clint" | et. al. Relating to amending certain Statutes providing that the failure to pay any portion of the interest on the unpaid purchase money of lands sold by the State shall subject the sale of said land to forfeiture.
SB 26 42-3 (1932) Author: Small, Sr., Charles Clinton "Clint" | et. al. Relating to confirming and validating repurchases of public, free school and asylum lands by forfeited land owners; defining the rights of the State and the repurchasing land owners in respect to the ownership of the oil and gas and other minerals therein.
HB 195 41-0 (1929) Author: Quinn, Benjamin Edmund Relating to providing that all sales of real estate for the collection of delinquent taxes due thereon shall be made only after foreclosure of tax lien securing same in accordance with existing laws governing delinquent tax foreclosure suits. House: Revenue & Taxation
HB 488 41-0 (1929) Author: Hubbard, Robert Moss Relating to providing for a lien upon any motor vehicle, tractor, trailer or semi-trailer for the payment of all registration fees required by law; providing for the seizure and holding or selling same for the fees due thereon.
SB 327 41-0 (1929) Author: Love, Thomas Bell Relating to providing for the more efficient collection of delinquent taxes by preventing a multiplicity of suits by different corporations to collect taxes against the same property.
SB 458 41-0 (1929) Author: Pollard, Sr., Tomas (Thomas) Glover Relating to providing for a lien upon any motor vehicle for the payment of all registration fees required by law.
HB 6 40-0 (1927) Author: Montgomery, William Rogers | et. al. Relating to providing for the redemption of property sold under a judgment for taxes levied by any district under certain conditions.
SB 177 40-0 (1927) Author: Love, Thomas Bell Relating to providing the manner in which and the time within which real property sold in any if the methods provided by law for the payment of taxes due the State, county, city or and political subdivision of the State may be redeemed from any such sale.
SB 352 40-0 (1927) Author: Love, Thomas Bell Relating to amending Article 3810 of the Revised Civil Statutes of 1925 and changing the method of giving notice of sales provided for in said article.
SJR 20 40-0 (1927) Author: Floyd, Charles Richard Proposing an amendment providing that the former owner of land or lots sold for taxes may redeem the same by paying within one year after such sale the taxes and accrued interest.
HB 59 40-1 (1927) Author: Dielmann, Sr., Henry B. Relating to amending certain laws relating to the redemption of land sold under judgments for taxes of districts; making its provisions more certain.
HB 64 40-1 (1927) Author: Dielmann, Sr., Henry B. Relating to providing for the redemption of land sold under decree of court for taxes levied by the State or by any County, and providing that the redemption of the land so sold may be had within two years from the date of such sale and providing the terms, conditions, and penalties incident thereto.
HB 145 40-1 (1927) Author: Johnson, Andrew Percy Relating to amending certain article of the Revised Civil Statutes providing for proceedings in tax suits and the manner provided by law in ordinary foreclosure suits in the district courts of this State; providing that sales contemplated in tax foreclosure suits shall be made in the manner prescribed for the sale of real estate under execution.
SB 65 40-1 (1927) Author: Real, Julius Relating to providing for the redemption of land sold under decree of court for taxes levied by the State or by any County, and providing that the redemption of the land so sold may be had within two years from the date of such sale and providing the terms, conditions, and penalties incident thereto.
SB 66 40-1 (1927) Author: Real, Julius Relating to amending certain laws so as to provide that whenever land is sold under a decree and judgment of Court for taxes levied by or for any district organized under the laws of the State of Texas with authority to levy and collect taxes, the owner of such property, or any one having an interest therein, shall have the right to redeem the same at any time within two years from the date of such sale upon payment of double the amount paid by the purchaser at such sale.
HB 515 39-0 (1925) Author: Montgomery, William Rogers | et. al. Relating to providing for the redemption of property sold under a judgment for taxes levied by any district organized under the laws of the State of Texas. House: Judiciary
SB 303 39-0 (1925) Author: Berkeley, Benjamin Franklin Relating to providing that owners of public free school land, that has heretofore been forfeited, and remaining unsold, and that which may hereafter be forfeited for non-payment of interest accrued prior to November 1, 1925, shall have a right to repurchase same at the price fixed upon a revaluation thereof by the Commissioner of the General Land Office. Senate: Public Land and Land Office
SB 273 39-1 (1926) Author: Parnell, John D. | et. al. Relating to amending Chapter 94, approved March 19, 1925, relating the forfeiture and resale of public free school and, and providing for the validation of the forfeiture and resale and award, in cases where requests for revaluation were made within the time required by law, and of applications for said land that were filed after the time allowed by law. Senate: Public Land and Land Office
HB 544 38-0 (1923) Author: Loftin, Reuben Relating to providing for the sale of land bought or acquired by the State under and by virtue of foreclosure of trust deeds.
HB 597 38-0 (1923) Author: Barker, Charles A. Relating to providing that district clerks be required to file with the county clerk notice of pending of any suit affecting in any way the title to land, or any suit to foreclose lien on real estate.
HB 68 38-3 (1923) Author: Bonham, Herbert Spencer Relating to collection of delinquent taxes on land, defining more clearly what moneys shall be sent by the sheriff to the State Treasury when the sheriff shall make a sale, and more clearly defining fees to be allowed county attorneys.
HB 233 37-0 (1921) Author: Edwards, R. Edgar Relating to a certain Act regarding delinquent taxes on lands and lots in this State.
HB 287 37-0 (1921) Author: Webb, Lumpkin Relating to a certain Act regarding the equity of redemption law.
HJR 12 37-0 (1921) Author: Horton, Frank B. Relating to amending a certain Act regarding the sale of property for taxes.
HB 514 36-0 (1919) Author: Hill, Herman B. Relating to providing for the redemption, by the owner, of land or lots heretofore sold, or that may be hereafter sold, to the State, city or town for taxes.
HB 20 36-2 (1919) Author: Scott, S. M. | et. al. Relating to giving to the owner of any real estate sold to redeem debt the right to redeem the same at any time in one year from the date of sale.
HB 128 36-2 (1919) Author: Hill, Herman B. Relating to providing for the redemption of land or lots heretofore sold for taxes.
HB 511 35-0 (1917) Author: Thompson, Travis T. Relating to allowing the owner of land that has been sold to the state for the payment of taxes two years from this passage in which to redeem all lands through the payment of taxes, interest, and penalties.
SB 119 35-0 (1917) Author: Buchanan, Charles R. Relating to requiring that judgments make findings as to the reasonable cash value of the property held as security, providing for appraisement of the security and for deficiency Judgment only for the amount of difference between the appraised value and the amount of the judgment.
HB 42 35-1 (1917) Author: Swope, J. Hargrove | et. al. Relating to giving any owner of real estate sold under execution, order of sale, etc., the right to redeem same within one year.
SB 57 35-1 (1917) Author: Johnston, Rienzi Melville Relating to giving any owner of real estate sold under execution, order of sale, etc., the right to redeem same within one year.
HB 165 35-4 (1918) Author: Cope, W. D. Relating to providing for the redemption, by the owner, of land or lots heretofore sold, or that may be hereafter sold, to the State City or Town for taxes.
HB 114 34-0 (1915) Author: Davis, John E. Relating to providing for the sale of land that may have been or may hereafter be sold to the State of Texas under judgment foreclosing tax lien; freeing such land when sold from any other accrued State and county taxes.
HB 189 34-0 (1915) Author: Butler, William R. Relating to amending a certain Statute providing for the redemption by the owner of lands or lots sold to the State, city or town for taxes.
SB 82 34-0 (1915) Author: Conner, Robert P. Relating to amending a certain Statute prescribing conditions on which land and interest in land may be redeemed by delinquent tax payers.
HB 61 34-1 (1915) Author: Davis, John E. | et. al. Relating to providing for the sale of land that may have been or may hereafter be sold to the State of Texas under judgment foreclosing tax lien; providing a method of advertising the same; freeing such land when sold from any other accrued State and county taxes.
HB 62 34-1 (1915) Author: Butler, William R. Relating to providing for the redemption, by the owner, of land or lots heretofore sold, or that may be hereafter sold, to the State, city or town for taxes, and repealing all laws in conflict with this Act.
HB 38 33-0 (1913) Author: Macgill, Charles P. | et. al. Relating to the redemption by the owner of lands heretofore sold or that may hereafter be sold to the State, city or town for taxes.
HB 600 33-0 (1913) Author: Davis, John E. | et. al. Relating to providing for the sale of land that may have been or may hereafter be sold to the state, under judgment foreclosing tax lien, providing a method of conveying same and the disposition of the proceeds of such sale and freeing such land when sold from any other accrued state and county taxes.
HB 606 33-0 (1913) Author: Mendell, Jr., George W. Relating to amending Revised Statutes, providing for the redemption by the owner of lands or lots heretofore sold or that my hereafter be sold to the state, city or town for taxes.
SB 170 33-0 (1913) Author: Conner, Robert P. Relating to delinquent tax payers.
HB 38 33-1 (1913) Author: Mendell, Jr., George W. | et. al. Relating to amending Article 7642 of Chapter 13, Title 126, Revised Statutes, 1911, providing for the redemption by the owner of lands or lots heretofore sold or that may hereafter be sold to the State, city or town for taxes.
HB 64 33-1 (1913) Author: Davis, John E. | et. al. Relating to amending Article 7642, of Chapter 13, Title 126, Revised Statutes of 1911, providing for the redemption by the owners of lands or lots heretofore sold to the State, city or town for taxes, and to provide for the sale of land that may have been under judgment foreclosing tax lien.
SB 41 31-2 (1909) Relating to amending an act so as to permit the owner of land or lots sold to the State or to any city or town for taxes to redeem the same.
HB 419 29-0 (1905) Relating to permitting the owners of land or lots sold to the State or any city or town for taxes to redeem the same.
SB 183 29-0 (1905) Relating to more succinctly declare what is sufficient evidence of title to enable owners of land to redeem under sale for taxes.
SB 6 27-1 (1901) Relating to permitting owners of real estate sold to the State of Texas for taxes to redeem the same.
SB 94 26-0 (1899) Relating to extending the time within which lands heretofore sold, or which may be hereafter sold, to the State for taxes, under decree of court under the provisions of Chapter 42, Laws of 1895, and Chapter 103, Laws of 1897, may be redeemed; providing the manner of such redemption.
SB 122 26-0 (1899) Relating to providing for the redemption of land sold under decree of court for taxes due an incorporated city or town, and providing that the redemption of the land sold may be had within two years from the date of such sale, and providing the terms, conditions and penalties incident thereto.
SB 241 23-0 (1893) Relating to extending the time within which lands that have been sold for taxes and bought in by the State, cities, and towns may be redeemed.
HB 3 21-0 (1889) Relating to providing for a court of equity in cases where land has been rendered to the tax assessor incorrectly and sold to the State for its Taxes, when it proven that taxes on said land have been paid.
SB 24 21-0 (1889) Relating to extending the time within which lands that have been sold for taxes and bought in by the state may be redeemed.
HB 24 20-0 (1887) Relating to extending the time within which lands that have been sold for taxes and bought in by the State may be redeemed.
SB 17 19-0 (1885) Relating to giving orders of sale foreclosing liens upon land the force and effect of writs of possession.
SB 230 19-0 (1885) Relating to preventing the forfeiture of the rights of purchasers of Public Free School, University or Asylum land.
HB 13 18-1 (1884) Relating to providing for the sale of all real estate bid off to the State by collectors of taxes at tax sales, the owners of which have not redeemed the same, and to extending the right of redemption.


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