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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
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
HB 1254 86-0 (2019) Author: Murphy, Jim
Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the eligibility of land secured by a home equity loan to be designated for agricultural use for ad valorem tax purposes. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Property Tax
Effective on 1/1/20
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
SJR 60 85-0 (2017) Author: Hancock, Kelly
Sponsor: 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
Senate: Business & Commerce
Filed with the Secretary of State
HJR 128 84-0 (2015) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the limitation of fees that may be charged for a home equity loan. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
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
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
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
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
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
SJR 54 80-0 (2007) Author: Carona, John Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to home equity loans allowed following refinance of certain homestead purchase money loans and to the minimum advance limit on a home equity line of credit. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 637 79-0 (2005) Author: Goolsby, Tony
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to authorizing an extension of credit secured by a residence homestead in which a minor or ward has an ownership interest. House: Financial Institutions
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/05
HJR 45 79-0 (2005) Author: Flynn, Dan Proposing a constitutional amendment simplifying requirements for certain refinances of home equity loans without additional cash advances. House: Financial Institutions Left pending in committee
HJR 52 79-0 (2005) Author: Flynn, Dan Proposing a constitutional amendment lowering the minimum amount of a debit or advance allowed under a home equity line of credit. House: Financial Institutions Left pending in committee
HB 1841 78-0 (2003) Author: Solomons, Burt Relating to home equity loans and the interpretation of certain constitutional provisions by certain state agencies. House: Financial Institutions Left pending in committee
HB 2713 78-0 (2003) Author: Gutierrez, Roberto Relating to additional interest for default on certain secondary mortgage loans. House: Financial Institutions Laid on the table subject to call
HCR 277 78-0 (2003) Author: Solomons, Burt
Sponsor: Carona, John
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the senate to make technical corrections to S.J.R. No. 42. Signed by the Governor
HJR 23 78-0 (2003) Author: Hochberg, Scott | et. al.
Sponsor: Carona, John
Proposing a constitutional amendment permitting refinancing of a home equity loan with a reverse mortgage. House: Financial Institutions
Senate: Business & Commerce
Filed with the Secretary of State
HJR 70 78-0 (2003) Author: Solomons, Burt Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to home equity loans. House: Financial Institutions Left pending in committee
SB 1067 78-0 (2003) Author: Carona, John
Sponsor: Solomons, Burt
Relating to home equity lending and high-cost home loans. House: Financial Institutions
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on adoption of const. amendment
SB 1430 78-0 (2003) Author: Averitt, Kip
Sponsor: Gutierrez, Roberto
Relating to additional interest for default on certain secondary mortgage loans. House: Financial Institutions
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
SJR 17 78-0 (2003) Author: Carona, John Proposing a constitutional amendment simplifying requirements for certain refinances of home equity loans without additional cash advances. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SJR 18 78-0 (2003) Author: Carona, John Proposing a constitutional amendment allowing a lender or holder of a home equity loan to cure certain violations. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SJR 42 78-0 (2003) Author: Carona, John
Sponsor: Solomons, Burt
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a home equity line of credit, providing for administrative interpretation of home equity lending law, and otherwise relating to the making, refinancing, repayment, and enforcement of home equity loans. House: Financial Institutions
Senate: Business & Commerce
Filed with the Secretary of State
SJR 47 78-0 (2003) Author: Fraser, Troy Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing home equity lines of credit. Senate: Business & Commerce No action taken in committee
SJR 52 78-0 (2003) Author: West, Royce Proposing a constitutional amendment limiting fees charged to home equity loan borrowers and prohibiting certain predatory practices. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SJR 56 78-0 (2003) Author: Carona, John Proposing a constitutional amendment simplifying home equity borrowing. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
HJR 4 77-0 (2001) Author: Wolens, Steven Proposing a constitutional amendment correcting technical errors in home equity lien provisions of the Texas Constitution and clarifying a lender's ability to cure certain violations of the home equity lien provisions. House: Financial Institutions Left pending in committee
HJR 101 77-0 (2001) Author: Solomons, Burt Proposing a constitutional amendment simplifying requirements for certain refinances of home equity loans without additional cash advances. House: Financial Institutions Left pending in committee
SJR 42 77-0 (2001) Author: Carona, John Proposing a constitutional amendment correcting technical errors in home equity lien provisions of the Texas Constitution and clarifying a lender's ability to cure certain violations of the home equity lien provisions. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SJR 43 77-0 (2001) Author: Carona, John Proposing a constitutional amendment simplifying requirements for certain refinances of home equity loans without additional cash advances. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 1547 76-0 (1999) Author: Danburg, Debra | et. al. Relating to adoption of rules to interpret home equity lending law. House: Financial Institutions Left pending in committee
SB 48 76-0 (1999) Author: Carona, John Relating to the adoption of rules to interpret home equity lending law. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SJR 8 76-0 (1999) Author: Carona, John Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to delegate to a state agency or officer authority to adopt rules interpreting home equity lending law. Senate: Economic Development Reported from s/c favorably w/o amendments
HB 2147 70-0 (1987) Author: Evans, Charles Relating to mortgage loans and to encumbrances on homestead property. House: Financial Institutions Referred to subcommittee
SB 421 70-0 (1987) Author: Glasgow, Bob Relating to mortgage loans and to encumbrances on homestead property. Senate: State Affairs Left as pending business in comm.


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