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34 result(s) [ Session(s): all Chamber = Both Bill Type = all Subjects = HOME EQUITY ]

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85th Regular Session, 2017
	HJR 99 (85th R.S.)
	Caption: 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.
	Author: Parker, Tan \| et. al.
	Committees: Investments & Financial Services
	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
	SJR 60 (85th R.S.)
	Caption: 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.
	Author: Hancock, Kelly
	Sponsor: Parker, Tan \| et. al.
	Committees: Investments & Financial Services \| Business & Commerce
	Last Action: Filed with the Secretary of State
84th Regular Session, 2015
	HJR 128 (84th R.S.)
	Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the limitation of fees that may be charged for a home equity loan.
	Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
	Committees: Insurance
	Last Action: Referred to Insurance
	HJR 131 (84th R.S.)
	Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment concerning fees that are subject to the maximum allowable limit to obtain a home equity loan.
	Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
	Committees: Investments & Financial Services
	Last Action: Left pending in committee
83rd Regular Session, 2013
	HB 2865 (83rd R.S.)
	Caption: Relating to certain notifications to borrowers required for home equity loans.
	Author: Carter, Stefani
	Committees: Investments & Financial Services
	Last Action: Withdrawn from schedule
	HJR 118 (83rd R.S.)
	Caption: 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.
	Author: Villarreal, Mike \| et. al.
	Committees: Investments & Financial Services
	Last Action: Left pending in committee
82nd Regular Session, 2011
	HJR 90 (82nd R.S.)
	Caption: 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.
	Author: Hartnett, Will
	Committees: Business & Industry
	Last Action: Left pending in committee
80th Regular Session, 2007
	HJR 72 (80th R.S.)
	Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to clarify certain provisions relating to the making of a home equity loan and use of home equity loan proceeds.
	Author: Solomons, Burt
	Sponsor: Carona, John
	Committees: Financial Institutions \| Business & Commerce
	Last Action: Filed with the Secretary of State
	SJR 54 (80th R.S.)
	Caption: 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.
	Author: Carona, John
	Committees: Business & Commerce
	Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
79th Regular Session, 2005
	HB 637 (79th R.S.)
	Caption: Relating to authorizing an extension of credit secured by a residence homestead in which a minor or ward has an ownership interest.
	Author: Goolsby, Tony
	Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
	Committees: Financial Institutions \| Business & Commerce
	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05
	HJR 45 (79th R.S.)
	Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment simplifying requirements for certain refinances of home equity loans without additional cash advances.
	Author: Flynn, Dan
	Committees: Financial Institutions
	Last Action: Left pending in committee
	HJR 52 (79th R.S.)
	Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment lowering the minimum amount of a debit or advance allowed under a home equity line of credit.
	Author: Flynn, Dan
	Committees: Financial Institutions
	Last Action: Left pending in committee
78th Regular Session, 2003
	HB 1841 (78th R.S.)
	Caption: Relating to home equity loans and the interpretation of certain constitutional provisions by certain state agencies.
	Author: Solomons, Burt
	Committees: Financial Institutions
	Last Action: Left pending in committee
	HB 2713 (78th R.S.)
	Caption: Relating to additional interest for default on certain secondary mortgage loans.
	Author: Gutierrez, Roberto
	Committees: Financial Institutions
	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
	HCR 277 (78th R.S.)
	Caption: Instructing the enrolling clerk of the senate to make technical corrections to S.J.R. No. 42.
	Author: Solomons, Burt
	Sponsor: Carona, John
	Last Action: Signed by the Governor
	HJR 23 (78th R.S.)
	Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment permitting refinancing of a home equity loan with a reverse mortgage.
	Author: Hochberg, Scott \| et. al.
	Sponsor: Carona, John
	Committees: Financial Institutions \| Business & Commerce
	Last Action: Filed with the Secretary of State
	HJR 70 (78th R.S.)
	Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to home equity loans.
	Author: Solomons, Burt
	Committees: Financial Institutions
	Last Action: Left pending in committee
	SB 1067 (78th R.S.)
	Caption: Relating to home equity lending and high-cost home loans.
	Author: Carona, John
	Sponsor: Solomons, Burt
	Committees: Financial Institutions \| Business & Commerce
	Last Action: Effective on adoption of const. amendment
	SB 1430 (78th R.S.)
	Caption: Relating to additional interest for default on certain secondary mortgage loans.
	Author: Averitt, Kip
	Sponsor: Gutierrez, Roberto
	Committees: Financial Institutions \| Business & Commerce
	Last Action: Effective immediately
	SJR 17 (78th R.S.)
	Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment simplifying requirements for certain refinances of home equity loans without additional cash advances.
	Author: Carona, John
	Committees: Business & Commerce
	Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
	SJR 18 (78th R.S.)
	Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment allowing a lender or holder of a home equity loan to cure certain violations.
	Author: Carona, John
	Committees: Business & Commerce
	Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
	SJR 42 (78th R.S.)
	Caption: 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.
	Author: Carona, John
	Sponsor: Solomons, Burt
	Committees: Financial Institutions \| Business & Commerce
	Last Action: Filed with the Secretary of State
	SJR 47 (78th R.S.)
	Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing home equity lines of credit.
	Author: Fraser, Troy
	Committees: Business & Commerce
	Last Action: No action taken in committee
	SJR 52 (78th R.S.)
	Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment limiting fees charged to home equity loan borrowers and prohibiting certain predatory practices.
	Author: West, Royce
	Committees: Business & Commerce
	Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
	SJR 56 (78th R.S.)
	Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment simplifying home equity borrowing.
	Author: Carona, John
	Committees: Business & Commerce
	Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
77th Regular Session, 2001
	HJR 4 (77th R.S.)
	Caption: 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.
	Author: Wolens, Steven
	Committees: Financial Institutions
	Last Action: Left pending in committee
	HJR 101 (77th R.S.)
	Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment simplifying requirements for certain refinances of home equity loans without additional cash advances.
	Author: Solomons, Burt
	Committees: Financial Institutions
	Last Action: Left pending in committee
	SJR 42 (77th R.S.)
	Caption: 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.
	Author: Carona, John
	Committees: Business & Commerce
	Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
	SJR 43 (77th R.S.)
	Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment simplifying requirements for certain refinances of home equity loans without additional cash advances.
	Author: Carona, John
	Committees: Business & Commerce
	Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
76th Regular Session, 1999
	HB 1547 (76th R.S.)
	Caption: Relating to adoption of rules to interpret home equity lending law.
	Author: Danburg, Debra \| et. al.
	Committees: Financial Institutions
	Last Action: Left pending in committee
	SB 48 (76th R.S.)
	Caption: Relating to the adoption of rules to interpret home equity lending law.
	Author: Carona, John
	Committees: State Affairs
	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
	SJR 8 (76th R.S.)
	Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to delegate to a state agency or officer authority to adopt rules interpreting home equity lending law.
	Author: Carona, John
	Committees: Economic Development
	Last Action: Reported from s/c favorably w/o amendments
70th Regular Session, 1987
	HB 2147 (70th R.S.)
	Caption: Relating to mortgage loans and to encumbrances on homestead property.
	Author: Evans, Charles
	Committees: Financial Institutions
	Last Action: Referred to subcommittee
	SB 421 (70th R.S.)
	Caption: Relating to mortgage loans and to encumbrances on homestead property.
	Author: Glasgow, Bob
	Committees: State Affairs
	Last Action: Left as pending business in comm.
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