|
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HB 4 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
|
Relating to the regulation of the collection, use, processing, and treatment of consumers' personal data by certain business entities; imposing a civil penalty. |
House: Business & Industry
Senate: State Affairs
|
See remarks for effective date |
ATTORNEY GENERAL|BIOMETRIC IDENTIFIERS & VOICEPRINTS|Business & Commerce--General|Business & Commerce--Trade Practices|Consumer Protection|Electronic Information Systems|INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF|INTERNET|Protection of Personal Information|TEXAS DATA PRIVACY AND SECURITY ACT |
|
|
HB 150 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Johnson, Julie | et. al.
|
Relating to prohibiting oral releases for automobile insurance claims. |
House: Insurance
|
Considered in Calendars |
Consumer Protection|Insurance--Insurers & Agents|Insurance--Motor Vehicles|Vehicles & Traffic--Insurance/Financial Responsibility |
|
|
HB 292 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Bernal, Diego
|
Relating to investigations and actions by district or county attorneys in connection with the deceptive trade practice of charging exorbitant or excessive prices for necessities during a declared disaster. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Referred to Business & Industry |
Business & Commerce--General|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Consumer Protection|Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys|State Finances--Management & Control |
|
|
HB 597 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Jetton, Jacey
|
Relating to an appraisal procedure for disputed losses under certain property and casualty insurance policies. |
House: Insurance
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Consumer Protection|INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF|Insurance--Property & Casualty|REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS |
|
|
HB 712 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Shaheen, Matt
|
Relating to state agency and local government security incident procedures. |
House: State Affairs
|
Laid on the table subject to call |
Consumer Protection|Electronic Information Systems|Protection of Personal Information|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
HB 896 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Patterson, Jared
|
Relating to prohibiting use of social media platforms by children. |
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select
|
Referred to Youth Health & Safety, Select |
Business & Commerce--Trade Practices|COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE|Consumer Protection|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|IDENTIFICATION CARDS|INTERNET |
|
|
HB 1498 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" | et. al.
|
Relating to disclosure of an automatic premium loan provision in a life insurance policy. |
House: Insurance
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Consumer Protection|Insurance--Life & Annuities|LOANS |
|
|
HB 1592 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
|
Relating to the application of balance billing prohibitions and out-of-network dispute resolution procedures to certain self-insured or self-funded employee welfare benefit plans. |
House: Insurance
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Effective on 9/1/23 |
Consumer Protection|INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF|Insurance--Health & Accident |
|
|
HB 1676 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: González, Jessica
|
Relating to the sale of consumer geotracking data by telephone companies. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Referred to Business & Industry |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS |
|
|
HB 1844 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
|
Relating to the regulation of the collection, use, processing, and treatment of consumers' personal data by certain business entities; imposing a civil penalty. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Referred to Business & Industry |
ATTORNEY GENERAL|BIOMETRIC IDENTIFIERS & VOICEPRINTS|Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|Electronic Information Systems|INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF|Protection of Personal Information|TEXAS DATA PRIVACY AND SECURITY ACT |
|
|
HB 1861 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Guillen, Ryan
|
Relating to notice of nonrenewal of a property and casualty insurance policy. |
House: Insurance
|
Referred to Insurance |
Consumer Protection|Insurance--Property & Casualty |
|
|
HB 1873 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Campos, Liz
|
Relating to patients' rights, consumer protection, and directives for the provision of health care services; providing an administrative penalty. |
House: Public Health
|
Referred to Public Health |
ADVANCE DIRECTIVES|Consumer Protection|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Health Care Providers|Hospitals|IDENTIFICATION CARDS|INFORMED CONSENT|MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS|NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF|Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations|PATIENT RIGHTS & PROTECTION|PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT BOARD, TEXAS|PHYSICIANS |
|
|
HB 1900 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Smithee, John | et. al.
Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
|
Relating to notice of cancellation or nonrenewal of a property and casualty insurance policy. |
House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Effective on 9/1/23 |
Consumer Protection|Insurance--Property & Casualty |
|
|
HB 1973 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Harris, Caroline | et. al.
|
Relating to itemized billing for health care services and supplies provided by health care providers; authorizing an administrative penalty. |
House: Public Health
|
Laid on the table subject to call |
Consumer Protection|Health Care Providers |
|
|
HB 2086 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Perez, Mary Ann
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
|
Relating to creating a criminal offense for interfering with a motor fuel metering device or motor fuel unattended payment terminal and the prosecution of organized criminal activity involving that conduct. |
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
|
Removed from local & uncontested calendar |
Consumer Protection|Criminal Procedure--General|Financial--General|LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|ORGANIZED CRIME|Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment |
|
|
HB 2087 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Perez, Mary Ann
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
|
Relating to the financial crimes intelligence center. |
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Criminal Justice
|
Removed from local & uncontested calendar |
Agriculture|Consumer Protection|CREDIT & DEBIT CARDS|Crimes--Against Property|Financial--General|LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF |
|
|
HB 2165 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
|
Relating to requirements for subscription service contracts; providing a civil penalty. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Left pending in committee |
ATTORNEY GENERAL|Business & Commerce--General|Business & Commerce--Trade Practices|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Consumer Protection |
|
|
HB 2632 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Plesa, Mihaela
|
Relating to false, misleading, or deceptive advertising made in connection with a reverse mortgage loan agreement. |
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
|
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services |
CONSUMER CREDIT COMMISSIONER, OFFICE OF|Consumer Protection|Financial--General|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|REVERSE MORTGAGES |
|
|
HB 3218 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Klick, Stephanie
|
Relating to price estimates and billing requirements for certain health care facilities. |
House: Public Health
|
Left pending in committee |
Consumer Protection|Health Care Providers|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|Hospitals|Insurance--Health & Accident |
|
|
HB 3275 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Lambert, Stan
|
Relating to the regulation of consumer credit transactions and the regulatory authority of the consumer credit commissioner; changing a fee. |
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
|
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar |
Business & Commerce--General|CONSUMER CREDIT COMMISSION|Consumer Protection|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--General|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|PAWNSHOPS & PAWNSHOP TRANSACTIONS|TREASURY SAFEKEEPING TRUST COMPANY, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 3664 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Reynolds, Ron
|
Relating to removal of certain eviction case information from credit reports. |
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
|
Left pending in committee |
Consumer Protection|Courts--Civil Procedure|CREDIT REPORTS|Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant |
|
|
HB 3827 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Lambert, Stan
|
Relating to the regulation of earned wage access services; requiring an occupational license; providing an administrative penalty; imposing fees. |
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
|
Received from the House |
CONSUMER CREDIT COMMISSIONER, OFFICE OF|Consumer Protection|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--General|Labor--Wages|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|SECRETARY OF STATE |
|
|
HB 4126 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Raney, John
|
Relating to the regulation of future listing right purchase contracts; imposing a fee; requiring an occupational registration. |
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
|
Left pending in committee |
Consumer Protection|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Property Interests--Real Property|TEXAS REAL ESTATE COMMISSION |
|
|
HB 4403 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Davis, Yvonne
|
Relating to requirements for and prohibitions on certain telemarketing calls. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Referred to Business & Industry |
AUTOMATIC DIAL ANNOUNCING DEVICE|Consumer Protection|Financial--General|TELEMARKETING|TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES |
|
|
HB 4696 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Noble, Candy
Sponsor: Miles, Borris | et. al.
|
Relating to the reporting and investigation of certain allegations of abuse, neglect, and exploitation, the making and investigation of complaints alleging violations of certain health facility licensing requirements, and the content of the employee misconduct registry. |
House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Effective on 9/1/23 |
Aging|CHILD ABUSE|Consumer Protection|Day Care|Disabilities, Persons with|ELDER ABUSE|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Family--Child Protection|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Human Services--General |
|
|
HB 4804 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Plesa, Mihaela
|
Relating to requiring social media platforms to include certain warnings in connection with advertisements for medical procedures or treatments conducted in a foreign country. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Referred to Business & Industry |
ADVERTISING|Business & Commerce--General|Business & Commerce--Trade Practices|Consumer Protection|Health--General|INTERNET|LAURA AVILA ACT|Tourism |
|
|
HB 4899 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Guillen, Ryan
|
Relating to disclosure under the public information law of settlement communications maintained by or on behalf of the attorney general as part of a deceptive trade practices investigation or action. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
ATTORNEY GENERAL|Business & Commerce--Trade Practices|Consumer Protection|Open Records |
|
|
HB 4915 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
|
Relating to the deceptive trade practice of excluding mandatory fees or charges from an advertised, displayed, or offered price. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Referred to Business & Industry |
ADVERTISING|Business & Commerce--General|Business & Commerce--Trade Practices|Consumer Protection|Electronic Information Systems|Financial--General|Protection of Personal Information |
|
|
HB 4919 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Cain, Briscoe
|
Relating to the applicability of certain laws regarding peer-to-peer car sharing programs. |
House: Insurance
|
Left pending in committee |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|Insurance--Motor Vehicles |
|
|
HB 4948 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
|
Relating to the regulation of Internet products, services, and features accessed by children; providing a civil penalty. |
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select
|
Referred to Youth Health & Safety, Select |
ATTORNEY GENERAL|Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|Electronic Information Systems|Governor|INTERNET|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|Minors--Health & Safety|Protection of Personal Information|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE |
|
|
HB 5214 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Spiller, David
Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
|
Relating to actions brought by the attorney general on behalf of certain persons under the Texas Free Enterprise and Antitrust Act of 1983. |
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
|
Senate Amendments Analysis distributed |
ATTORNEY GENERAL|Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|Courts--General |
|
|
HR 2431 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
|
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 4. |
|
Reported enrolled |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|Electronic Information Systems|Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports |
|
|
SB 271 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Sponsor: Shaheen, Matt
|
Relating to state agency and local government security incident procedures. |
House: State Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Effective on 9/1/23 |
Consumer Protection|Electronic Information Systems|Protection of Personal Information|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
SB 451 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Menéndez, José
|
Relating to consumer protections for accident and health insurance that excludes coverage for preexisting conditions. |
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Referred to Health & Human Services |
Consumer Protection|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF|Insurance--Health & Accident |
|
|
SB 482 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Johnson, Nathan
|
Relating to the provision of certain notices in connection with certain consumer transactions. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Referred to Business & Commerce |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection |
|
|
SB 490 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Sponsor: Harris, Caroline | et. al.
|
Relating to itemized billing for health care services and supplies provided by health care providers. |
House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Effective on 9/1/23 |
Consumer Protection|Health Care Providers |
|
|
SB 1042 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Hughes, Bryan
|
Relating to prohibiting oral releases for automobile insurance claims. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Referred to Business & Commerce |
Consumer Protection|Insurance--Motor Vehicles|Vehicles & Traffic--Insurance/Financial Responsibility |
|
|
SB 1140 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Sponsor: Oliverson, Tom
|
Relating to the adequacy and effectiveness of managed care plan networks. |
House: Insurance
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
Consumer Protection|INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Insurance--Health & Accident|MANAGED CARE|PUBLIC INSURANCE COUNSEL, OFFICE OF |
|
|
SB 1194 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
|
Relating to an appraisal procedure for disputed losses under certain property and casualty insurance policies. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Referred to Business & Commerce |
Consumer Protection|INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF|Insurance--Property & Casualty|REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS |
|
|
SB 1306 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Hancock, Kelly
|
Relating to the application of balance billing prohibitions and out-of-network dispute resolution procedures to certain self-insured or self-funded employee welfare benefit plans. |
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Referred to Health & Human Services |
Consumer Protection|INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF|Insurance--Health & Accident |
|
|
SB 1359 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Schwertner, Charles
|
Relating to reporting on the use of telemedicine medical services and telehealth services among participating providers of certain managed care plans. |
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Referred to Health & Human Services |
Consumer Protection|INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF|Insurance--Health & Accident|MANAGED CARE|TELEMEDICINE |
|
|
SB 1371 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Sponsor: Lambert, Stan
|
Relating to the regulation of consumer credit transactions and the regulatory authority of the consumer credit commissioner; changing a fee. |
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Effective on 9/1/23 |
Business & Commerce--General|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|CONSUMER CREDIT COMMISSION|CONSUMER CREDIT COMMISSIONER, OFFICE OF|Consumer Protection|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--General|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|PAWNSHOPS & PAWNSHOP TRANSACTIONS|TREASURY SAFEKEEPING TRUST COMPANY, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 1617 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Johnson, Nathan
|
Relating to disclosure under the public information law of settlement communications maintained by or on behalf of the attorney general as part of a deceptive trade practices investigation or action. |
House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
ATTORNEY GENERAL|Business & Commerce--Trade Practices|Consumer Protection|Open Records |
|
|
SB 1691 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Hughes, Bryan
|
Relating to requiring operators of smart devices to provide information to users about the collection of personal data. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Referred to Business & Commerce |
BIOMETRIC IDENTIFIERS & VOICEPRINTS|Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|Electronic Information Systems|Protection of Personal Information |
|
|
SB 1835 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Sponsor: Longoria, Oscar
|
Relating to certain contract and notice requirements for the cancellation of a health spa membership. |
House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm. |
Consumer Protection|HEALTH & FITNESS FACILITIES |
|
|
SB 2103 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Miles, Borris
|
Relating to transferring certain investigations of abuse, neglect, and exploitation to the Health and Human Services Commission. |
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Referred to Health & Human Services |
Aging|Consumer Protection|Day Care|Disabilities, Persons with|Family--Child Protection|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Human Services--General|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
SB 2105 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Sponsor: Holland, Justin
|
Relating to the registration of and certain other requirements relating to data brokers; providing a civil penalty and authorizing a fee. |
House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Effective on 9/1/23 |
BIOMETRIC IDENTIFIERS & VOICEPRINTS|Business & Commerce--General|Business & Commerce--Trade Practices|Consumer Protection|Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|INTERNET|Protection of Personal Information|SECRETARY OF STATE |
|
|
SB 2245 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Johnson, Nathan
|
Relating to the regulation of earned wage access services; creating a criminal offense; providing an administrative penalty; authorizing a fee. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Referred to Business & Commerce |
CONSUMER CREDIT COMMISSIONER, OFFICE OF|Consumer Protection|Financial--General|Labor--Wages|SECRETARY OF STATE |
|
|
SB 2305 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
|
Relating to creating a criminal offense for interfering with a motor fuel metering device or motor fuel unattended payment terminal and the prosecution of organized criminal activity involving that conduct. |
Senate: Criminal Justice
|
Referred to Criminal Justice |
Consumer Protection|Criminal Procedure--General|Financial--General|LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|ORGANIZED CRIME|Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment |
|
|
SB 2306 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
|
Relating to the financial crimes intelligence center. |
Senate: Criminal Justice
|
Referred to Criminal Justice |
Agriculture|Consumer Protection|CREDIT & DEBIT CARDS|Crimes--Against Property|Financial--General|LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF |
|
|
SB 2476 |
88-0 (2023) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Sponsor: Oliverson, Tom
|
Relating to consumer protections against certain medical and health care billing by emergency medical services providers. |
House: Insurance
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
See remarks for effective date |
AMBULANCES|Consumer Protection|Electronic Information Systems|HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS|Health--Emergency Services & Personnel|INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Insurance--Health & Accident|MANAGED CARE|MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 113 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Oliverson, Tom
Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles
|
Relating to peer-to-peer car sharing programs. |
House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Effective on 9/1/21 |
Consumer Protection|INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF|Insurance--Motor Vehicles|Vehicles & Traffic--General |
|
|
HB 735 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Minjarez, Ina
Sponsor: Campbell, Donna
|
Relating to service contracts for leased or purchased motor vehicles. |
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Effective on 9/1/21 |
Consumer Protection|Financial--General|MOTOR VEHICLE LEASING|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Vehicles & Traffic--General |
|
|
HB 1129 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Lopez, Ray
|
Relating to false, misleading, or deceptive advertising made in connection with a reverse mortgage loan agreement. |
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
ADVERTISING|Business & Commerce--Trade Practices|Consumer Protection|Financial--General|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|REVERSE MORTGAGES |
|
|
HB 1460 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Oliverson, Tom
|
Relating to regulation of air ambulance subscription providers by the Department of State Health Services. |
House: Insurance
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
AMBULANCES|Consumer Protection|Health--Emergency Services & Personnel|INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Insurance--Health & Accident|INTERNET|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Vehicles & Traffic--General |
|
|
HB 1777 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Oliverson, Tom
Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
|
Relating to disclosures and standards required for certain annuity transactions and benefits under certain annuity contracts. |
House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Effective on 9/1/21 |
Consumer Protection|INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF|INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Insurance--Insurers & Agents|Insurance--Life & Annuities|STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING |
|
|
HB 1793 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Johnson, Julie | et. al.
|
Relating to prohibiting oral releases for automobile insurance claims. |
House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Referred to Business & Commerce |
Consumer Protection|Insurance--Motor Vehicles|Vehicles & Traffic--Insurance/Financial Responsibility |
|
|
HB 1826 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey | et. al.
|
Relating to the charging of exorbitant or excessive prices for disinfectant cleaning supplies or personal protective equipment during a declared disaster. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Considered in Calendars |
Business & Commerce--General|Business & Commerce--Trade Practices|Consumer Protection|Disaster Preparedness & Relief |
|
|
HB 1916 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Turner, Chris | et. al.
|
Relating to prohibiting certain telemarketing calls by a credit access business. |
House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Referred to Business & Commerce |
Consumer Protection|CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS|Financial--General|TELEMARKETING |
|
|
HB 1937 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Pacheco, Leo
|
Relating to the maximum permitted rate of interest, sum of fees, and other amounts that may be charged in connection with deferred presentment transactions. |
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
|
Left pending in committee |
Consumer Protection|DEFERRED PRESENTMENT TRANSACTIONS|Financial--General |
|
|
HB 2090 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Burrows, Dustin | et. al.
Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
|
Relating to the establishment of a statewide all payor claims database and health care cost disclosures by health benefit plan issuers and third-party administrators. |
House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Effective on 9/1/21 |
Consumer Protection|Electronic Information Systems|Health Care Providers|INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF|INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Insurance--Health & Accident|INTERNET|UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT HOUSTON |
|
|
HB 2106 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Perez, Mary Ann | et. al.
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
|
Relating to the prevention, identification, investigation, and enforcement of payment card fraud; providing a civil penalty. |
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Effective on 9/1/21 |
Agriculture|Consumer Protection|CREDIT & DEBIT CARDS|Financial--General|FRAUD|LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF|LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF |
|
|
HB 2259 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" | et. al.
|
Relating to requirements for subscription service contracts; providing a civil penalty. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
ATTORNEY GENERAL|Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection |
|
|
HB 2624 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Ordaz, Claudia
|
Relating to a restriction on total charges charged for certain extensions of consumer credit that are facilitated by credit access businesses and entered into by consumers residing in disaster areas. |
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
|
Left pending in committee |
Consumer Protection|CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS|DEFERRED PRESENTMENT TRANSACTIONS|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Financial--General|Financial--Savings & Loans |
|
|
HB 2797 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Dean, Jay | et. al.
|
Relating to prices charged by freestanding emergency medical care facilities during a declared state of disaster; providing administrative penalties. |
House: Public Health
|
Left pending in committee |
Consumer Protection|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Health Care Providers|IMMUNIZATIONS|MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES |
|
|
HB 2942 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Bernal, Diego
|
Relating to investigations and actions by district or county attorneys in connection with the deceptive trade practice of charging exorbitant or excessive prices for necessities during a declared disaster. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Business & Commerce--General|Business & Commerce--Trade Practices|Consumer Protection|Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys|Disaster Preparedness & Relief |
|
|
HB 3030 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
|
Relating to notice to customers, governmental entities, and other affected persons after significant interruptions of certain services. |
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
|
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety |
Consumer Protection|Utilities--Electric|Utilities--General |
|
|
HB 3295 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
|
Relating to the prosecution of certain actions by district and county attorneys under the Deceptive Trade Practices-Consumer Protection Act. |
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
|
Considered in Calendars |
Business & Commerce--General|Business & Commerce--Trade Practices|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Consumer Protection|Crimes--Against Persons--General|Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual |
|
|
HB 3335 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Johnson, Jarvis | et. al.
|
Relating to the charging of higher prices by retail electric providers during a declared disaster. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Referred to Business & Industry |
Business & Commerce--Trade Practices|Consumer Protection|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Utilities--Electric |
|
|
HB 3472 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Deshotel, Joe
|
Relating to the investment and use of excess residential mortgage loan originator recovery fund fees and to the creation of the mortgage grant fund; changing a fee. |
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
|
Received from the House |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Consumer Protection|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--General|MORTGAGE LOAN ORIGINATORS|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|SAVINGS & MORTGAGE LENDING, DEPARTMENT OF |
|
|
HB 3533 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Martinez, Armando
Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
|
Relating to the security requirement for the issuance or renewal of a motor vehicle dealer general distinguishing number or a wholesale motor vehicle auction general distinguishing number. |
House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation
|
Effective on 9/1/21 |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|Financial--General|MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS|MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Vehicles & Traffic--General |
|
|
HB 3741 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
|
Relating to the personal identifying information collected, processed, or maintained by certain businesses; imposing a civil penalty. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Referred to Business & Industry |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|Protection of Personal Information |
|
|
HB 3746 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
|
Relating to certain notifications required following a breach of security of computerized data. |
House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Effective on 9/1/21 |
ATTORNEY GENERAL|Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|Electronic Information Systems|INTERNET|Protection of Personal Information |
|
|
HB 3844 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
|
Relating to the establishment of the department of consumer affairs services for property owners and property owners' associations within the office of the attorney general. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Referred to Business & Industry |
ATTORNEY GENERAL|Consumer Protection|DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS SERVICES FOR PROPERTY OWNERS & PROPERTY OWNERS' ASSOCIATIONS|Property Interests--Property Owners Association|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed |
|
|
HB 3852 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Raney, John
|
Relating to a study by the attorney general of the online resale of consumer goods obtained illegally and the online sale or distribution of counterfeit goods. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
ATTORNEY GENERAL|Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|Electronic Information Systems |
|
|
HB 4037 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Howard, Donna
|
Relating to county authority to balance bill for county air ambulance services. |
House: County Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
AMBULANCES|Consumer Protection|County Government--General|Insurance--Health & Accident |
|
|
HB 4115 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Oliverson, Tom
|
Relating to consumer protections against certain medical and health care billing by out-of-network ground ambulance service providers. |
House: Insurance
|
Left pending in committee |
AMBULANCES|Consumer Protection|HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS|INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Insurance--Health & Accident |
|
|
HB 4164 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
|
Relating to the authority of individuals over the personal identifying information collected, processed, or maintained about the individuals and certain others by certain businesses. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Referred to Business & Industry |
ATTORNEY GENERAL|Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|Electronic Information Systems|INTERNET|Protection of Personal Information |
|
|
HB 4266 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Shine, Hugh | et. al.
|
Relating to credit repair services performed by credit repair organizations. |
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
Consumer Protection|CREDIT & DEBIT CARDS|CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--General |
|
|
HB 4332 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Zwiener, Erin
|
Relating to distributed renewable generation and energy storage resources. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Consumer Protection|Energy--General|Energy--Solar|Property Interests--Property Owners Association|PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION|RENEWABLE ENERGY|Utilities--Electric |
|
|
HB 4432 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: González, Jessica
|
Relating to the sale of consumer geotracking data by telephone companies. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Referred to Business & Industry |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES |
|
|
SB 245 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Schwertner, Charles
|
Relating to the adequacy and effectiveness of managed care plan networks. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Referred to Business & Commerce |
Consumer Protection|INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Insurance--Health & Accident|MANAGED CARE|PUBLIC INSURANCE COUNSEL, OFFICE OF |
|
|
SB 790 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Sponsor: Howard, Donna
|
Relating to county and municipal authority to balance bill for county or municipal air or ground ambulance services and to a study regarding billing by ground ambulance service providers. |
House: County Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Effective on 9/1/21 |
AMBULANCES|Consumer Protection|County Government--General|Insurance--Health & Accident |
|
|
SB 821 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
|
Relating to the processing and sale of kratom and kratom products and related public health and safety protections; providing civil penalties; providing rulemaking authority. |
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Referred to Health & Human Services |
Consumer Protection|Health--General|PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|STATE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY|TEXAS KRATOM CONSUMER HEALTH AND SAFETY PROTECTION ACT |
|
|
SB 964 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
|
Relating to the prevention, identification, investigation, and enforcement of payment card fraud; providing a civil penalty. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Co-author authorized |
Agriculture|Consumer Protection|CREDIT & DEBIT CARDS|Financial--General|FRAUD|LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF|LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF |
|
|
SB 999 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.
Sponsor: Oliverson, Tom
|
Relating to consumer protections against and county and municipal authority regarding certain medical and health care billing by ambulance service providers. |
House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
AMBULANCES|Consumer Protection|HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS|INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Insurance--Health & Accident |
|
|
SB 1080 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Campbell, Donna
|
Relating to service contracts for leased or purchased motor vehicles. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Left pending in committee |
Consumer Protection|Financial--General|MOTOR VEHICLE LEASING|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Vehicles & Traffic--General |
|
|
SB 1214 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Huffman, Joan
|
Relating to the prosecution of certain actions by district and county attorneys under the Deceptive Trade Practices-Consumer Protection Act. |
Senate: Jurisprudence
|
Referred to Jurisprudence |
Business & Commerce--General|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Consumer Protection|Crimes--Against Persons--General|Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual |
|
|
SB 1690 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
|
Relating to rates charged for wholesale or retail electric service; authorizing a civil penalty. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Referred to Business & Commerce |
Consumer Protection|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Energy--General|PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION|Utilities--Electric|Utilities--Natural Gas |
|
|
SB 1791 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
|
Relating to the investment and use of excess residential mortgage loan originator recovery fund fees; changing a fee. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Referred to Business & Commerce |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Consumer Protection|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--General|MORTGAGE LOAN ORIGINATORS|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|SAVINGS & MORTGAGE LENDING, DEPARTMENT OF |
|
|
SB 1809 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Sponsor: Vo, Hubert
|
Relating to the enforcement of insurance laws, including laws governing the unauthorized business of insurance; authorizing administrative penalties. |
House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Effective on 9/1/21 |
ATTORNEY GENERAL|Consumer Protection|INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF|INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Insurance--General|Insurance--Insurers & Agents |
|
|
SB 1845 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Schwertner, Charles
|
Relating to itemized billing for health care services and supplies provided by health care providers. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Referred to Business & Commerce |
Consumer Protection|DEBT|Health Care Providers|Health--Emergency Services & Personnel|Health--General|Hospitals|MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES |
|
|
SB 2071 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Menéndez, José
|
Relating to consumer protections for accident and health insurance that excludes coverage for preexisting conditions. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Referred to Business & Commerce |
Consumer Protection|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF|Insurance--Health & Accident |
|
|
SB 2106 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Schwertner, Charles
|
Relating to peer-to-peer car sharing programs. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Referred to Business & Commerce |
Consumer Protection|Insurance--Motor Vehicles|Vehicles & Traffic--General |
|
|
SB 2122 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
|
Relating to itemized billing for health care services and supplies provided by health care providers. |
House: Public Health
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Referred to Public Health |
Consumer Protection|Health Care Providers |
|
|
HB 307 |
87-1 (2021) |
Author: Shaheen, Matt
|
Relating to state agency and local government security incident procedures. |
|
Filed |
Consumer Protection|Electronic Information Systems|EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF|INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF|Protection of Personal Information|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
HB 190 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Bernal, Diego
|
Relating to verification by a credit services organization of a consumer's ability to repay an extension of consumer credit. |
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
|
Left pending in committee |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS|Financial--General |
|
|
HB 193 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Bernal, Diego
|
Relating to contracts and other documents issued by credit access businesses. |
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
|
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--General |
|
|
HB 242 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Bernal, Diego | et. al.
|
Relating to credit services organizations and extensions of consumer credit facilitated by credit services organizations; increasing a criminal penalty. |
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
|
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services |
City Government--General|Consumer Protection|CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS|DEFERRED PRESENTMENT TRANSACTIONS|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--General|LOANS|Vehicles & Traffic--General |
|
|
HB 447 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Turner, Chris
|
Relating to prohibiting certain telemarketing calls by a credit access business. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Left pending in committee |
Consumer Protection|Financial--General|TELEMARKETING |
|
|
HB 996 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Collier, Nicole | et. al.
Sponsor: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
|
Relating to the collection of consumer debt by debt buyers. |
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Effective on 9/1/19 |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|DEBT|Financial--General |
|
|
HB 1152 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Bernal, Diego | et. al.
Sponsor: Campbell, Donna
|
Relating to the deceptive trade practice of charging exorbitant or excessive prices for necessities during a declared disaster. |
House: Business & Industry
Senate: State Affairs
|
Effective on 9/1/19 |
Business & Commerce--General|Business & Commerce--Trade Practices|CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING MATERIALS|Consumer Protection|County Government--Finance|Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys|Disaster Preparedness & Relief |
|
|
HB 1258 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Craddick, Tom | et. al.
|
Relating to credit services organizations and extensions of consumer credit facilitated by credit services organizations; increasing a criminal penalty. |
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
|
No action taken in committee |
City Government--General|Consumer Protection|CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--General|RECORDS MANAGEMENT |
|
|
HB 1442 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Paddie, Chris | et. al.
Sponsor: Hall, Bob
|
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner, the licensing and registration of persons regulated by that state agency, and certain consumer financial transactions regulated by that state agency. |
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Effective on 9/1/19 |
CONSUMER CREDIT COMMISSIONER, OFFICE OF|Consumer Protection|CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS|Electronic Information Systems|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--General|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|PAWNSHOPS & PAWNSHOP TRANSACTIONS|Sunset--Commission Bills |
|
|
HB 1941 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Phelan, Dade | et. al.
Sponsor: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
|
Relating to unconscionable prices charged by certain health care facilities for medical care. |
House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Effective on 9/1/19 |
ATTORNEY GENERAL|Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|Health--Emergency Services & Personnel|MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES |
|
|
HB 1944 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
|
Relating to extension of deadlines for claims and related settlement and dispute resolution under the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association Act. |
House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Effective on 9/1/19 |
Consumer Protection|INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF|Insurance--Insurers & Agents|Insurance--Property & Casualty|WINDSTORM DEVICES & INSURANCE|WINDSTORM INSURANCE ASSOCIATION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 2041 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Sponsor: Taylor, Larry
|
Relating to the regulation of freestanding emergency medical care facilities. |
House: Public Health
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Effective on 9/1/19 |
ADVERTISING|Consumer Protection|Electronic Information Systems|Health--Emergency Services & Personnel|Health--General|Insurance--Health & Accident|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF |
|
|
HB 2251 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
|
Relating to certain deceptive advertising of legal services; imposing civil penalties. |
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
|
Left pending in committee |
ADVERTISING|Business & Commerce--Trade Practices|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Consumer Protection|Lawyers |
|
|
HB 2374 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Johnson, Julie
|
Relating to prohibiting oral releases for automobile insurance claims. |
House: Insurance
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Consumer Protection|Insurance--Motor Vehicles|Vehicles & Traffic--Insurance/Financial Responsibility |
|
|
HB 2732 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Burrows, Dustin
|
Relating to prohibited reporting of information regarding debt incurred for nonemergency medical care. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|CREDIT REPORTS|DEBT|Financial--General|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Health Care Providers|Health--General|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF |
|
|
HB 2945 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Perez, Mary Ann | et. al.
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
|
Relating to payment card skimmers on motor fuel dispensers and to creating a payment fraud fusion center; imposing civil penalties; creating criminal offenses. |
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Effective on 9/1/19 |
Agriculture|AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF|ATTORNEY GENERAL|Consumer Protection|CREDIT & DEBIT CARDS|Financial--General|FRAUD|Law Enforcement|TYLER, CITY OF |
|
|
HB 3077 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: King, Ken
|
Relating to certain obligations of franchised dealers in connection with certain warranties for a new motor vehicle. |
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
|
Left pending in committee |
Consumer Protection|MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Vehicles & Traffic--General |
|
|
HB 3166 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Oliverson, Tom
|
Relating to prohibiting a person from opening a line of credit in a minor's name without parental approval. |
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
|
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services |
Consumer Protection|Financial--General|LOANS|Minors--General |
|
|
HB 3645 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Parker, Tan
|
Relating to the registration and regulation of brokers by the Public Utility Commission of Texas. |
House: State Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
Consumer Protection|PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION|Utilities--Electric |
|
|
HB 3933 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey | et. al.
|
Relating to consumer protections against billing and limitations on information reported by consumer reporting agencies. |
House: Insurance
|
Left pending in committee |
Consumer Protection|CREDIT REPORTS|Health Care Providers|HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS|Insurance--Health & Accident |
|
|
HB 3988 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Raney, John
|
Relating to the filing fee for a complaint concerning the failure of a manufacturer, converter, or distributor to conform a motor vehicle to certain express warranties. |
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Referred to Business & Commerce |
Consumer Protection|Vehicles & Traffic--General |
|
|
HB 4146 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
|
Relating to the regulation of certain short-term consumer loans; imposing an assessment and fees; requiring an occupational license; authorizing fees. |
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
|
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services |
Business & Commerce--General|CONSUMER CREDIT COMMISSIONER, OFFICE OF|Consumer Protection|CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS|Financial--General|LOANS|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions |
|
|
HB 4444 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
|
Relating to consumer protections against surprise billing. |
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
|
No action taken in committee |
Consumer Protection|Health Care Providers|Health--Emergency Services & Personnel|Hospitals|MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES |
|
|
HB 4518 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
|
Relating to the privacy of a consumer's personal information collected by certain businesses; imposing a civil penalty. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Left pending in committee |
ATTORNEY GENERAL|BIOMETRIC IDENTIFIERS & VOICEPRINTS|Business & Commerce--General|CONSUMER PRIVACY ACT, TEXAS|Consumer Protection|Electronic Information Systems|Protection of Personal Information|PUBLIC NOTICE |
|
|
SB 110 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Menéndez, José
|
Relating to fees paid to certain credit services organizations in connection with certain extensions of consumer credit. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Referred to Business & Commerce |
Consumer Protection|CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS |
|
|
SB 186 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Miles, Borris
|
Relating to the maximum permitted rate of interest, sum of fees, and other amounts due during a natural disaster declaration. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Referred to Business & Commerce |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--General |
|
|
SB 603 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.
|
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner and the licensing and registration of persons regulated by that state agency. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Referred to Business & Commerce |
CONSUMER CREDIT COMMISSIONER, OFFICE OF|Consumer Protection|CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS|Electronic Information Systems|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--General|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|PAWNSHOPS & PAWNSHOP TRANSACTIONS|Sunset--Commission Bills |
|
|
SB 860 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Paxton, Angela
|
Relating to the creation of a regulatory sandbox program administered by the attorney general for certain financial products and services; authorizing a fee. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Referred to Business & Commerce |
ATTORNEY GENERAL|Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|Financial--General|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
SB 866 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
|
Relating to unconscionable prices charged by certain health care facilities for medical care. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Left pending in committee |
ATTORNEY GENERAL|Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|Health--Emergency Services & Personnel |
|
|
SB 1189 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
Sponsor: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
|
Relating to certain deceptive advertising of legal services. |
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
|
Effective on 9/1/19 |
ADVERTISING|Business & Commerce--Trade Practices|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Consumer Protection|Lawyers |
|
|
SB 1264 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.
Sponsor: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
|
Relating to consumer protections against certain medical and health care billing by certain out-of-network providers. |
House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Effective on 9/1/19 |
Consumer Protection|Health Care Providers|HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS|INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF|INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Insurance--Health & Accident|MANAGED CARE|MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION|MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 1509 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Schwertner, Charles
|
Relating to the adequacy and effectiveness of managed care plan networks. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Referred to Business & Commerce |
Consumer Protection|INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Insurance--Health & Accident|MANAGED CARE|PUBLIC INSURANCE COUNSEL, OFFICE OF |
|
|
SB 1532 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Hancock, Kelly
|
Relating to the licensing and regulation of certain occupations and activities; authorizing fees. |
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures |
AUDIOLOGISTS|BOILERS|Business & Commerce--General|Business & Commerce--Trade Practices|Consumer Protection|DIETETICS & DIETITIANS|DRIVER EDUCATION & SAFETY CLASSES|Education--Driver Education & Training|Education--Higher--General|Insurance--General|Labor--General|LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF|LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|MOLD & MOLD REMEDIATION|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|ORTHOTICS & ORTHOTISTS|PROSTHETISTS & PROSTHETICS|Vehicles & Traffic--General |
|
|
SB 1643 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Miles, Borris
|
Relating to the deceptive trade practice of charging exorbitant or excessive prices for necessities during a declared disaster. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Business & Commerce--General|Business & Commerce--Trade Practices|Consumer Protection|Disaster Preparedness & Relief |
|
|
SB 1648 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
|
Relating to payment card skimmers on motor fuel dispensers; imposing a civil penalty; creating criminal offenses. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Left pending in committee |
Agriculture|AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF|ATTORNEY GENERAL|Consumer Protection|CREDIT & DEBIT CARDS|Financial--General|FRAUD |
|
|
SB 1761 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: West, Royce
|
Relating to credit services organizations and extensions of consumer credit facilitated by credit services organizations; providing civil and administrative penalties. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Referred to Business & Commerce |
Business & Commerce--General|CONSUMER CREDIT COMMISSIONER, OFFICE OF|Consumer Protection|CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--General|LOANS|Military & Veterans |
|
|
SB 2032 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Hall, Bob
|
Relating to payment card skimmers and the creation of a payment card fraud center; imposing a civil penalty; creating criminal offenses. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Referred to Business & Commerce |
Agriculture|ATTORNEY GENERAL|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Consumer Protection|CREDIT & DEBIT CARDS|Financial--General|FRAUD |
|
|
SB 2140 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Sponsor: Burrows, Dustin
|
Relating to the amount of civil penalties the attorney general may seek to recover under the Deceptive Trade Practices-Consumer Protection Act. |
House: Business & Industry
Senate: State Affairs
|
Effective on 9/1/19 |
ATTORNEY GENERAL|Business & Commerce--Trade Practices|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Consumer Protection |
|
|
HB 197 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Bernal, Diego
|
Relating to contracts and other documents issued by credit access businesses. |
House: Investments & Financial Services
|
Referred to Investments & Financial Services |
Consumer Protection|CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--General |
|
|
HB 334 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Collier, Nicole
|
Relating to the consideration by employers of the consumer credit reports or other credit information of employees and applicants for employment; providing civil and administrative penalties. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Referred to Business & Industry |
Consumer Protection|CREDIT REPORTS|Labor--General|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 336 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Collier, Nicole
|
Relating to the duties and powers of the office of public insurance counsel concerning the adequacy of networks offered in this state by managed care plans. |
House: Insurance
|
Left pending in committee |
Consumer Protection|INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Insurance--Health & Accident|MANAGED CARE|PUBLIC INSURANCE COUNSEL, OFFICE OF |
|
|
HB 477 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Collier, Nicole
|
Relating to the provision and use of health coverage information to educate consumers purchasing individual health benefit coverage. |
House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Referred to Business & Commerce |
Consumer Protection|INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF|Insurance--Health & Accident|Insurance--Insurers & Agents |
|
|
HB 584 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Hernandez, Ana
|
Relating to litigation financing transactions. |
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
|
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence |
Consumer Protection|Financial--General|Lawyers |
|
|
HB 647 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
|
Relating to notice to policyholders and agents of certain changes to property and casualty insurance policies. |
House: Insurance
|
Laid on the table subject to call |
Consumer Protection|INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF|Insurance--Insurers & Agents|Insurance--Property & Casualty |
|
|
HB 741 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Bernal, Diego
|
Relating to the affordability of extension of consumer credit. |
House: Investments & Financial Services
|
Left pending in committee |
Consumer Protection|CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS|Financial--General |
|
|
HB 877 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Turner, Chris
|
Relating to prohibiting certain telemarketing calls by a credit access business. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal |
Consumer Protection|CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS|Financial--General|TELEMARKETING |
|
|
HB 993 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Walle, Armando
|
Relating to the provision of accounting statements by mortgage servicers for certain loans secured by a lien on residential real property. |
House: Investments & Financial Services
|
Left pending in committee |
Consumer Protection|Financial--General|LOANS|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Property Interests--Real Property |
|
|
HB 1134 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Craddick, Tom | et. al.
|
Relating to credit services organizations and extensions of consumer credit facilitated by credit services organizations; increasing a criminal penalty. |
House: Investments & Financial Services
|
Left pending in committee |
City Government--General|Consumer Protection|CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS|DEFERRED PRESENTMENT TRANSACTIONS|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--General|LOANS |
|
|
HB 1435 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Wu, Gene
|
Relating to commencement and prosecution of certain actions by and to investigations conducted by district and county attorneys under the Deceptive Trade Practices-Consumer Protection Act. |
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Business & Commerce--General|Business & Commerce--Trade Practices|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Consumer Protection|Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys |
|
|
HB 1566 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Frullo, John | et. al.
|
Relating to mediation of the settlement of certain out-of-network health benefit claims involving balance billing. |
House: Insurance
|
Laid on the table subject to call |
Consumer Protection|Health Care Providers|Health--Emergency Services & Personnel|INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF|Insurance--Health & Accident|MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION|MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 1733 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Uresti, Tomas
|
Relating to the maximum permitted sum of fees, interest, and other amounts due under certain extensions of consumer credit. |
House: Investments & Financial Services
|
Referred to Investments & Financial Services |
Consumer Protection|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--General |
|
|
HB 1859 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Simmons, Ron
Sponsor: Taylor, Van
|
Relating to certain rental-purchase agreements. |
House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Vetoed by the Governor |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|Financial--General |
|
|
HB 2001 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Johnson, Eric
|
Relating to fees charged by a consumer reporting agency for the placement, temporary lifting, or removal of a security freeze on the consumer file or record of certain consumers or protected consumers. |
House: Investments & Financial Services
|
No action taken in committee |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|CREDIT REPORTS|Protection of Personal Information |
|
|
HB 2008 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Cosper, Scott | et. al.
Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
|
Relating to deferred presentment transactions made to military borrowers. |
House: Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Effective on 9/1/17 |
Consumer Protection|DEFERRED PRESENTMENT TRANSACTIONS|Financial--General|Military & Veterans |
|
|
HB 2027 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Goldman, Craig
Sponsor: Taylor, Van
|
Relating to the repeal of certain laws regulating the sale or transfer of secondhand watches. |
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Effective immediately |
Business & Commerce--General|Business & Commerce--Trade Practices|Consumer Protection |
|
|
HB 2070 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Smithee, John
Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
|
Relating to the enforcement of certain warranties for a new motor vehicle. |
House: Transportation
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Effective on 9/1/17 |
Consumer Protection|MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|VEHICLE PROTECTION PRODUCTS & WARRANTORS|Vehicles & Traffic--General |
|
|
HB 2145 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Davis, Yvonne
|
Relating to premium increase for a collision in which the insured is not at fault under a personal automobile insurance policy. |
House: Insurance
|
Left pending in committee |
Consumer Protection|INSURANCE RATES|Insurance--Motor Vehicles|Insurance--Property & Casualty |
|
|
HB 2146 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Davis, Yvonne
|
Relating to denial or reduction of certain claims under a residential property insurance policy. |
House: Insurance
|
Left pending in committee |
Consumer Protection|Insurance--Motor Vehicles|Insurance--Property & Casualty |
|
|
HB 2148 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Davis, Yvonne
|
Relating to water damage claims under a residential property insurance policy. |
House: Insurance
|
Left pending in committee |
Consumer Protection|INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF|Insurance--Motor Vehicles|Insurance--Property & Casualty|WATER DAMAGE |
|
|
HB 2174 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Darby, Drew | et. al.
Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
|
Relating to the regulation of motor fuel quality and motor fuel metering devices; authorizing fees. |
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Transportation
|
Effective on 9/1/17 |
Agriculture|AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF|Consumer Protection|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure |
|
|
HB 2275 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Paddie, Chris
Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
|
Relating to the regulation of a service contract. |
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Effective on 9/1/17 |
Consumer Protection|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions |
|
|
HB 2612 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
|
Relating to civil liability of a person who produces, distributes, sells, or provides or aids in the production, distribution, sale, or provision of certain synthetic substances to another person for damages caused by the other person and to certain actions and investigations under the Deceptive Trade Practices-Consumer Protection Act. |
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
|
Effective on 9/1/17 |
Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Consumer Protection|Crimes--Drugs|Minors--Health & Safety|SYNTHETIC CANNABINOIDS |
|
|
HB 2620 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
|
Relating to the award of damages in a private action involving health benefits for certain prohibited acts or practices by an insurer. |
House: Insurance
|
Left pending in committee |
Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Consumer Protection|Insurance--Health & Accident|Insurance--Insurers & Agents |
|
|
HB 2816 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Minjarez, Ina | et. al.
|
Relating to service contract providers. |
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
|
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm. |
Consumer Protection|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Vehicles & Traffic--General |
|
|
HB 3308 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Kuempel, John
|
Relating to certain vehicle protection products. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Referred to Business & Industry |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF|VEHICLE PROTECTION PRODUCTS & WARRANTORS|Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment |
|
|
HB 3322 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Guillen, Ryan
|
Relating to the use of certain words to imply that a person who is not an attorney is authorized to practice immigration law and the prosecution of a cause of action arising from that practice and educational requirements for a notary public appointment; authorizing a fee; affecting the prosecution of a criminal offense. |
House: State Affairs
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
Aliens|Business & Commerce--General|Business & Commerce--Trade Practices|Consumer Protection|Lawyers|Notaries|SECRETARY OF STATE |
|
|
HB 3459 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Davis, Yvonne
|
Relating to requiring a business to pre-disclose the recording of a telephone conversation with a consumer; providing a civil penalty. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Referred to Business & Industry |
ATTORNEY GENERAL|Business & Commerce--General|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Consumer Protection|Courts--District |
|
|
HB 3623 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
|
Relating to the protection of motorists, passengers, and pedestrians. |
House: Insurance
|
Referred to Insurance |
Consumer Protection|Insurance--Motor Vehicles |
|
|
HB 3867 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Smithee, John
|
Relating to unconscionable prices charged by certain health care facilities for medical care. |
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
|
Left pending in committee |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|Health--Emergency Services & Personnel|MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES |
|
|
HB 3873 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
|
Relating to the removal of certain persons from the employee misconduct registry. |
House: Human Services
|
Referred to Human Services |
Consumer Protection|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Health--General |
|
|
HB 3902 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
|
Relating to commencement and prosecution of certain actions by and to investigations conducted by district and county attorneys under the Deceptive Trade Practices-Consumer Protection Act. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
Business & Commerce--Foreign Trade Zones|Business & Commerce--General|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Consumer Protection|Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys|Lawyers|SYNTHETIC CANNABINOIDS |
|
|
HB 4008 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Zedler, Bill
|
Relating to the rights of health care consumers. |
House: Public Health
|
Referred to Public Health |
Consumer Protection|HEALTH CARE CONSUMER RIGHTS ACT|Health Care Providers |
|
|
HB 4011 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Burrows, Dustin
|
Relating to prohibited reporting of information regarding debt incurred for nonemergency medical care. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal |
Consumer Protection|CREDIT REPORTS|DEBT|Financial--General|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Health Care Providers|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF |
|
|
HR 2616 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Kuempel, John
|
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 2065. |
|
Reported enrolled |
Business & Commerce--General|Business & Commerce--Trade Practices|Consumer Protection|Labor--General|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports|Vehicles & Traffic--General |
|
|
SB 350 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Taylor, Van
|
Relating to the repeal of certain laws regulating the sale or transfer of secondhand watches. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Not again placed on intent calendar |
Business & Commerce--General|Business & Commerce--Trade Practices|Consumer Protection |
|
|
SB 417 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Watson, Kirk
Sponsor: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
|
Relating to notice to policyholders and agents of certain changes to property and casualty insurance policies. |
House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Effective on 9/1/17 |
Consumer Protection|INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF|Insurance--Insurers & Agents|Insurance--Property & Casualty |
|
|
SB 507 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.
Sponsor: Frullo, John | et. al.
|
Relating to mediation of the settlement of certain out-of-network health benefit claims involving balance billing. |
House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Effective on 9/1/17 |
Consumer Protection|Health Care Providers|Health--Emergency Services & Personnel|INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF|Insurance--Health & Accident|MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION|MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 830 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Rodríguez, José
Sponsor: Walle, Armando
|
Relating to the provision of accounting statements by mortgage servicers for certain loans secured by a lien on residential real property. |
House: Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Vetoed by the Governor |
Consumer Protection|Financial--General|LOANS|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Property Interests--Real Property |
|
|
SB 938 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Taylor, Van
|
Relating to certain rental-purchase agreements. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Not again placed on intent calendar |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|Financial--General |
|
|
SB 1121 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
|
Relating to the presumption of intent in the prosecution of certain criminal cases involving theft by check or issuance of a bad check. |
Senate: Criminal Justice
|
Referred to Criminal Justice |
CHECKS|Consumer Protection|Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--General|DEBT|Financial--General |
|
|
SB 1155 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Menéndez, José
|
Relating to fees paid to certain credit services organizations in connection with certain extensions of consumer credit. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Referred to Business & Commerce |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS|Financial--General |
|
|
SB 1199 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Sponsor: Minjarez, Ina
|
Relating to service contract providers. |
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Effective on 9/1/17 |
Consumer Protection|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Vehicles & Traffic--General |
|
|
SB 1263 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Hughes, Bryan
|
Relating to the regulation of a service contract. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Committee report printed and distributed |
Consumer Protection|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions |
|
|
SB 1499 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
|
Relating to the regulation of for-profit legal service contract companies. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Committee report printed and distributed |
Business & Commerce--Trade Practices|Consumer Protection|Insurance--General|Lawyers|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions |
|
|
SB 1500 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Kuempel, John
|
Relating to certain vehicle protection products. |
House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF|VEHICLE PROTECTION PRODUCTS & WARRANTORS|Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment |
|
|
SB 1614 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Campbell, Donna
|
Relating to a misleading representation or misrepresentation in an explanation of benefits provided by a health benefit plan issuer or administrator. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Referred to Business & Commerce |
Consumer Protection|Insurance--Health & Accident |
|
|
SB 1744 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Nichols, Robert
|
Relating to the regulation of motor fuel quality and motor fuel metering devices. |
Senate: Transportation
|
Referred to Transportation |
Agriculture|AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF|Consumer Protection|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure |
|
|
SB 2064 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Hancock, Kelly
|
Relating to unconscionable prices charged by certain health care facilities for medical care. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Left pending in committee |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|Health--Emergency Services & Personnel|MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES |
|
|
SB 2065 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Sponsor: Kuempel, John
|
Relating to the licensing and regulation of certain occupations and activities. |
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
See remarks for effective date |
BARBERS|Business & Commerce--General|Business & Commerce--Trade Practices|Consumer Protection|COSMETOLOGISTS|Labor--General|LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|TOW COMPANIES & TOWING OF VEHICLES|TOWING & STORAGE ADVISORY BOARD|VEHICLE PROTECTION PRODUCTS & WARRANTORS|Vehicles & Traffic--General |
|
|
SR 938 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Hancock, Kelly
|
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction on SB 2065. |
|
Reported enrolled |
Business & Commerce--General|Business & Commerce--Trade Practices|Consumer Protection|Labor--General|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports|Vehicles & Traffic--General |
|
|
HB 311 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Canales, Terry
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
|
Relating to an executory contract for the conveyance of real property; providing a civil penalty. |
House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Effective on 9/1/15 |
Consumer Protection|Financial--General|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Property Interests--Real Property |
|
|
HB 322 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Farias, Joe
|
Relating to the regulation of persons who facilitate the issuance of tax refund anticipation checks. |
House: Investments & Financial Services
|
Left pending in committee |
CHECKS|Consumer Protection|Financial--General|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Taxation--General |
|
|
HB 411 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Turner, Chris | et. al.
|
Relating to prohibiting certain telemarketing calls by a credit access business; adding a provision subject to criminal penalties. |
House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Referred to Business & Commerce |
Consumer Protection|CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS|Financial--General|TELEMARKETING|TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES |
|
|
HB 631 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Bonnen, Greg
|
Relating to the impersonation of a state agency website or an associated website; providing a criminal penalty. |
House: Government Transparency & Operation
|
Left pending in committee |
Consumer Protection|Electronic Information Systems|INTERNET|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|Utilities--General |
|
|
HB 773 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
|
Relating to the use by certain insurers of forms that are not approved by the Texas Department of Insurance. |
House: Insurance
|
Referred to Insurance |
Consumer Protection|INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF|INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Insurance--Health & Accident|Insurance--Insurers & Agents|Insurance--Life & Annuities|Insurance--Property & Casualty |
|
|
HB 1020 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Giddings, Helen | et. al.
|
Relating to credit services organizations and extensions of consumer credit facilitated by credit services organizations; providing civil and administrative penalties. |
House: Investments & Financial Services
|
Left pending in committee |
Business & Commerce--General|City Government--General|CONSUMER CREDIT COMMISSIONER, OFFICE OF|Consumer Protection|CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS|DEFERRED PRESENTMENT TRANSACTIONS|Financial--General|LOANS|PAYDAY LOANS |
|
|
HB 1199 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Simpson, David | et. al.
|
Relating to deceptive representations or other conduct concerning certain synthetic substances as a violation of the Deceptive Trade Practices-Consumer Protection Act. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
Business & Commerce--General|Business & Commerce--Trade Practices|Consumer Protection|Crimes--Drugs |
|
|
HB 1239 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Walle, Armando
|
Relating to the provision of accounting statements by mortgage servicers for certain loans secured by a lien on residential real property. |
House: Investments & Financial Services
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Consumer Protection|Financial--General|LOANS|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Property Interests--Real Property |
|
|
HB 1488 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Sheets, Kenneth
|
Relating to voluntary registration and regulation of roofing contractors; providing criminal penalties; authorizing a fee. |
House: Insurance
|
Referred to Insurance |
Consumer Protection|INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF|Insurance--Property & Casualty|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|ROOFING CONTRACTORS |
|
|
HB 2052 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
|
Relating to loss damage waivers in connection with the rental of certain heavy equipment; providing penalties. |
House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Effective on 9/1/15 |
Business & Commerce--General|CONSTRUCTION & HEAVY EQUIPMENT|Consumer Protection|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Vehicles & Traffic--General |
|
|
HB 2169 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Collier, Nicole
|
Relating to requiring used motor vehicle dealers to inspect vehicles for sale to consumers for certain defects; creating a civil penalty. |
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
|
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures |
Consumer Protection|MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|VEHICLE INSPECTIONS|Vehicles & Traffic--General |
|
|
HB 2239 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Turner, Chris | et. al.
|
Relating to prohibiting certain unsolicited mail by credit access businesses; providing a civil penalty. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Referred to Business & Industry |
Consumer Protection|CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS|Financial--General |
|
|
HB 2335 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Collier, Nicole
|
Relating to an annual report of used motor vehicle purchaser complaints. |
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
|
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Vehicles & Traffic--General |
|
|
HB 2391 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
|
Relating to the redemption of certain stored value cards, including gift cards, for cash. |
House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Effective on 9/1/15 |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|CREDIT & DEBIT CARDS |
|
|
HB 2563 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Vo, Hubert
|
Relating to persons who solicit customers on behalf of a retail electric provider; adding provisions subject to a criminal penalty. |
House: State Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
Consumer Protection|PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION|Utilities--Electric |
|
|
HB 2573 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Johnson, Eric | et. al.
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
|
Relating to a deceptive trade practice related to the use of certain words to imply that a person who is not an attorney is authorized to practice law and the prosecution of a cause of action arising from that practice. |
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
|
Effective on 9/1/15 |
Aliens|Business & Commerce--General|Business & Commerce--Trade Practices|Consumer Protection|Lawyers|Notaries|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions |
|
|
HB 2590 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Johnson, Eric | et. al.
Sponsor: West, Royce
|
Relating to providing a remedy for fraud committed in certain real estate transactions. |
House: Business & Industry
Senate: State Affairs
|
Effective on 9/1/15 |
Business & Commerce--General|Business & Commerce--Trade Practices|City Government--Employees/Officers|Consumer Protection|County Government--Employees/Officers|County Government--General|FRAUD|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens |
|
|
HB 2808 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: White, James
|
Relating to credit services organizations and extensions of consumer credit facilitated by credit services organizations; increasing a criminal penalty. |
House: Investments & Financial Services
|
Left pending in committee |
City Government--General|Consumer Protection|CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS|DEFERRED PRESENTMENT TRANSACTIONS|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--General|Vehicles & Traffic--General |
|
|
HB 2898 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Davis, Sarah
|
Relating to certain procedures, civil penalties, and remedies under the Deceptive Trade Practices-Consumer Protection Act. |
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
|
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence |
Business & Commerce--General|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Consumer Protection |
|
|
HB 2971 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
|
Relating to prosecution of the offense of payment of deductibles under a property or casualty insurance policy. |
House: Insurance
|
Referred to Insurance |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|Insurance--Property & Casualty |
|
|
HB 3047 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Craddick, Tom | et. al.
|
Relating to credit services organizations and extensions of consumer credit facilitated by credit services organizations; increasing a criminal penalty. |
House: Investments & Financial Services
|
Left pending in committee |
City Government--General|Consumer Protection|CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS|DEFERRED PRESENTMENT TRANSACTIONS|Electronic Information Systems|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--General|LOANS|Vehicles & Traffic--General |
|
|
HB 3058 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Giddings, Helen
|
Relating to the threat or pursuit of criminal charges against a consumer in association with certain extensions of consumer credit; providing a civil penalty; adding a provision subject to a criminal penalty. |
House: Investments & Financial Services
|
Left pending in committee |
Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Consumer Protection|CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS|Criminal Procedure--General|Financial--General |
|
|
HB 3133 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Smithee, John
|
Relating to notice and availability of mediation for balance billing by a facility-based physician. |
House: Insurance
|
Left pending in committee |
Consumer Protection|Health Care Providers|Hospitals|Insurance--Health & Accident|MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION|PHYSICIANS |
|
|
HB 3218 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Hernandez, Ana
|
Relating to litigation financing transactions. |
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
|
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence |
Consumer Protection|Financial--General|Lawyers |
|
|
HB 3400 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Walle, Armando
|
Relating to parties who may bring suit under the Texas Free Enterprise and Antitrust Act of 1983. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection |
|
|
HB 3421 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Bonnen, Dennis
|
Relating to authority of an electric utility customer to choose not to have an advanced meter; adding provisions subject to a criminal penalty. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Consumer Protection|Utilities--Electric |
|
|
HB 3442 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Raney, John | et. al.
|
Relating to a surcharge imposed for the use of a debit card or stored value card; providing a civil penalty. |
House: Investments & Financial Services
|
Laid on the table subject to call |
Consumer Protection|CREDIT & DEBIT CARDS|Financial--General |
|
|
HB 3454 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
|
Relating to transactions involving the assignment of rights in an individual's legal claim; authorizing the imposition of a fee. |
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
|
Left pending in committee |
Business & Commerce--General|CIVIL JUSTICE FUNDING ACT|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Consumer Protection|Insurance--Health & Accident|LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions |
|
|
HB 3532 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Herrero, Abel
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
|
Relating to access to certain confidential information provided in an application for an exemption from ad valorem taxation. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
|
Effective on 9/1/15 |
Consumer Protection|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HB 3599 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Turner, Chris
|
Relating to the sale of collateral in connection with certain extensions of consumer credit that a credit access business obtains for a consumer or assists a consumer in obtaining; providing a civil penalty. |
House: Investments & Financial Services
|
Left pending in committee |
Consumer Protection|CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS|Financial--General |
|
|
HB 3619 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
|
Relating to a surcharge imposed for the use of a debit card or stored value card; providing a civil penalty. |
House: Investments & Financial Services
|
Postponed |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|CREDIT & DEBIT CARDS |
|
|
HB 3625 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Turner, Sylvester | et. al.
|
Relating to requirements for certain service contracts. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Consumer Protection |
|
|
HB 3754 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Miller, Doug
|
Relating to access to consumer information regarding roofing contractors. |
House: Insurance
|
Referred to Insurance |
Consumer Protection|Electronic Information Systems|INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF|Insurance--Property & Casualty|ROOFING CONTRACTORS |
|
|
HB 3766 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Burkett, Cindy | et. al.
|
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Program; authorizing the imposition of fees. |
House: Human Services
|
Referred to Human Services |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Consumer Protection|Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 3811 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
|
Relating to extensions of consumer credit in the form of a deferred presentment transaction that a credit access business obtains for a consumer or assists a consumer in obtaining; providing a civil penalty; adding a provision subject to a criminal penalty. |
House: Investments & Financial Services
|
Left pending in committee |
Consumer Protection|CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS|DEFERRED PRESENTMENT TRANSACTIONS|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--General|LOANS |
|
|
HB 3812 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
|
Relating to extensions of consumer credit in the form of a motor vehicle title loan that a credit access business obtains for a consumer or assists a consumer in obtaining; providing a civil penalty. |
House: Investments & Financial Services
|
Left pending in committee |
Consumer Protection|CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--General|LOANS|Vehicles & Traffic--General |
|
|
HB 3824 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
|
Relating to the regulation of certain short-term consumer loans; imposing an assessment and fees; adding provisions subject to a criminal penalty; requiring an occupational license. |
House: Investments & Financial Services
|
Left pending in committee |
CONSUMER CREDIT COMMISSIONER, OFFICE OF|Consumer Protection|Financial--General|LOANS|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|State Finances--Management & Control|Vehicles & Traffic--General |
|
|
HB 3873 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
|
Relating to the Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner, the consumer credit commissioner, and the duties of the consumer credit commissioner, including the regulation of credit access businesses. |
House: Investments & Financial Services
|
Left pending in committee |
CONSUMER CREDIT COMMISSIONER, OFFICE OF|Consumer Protection|CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--General |
|
|
HB 4057 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Bernal, Diego
|
Relating to contracts and other documents issued by credit access businesses; adding a provision subject to a criminal penalty. |
House: Investments & Financial Services
|
Left pending in committee |
Consumer Protection|CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--General |
|
|
HB 4073 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
|
Relating to the acceptance of certain documentation from consumers by certain credit services organizations and the reporting requirements for those organizations; adding a provision subject to a criminal penalty. |
House: Investments & Financial Services
|
No action taken in committee |
Consumer Protection|CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--General|Human Services--Direct Assistance |
|
|
SB 91 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Ellis, Rodney
|
Relating to a restriction on charges charged for certain extensions of consumer credit that a credit access business obtains for a consumer or assists a consumer in obtaining. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Referred to Business & Commerce |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS|DEFERRED PRESENTMENT TRANSACTIONS|Financial--General|LOANS|PAYDAY LOANS |
|
|
SB 92 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Ellis, Rodney
|
Relating to regulation of certain credit services organizations and to certain extensions of consumer credit the organizations obtain for a consumer or assist a consumer in obtaining. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Left pending in committee |
Business & Commerce--General|City Government--General|Consumer Protection|CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS|DEFERRED PRESENTMENT TRANSACTIONS|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--General|LOANS|PAYDAY LOANS |
|
|
SB 121 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
|
Relating to credit services organizations and extensions of consumer credit facilitated by credit services organizations; providing civil and administrative penalties. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Co-author authorized |
Business & Commerce--General|City Government--General|CONSUMER CREDIT COMMISSIONER, OFFICE OF|Consumer Protection|CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS|DEFERRED PRESENTMENT TRANSACTIONS|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--General|LOANS|PAYDAY LOANS |
|
|
SB 188 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Sponsor: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
|
Relating to certain insurers' insurance rating and underwriting practices based on certain consumer inquiries. |
House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Effective on 9/1/15 |
Consumer Protection|Insurance--Insurers & Agents|Insurance--Property & Casualty |
|
|
SB 189 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Sponsor: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
|
Relating to certain practices in the business of personal automobile insurance. |
House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Effective on 9/1/15 |
Consumer Protection|Insurance--General|Insurance--Insurers & Agents|Insurance--Motor Vehicles |
|
|
SB 283 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: West, Royce
|
Relating to requirements for the nonjudicial foreclosure of certain residential mortgage liens. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Referred to Business & Commerce |
Consumer Protection|Courts--Civil Procedure|Financial--General|FORECLOSURES|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens |
|
|
SB 284 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: West, Royce
|
Relating to service of citation in connection with an application for an expedited court order allowing the foreclosure of a contract lien. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
Consumer Protection|Courts--Civil Procedure|Financial--General|FORECLOSURES|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens |
|
|
SB 481 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.
Sponsor: Smithee, John
|
Relating to consumer information concerning facility-based physicians and notice and availability of mediation for balance billing by a facility-based physician. |
House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Effective on 9/1/15 |
Consumer Protection|Health Care Providers|Hospitals|Insurance--Health & Accident|MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION|PHYSICIANS |
|
|
SB 641 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Sponsor: Raney, John
|
Relating to debit card or stored value card surcharges; providing a civil penalty. |
House: Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Effective on 9/1/15 |
Consumer Protection|CREDIT & DEBIT CARDS|Financial--General |
|
|
SB 1323 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Menéndez, José
|
Relating to fees paid to certain credit services organizations in connection with certain extensions of consumer credit. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Left pending in committee |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS|Financial--General |
|
|
SB 1392 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Seliger, Kel
|
Relating to service contracts, vehicle protection products and loss damage waivers for heavy equipment; requiring an occupational license; expanding the applicability of an occupational license. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Referred to Business & Commerce |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Vehicles & Traffic--General |
|
|
SB 1486 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
|
Relating to the presumption of intent in the prosecution of certain criminal cases involving theft by check or issuance of a bad check. |
Senate: Criminal Justice
|
Referred to Criminal Justice |
CHECKS|Consumer Protection|Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--General|Financial--General |
|
|
SB 1664 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Sponsor: Burkett, Cindy
|
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Program; authorizing the imposition of fees. |
House: Human Services
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Effective immediately |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Consumer Protection|Disabilities, Persons with|Financial--General|PREPAID HIGHER EDUCATION TUITION BOARD |
|
|
HB 420 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Farias, Joe
|
Relating to requiring that certain notices and disclosures provided by credit access businesses be in foreign languages. |
House: Investments & Financial Services
|
Left pending in committee |
Consumer Protection|CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--General |
|
|
HB 425 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Burkett, Cindy
|
Relating to the notice provided to retail electric customers by retail electric providers of contract expiration. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Consumer Protection|Utilities--Electric |
|
|
HB 737 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Farias, Joe
|
Relating to the extension of consumer credit to certain members of the Texas National Guard and armed forces of the United States and their dependents; providing a penalty. |
House: Investments & Financial Services
|
Left pending in committee |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|Financial--General|Military & Veterans|NATIONAL GUARD, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 786 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
|
Relating to extensions of consumer credit a credit services organization obtains for a consumer or assists a consumer in obtaining. |
House: Investments & Financial Services
|
Left pending in committee |
CONSUMER CREDIT COMMISSIONER, OFFICE OF|Consumer Protection|CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS|DEFERRED PRESENTMENT TRANSACTIONS|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--General|LOANS|PAYDAY LOANS|Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration |
|
|
HB 888 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Sheets, Kenneth
|
Relating to the licensing and regulation of roofing contractors; authorizing a fee and providing penalties. |
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
|
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures |
Consumer Protection|CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS|LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|ROOFING CONTRACTOR CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT|ROOFING CONTRACTORS|ROOFING CONTRACTORS ADVISORY BOARD |
|
|
HB 1040 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Anchía, Rafael
|
Relating to the repayment of certain extensions of consumer credit facilitated by a credit access business. |
House: Investments & Financial Services
|
Referred to Investments & Financial Services |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS|DEFERRED PRESENTMENT TRANSACTIONS|Financial--General|PAYDAY LOANS |
|
|
HB 1088 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Martinez, Armando
|
Relating to consumer protection provisions applicable to Medicaid managed care contracts. |
House: Public Health
|
Referred to Public Health |
Consumer Protection|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Human Services--Medical Assistance|MANAGED CARE|MEDICAID |
|
|
HB 1254 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
|
Relating to transactions involving the assignment of rights in an individual's legal claim; authorizing the imposition of a fee. |
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
|
Left pending in committee |
Business & Commerce--General|CIVIL JUSTICE FUNDING ACT|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Consumer Protection|Insurance--Health & Accident|LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF |
|
|
HB 1489 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Flynn, Dan
|
Relating to prepaid funeral benefits contracts; authorizing a fee. |
House: Investments & Financial Services
|
Laid on the table subject to call |
ATTORNEY GENERAL|BANKING, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|Courts--District|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--General|FUNERALS & FUNERAL DIRECTORS|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|TRAVIS COUNTY |
|
|
HB 1595 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Miller, Doug | et. al.
|
Relating to litigation financing transactions; authorizing the imposition of a fee. |
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Business & Commerce--General|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Consumer Protection|Courts--Civil Procedure|LOANS |
|
|
HB 1601 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Villarreal, Mike | et. al.
|
Relating to the regulation of residential mortgage loan originators, residential mortgage loan companies, mortgage bankers, and residential mortgage loan servicers under the jurisdiction of the Department of Savings and Mortgage Lending; changing a fee. |
House: Investments & Financial Services
|
Laid on the table subject to call |
Consumer Protection|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--General|LOANS|MORTGAGE BROKERS & BANKERS|MORTGAGE LOAN ORIGINATORS|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Property Interests--Real Property|RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE LOAN COMPANY LICENSING & REGISTRATION ACT|SAVINGS & MORTGAGE LENDING, DEPARTMENT OF |
|
|
HB 1649 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
|
Relating to the regulation of crafted precious metals dealers. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Left pending in committee |
Business & Commerce--General|Business & Commerce--Trade Practices|COINS & PRECIOUS METALS|Consumer Protection|Financial--General |
|
|
HB 1715 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Pickett, Joseph
|
Relating to limitations on the renewal of deferred presentment transactions and motor vehicle title loans. |
House: Investments & Financial Services
|
Referred to Investments & Financial Services |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|DEFERRED PRESENTMENT TRANSACTIONS|Financial--General|LOANS|PAYDAY LOANS|Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration |
|
|
HB 1723 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
|
Relating to the redemption of certain stored value cards, including gift cards, for cash. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection |
|
|
HB 1742 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Johnson, Eric
|
Relating to the release by a lender of insurance proceeds for damage to residential real property. |
House: Insurance
|
Left pending in committee |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|Insurance--Property & Casualty|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Property Interests--Real Property |
|
|
HB 1772 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Turner, Chris | et. al.
Sponsor: Davis, Wendy | et. al.
|
Relating to the disconnection of electric or gas utility service. |
House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Effective on 1/1/14 |
City Government--Utilities|Consumer Protection|Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant|Utilities--Electric|Utilities--Natural Gas |
|
|
HB 1886 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Farias, Joe
|
Relating to requirements applicable to certain credit services organizations and certain extensions of consumer credit the organizations obtain for a consumer or assist a consumer in obtaining. |
House: Investments & Financial Services
|
Left pending in committee |
Consumer Protection|CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS|DEFERRED PRESENTMENT TRANSACTIONS|Financial--General|LOANS|Military & Veterans |
|
|
HB 1887 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Farias, Joe | et. al.
|
Relating to consumer protection for and remedies available to a veteran who buys a home that does not comply with certain warranties; providing an administrative penalty. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Left pending in committee |
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION|Business & Commerce--General|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Consumer Protection|CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS|Housing--General|Military & Veterans|MOLD & MOLD REMEDIATION|Property Interests--Real Property|TEXAS REAL ESTATE COMMISSION|TEXAS VETERAN HOMEBUYER PROTECTION ACT |
|
|
HB 2000 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
|
Relating to the qualification of certain nonprofit schools and educational institutions for exemption from state laws regulating career schools and colleges and to complaints made against those entities. |
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Senate: Economic Development
|
Effective immediately |
Consumer Protection|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Education--Nonpublic Schools--Vocational/Avocational|Religion|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 2019 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Craddick, Tom | et. al.
|
Relating to a limitation on the total charges in connection with certain extensions of consumer credit facilitated by a credit services organization. |
House: Investments & Financial Services
|
Left pending in committee |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS|Financial--General |
|
|
HB 2085 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: McClendon, Ruth
|
Relating to the use by certain insurers of forms that are not approved by the Texas Department of Insurance. |
House: Insurance
|
Referred to Insurance |
Consumer Protection|INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF|INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Insurance--Health & Accident|Insurance--Life & Annuities|Insurance--Property & Casualty |
|
|
HB 2091 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Canales, Terry | et. al.
|
Relating to an executory contract for the conveyance of real property; providing a penalty. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Consumer Protection|Financial--General|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Property Interests--Real Property |
|
|
HB 2527 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
|
Relating to disclosure of the nature and remediation of construction defects in residences that certain contractors repurchase because of the defects and subsequently resell. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Referred to Business & Industry |
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION|Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS|Property Interests--Real Property |
|
|
HB 2561 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Farias, Joe
|
Relating to the regulation of persons who facilitate the issuance of tax refund anticipation checks. |
House: Investments & Financial Services
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
CHECKS|Consumer Protection|Financial--General|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Taxation--General |
|
|
HB 2683 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Price, Walter "Four"
Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
|
Relating to employment in certain consumer-directed services and by certain facilities and to the nurse aide registry and the employee misconduct registry. |
House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Effective on 1/1/14 |
Aging|AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES|Consumer Protection|CRIMINAL RECORDS|Disabilities, Persons with|ELDER ABUSE|Health--General|NURSES & NURSE AIDES|Nursing Homes |
|
|
HB 2705 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Workman, Paul
|
Relating to certain procedures and civil penalties under the Deceptive Trade Practices-Consumer Protection Act. |
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
|
No action taken in committee |
Business & Commerce--Trade Practices|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Consumer Protection |
|
|
HB 2706 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Villarreal, Mike
|
Relating to certain extensions of consumer credit facilitated by credit access businesses; providing a civil penalty. |
House: Investments & Financial Services
|
No action taken in committee |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS|DEFERRED PRESENTMENT TRANSACTIONS|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--General|LOANS|PAYDAY LOANS |
|
|
HB 2838 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Smithee, John
|
Relating to the disclosure by health care practitioners and facilities of the price of certain health care services. |
House: Insurance
|
Left pending in committee |
Consumer Protection|Financial--General|Health Care Providers|Insurance--Health & Accident |
|
|
HB 2856 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
|
Relating to the regulation of immigration assistance services; providing civil and criminal penalties. |
House: State Affairs
|
No action taken in committee |
Aliens|Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|IMMIGRATION ASSISTANCE SERVICES ACT|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions |
|
|
HB 3041 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Oliveira, René
|
Relating to the sale of event tickets; providing penalties. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Left pending in committee |
Amusements, Games, Sports|Arts & Humanities|ATTORNEY GENERAL|Business & Commerce--General|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Consumer Protection|Courts--District|TICKET SCALPING |
|
|
HB 3264 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Turner, Chris
|
Relating to prohibiting telemarketing calls by a credit access business. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Referred to Business & Industry |
Consumer Protection|CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS|Financial--General|TELEMARKETING|TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES |
|
|
HB 3382 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
|
Relating to powers and duties of the Office of Public Utility Counsel to represent residential and small commercial consumers in certain water or sewer utility service matters before the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. |
House: Natural Resources
|
Referred to Natural Resources |
Consumer Protection|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|PUBLIC INTEREST COUNSEL, OFFICE OF|PUBLIC UTILITY COUNSEL, OFFICE OF|Utilities--Water & Sewer|WATER & SEWER SERVICE |
|
|
HB 3467 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
|
Relating to the regulation of crafted precious metal dealers; providing criminal penalties; authorizing a fee. |
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
|
Left pending in committee |
Business & Commerce--Trade Practices|COINS & PRECIOUS METALS|Consumer Protection|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions |
|
|
HB 3554 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Eiland, Craig
|
Relating to the business of travel insurance; authorizing penalties. |
House: Insurance
|
Referred to Insurance |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF|INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Insurance--General|Insurance--Insurers & Agents|TRAVEL |
|
|
HJR 112 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment limiting the authority of the state to collect, receive, store, or share certain personal financial information. |
House: Government Efficiency & Reform
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|Protection of Personal Information|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
SB 19 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Carona, John
|
Relating to certain residential and other structures and mitigation of loss to those structures resulting from natural catastrophes; providing a criminal penalty. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Not again placed on intent calendar |
Consumer Protection|County Government--Land Use & Zoning|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF|INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Insurance--Property & Casualty|LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|PUBLIC INSURANCE COUNSEL, OFFICE OF|ROOFING CONTRACTOR CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT|ROOFING CONTRACTORS|ROOFING CONTRACTORS ADVISORY BOARD|Taxation--Sales|WINDSTORM INSURANCE ASSOCIATION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 297 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Carona, John
Sponsor: Flynn, Dan
|
Relating to prepaid funeral benefits contracts. |
House: Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Effective on 9/1/13 |
ATTORNEY GENERAL|BANKING, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|Courts--District|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--General|FUNERALS & FUNERAL DIRECTORS|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|TRAVIS COUNTY |
|
|
SB 311 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Carona, John
|
Relating to the licensing and regulation of roofing contractors; authorizing a fee and providing penalties. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Left pending in committee |
Consumer Protection|CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS|LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|ROOFING CONTRACTOR CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT|ROOFING CONTRACTORS|ROOFING CONTRACTORS ADVISORY BOARD |
|
|
SB 815 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Davis, Wendy
|
Relating to the disconnection of electric or gas utility service. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Referred to Business & Commerce |
City Government--Utilities|Consumer Protection|Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant|Utilities--Electric|Utilities--Natural Gas |
|
|
SB 927 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Huffman, Joan
|
Relating to the regulation of and disclosures regarding consumer lawsuit lending transactions. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Business & Commerce--General|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Consumer Protection|Courts--Civil Procedure|LOANS |
|
|
SB 992 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Taylor, Larry
|
Relating to misrepresentations in connection with certain drug testing devices or equipment; providing penalties. |
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Left pending in committee |
Alcoholism & Drug Abuse|Business & Commerce--Foreign Trade Zones|Business & Commerce--Trade Practices|Consumer Protection|DRUG & ALCOHOL TESTING|Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations |
|
|
SB 998 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Davis, Wendy | et. al.
|
Relating to the partial repayment of certain extensions of consumer credit obtained for a consumer by a credit access business or that a credit access business assists the consumer in obtaining. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Referred to Business & Commerce |
Consumer Protection|CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS|DEFERRED PRESENTMENT TRANSACTIONS|LOANS|Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration |
|
|
SB 999 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Davis, Wendy | et. al.
|
Relating to municipal ordinances regulating a credit access business or an extension of consumer credit that a credit access business obtains for a consumer or assists a consumer in obtaining. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Referred to Business & Commerce |
City Government--General|Consumer Protection|CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS|LOANS |
|
|
SB 1001 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Davis, Wendy | et. al.
|
Relating to extensions of consumer credit a credit services organization obtains for a consumer or assists a consumer in obtaining. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Referred to Business & Commerce |
CONSUMER CREDIT COMMISSIONER, OFFICE OF|Consumer Protection|CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS|DEFERRED PRESENTMENT TRANSACTIONS|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--General|LOANS|PAYDAY LOANS|Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration |
|
|
SB 1164 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Nichols, Robert | et. al.
|
Relating to powers and duties of the Office of Public Utility Counsel to represent residential and small commercial consumers in certain water or sewer utility service matters before the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. |
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Referred to Natural Resources |
Consumer Protection|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|PUBLIC INTEREST COUNSEL, OFFICE OF|PUBLIC UTILITY COUNSEL, OFFICE OF|Utilities--Water & Sewer|WATER & SEWER SERVICE |
|
|
SB 1166 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Hegar, Glenn
|
Relating to civil penalties under the Deceptive Trade Practices-Consumer Protection Act. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Not again placed on intent calendar |
Business & Commerce--Trade Practices|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Consumer Protection |
|
|
SB 1247 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Carona, John
|
Relating to credit services organizations and extensions of consumer credit facilitated by credit services organizations; providing civil and administrative penalties. |
House: Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Left pending in committee |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS|DEFERRED PRESENTMENT TRANSACTIONS|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--General|LOANS|PAYDAY LOANS |
|
|
SB 1283 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Eltife, Kevin
|
Relating to transactions involving the assignment of rights in an individual's legal claim; authorizing the imposition of a fee. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Business & Commerce--General|CIVIL JUSTICE FUNDING ACT|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Consumer Protection|Insurance--Health & Accident|LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF |
|
|
SB 1335 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
|
Relating to an executory contract for the conveyance of real property; providing a penalty. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Referred to Business & Commerce |
Consumer Protection|Financial--General|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Property Interests--Real Property |
|
|
SB 1472 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: West, Royce
|
Relating to information that must be included on prepaid calling cards. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Referred to Business & Commerce |
AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF|Consumer Protection|PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION|TELEPHONE PREPAID CALLING SERVICES|Utilities--General |
|
|
SB 1558 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Taylor, Larry
|
Relating to the sale of event tickets. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Referred to Business & Commerce |
Amusements, Games, Sports|ATTORNEY GENERAL|Consumer Protection|TICKET SCALPING |
|
|
SB 1672 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Taylor, Larry
Sponsor: Eiland, Craig
|
Relating to the business of travel insurance; authorizing penalties. |
House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Effective on 9/1/13 |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF|INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Insurance--General|Insurance--Insurers & Agents|TRAVEL |
|
|
SB 1716 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Davis, Wendy
|
Relating to extensions of consumer credit a credit services organization obtains for a consumer or assists a consumer in obtaining; providing a civil penalty. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Referred to Business & Commerce |
Consumer Protection|CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS|DEFERRED PRESENTMENT TRANSACTIONS|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--General|PAYDAY LOANS |
|
|
HB 58 |
83-2 (2013) |
Author: Anchía, Rafael
|
Relating to customer protections related to smart thermostat services marketing and contracts. |
|
Filed |
Consumer Protection|PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION|Utilities--Electric|Utilities--General |
|
|
HB 65 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Martinez, Armando
|
Relating to the inclusion of the total cost of residential retail electricity in advertisements and contracts. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Consumer Protection|Utilities--Electric |
|
|
HB 212 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
|
Relating to the regulation of a credit services organization. |
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
|
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services |
Consumer Protection|CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS|Financial--General |
|
|
HB 410 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Craddick, Tom | et. al.
|
Relating to the regulation of activities with respect to certain extensions of consumer credit. |
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
|
Left pending in committee |
Consumer Protection|CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS|Financial--General |
|
|
HB 430 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Johnson, Eric
|
Relating to the provision of payment history information to consumer reporting agencies. |
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
|
Left pending in committee |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|CREDIT SCORING|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|Insurance--General|Utilities--General |
|
|
HB 504 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Menendez, Jose
|
Relating to partial surrender of or withdrawals from annuity contracts, life insurance policies, and endowment contracts. |
House: Insurance
|
Left pending in committee |
Consumer Protection|Insurance--Life & Annuities |
|
|
HB 656 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Farias, Joe | et. al.
|
Relating to the regulation of activities with respect to certain extensions of consumer credit. |
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
|
Left pending in committee |
Consumer Protection|CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS|Financial--General |
|
|
HB 661 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
|
Relating to the regulation of activities with respect to certain extensions of consumer credit. |
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
|
Left pending in committee |
Consumer Protection|CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS|Financial--General |
|
|
HB 754 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Flynn, Dan
|
Relating to the regulation of credit reporting bureaus; providing penalties. |
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
|
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services |
CONSUMER CREDIT COMMISSIONER, OFFICE OF|Consumer Protection|CREDIT REPORTS|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--General |
|
|
HB 765 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Lozano, J. M.
|
Relating to restrictions on the prices of certain consumer goods and services during an abnormal disruption of the market. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Left pending in committee |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection |
|
|
HB 897 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Howard, Charlie
|
Relating to restrictions on the automatic renewal of contracts. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Considered in Calendars |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection |
|
|
HB 949 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Lozano, J. M.
|
Relating to consumer goods and services covered under the Texas Telemarketing Disclosure and Privacy Act. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Referred to Business & Industry |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection |
|
|
HB 972 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Hartnett, Will
|
Relating to the cancellation of travel club membership agreements; providing a civil penalty. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|TRAVEL |
|
|
HB 989 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Sponsor: Hegar, Glenn
|
Relating to the listing of a business location of certain businesses in print advertisements or on Internet websites. |
House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Effective on 9/1/11 |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|INTERNET |
|
|
HB 1222 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Anchía, Rafael
|
Relating to debt management services and the regulation of debt management services providers. |
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
|
Companion considered in lieu of |
Consumer Protection|DEBT|Financial--General|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|UNIFORM DEBT MANAGEMENT SERVICES ACT |
|
|
HB 1246 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Callegari, Bill
|
Relating to the repeal of certain laws regulating the sale or transfer of secondhand watches. |
House: Government Efficiency & Reform
|
Referred to Government Efficiency & Reform |
Business & Commerce--General|Business & Commerce--Trade Practices|Consumer Protection |
|
|
HB 1323 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Johnson, Eric
|
Relating to the regulation of activities with respect to certain extensions of consumer credit. |
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
|
Left pending in committee |
Consumer Protection|CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS|Financial--General |
|
|
HB 1440 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Davis, Yvonne
|
Relating to free trial offers on consumer goods and services. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Left pending in committee |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection |
|
|
HB 1443 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Davis, Yvonne
|
Relating to prohibiting the use of opt-out notices by businesses to obtain the consent of consumers to transfer or share their personal identifying information. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Left pending in committee |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|Protection of Personal Information |
|
|
HB 1444 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Davis, Yvonne
|
Relating to electronic contracts and solicitations offered to consumers for goods or services. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Left pending in committee |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|Electronic Information Systems |
|
|
HB 1529 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Miller, Sid | et. al.
Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
|
Relating to the offense of fraudulent use or possession of identifying information. |
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
|
Effective on 9/1/11 |
Consumer Protection|Crimes--Against Property|FRAUD|Protection of Personal Information |
|
|
HB 1660 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Davis, Yvonne
|
Relating to the provision of video programming service to consumers. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Left pending in committee |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection |
|
|
HB 1661 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Davis, Yvonne
|
Relating to the provision of Internet service to consumers. |
House: Technology
|
Left pending in committee |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|Electronic Information Systems|INTERNET |
|
|
HB 1711 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Davis, John
Sponsor: Jackson, Mike
|
Relating to disaster remediation contracts. |
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Senate: Economic Development
|
Effective on 9/1/11 |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS|Disaster Preparedness & Relief |
|
|
HB 1826 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: McClendon, Ruth
|
Relating to the use of unapproved or disapproved insurance or health maintenance organization forms. |
House: Insurance
|
Referred to Insurance |
Consumer Protection|HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS|Insurance--Life & Annuities|Insurance--Life, Health & Accident|Insurance--Property & Casualty |
|
|
HB 2086 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
|
Relating to deceptive trade practices relating to the advertisement of certain goods. |
House: Business & Industry
|
No action taken in committee |
Business & Commerce--General|Business & Commerce--Trade Practices|Consumer Protection |
|
|
HB 2147 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Eiland, Craig
|
Relating to the regulation of certain transactions related to life insurance and related products; providing penalties. |
House: Insurance
|
Reported favorably as substituted |
Consumer Protection|Insurance--Insurers & Agents|Insurance--Life & Annuities|LIFE INSURANCE CONSUMER DISCLOSURE ACT|Protection of Personal Information |
|
|
HB 2177 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Solomons, Burt | et. al.
|
Relating to certain claims against persons licensed as real estate brokers and salespersons. |
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
|
Laid on the table subject to call |
Business & Commerce--General|Business & Commerce--Trade Practices|Consumer Protection|Property Interests--Real Property|REAL ESTATE AGENTS|REAL ESTATE BROKERS |
|
|
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 |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|FORECLOSURES|HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Property Interests--Real Property |
|
|
HB 2277 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Eiland, Craig
Sponsor: Williams, Tommy
|
Relating to life settlements and the sale, exchange, or replacement of life insurance and annuity contracts. |
House: Insurance
Senate: State Affairs
|
Effective on 9/1/11 |
Consumer Protection|Insurance--Insurers & Agents|Insurance--Life & Annuities|STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING |
|
|
HB 2278 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Eiland, Craig
|
Relating to the suitability of certain annuity transactions. |
House: Insurance
|
Referred to Insurance |
Consumer Protection|Insurance--Insurers & Agents|Insurance--Life & Annuities |
|
|
HB 2281 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Eiland, Craig
|
Relating to disclosures to life insurance policy owners. |
House: Insurance
|
Referred to Insurance |
Consumer Protection|INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF|Insurance--Insurers & Agents|Insurance--Life, Health & Accident|LIFE INSURANCE CONSUMER DISCLOSURE ACT |
|
|
HB 2297 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Walle, Armando
|
Relating to the requirement that certain insurers provide consumers with information related to improving their credit scores. |
House: Insurance
|
Left pending in committee |
Consumer Protection|CREDIT SCORING|Insurance--Property & Casualty |
|
|
HB 2328 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: McClendon, Ruth
|
Relating to the registration, monitoring, and investigation of and handling of funds by property owners' association boards; providing administrative penalties. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
CONSUMER CREDIT COMMISSIONER, OFFICE OF|Consumer Protection|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Property Interests--Property Owners Association|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
HB 2342 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Truitt, Vicki
Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
|
Relating to certain violations of and offenses under The Securities Act; providing penalties. |
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Effective on 9/1/11 |
ATTORNEY GENERAL|Business & Commerce--General|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Consumer Protection|FRAUD|SECURITIES BOARD, STATE |
|
|
HB 2377 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Hamilton, Mike
|
Relating to the regulation of providers, administrators, and sellers of service contracts and identity recovery service contracts; providing penalties. |
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
|
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures |
COMMISSION OF LICENSING & REGULATION|Consumer Protection|IDENTITY THEFT|LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions |
|
|
HB 2481 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Peña, Aaron | et. al.
|
Relating to the payment and distribution of consumer assistance funds in an action by the attorney general. |
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
|
Left pending in committee |
ATTORNEY GENERAL|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Consumer Protection |
|
|
HB 2592 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Truitt, Vicki | et. al.
Sponsor: Carona, John
|
Relating to notice and disclosure requirements for certain credit services organizations regarding charges and consumer borrowing; providing an administrative penalty. |
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Effective on 1/1/12 |
Consumer Protection|CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS|DEFERRED PRESENTMENT TRANSACTIONS|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--General|LOANS|PAYDAY LOANS|PUBLIC NOTICE|Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration |
|
|
HB 2593 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Truitt, Vicki | et. al.
|
Relating to certain restrictions on deferred presentment transactions and motor vehicle certificate of title loans that a credit services organization obtains for a consumer or assists a consumer in obtaining. |
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
|
Postponed |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS|DEFERRED PRESENTMENT TRANSACTIONS|Financial--General|LOANS|PAYDAY LOANS|Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration |
|
|
HB 2594 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Truitt, Vicki | et. al.
Sponsor: Carona, John | et. al.
|
Relating to the licensing and regulation of certain credit services organizations and the regulation of certain extensions of consumer credit obtained by those organizations or with regard to which the organizations provide assistance; providing an administrative penalty. |
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Effective on 1/1/12 |
CONSUMER CREDIT COMMISSIONER, OFFICE OF|Consumer Protection|CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS|DEFERRED PRESENTMENT TRANSACTIONS|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--General|PAYDAY LOANS |
|
|
HB 2715 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Turner, Sylvester
|
Relating to the continuation of and powers and duties of the Office of Public Utility Counsel to represent residential and small commercial utility consumers. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Consumer Protection|PUBLIC UTILITY COUNSEL, OFFICE OF|Sunset--Commission Bills|Utilities--Electric|Utilities--Telecommunications|Utilities--Water & Sewer |
|
|
HB 2724 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Walle, Armando
|
Relating to the requirement that certain information accompany residential property and personal automobile insurance documents. |
House: Insurance
|
Left pending in committee |
Consumer Protection|INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF|Insurance--Motor Vehicles|Insurance--Property & Casualty|PUBLIC NOTICE |
|
|
HB 2846 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Madden, Jerry | et. al.
|
Relating to certain procedures and civil penalties under the Deceptive Trade Practices-Consumer Protection Act. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Business & Commerce--General|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Consumer Protection |
|
|
HB 2925 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Farias, Joe
|
Relating to the extension of consumer credit to certain members of the Texas National Guard and armed forces of the United States and their dependents; providing a penalty. |
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
|
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services |
Consumer Protection|Financial--General|Military & Veterans |
|
|
HB 3021 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Creighton, Brandon
|
Relating to best practices for credit services organizations. |
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
|
Left pending in committee |
Consumer Protection|CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS|Financial--General |
|
|
HB 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 |
Consumer Protection|FORECLOSURES|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Property Interests--Real Property |
|
|
HB 3139 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Anchía, Rafael
|
Relating to fees paid to the consumer credit commissioner and to fees and interest charged in connection with consumer credit transactions. |
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
|
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar |
Consumer Protection|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--General|Financial--Savings & Loans |
|
|
HB 3165 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Legler, Ken
|
Relating to notice requirements for licensed lenders of deferred presentment transactions and motor vehicle certificate of title loans. |
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
|
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services |
CONSUMER CREDIT COMMISSIONER, OFFICE OF|Consumer Protection|DEFERRED PRESENTMENT TRANSACTIONS|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--General|LOANS|PAYDAY LOANS|Vehicles & Traffic--General |
|
|
HB 3213 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Burnam, Lon | et. al.
|
Relating to certain fees charged by retail electric providers and aggregators. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Consumer Protection|Utilities--Electric |
|
|
HB 3225 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Hernandez Luna, Ana
|
Relating to the renewal of a deferred presentment transaction. |
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
|
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services |
Consumer Protection|DEBT|DEFERRED PRESENTMENT TRANSACTIONS|Financial--General |
|
|
HB 3291 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Harper-Brown, Linda
|
Relating to a deceptive act or practice in connection with a consumer's health benefit plan benefits. |
House: Insurance
|
Left pending in committee |
Business & Commerce--General|Business & Commerce--Trade Practices|Consumer Protection|Insurance--Health & Accident|MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS |
|
|
HB 3392 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Miller, Doug
|
Relating to disclosures and termination fees by certain businesses providing credit card processing services. |
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
|
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|CREDIT & DEBIT CARDS|Financial--General |
|
|
HB 3502 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Raymond, Richard Pena
|
Relating to the regulation of crafted precious metal dealers and dealerships; providing a criminal penalty. |
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
|
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar |
Business & Commerce--General|Business & Commerce--Trade Practices|COINS & PRECIOUS METALS|Consumer Protection|LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF |
|
|
HB 3760 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Oliveira, Rene
|
Relating to home loans that are not federally related mortgage loans; providing civil penalties. |
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
|
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services |
Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Consumer Protection|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--General|Insurance--Property & Casualty|LOANS|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Property Interests--Real Property |
|
|
HB 3786 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Craddick, Tom | et. al.
|
Relating to the requirements for certain extensions of credit to consumers. |
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
|
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services |
Consumer Protection|CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS|DEFERRED PRESENTMENT TRANSACTIONS|Family--Parent & Child|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--General|Labor--Management Relations|LOANS|Military & Veterans|PAYDAY LOANS|Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration |
|
|
HB 3820 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Giddings, Helen
|
Relating to a consumer's option to prevent the sale of the consumer's financial information by a financial institution; providing a civil penalty. |
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
|
Left pending in committee |
Consumer Protection|Financial--General|Protection of Personal Information |
|
|
HR 2703 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Gonzales, Veronica
|
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1320. |
|
Reported enrolled |
Consumer Protection|FORECLOSURES|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Property Interests--Real Property|Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports |
|
|
SB 17 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Carona, John | et. al.
Sponsor: Truitt, Vicki
|
Relating to the regulation of residential mortgage loan servicers; providing an administrative penalty. |
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Effective on 9/1/11 |
Consumer Protection|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--General|LOANS|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Property Interests--Real Property|RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE LOAN SERVICER REGISTRATION ACT|SAVINGS & MORTGAGE LENDING, DEPARTMENT OF |
|
|
SB 141 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Eltife, Kevin | et. al.
Sponsor: Anchía, Rafael
|
Relating to debt management services and the regulation of debt management services providers. |
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Effective on 9/1/11 |
Consumer Protection|DEBT|Financial--General|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|UNIFORM DEBT MANAGEMENT SERVICES ACT |
|
|
SB 143 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: West, Royce
|
Relating to the regulation of a credit services organization. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Referred to Business & Commerce |
Consumer Protection|CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS|Financial--General |
|
|
SB 251 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: West, Royce
|
Relating to the regulation of activities with respect to certain extensions of consumer credit. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Left pending in committee |
Consumer Protection|CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS|Financial--General |
|
|
SB 253 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Davis, Wendy | et. al.
|
Relating to the regulation of activities with respect to certain extensions of consumer credit. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Co-author authorized |
Consumer Protection|CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS|Financial--General |
|
|
SB 254 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Davis, Wendy | et. al.
|
Relating to the extension of consumer credit to certain members of the Texas National Guard and armed forces of the United States and their dependents; providing a penalty. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Co-author authorized |
Consumer Protection|Financial--General|Military & Veterans|NATIONAL GUARD, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 362 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Carona, John
|
Relating to the presumed abandonment date for stored value cards. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Referred to Business & Commerce |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|Property Interests--Personal Property |
|
|
SB 381 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
|
Relating to partial surrender of or withdrawals from annuity contracts, life insurance policies, and endowment contracts. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
Consumer Protection|Insurance--Life & Annuities |
|
|
SB 751 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Hegar, Glenn
|
Relating to the regulation of catfish and other siluriform fish intended for human consumption; providing civil and administrative penalties. |
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Left pending in committee |
Agriculture|Consumer Protection|FOOD|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Health--General|MARICULTURE|RESTAURANTS|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF |
|
|
SB 767 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol
|
Relating to the regulation of certain residential mortgage foreclosure consulting services; providing a criminal penalty. |
House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Effective on 9/1/11 |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|Financial--General|FORECLOSURE CONSULTANTS|FORECLOSURES|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens |
|
|
SB 1112 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
|
Relating to the offense of fraudulent use or possession of identifying information. |
Senate: Criminal Justice
|
Referred to Criminal Justice |
Consumer Protection|Crimes--Against Property|FRAUD|Protection of Personal Information |
|
|
SB 1127 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Eltife, Kevin
|
Relating to fees paid to the consumer credit commissioner and to fees and interest charged in connection with consumer credit transactions. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Left pending in committee |
Consumer Protection|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--General|Financial--Savings & Loans |
|
|
SB 1169 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Carona, John
Sponsor: Hamilton, Mike
|
Relating to the regulation of providers, administrators, and sellers of service contracts and identity recovery service contracts; providing penalties. |
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Effective on 9/1/11 |
COMMISSION OF LICENSING & REGULATION|Consumer Protection|IDENTITY THEFT|LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions |
|
|
SB 1213 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Carona, John
Sponsor: Eiland, Craig
|
Relating to consumer protections in the purchase of life settlement contracts; imposing penalties. |
House: Insurance
Senate: State Affairs
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Consumer Protection|Insurance--Insurers & Agents|Insurance--Life & Annuities|LIFE INSURANCE CONSUMER DISCLOSURE ACT|LIFE SETTLEMENTS ACT|Protection of Personal Information |
|
|
SB 1281 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Watson, Kirk
Sponsor: Truitt, Vicki
|
Relating to certain violations of and offenses under The Securities Act; providing penalties. |
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar |
ATTORNEY GENERAL|Business & Commerce--General|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Consumer Protection|FRAUD|SECURITIES BOARD, STATE |
|
|
SB 1319 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Sponsor: Oliveira, Rene | et. al.
|
Relating to certain loans secured by a lien on residential real property and to other transactions involving residential real property; providing civil penalties. |
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Consumer Protection|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--General|Insurance--Property & Casualty|LOANS|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Property Interests--Real Property |
|
|
SB 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 |
ATTORNEY GENERAL|Consumer Protection|FORECLOSURES|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Property Interests--Real Property |
|
|
SB 1353 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Eltife, Kevin | et. al.
Sponsor: Solomons, Burt | et. al.
|
Relating to certain claims against persons licensed as real estate brokers and salespersons. |
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Effective immediately |
Business & Commerce--General|Business & Commerce--Trade Practices|Consumer Protection|Property Interests--Real Property|REAL ESTATE AGENTS|REAL ESTATE BROKERS |
|
|
SB 1415 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Williams, Tommy
|
Relating to the suitability of certain annuity transactions. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Consumer Protection|Insurance--Insurers & Agents|Insurance--Life & Annuities |
|
|
SB 1450 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
|
Relating to the regulation of crafted precious metal dealers and dealerships; providing a criminal penalty. |
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Reported favorably as substituted |
Business & Commerce--Trade Practices|City Government--General|COINS & PRECIOUS METALS|Consumer Protection |
|
|
SB 1524 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
|
Relating to the payment and distribution of consumer assistance funds in an action by the attorney general. |
Senate: Finance
|
Co-author authorized |
ATTORNEY GENERAL|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Consumer Protection |
|
|
SB 1862 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Davis, Wendy | et. al.
|
Relating to certain extensions of credit to consumers. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Not again placed on intent calendar |
Consumer Protection|CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS|DEFERRED PRESENTMENT TRANSACTIONS|Family--Parent & Child|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--General|Labor--Management Relations|LOANS|Military & Veterans|PAYDAY LOANS|Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration |
|
|
SCR 57 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Williams, Tommy
Sponsor: Eiland, Craig
|
Recalling H.B. No. 2277 from the house for further consideration. |
|
Signed by the Governor |
Consumer Protection|Insurance--Insurers & Agents|Insurance--Life & Annuities|Resolutions--Recall|STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING |
|
|
SR 1259 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
|
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1320. |
|
Reported enrolled |
Consumer Protection|FORECLOSURES|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Property Interests--Real Property|Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports |
|
|
HB 23 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Leibowitz, David
|
Relating to a residential landlord's disclosure of previous use of leased premises for manufacture of methamphetamine and related remedial action. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Consumer Protection|METHAMPHETAMINE|Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant |
|
|
HB 24 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Leibowitz, David
|
Relating to restrictions on the prices of certain consumer goods and services during an abnormal disruption of the market. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|Utilities--General |
|
|
HB 80 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al.
|
Relating to the regulation of credit reporting bureaus; providing penalties. |
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
BANKING, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Consumer Protection|CREDIT REPORTS|Financial--General |
|
|
HB 194 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
|
Relating to use of a credit score by a business or lender. |
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
|
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|CREDIT SCORING |
|
|
HB 217 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Menendez, Jose | et. al.
|
Relating to prohibiting the use of unsafe children's products in certain nonresidential child-care facilities. |
House: State Affairs
|
Laid on the table subject to call |
Consumer Protection|Day Care|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|INTERNET|Minors--Health & Safety|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF |
|
|
HB 491 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Zerwas, John
|
Relating to allowing customers to opt out of provider of last resort default service. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Consumer Protection|PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION|Utilities--Electric |
|
|
HB 521 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Giddings, Helen
|
Relating to the contents of a receipt issued for payment of a good or service; providing a civil penalty. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Subcommittee members named |
ATTORNEY GENERAL|Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|Protection of Personal Information|Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses |
|
|
HB 523 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Giddings, Helen
Sponsor: Fraser, Troy
|
Relating to the contents of a receipt issued for payment of a good or service; providing a civil penalty. |
House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Effective on 1/1/10 |
ATTORNEY GENERAL|Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|Protection of Personal Information|Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses |
|
|
HB 654 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Brown, Fred
|
Relating to the prices of certain consumer goods and services during a declared state of disaster. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Left pending in subcommittee |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Governor |
|
|
HB 840 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Martinez, Armando
|
Relating to rates charged by an electric utility or retail electric provider on acquisition by another electric utility or retail electric provider. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Consumer Protection|Utilities--Electric |
|
|
HB 972 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Quintanilla, Chente
|
Relating to inclusion on certain advertising documents of the license or certificate of registration number of certain individuals regulated by this state who solicit business in consumers' homes; providing a civil penalty. |
House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Referred to Business & Commerce |
ADVERTISING|Consumer Protection|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions |
|
|
HB 981 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
|
Relating to consumer protection for and remedies available to a homebuyer whose home does not comply with certain warranties; providing an administrative penalty. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Subcommittee members named |
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Consumer Protection|CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS|Housing--General|Property Interests--General|RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 1007 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Allen, Alma | et. al.
|
Relating to the expiration of a stored value card. |
House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Referred to Business & Commerce |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|PUBLIC NOTICE |
|
|
HB 1293 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Eiland, Craig
Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
|
Relating to the sale and marketing of life insurance and annuities. |
House: Insurance
Senate: State Affairs
|
Vetoed by the Governor |
Consumer Protection|Insurance--Insurers & Agents|Insurance--Life & Annuities |
|
|
HB 1294 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Eiland, Craig
Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
|
Relating to certain certifications, professional designations, and education requirements regarding the sale of life insurance and annuities. |
House: Insurance
Senate: State Affairs
|
Effective on 9/1/09 |
Consumer Protection|CONTINUING EDUCATION|Insurance--Insurers & Agents|Insurance--Life & Annuities |
|
|
HB 1336 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
|
Relating to the disclosure and increase of credit card interest rates and fees. |
House: Business & Industry
|
No action taken in subcommittee |
Consumer Protection|CREDIT & DEBIT CARDS|Financial--General |
|
|
HB 1370 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
|
Relating to the use of certain insurance policy forms in connection with a preferred provider benefit plan. |
House: Insurance
|
Left pending in committee |
Consumer Protection|HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS|INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF|Insurance--Health & Accident|PHYSICIANS |
|
|
HB 1388 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Davis, Yvonne
|
Relating to a fee charged by a consumer reporting agency for the placement, removal, or temporary lifting of a security freeze on the consumer file of certain elderly persons. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Left pending in subcommittee |
Aging|Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|CREDIT REPORTS|Protection of Personal Information |
|
|
HB 1478 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
|
Relating to the reporting of information regarding debt incurred for necessary medical treatment. |
House: Business & Industry
|
No action taken in subcommittee |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|CREDIT REPORTS|DEBT|Health--General |
|
|
HB 1771 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Chavez, Norma | et. al.
|
Relating to the reduction in value or abandonment of stored value cards. |
House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Referred to Business & Commerce |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|PUBLIC NOTICE |
|
|
HB 1822 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Solomons, Burt | et. al.
Sponsor: Fraser, Troy
|
Relating to the use of certain terms by certificated telecommunications utilities, retail electric providers, and electric utilities in retail bills, and to notice of expiration or price change for certain retail electric products. |
House: State Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Effective on 9/1/09 |
Consumer Protection|PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION|Utilities--Electric|Utilities--Telecommunications |
|
|
HB 1851 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Solomons, Burt
|
Relating to rental agreements. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Left pending in subcommittee |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON |
|
|
HB 1932 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
|
Relating to consumer labeling requirements for certain health benefit plans; providing penalties. |
House: Insurance
|
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar |
ADVERTISING|Consumer Protection|INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF|Insurance--Health & Accident |
|
|
HB 1939 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Villarreal, Mike
|
Relating to the regulation of facilitators of tax refund anticipation loans. |
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Consumer Protection|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--General|LOANS |
|
|
HB 1953 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Davis, Yvonne | et. al.
|
Relating to the provision of video programming service to consumers. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Left pending in subcommittee |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|TELEVISION |
|
|
HB 1954 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Davis, Yvonne | et. al.
|
Relating to the provision of Internet service to consumers. |
House: Technology, Economic Development & Workforce
|
Left pending in committee |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|Electronic Information Systems|INTERNET |
|
|
HB 2129 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Giddings, Helen
|
Relating to a consumer's option to prevent the sale of the consumer's financial information by a financial institution; providing a civil penalty. |
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|Financial--General|Protection of Personal Information |
|
|
HB 2223 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Parker, Tan
Sponsor: Estes, Craig
|
Relating to notice to certain homeowners regarding residential construction warranties. |
House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Placed on intent calendar |
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION|Consumer Protection|Property Interests--Real Property|RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
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 |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|County Government--General|FORECLOSURES|HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens |
|
|
HB 2672 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Howard, Charlie
|
Relating to restrictions on the automatic renewal of contracts. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection |
|
|
HB 2676 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Davis, Yvonne
|
Relating to free trial offers on consumer goods and services. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Left pending in committee |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection |
|
|
HB 2734 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Harper-Brown, Linda
|
Relating to disclosure of credit scoring by insurers. |
House: Insurance
|
Left pending in committee |
ADVERTISING|Consumer Protection|CREDIT SCORING|Insurance--General|INTERNET |
|
|
HB 2750 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Eiland, Craig
|
Relating to the regulation of certain market conduct activities of certain life, accident, and health insurers and health benefit plan issuers; providing civil liability and administrative and criminal penalties. |
House: Insurance
|
Left pending in committee |
Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Consumer Protection|Health Care Providers|INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF|Insurance--Health & Accident|Insurance--Insurers & Agents|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|PHYSICIANS|PUBLIC NOTICE |
|
|
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 |
Consumer Protection|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|FORECLOSURES|HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Property Interests--Real Property |
|
|
HB 2851 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Farabee, David
|
Relating to the right of certain entities to intervene in enforcement actions regarding market power abuse. |
House: State Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
Consumer Protection|PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION|Utilities--Electric |
|
|
HB 2925 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Herrero, Abel | et. al.
Sponsor: Whitmire, John
|
Relating to protections provided by the Department of Agriculture for certain consumers; providing penalties. |
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Senate: Natural Resources
|
See remarks for effective date |
Agriculture|AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF|Consumer Protection|Oil & Gas|PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS |
|
|
HB 3155 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Leibowitz, David
|
Relating to the expiration and abandonment of stored value cards. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Left pending in subcommittee |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection |
|
|
HB 3169 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Davis, Yvonne
|
Relating to wireless telephone consumer protections. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Left pending in committee |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES |
|
|
HB 3182 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
|
Relating to consumer protection for and remedies available to a homebuyer whose home does not comply with certain warranties; providing an administrative penalty. |
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
|
Left pending in committee |
Consumer Protection|Housing--General|Property Interests--General|Property Interests--Real Property|TEXAS HOMEBUYER PROTECTION ACT|TEXAS REAL ESTATE COMMISSION |
|
|
HB 3186 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: McCall, Brian
Sponsor: Duncan, Robert
|
Relating to the collection and use of biometric identifiers. |
House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Effective on 9/1/09 |
BIOMETRIC IDENTIFIERS & VOICEPRINTS|Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|Protection of Personal Information |
|
|
HB 3221 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
|
Relating to required notification before automatic premium payments may be increased. |
House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Effective immediately |
Consumer Protection|Electronic Information Systems|Insurance--Insurers & Agents|INTERNET |
|
|
HB 3245 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Solomons, Burt | et. al.
|
Relating to certain protections for customers in the restructured electric services market. |
House: State Affairs
|
Point of order sustained |
Consumer Protection|PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION|Utilities--Electric |
|
|
HB 3471 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
|
Relating to certain illegal pricing practices. |
House: Insurance
|
Referred to Insurance |
Consumer Protection|Insurance--Health & Accident|Insurance--Insurers & Agents |
|
|
HB 3538 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Davis, Yvonne
|
Relating to certain prepaid funeral benefit contracts. |
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
|
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|Financial--General|FUNERALS & FUNERAL DIRECTORS |
|
|
HB 3539 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Davis, Yvonne
|
Relating to prohibiting the use of opt-out notices by businesses to obtain the consent of consumers to transfer or share their personal identifying information. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Left pending in committee |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|Protection of Personal Information |
|
|
HB 3820 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Swinford, David | et. al.
|
Relating to the governance and disclosure requirements of electric cooperative corporations and the review of complaints of electric cooperative corporation members by the Office of the Attorney General. |
House: State Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
ATTORNEY GENERAL|AUDITS & AUDITORS|Consumer Protection|Corporations & Associations|Utilities--Electric |
|
|
HB 3857 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Herrero, Abel | et. al.
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
|
Relating to foreclosure of liens on real property and certain personal property owned by members or dependents of the military; providing a criminal penalty. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
|
Effective immediately |
Consumer Protection|Financial--General|FORECLOSURES|Military & Veterans|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Property Interests--Real Property |
|
|
HB 3959 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Turner, Chris
|
Requiring certain information be provided to consumers with renewals of their homeowners insurance policy. |
House: Insurance
|
Referred to Insurance |
Consumer Protection|INSURANCE RATES|INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF|Insurance--Property & Casualty|INTERNET |
|
|
HB 4312 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Gallego, Pete
|
Relating to providing protections to consumers of financial services. |
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
|
No action taken in subcommittee |
Consumer Protection|Financial--General |
|
|
HB 4347 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Ortiz, Jr., Solomon | et. al.
|
Relating to adoption of a consumer bill of rights for insurance coverage obtained through the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association. |
House: Insurance
|
Referred to Insurance |
Coastal Affairs & Beaches|Consumer Protection|Insurance--Property & Casualty|WINDSTORM INSURANCE ASSOCIATION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 4385 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Vaught, Allen | et. al.
|
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of fraud upon certain practitioners; creating an offense and providing criminal penalties. |
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
ATTORNEY GENERAL|Consumer Protection|FRAUD|Health Care Providers|Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS |
|
|
HB 4526 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Villarreal, Mike
|
Relating to the disclosure of charges for motor vehicle repairs; providing a civil penalty. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|Vehicles & Traffic--General |
|
|
HB 4663 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Kent, Carol
|
Relating to the rights of victims of fraudulent financial schemes. |
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
|
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence |
ATTORNEY GENERAL|Consumer Protection|Financial--General|FRAUD |
|
|
SB 95 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Sponsor: Menendez, Jose
|
Relating to prohibiting the use of unsafe children's products in certain nonresidential child-care facilities. |
House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
|
Effective on 9/1/09 |
Consumer Protection|Day Care|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|INTERNET|Minors--Health & Safety|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF |
|
|
SB 99 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
|
Relating to wireless telephone consumer protections. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Referred to Business & Commerce |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES|Utilities--Telecommunications |
|
|
SB 206 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
|
Relating to the reporting of information concerning the rescission of health benefit plans. |
House: Insurance
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to Insurance |
Consumer Protection|INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Insurance--Health & Accident|Insurance--Insurers & Agents |
|
|
SB 207 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
|
Relating to prohibition of certain business practices related to rescission of coverage under health benefit plans. |
House: Insurance
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to Insurance |
Consumer Protection|Insurance--Health & Accident|Insurance--Insurers & Agents |
|
|
SB 428 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: West, Royce
|
Relating to the requirement that retail electric providers give notice to customers before permanently ceasing to operate. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Referred to Business & Commerce |
Consumer Protection|ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT)|Electronic Information Systems|PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION|Utilities--Electric |
|
|
SB 468 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: West, Royce
|
Relating to requiring retail merchants to disclose certain merchandise return policies. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Referred to Business & Commerce |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|PUBLIC NOTICE |
|
|
SB 487 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: West, Royce
|
Relating to restrictions on the prices of certain consumer goods and services during an abnormal disruption of the market. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|Governor |
|
|
SB 627 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Carona, John
Sponsor: Solomons, Burt
|
Relating to the liability of in-home service companies and residential delivery companies for negligent hiring. |
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
|
Effective on 9/1/09 |
Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Consumer Protection|CRIMINAL RECORDS|SUE WEAVER ACT |
|
|
SB 676 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
|
Relating to credit card marketing activities at postsecondary educational institutions. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Referred to Business & Commerce |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|CREDIT & DEBIT CARDS|Education--Higher--General|Financial--General |
|
|
SB 722 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
|
Relating to requiring counseling before closing certain home loans. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Referred to Business & Commerce |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|COUNSELING & THERAPY|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|FORECLOSURES|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens |
|
|
SB 767 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
|
Relating to the authority of the attorney general to bring suit on behalf of individuals injured by unlawful practices in restraint of trade. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
ATTORNEY GENERAL|Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection |
|
|
SB 815 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
|
Relating to consumer labeling requirements for and the provision of certain information concerning health benefit plans; providing penalties. |
House: Insurance
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to Insurance |
ADVERTISING|Consumer Protection|INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF|Insurance--Health & Accident |
|
|
SB 824 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Ellis, Rodney
|
Relating to privacy of wireless telecommunications customer information; providing a civil penalty. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
No action taken in committee |
Consumer Protection|Protection of Personal Information|Utilities--Telecommunications |
|
|
SB 977 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Ellis, Rodney
|
Relating to the reporting of information regarding debt incurred for necessary medical treatment. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Referred to Business & Commerce |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|CREDIT REPORTS|DEBT|Health--General |
|
|
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 |
ATTORNEY GENERAL|Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|FORECLOSURES|Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens |
|
|
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 |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|County Government--General|FORECLOSURES|HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens |
|
|
SB 1167 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: West, Royce
|
Relating to the regulation of certain lending and loan origination practices in connection with home loans. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
No action taken in committee |
Consumer Protection|Financial--General|LOANS|MORTGAGE BROKERS & BANKERS|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens |
|
|
SB 1257 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Averitt, Kip | et. al.
|
Relating to the regulation of certain market conduct activities of certain life, accident, and health insurers and health benefit plan issuers; providing civil liability and administrative and criminal penalties. |
House: Insurance
Senate: State Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Consumer Protection|Health Care Providers|INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF|Insurance--Health & Accident|Insurance--Insurers & Agents|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|PHYSICIANS|PUBLIC NOTICE |
|
|
SB 1518 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
|
Relating to the regulation of tax refund anticipation loans. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Referred to Business & Commerce |
ADVERTISING|Consumer Protection|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--General|LOANS|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions |
|
|
SB 1519 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
|
Relating to the regulation of debt collection agencies; imposing criminal penalties. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Referred to Business & Commerce |
Consumer Protection|DEBT|Financial--General|LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions |
|
|
SB 1708 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: West, Royce
|
Relating to information that must be included on prepaid calling cards. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Referred to Business & Commerce |
Consumer Protection|GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES|PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION|TELEPHONE PREPAID CALLING SERVICES|Utilities--General |
|
|
SB 1868 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Ellis, Rodney
|
Relating to the regulation of certain residential mortgage foreclosure consulting services; providing a criminal penalty. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Left pending in committee |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|Financial--General|FORECLOSURE CONSULTANTS|FORECLOSURES|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens |
|
|
SB 2089 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Whitmire, John
|
Relating to protections provided by the Department of Agriculture for certain consumers; providing penalties. |
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Not again placed on intent calendar |
Agriculture|AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF|Consumer Protection|Oil & Gas|PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS |
|
|
SB 2127 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Estes, Craig
|
Relating to consumer protections for clients of exchange facilitators for tax-deferred exchanges of real property. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Left pending in committee |
Consumer Protection|Financial--General|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--General |
|
|
SB 2233 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Eltife, Kevin | et. al.
Sponsor: Anchía, Rafael
|
Relating to the regulation of debt management service providers and a study regarding the business of consumer debt settlement. |
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Business & Commerce--Trade Practices|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|CONSUMER CREDIT COMMISSION|Consumer Protection|DEBT|DIGITAL SIGNATURES|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--Banks|Financial--Credit Unions|Financial--General|Financial--Savings & Loans|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|UNIFORM DEBT MANAGEMENT SERVICES ACT |
|
|
SB 2350 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Ogden, Steve
Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
|
Relating to the payment and distribution of consumer assistance funds in an action by the attorney general. |
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Finance
|
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm. |
ATTORNEY GENERAL|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Consumer Protection|State Finances--Management & Control |
|
|
HB 54 |
80-0 (2007) |
Author: Chavez, Norma | et. al.
Sponsor: Deuell, Bob | et. al.
|
Relating to the advertising, promoting, and conducting of certain live musical performances; providing a civil penalty. |
House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Effective on 9/1/07 |
ADVERTISING|Arts & Humanities|Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection |
|
|
HB 59 |
80-0 (2007) |
Author: Isett, Carl
|
Relating to the management, security, and protection of personal information and governmental records; providing a criminal penalty. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Left pending in committee |
ATTORNEY GENERAL|BIOMETRIC IDENTIFIERS & VOICEPRINTS|Consumer Protection|Crime Prevention|Crimes--Against Property|Electronic Information Systems|IDENTIFICATION CARDS|INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF|INTERNET|Open Records|Political Subdivisions|Protection of Personal Information|RIGHT OF PRIVACY|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|TEXAS PRIVACY & SECURITY ACT |
|
|
HB 70 |
80-0 (2007) |
Author: Leibowitz, David
|
Relating to restrictions on the prices of certain consumer goods and services during an abnormal disruption of the market. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection |
|
|
HB 71 |
80-0 (2007) |
Author: Leibowitz, David | et. al.
Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
|
Relating to counterfeit motor vehicle airbags; providing a penalty. |
House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
|
Effective on 9/1/07 |
Consumer Protection|Crimes--Miscellaneous|Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment |
|
|
HB 73 |
80-0 (2007) |
Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al.
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
|
Relating to the protection of customer telephone records; providing a penalty. |
House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Effective on 9/1/07 |
Consumer Protection|Electronic Information Systems|Protection of Personal Information|TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES|Utilities--Telecommunications |
|
|
HB 106 |
80-0 (2007) |
Author: Riddle, Debbie
|
Relating to disclosure by a violent offender who operates an online business; providing a criminal penalty. |
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
|
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|Crimes--Against Persons--General|INTERNET |
|
|
HB 248 |
80-0 (2007) |
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
|
Relating to use of a credit score by a business or lender. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Left pending in committee |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|CREDIT SCORING |
|
|
HB 271 |
80-0 (2007) |
Author: Gonzales, Veronica | et. al.
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
|
Relating to disclosure by a home seller of previous use of the home for manufacture of methamphetamine. |
House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Effective on 1/1/08 |
Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Consumer Protection|METHAMPHETAMINE|Property Interests--Real Property |
|
|
HB 372 |
80-0 (2007) |
Author: Hodge, Terri
|
Relating to the purchase of certain used motor vehicles. |
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
|
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar |
Consumer Protection|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|VEHICLE INSPECTIONS|Vehicles & Traffic--General |
|
|
HB 464 |
80-0 (2007) |
Author: Flores, Kino
|
Relating to making a cash advance under a deferred presentment transaction in conjunction with another person. |
House: Financial Institutions
|
Referred to Financial Institutions |
Consumer Protection|DEFERRED PRESENTMENT TRANSACTIONS|Financial--General |
|
|
HB 515 |
80-0 (2007) |
Author: Farabee, David
|
Relating to the applicability of the Texas no-call list to campaign-related calls made using an automated telephone dialing system. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Left pending in committee |
Consumer Protection|Elections--General|NO-CALL LIST|Utilities--Telecommunications |
|
|
HB 577 |
80-0 (2007) |
Author: Turner, Sylvester | et. al.
|
Relating to safeguards for certain customers of retail public utilities in the electric power market. |
House: Regulated Industries
|
Left pending in committee |
Aging|Consumer Protection|Utilities--Electric |
|
|
HB 648 |
80-0 (2007) |
Author: McCall, Brian
|
Relating to the authority of a debt collector to contact persons other than the debtor. |
House: Financial Institutions
|
Referred to Financial Institutions |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|DEBT|Financial--General |
|
|
HB 661 |
80-0 (2007) |
Author: King, Phil
|
Relating to the protection of customer telephone records; providing a penalty. |
House: Regulated Industries
|
Referred to Regulated Industries |
Consumer Protection|Protection of Personal Information|TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES|Utilities--Telecommunications |
|
|
HB 676 |
80-0 (2007) |
Author: Davis, Yvonne
|
Relating to the imposition of statutory damages against a debt collector or third-party debt collector for improper debt collection activities. |
House: Financial Institutions
|
Referred to Financial Institutions |
Consumer Protection|Protection of Personal Information |
|
|
HB 736 |
80-0 (2007) |
Author: Straus, Joe | et. al.
|
Relating to the applicability of the Texas no-call list to campaign-related calls made using an automated telephone dialing system. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Left pending in committee |
Consumer Protection|Elections--General|NO-CALL LIST|Utilities--Telecommunications |
|
|
HB 885 |
80-0 (2007) |
Author: Giddings, Helen
|
Relating to a consumer's option to prevent the sale of the consumer's financial information by a financial institution; providing a civil penalty. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Referred to Business & Industry |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|Financial--General|Protection of Personal Information |
|
|
HB 901 |
80-0 (2007) |
Author: Zedler, Bill
|
Relating to a list of consumers who object to receiving by mail certain solicitations; providing a civil penalty. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Left pending in committee |
ATTORNEY GENERAL|Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|Electronic Information Systems |
|
|
HB 906 |
80-0 (2007) |
Author: Zedler, Bill
|
Relating to the regulation of immigration assistance services; providing civil and criminal penalties. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Aliens|Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|IMMIGRATION ASSISTANCE SERVICES ACT |
|
|
HB 941 |
80-0 (2007) |
Author: Cook, Byron
|
Relating to the penalty for the fraudulent use or possession of identifying information. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Left pending in committee |
Consumer Protection|Crimes--Against Property|IDENTITY THEFT |
|
|
HB 1046 |
80-0 (2007) |
Author: Flores, Kino | et. al.
|
Relating to the prohibition on participating in the lending of credit by a credit services organization that assists a borrower in obtaining the credit. |
House: Financial Institutions
|
Referred to Financial Institutions |
Consumer Protection|CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS|Financial--General |
|
|
HB 1057 |
80-0 (2007) |
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
|
Relating to the disclosure of a prepayment penalty for a home loan. |
House: Financial Institutions
|
Left pending in committee |
Consumer Protection|Financial--General|Housing--Finance |
|
|
HB 1058 |
80-0 (2007) |
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
|
Relating to a credit card company's liability for the fraudulent use of unsolicited credit card checks sent by the company. |
House: Financial Institutions
|
Withdrawn from schedule |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|FALSE IDENTITY|Financial--General|Protection of Personal Information |
|
|
HB 1170 |
80-0 (2007) |
Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al.
Sponsor: Deuell, Bob
|
Relating to the regulation and limitation of liability of persons engaged in certain liquefied petroleum gas-related activities, including requirements concerning consumer safety notification. |
House: Energy Resources
Senate: State Affairs
|
See remarks for effective date |
Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Consumer Protection|Oil & Gas |
|
|
HB 1236 |
80-0 (2007) |
Author: Elkins, Gary
|
Relating to the imposition of a surcharge for use of a credit card for certain purchases. |
House: Financial Institutions
|
No action taken in committee |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|CREDIT & DEBIT CARDS|Financial--General |
|
|
HB 1344 |
80-0 (2007) |
Author: Villarreal, Mike | et. al.
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
|
Relating to the regulation of refund anticipation loans; providing an administrative penalty. |
House: Financial Institutions
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Effective on 9/1/07 |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|Financial--General |
|
|
HB 1452 |
80-0 (2007) |
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
|
Relating to the right of a person to obtain a free credit report. |
House: Financial Institutions
|
Left pending in committee |
Consumer Protection|CREDIT REPORTS|Financial--General |
|
|
HB 1479 |
80-0 (2007) |
Author: Castro, Joaquin
|
Relating to the regulation of retail rebates. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Left pending in committee |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection |
|
|
HB 1555 |
80-0 (2007) |
Author: Pickett, Joseph
|
Relating to the correction of an error regarding the account of a credit card holder. |
House: Financial Institutions
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
Consumer Protection|CREDIT & DEBIT CARDS|Financial--General |
|
|
HB 1581 |
80-0 (2007) |
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
|
Relating to charges by a consumer reporting agency for placing a security freeze on a consumer file. |
House: Financial Institutions
|
Left pending in committee |
Consumer Protection|CREDIT REPORTS|Financial--General |
|
|
HB 1615 |
80-0 (2007) |
Author: Chisum, Warren | et. al.
|
Relating to an electronic fingerprint verification system used by a seller to confirm the age of a purchaser of certain products; providing a criminal penalty. |
House: Transportation
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Alcoholic Beverage Regulation|BIOMETRIC IDENTIFIERS & VOICEPRINTS|Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|Electronic Information Systems|Minors--General|Tobacco Products |
|
|
HB 1662 |
80-0 (2007) |
Author: Eiland, Craig
|
Relating to the authority of the attorney general to bring suit on behalf of individuals injured by unlawful practices in restraint of trade. |
House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Referred to Business & Commerce |
ATTORNEY GENERAL|Business & Commerce--General|CLASS ACTIONS|Consumer Protection |
|
|
HB 1674 |
80-0 (2007) |
Author: Swinford, David
|
Relating to the use of information obtained by the attorney general through a civil investigative demand under the Deceptive Trade Practices-Consumer Protection Act. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Referred to Business & Industry |
ATTORNEY GENERAL|Business & Commerce--General|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Consumer Protection |
|
|
HB 1676 |
80-0 (2007) |
Author: White Delisi, Dianne | et. al.
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
|
Relating to a public awareness campaign concerning certain solicitations for the purchase of prescription drugs. |
House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Effective immediately |
ATTORNEY GENERAL|Business & Commerce--General|Communications & Press|Consumer Protection|Health--General|INTERNET|MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS|Utilities--Telecommunications |
|
|
HB 1695 |
80-0 (2007) |
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
|
Relating to the powers and duties of the Office of Public Utility Counsel. |
House: Environmental Regulation
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Consumer Protection|Environment--General|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|PUBLIC INTEREST COUNSEL, OFFICE OF|PUBLIC UTILITY COUNSEL, OFFICE OF|Utilities--General|Utilities--Water & Sewer |
|
|
HB 1702 |
80-0 (2007) |
Author: Howard, Charlie
|
Relating to restrictions on the automatic renewal of contracts. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection |
|
|
HB 1905 |
80-0 (2007) |
Author: Smith, Todd
|
Relating to provision of health care services by health maintenance organizations and preferred provider benefit plans. |
House: Insurance
|
Left pending in committee |
Consumer Protection|Health Care Providers|HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS|Insurance--Health & Accident |
|
|
HB 2002 |
80-0 (2007) |
Author: Giddings, Helen | et. al.
Sponsor: Fraser, Troy
|
Relating to notification to check verification entities that a customer is a victim of identity theft and the consequences of the notice. |
House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Effective on 9/1/07 |
Business & Commerce--General|CHECKS|Consumer Protection|Financial--General|IDENTITY THEFT|Protection of Personal Information |
|
|
HB 2069 |
80-0 (2007) |
Author: Hochberg, Scott | et. al.
|
Relating to the processing of consumer rebates. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Laid on the table subject to call |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection |
|
|
HB 2204 |
80-0 (2007) |
Author: Harper-Brown, Linda
|
Relating to residential mortgage fraud; providing criminal penalties. |
House: Financial Institutions
|
Referred to Financial Institutions |
Consumer Protection|Financial--General|FRAUD|Housing--Finance|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|TEXAS RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE FRAUD ACT |
|
|
HB 2274 |
80-0 (2007) |
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
|
Relating to requiring counseling before closing certain high-risk loans. |
House: Financial Institutions
|
Left pending in committee |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens |
|
|
HB 2329 |
80-0 (2007) |
Author: Smith, Todd
|
Relating to the creation of consumer report cards for the comparison of health care plans. |
House: Insurance
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
Consumer Protection|HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS|INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF|Insurance--Health & Accident |
|
|
HB 2334 |
80-0 (2007) |
Author: Flynn, Dan
|
Relating to the regulation of credit reporting bureaus; providing penalties. |
House: Financial Institutions
|
Withdrawn from schedule |
BANKING, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Consumer Protection|CREDIT REPORTS|Financial--General |
|
|
HB 2396 |
80-0 (2007) |
Author: McCall, Brian | et. al.
|
Relating to the regulation of consumer debt management services. |
House: Financial Institutions
|
Laid on the table subject to call |
CONSUMER CREDIT COMMISSIONER, OFFICE OF|Consumer Protection|DEBT|Financial--General |
|
|
HB 2397 |
80-0 (2007) |
Author: McCall, Brian
|
Relating to the authority of a debt collector to contact a person other than the debtor; providing a civil penalty. |
House: Financial Institutions
|
Referred to Financial Institutions |
Consumer Protection|DEBT|Financial--General |
|
|
HB 2616 |
80-0 (2007) |
Author: Veasey, Marc
|
Relating to utility bill payment protection for elderly or disabled persons. |
House: Regulated Industries
|
Referred to Regulated Industries |
Aging|Consumer Protection|Disabilities, Persons with|Utilities--General |
|
|
HB 2623 |
80-0 (2007) |
Author: Kuempel, Edmund
|
Relating to the cancellation of a dating service contract within a certain period after execution of the contract. |
House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Referred to Business & Commerce |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection |
|
|
HB 2721 |
80-0 (2007) |
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
|
Relating to consumer protection for and remedies available to a homebuyer whose home does not comply with certain warranties; providing an administrative penalty. |
House: State Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION|Consumer Protection|CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS|Housing--General|TEXAS HOMEBUYER PROTECTION ACT|TEXAS REAL ESTATE COMMISSION |
|
|
HB 2761 |
80-0 (2007) |
Author: Eiland, Craig
Sponsor: Averitt, Kip
|
Relating to requirements governing suitability in certain annuity transactions with consumers. |
House: Insurance
Senate: State Affairs
|
Effective on 9/1/07 |
Consumer Protection|Insurance--Insurers & Agents|Insurance--Life & Annuities |
|
|
HB 3064 |
80-0 (2007) |
Author: White Delisi, Dianne
Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
|
Relating to registration and regulation of certain discount health plans; providing penalties. |
House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Effective on 9/1/07 |
Consumer Protection|Health Care Providers|Health--General|Insurance--Health & Accident|Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations |
|
|
HB 3093 |
80-0 (2007) |
Author: Howard, Charlie
Sponsor: Janek, Kyle
|
Relating to verification of a customer's zip code in a credit card transaction. |
House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Effective immediately |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|CREDIT & DEBIT CARDS|Electronic Information Systems |
|
|
HB 3424 |
80-0 (2007) |
Author: Chisum, Warren
|
Relating to certain requirements for businesses required to obtain a registration certificate or license from the secretary of state or another licensing authority. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Left pending in committee |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|SECRETARY OF STATE |
|
|
HB 3611 |
80-0 (2007) |
Author: Raymond, Richard
|
Relating to the survival of actions brought under the Deceptive Trade Practices--Consumer Protection Act. |
House: Business & Industry
|
No action taken in committee |
Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Consumer Protection |
|
|
HB 3705 |
80-0 (2007) |
Author: King, Phil
|
Relating to the consumer protection authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas in relation to telecommunications and retail electric services. |
House: Regulated Industries
|
Referred to Regulated Industries |
Consumer Protection|PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION|Utilities--Electric|Utilities--Telecommunications |
|
|
HB 3785 |
80-0 (2007) |
Author: Turner, Sylvester
|
Relating to consumer rebates and requiring a person or company that offers a consumer rebate to provide the rebate to the consumer at the time of purchase. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Left pending in committee |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection |
|
|
HB 3921 |
80-0 (2007) |
Author: Callegari, Bill | et. al.
|
Relating to the regulation of certain business transactions. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Referred to Business & Industry |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection |
|
|
HB 3959 |
80-0 (2007) |
Author: Castro, Joaquin
|
Relating to a security freeze on a consumer file maintained by a consumer reporting agency. |
House: Business & Industry
|
No action taken in committee |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|CREDIT REPORTS|Protection of Personal Information |
|
|
SB 42 |
80-0 (2007) |
Author: Nelson, Jane
|
Relating to the development of consumer information and protection policies and to purchasing by the Texas Lottery Commission. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Amusements, Games, Sports|Consumer Protection|LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS|Purchasing--State |
|
|
SB 219 |
80-0 (2007) |
Author: Deuell, Bob | et. al.
|
Relating to the advertising, promoting, and conducting of certain live musical performances; providing a civil penalty. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Co-author authorized |
ADVERTISING|Arts & Humanities|Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection |
|
|
SB 222 |
80-0 (2007) |
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
|
Relating to a security freeze on a consumer file maintained by a consumer reporting agency. |
House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Effective on 9/1/07 |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|CREDIT REPORTS|Protection of Personal Information |
|
|
SB 223 |
80-0 (2007) |
Author: Ellis, Rodney
|
Relating to a loss of computerized data or breach of computer security involving sensitive personal information. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
No action taken in committee |
ATTORNEY GENERAL|COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE|Consumer Protection|Protection of Personal Information|PUBLIC NOTICE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
SB 224 |
80-0 (2007) |
Author: Ellis, Rodney
|
Relating to a consumer's option to prevent the sale of the consumer's financial information by a financial institution; providing for civil liability. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Not again placed on intent calendar |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|Financial--General|Protection of Personal Information |
|
|
SB 225 |
80-0 (2007) |
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Sponsor: Davis, Yvonne
|
Relating to privacy of wireless telecommunications customer information; providing a civil penalty. |
House: Regulated Industries
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
Consumer Protection|Protection of Personal Information|Utilities--Telecommunications |
|
|
SB 253 |
80-0 (2007) |
Author: Ellis, Rodney
|
Relating to the advertising, promoting, and conducting of certain live musical performances; providing a civil penalty. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Referred to Business & Commerce |
ADVERTISING|Arts & Humanities|Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection |
|
|
SB 645 |
80-0 (2007) |
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Sponsor: Chavez, Norma | et. al.
|
Relating to a study of residential foreclosures in certain counties. |
House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
Consumer Protection|Financial--General|FORECLOSURES|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY |
|
|
SB 764 |
80-0 (2007) |
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
|
Relating to the deceptive trade practice of charging exorbitant or excessive prices for fuel during a disaster. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Oil & Gas |
|
|
SB 824 |
80-0 (2007) |
Author: Uresti, Carlos
|
Relating to the survival of actions brought under the Deceptive Trade Practices--Consumer Protection Act. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Consumer Protection |
|
|
SB 856 |
80-0 (2007) |
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
|
Relating to the prohibition on participating in the lending of credit by a credit services organization that assists a borrower in obtaining the credit. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Left pending in committee |
Consumer Protection|CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS|Financial--General |
|
|
SB 879 |
80-0 (2007) |
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
|
Relating to the regulation of tax refund anticipation loans; imposing an administrative penalty. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Referred to Business & Commerce |
Consumer Protection|Financial--General|LOANS|Taxation--Income |
|
|
SB 884 |
80-0 (2007) |
Author: Eltife, Kevin
Sponsor: McCall, Brian
|
Relating to the regulation of consumer debt management services. |
House: Financial Institutions
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Effective on 9/1/07 |
CONSUMER CREDIT COMMISSIONER, OFFICE OF|Consumer Protection|DEBT|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--General |
|
|
SB 972 |
80-0 (2007) |
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Sponsor: Menendez, Jose
|
Relating to prohibiting the use of unsafe children's products; providing a civil penalty. |
House: Human Services
Senate: State Affairs
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|Day Care|Minors--Health & Safety |
|
|
SB 987 |
80-0 (2007) |
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Sponsor: Rodriguez, Eddie
|
Relating to requiring counseling before closing certain complex loans. |
House: Financial Institutions
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens |
|
|
SB 1047 |
80-0 (2007) |
Author: Seliger, Kel
Sponsor: Swinford, David
|
Relating to the use of information obtained by the attorney general through a civil investigative demand under the Deceptive Trade Practices-Consumer Protection Act. |
House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
|
Effective on 9/1/07 |
ATTORNEY GENERAL|Business & Commerce--General|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Consumer Protection |
|
|
SB 1140 |
80-0 (2007) |
Author: Deuell, Bob
|
Relating to the regulation and limitation of liability of persons engaged in certain liquefied petroleum gas-related activities, including requirements concerning consumer safety notification. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Consumer Protection|Oil & Gas |
|
|
SB 1223 |
80-0 (2007) |
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
|
Relating to a public awareness campaign concerning certain solicitations for the purchase of prescription drugs. |
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Referred to Health & Human Services |
ATTORNEY GENERAL|Business & Commerce--General|Communications & Press|Consumer Protection|Health--General|INTERNET|MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS|Utilities--Telecommunications |
|
|
SB 1252 |
80-0 (2007) |
Author: Averitt, Kip
Sponsor: Chisum, Warren
|
Relating to an electronic fingerprint verification system used by a seller to confirm the age of a purchaser of certain products; providing a criminal penalty. |
House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
Alcoholic Beverage Regulation|BIOMETRIC IDENTIFIERS & VOICEPRINTS|Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|Electronic Information Systems|Minors--General|Tobacco Products |
|
|
SB 1259 |
80-0 (2007) |
Author: West, Royce
|
Relating to safeguards for certain customers of retail public utilities in the electric power market. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Referred to Business & Commerce |
Aging|Consumer Protection|Utilities--Electric |
|
|
SB 1355 |
80-0 (2007) |
Author: Carona, John
|
Relating to the creation of consumer report cards for the comparison of health care plans. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
Consumer Protection|HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS|INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF|Insurance--Health & Accident |
|
|
SB 1389 |
80-0 (2007) |
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Sponsor: Hochberg, Scott
|
Relating to the processing of consumer rebates. |
House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Effective on 9/1/07 |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection |
|
|
SB 1397 |
80-0 (2007) |
Author: Williams, Tommy
|
Relating to damages available to a consumer under the Deceptive Trade Practices-Consumer Protection Act. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection |
|
|
SB 1465 |
80-0 (2007) |
Author: West, Royce
|
Relating to the authority of the attorney general to bring suit on behalf of individuals injured by unlawful practices in restraint of trade. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Not again placed on intent calendar |
ATTORNEY GENERAL|Business & Commerce--General|CLASS ACTIONS|Consumer Protection |
|
|
SB 1815 |
80-0 (2007) |
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
|
Relating to the protection of customer telephone records; providing a penalty. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Referred to Business & Commerce |
Consumer Protection|Electronic Information Systems|Protection of Personal Information|TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES|Utilities--Telecommunications |
|
|
SB 1905 |
80-0 (2007) |
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
|
Relating to the regulation of refund anticipation loans; providing an administrative penalty. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Referred to Business & Commerce |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|Financial--General |
|
|
SCR 86 |
80-0 (2007) |
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
|
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the senate to make corrections in S.B. No. 222. |
|
Signed by the Governor |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|CREDIT REPORTS|Protection of Personal Information|Resolutions--Corrective |
|
|
HB 42 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Eissler, Rob
|
Relating to application of a payment under a credit card account. |
House: Financial Institutions
|
Referred to Financial Institutions |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|CREDIT & DEBIT CARDS |
|
|
HB 210 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Solomons, Burt
Sponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot
|
Relating to the regulation of certain telemarketing calls. |
House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Effective immediately |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|NO-CALL LIST|PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION|TELEMARKETING|Utilities--Telecommunications |
|
|
HB 341 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Seaman, Gene | et. al.
Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
|
Relating to regulation of motor carriers transporting household goods. |
House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
|
Not again placed on intent calendar |
Common Carriers|Consumer Protection|TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Transportation--Miscellaneous |
|
|
HB 379 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Riddle, Debbie
|
Relating to the use of the credit score of a consumer who does not have debt for certain purposes; providing penalties. |
House: Insurance
|
Withdrawn from schedule |
Consumer Protection|CREDIT REPORTS|CREDIT SCORING|Financial--General|Insurance--General |
|
|
HB 398 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Villarreal, Mike | et. al.
|
Relating to the regulation of tax refund anticipation loans; imposing an administrative penalty. |
House: Financial Institutions
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|Financial--General |
|
|
HB 412 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Turner, Sylvester | et. al.
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
|
Relating to the use of credit scoring and credit history by certain telecommunications and electric service providers. |
House: Regulated Industries
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Effective on 9/1/05 |
Consumer Protection|CREDIT REPORTS|CREDIT SCORING|PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION|Utilities--General|Utilities--Telecommunications |
|
|
HB 511 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Hochberg, Scott | et. al.
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
|
Relating to the processing of consumer rebates. |
House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Vetoed by the Governor |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection |
|
|
HB 533 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Howard, Charlie | et. al.
|
Relating to restrictions on the automatic renewal of contracts. |
House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Referred to Business & Commerce |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection |
|
|
HB 555 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Turner, Sylvester
|
Relating to safeguards for customers of retail public utilities in the electric power market. |
House: Regulated Industries
|
Left pending in committee |
Consumer Protection|PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION|Utilities--Electric |
|
|
HB 570 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Talton, Robert
|
Relating to the application of arbitration agreements to certain other agreements. |
House: Civil Practices
|
Left pending in committee |
Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Consumer Protection|MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION |
|
|
HB 672 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Jones, Jesse
|
Relating to the disclosure of charges for motor vehicle repairs; providing a civil penalty. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Left pending in committee |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|Vehicles & Traffic--General |
|
|
HB 695 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Leibowitz, David | et. al.
|
Relating to restrictions on the prices of certain consumer goods and services during an abnormal disruption of the market. |
House: Business & Industry
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|Governor |
|
|
HB 853 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Solomons, Burt | et. al.
Sponsor: Harris, Chris
|
Relating to the return of merchandise; providing a civil penalty. |
House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Effective on 9/1/05 |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|IDENTIFICATION CARDS|SOCIAL SECURITY |
|
|
HB 891 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Leibowitz, David
|
Relating to motor vehicle airbags; providing a penalty. |
House: Transportation
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Consumer Protection|Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment |
|
|
HB 955 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Solomons, Burt
Sponsor: Averitt, Kip
|
Relating to the regulation of financial businesses and practices; providing civil penalties. |
House: Financial Institutions
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
See remarks for effective date |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|Financial--Banks|Financial--General|MORTGAGE BROKERS & BANKERS|SAVINGS & LOAN DEPARTMENT, TEXAS|SAVINGS & MORTGAGE LENDING, DEPARTMENT OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed |
|
|
HB 1089 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Burnam, Lon | et. al.
|
Relating to information provided by a creditor under a revolving credit account concerning payment of the balance amount. |
House: Financial Institutions
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Consumer Protection|CREDIT & DEBIT CARDS|Financial--General |
|
|
HB 1091 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Solomons, Burt
|
Relating to notice regarding rental car damage waivers. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Referred to Business & Industry |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|RENTAL CARS|Vehicles & Traffic--Insurance/Financial Responsibility |
|
|
HB 1098 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: McCall, Brian | et. al.
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
|
Relating to using the Internet to obtain identifying information of another person for a fraudulent purpose; providing a penalty. |
House: Regulated Industries
Senate: Criminal Justice
|
Effective on 9/1/05 |
ANTI-PHISHING ACT|Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|Crime Prevention|Crimes--Against Persons--General|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|IDENTITY THEFT|INTERNET |
|
|
HB 1130 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Cook, Byron | et. al.
Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
|
Relating to the adoption of a privacy policy by a person who requires the disclosure of an individual's social security number; providing a civil penalty. |
House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Effective on 9/1/05 |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|Open Records|RIGHT OF PRIVACY|SOCIAL SECURITY |
|
|
HB 1343 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Gattis, Dan
|
Relating to the expiration or reduction in value of a gift certificate or gift card. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Left pending in committee |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|GIFTS & DONATIONS |
|
|
HB 1351 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Peña, Aaron | et. al.
|
Relating to the installation, copying, or use of computer software for unauthorized purposes; providing a penalty. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Left pending in committee |
Business & Commerce--General|COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE|Consumer Protection|CONSUMER PROTECTION AGAINST COMPUTER SPYWARE ACT|Electronic Information Systems|IDENTITY THEFT |
|
|
HB 1430 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: McCall, Brian | et. al.
|
Relating to the installation, copying, or use of computer software for unauthorized purposes; providing penalties. |
House: Business & Industry
Senate: Criminal Justice
|
Referred to Criminal Justice |
COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE|Consumer Protection|CONSUMER PROTECTION AGAINST COMPUTER SPYWARE ACT|Criminal Procedure--General|Electronic Information Systems|IDENTITY THEFT|INTERNET |
|
|
HB 1490 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Flynn, Dan
|
Relating to the regulation of credit reporting bureaus; providing penalties. |
House: Financial Institutions
|
Meeting cancelled |
BANKING, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Consumer Protection|CREDIT REPORTS|Financial--General |
|
|
HB 1527 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
|
Relating to a breach in the security of a data system that includes another person's identifying information. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Referred to Business & Industry |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|Electronic Information Systems|IDENTITY THEFT |
|
|
HB 1547 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Pickett, Joseph | et. al.
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
|
Relating to the form of the loan contract and related documents for a consumer loan. |
House: Financial Institutions
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Effective on 9/1/05 |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|LOANS |
|
|
HB 1682 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: McCall, Brian | et. al.
|
Relating to a breach in the security of a computerized data system that includes personal identifying information; providing a civil penalty. |
House: Financial Institutions
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Referred to Business & Commerce |
Consumer Protection|Electronic Information Systems|IDENTITY THEFT|INTERNET |
|
|
HB 1691 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Keel, Terry
|
Relating to the reduction in value of a gift card. |
House: Business & Industry
|
No action taken in committee |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|GIFTS & DONATIONS |
|
|
HB 1777 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: King, Phil
|
Relating to regulation of the electric power market and energy efficiency. |
House: Regulated Industries
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Referred to Business & Commerce |
City Government--Utilities|Consumer Protection|ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT)|PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION|Utilities--Electric |
|
|
HB 1796 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Geren, Charlie
|
Relating to the regulation of consumer reporting agencies; providing penalties. |
House: Financial Institutions
|
Referred to Financial Institutions |
BANKING, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|CREDIT REPORTS|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS |
|
|
HB 1806 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Campbell, Scott
|
Relating to prohibiting a person from requiring an individual to provide a social security number to obtain goods or services or enter into a business transaction; providing a civil penalty. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Left pending in committee |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|RIGHT OF PRIVACY|SOCIAL SECURITY |
|
|
HB 1833 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Chisum, Warren
Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
|
Relating to disclosures required for the creation of certain consumer contracts solicited by mail; providing a civil penalty. |
House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Effective on 9/1/05 |
Business & Commerce--General|CHECKS|Consumer Protection |
|
|
HB 1854 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Giddings, Helen
|
Relating to requiring debt collectors to provide a copy of a dishonored check to certain consumers; providing a civil penalty. |
House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Referred to Business & Commerce |
Business & Commerce--General|CHECKS|Consumer Protection |
|
|
HB 1855 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Giddings, Helen
Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
|
Relating to the deletion of certain electronic records concerning a customer who issues a check; providing a civil penalty. |
House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Effective on 9/1/05 |
Business & Commerce--General|CHECKS|Consumer Protection |
|
|
HB 1870 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Turner, Sylvester
|
Relating to a deceptive trade practice in connection with advertising for a household goods carrier. |
House: Business & Industry
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Business & Commerce--General|Common Carriers|Consumer Protection |
|
|
HB 1893 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Eiland, Craig
Sponsor: Averitt, Kip
|
Relating to authorizing a consumer credit reporting agency to provide certain information if the information is needed to avoid a violation of federal law. |
House: Financial Institutions
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Effective immediately |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|CREDIT REPORTS |
|
|
HB 1919 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Allen, Ray
Sponsor: Harris, Chris
|
Relating to notice in certain real property transactions concerning public improvement districts. |
House: Business & Industry
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
|
Effective on 1/1/06 |
Consumer Protection|Housing--General|Property Interests--General|Property Interests--Real Property|PUBLIC NOTICE|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous |
|
|
HB 1983 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Elkins, Gary
|
Relating to the automatic renewal of certain consumer contracts. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Left pending in committee |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection |
|
|
HB 2013 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Giddings, Helen | et. al.
|
Relating to the extension of credit to a victim of identity theft. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Laid on the table subject to call |
Consumer Protection|Crimes--Against Persons--General|Financial--General|IDENTITY THEFT |
|
|
HB 2126 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Coleman, Garnet
|
Relating to assistance of a deferred presentment transaction. |
House: Financial Institutions
|
Referred to Financial Institutions |
Consumer Protection|DEFERRED PRESENTMENT TRANSACTIONS|Financial--General |
|
|
HB 2224 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Isett, Carl
|
Relating to consumer access to health care information and consumer protection for services provided by or through hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers; providing penalties. |
House: Insurance
|
No action taken in subcommittee |
Consumer Protection|CONSUMER RIGHT TO KNOW ACT|Health Care Providers|Hospitals|Insurance--Health & Accident|MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES |
|
|
HB 2229 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Reyna, Elvira
|
Relating to the automatic renewal of contracts for security services. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Left pending in committee |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|Purchasing--General|SECURITY ALARMS & DEVICES |
|
|
HB 2445 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Leibowitz, David
|
Relating to service by water and sewer utilities. |
House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Referred to Natural Resources |
Consumer Protection|Utilities--Water & Sewer |
|
|
HB 2513 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Herrero, Abel
|
Relating to redemption of certain consumer rebates; providing a civil penalty. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Referred to Business & Industry |
Business & Commerce--General|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Consumer Protection |
|
|
HB 2553 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: McCall, Brian
Sponsor: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
|
Relating to the publication of mobile service customer telephone numbers by commercial mobile service providers; providing a civil penalty. |
House: Regulated Industries
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Effective on 9/1/05 |
Consumer Protection|TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES|Utilities--Telecommunications |
|
|
HB 2571 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Eiland, Craig
|
Relating to requirements for disclosing a consumer's personal information. |
House: Business & Industry
|
No action taken in committee |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|IDENTIFICATION CARDS|Open Records |
|
|
HB 2585 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey | et. al.
|
Relating to the rates of and billing cycle used by a water and sewer utility. |
House: Natural Resources
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Consumer Protection|Utilities--Water & Sewer |
|
|
HB 2598 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Guillen, Ryan
|
Relating to regulating the use and disclosure of social security numbers by state agencies and institutions of higher education. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Consumer Protection|Education--Higher--General|Open Records|RIGHT OF PRIVACY|SOCIAL SECURITY|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
HB 2810 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Hochberg, Scott
Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
|
Relating to certain inquiries relating to an applicant for individual health benefit plan coverage. |
House: Insurance
Senate: State Affairs
|
Effective on 9/1/05 |
Consumer Protection|Insurance--Health & Accident|Insurance--Insurers & Agents |
|
|
HB 2899 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Giddings, Helen
|
Relating to requiring a financial institution to notify check verification entities when a customer reports checks stolen; providing a civil penalty. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
CHECKS|Consumer Protection|Financial--General |
|
|
HB 2922 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Elkins, Gary
|
Relating to a deceptive trade practice of taking advantage of a disaster or abnormal disruption of the market. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Referred to Business & Industry |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|Disaster Preparedness & Relief |
|
|
HB 2985 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
|
Relating to requirements for type size of provisions of a contractual agreement; providing a civil penalty. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Referred to Business & Industry |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection |
|
|
HB 3030 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Strama, Mark
|
Relating to personal identifying information contained in a consumer file maintained by a consumer reporting agency. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Left pending in committee |
Consumer Protection|CREDIT REPORTS|Financial--General |
|
|
HB 3142 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Hughes, Bryan
|
Relating to the standards for the collection, retention and dissemination of government video and audio surveillance information. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
BIOMETRIC IDENTIFIERS & VOICEPRINTS|Consumer Protection|Electronic Information Systems|GOVERNMENT SURVEILLANCE PRIVACY PROTECTION ACT|Open Records|PUBLIC NOTICE|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
HB 3188 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Smith, Todd
|
Relating to provision of health care services by health maintenance organizations and preferred provider benefit plans. |
House: Insurance
|
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair |
Consumer Protection|Health Care Providers|HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS|Insurance--Health & Accident |
|
|
HB 3212 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Coleman, Garnet
|
Relating to the extension of credit to a victim of identity theft. |
House: Financial Institutions
|
Referred to Financial Institutions |
Consumer Protection|Crimes--Against Persons--General|Financial--General|IDENTITY THEFT |
|
|
HB 3277 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Isett, Carl
|
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for persons engaged in risky activities. |
House: Insurance
|
Left pending in subcommittee |
Consumer Protection|INSURANCE RATES|Insurance--Health & Accident |
|
|
HB 3323 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Oliveira, Rene
|
Relating to the use by electric utilities of credit histories and credit scores in determining rates. |
House: Regulated Industries
|
Referred to Regulated Industries |
Consumer Protection|CREDIT REPORTS|CREDIT SCORING|Utilities--Electric|Utilities--General |
|
|
HB 3421 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Raymond, Richard
|
Relating to the regulation of retail rebates. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Referred to Business & Industry |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection |
|
|
SB 71 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
|
Relating to the prohibition of certain disclosures of a consumer's financial information. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Referred to Business & Commerce |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|Financial--General|Open Records |
|
|
SB 72 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
|
Relating to assistance of a deferred presentment transaction. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Referred to Business & Commerce |
Consumer Protection|DEFERRED PRESENTMENT TRANSACTIONS|Financial--General |
|
|
SB 76 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
|
Relating to a consumer's option to prevent the disclosure of the consumer's financial information by a financial institution; providing a civil penalty. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Referred to Business & Commerce |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|Open Records |
|
|
SB 99 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Sponsor: Giddings, Helen
|
Relating to the extension of credit to a victim of and to insurance coverage for identity theft. |
House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Effective on 9/1/05 |
Consumer Protection|Crimes--Against Persons--General|Financial--General|IDENTITY THEFT|Insurance--Property & Casualty |
|
|
SB 100 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Sponsor: Giddings, Helen
|
Relating to a security freeze on a consumer file maintained by a consumer reporting agency. |
House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Consumer Protection|CREDIT REPORTS|Financial--General|IDENTITY THEFT |
|
|
SB 193 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
|
Relating to the publication of mobile service customer telephone numbers by commercial mobile service providers. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Referred to Business & Commerce |
Consumer Protection|TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES|Utilities--Telecommunications |
|
|
SB 351 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
|
Relating to the use of credit scoring and credit history by certain telecommunications and electric service providers. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Co-author authorized |
Consumer Protection|CREDIT REPORTS|CREDIT SCORING|Utilities--General|Utilities--Telecommunications |
|
|
SB 359 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Harris, Chris
Sponsor: Solomons, Burt
|
Relating to notice regarding rental car damage waivers. |
House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Effective immediately |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|RENTAL CARS|Vehicles & Traffic--Insurance/Financial Responsibility |
|
|
SB 375 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
|
Relating to prohibiting the sale or use of unsafe children's products; providing a civil penalty. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Minors--Health & Safety|Safety |
|
|
SB 617 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
|
Relating to certain lending practices in connection with a home loan. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Left pending in committee |
Consumer Protection|Financial--General|LOANS|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens |
|
|
SB 618 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
|
Relating to disclosures in connection with certain home loans; providing a penalty. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Left pending in committee |
Consumer Protection|Financial--General|LOANS|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens |
|
|
SB 625 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
|
Relating to enforcement of certain consumer lending laws. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Left pending in committee |
Consumer Protection|Financial--General |
|
|
SB 674 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Sponsor: Giddings, Helen
|
Relating to limiting the use of customers' social security numbers by persons; providing a civil penalty. |
House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Business & Commerce--General|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Consumer Protection|CREDIT REPORTS|IDENTIFICATION CARDS|RIGHT OF PRIVACY|SOCIAL SECURITY |
|
|
SB 675 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: West, Royce
|
Relating to agreements that waive the right to demand a jury trial. |
Senate: Jurisprudence
|
Left pending in committee |
Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Consumer Protection|Courts--Civil Procedure|Courts--Juries |
|
|
SB 754 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Ellis, Rodney
|
Relating to the adoption of a privacy policy by a person who requires the disclosure of an individual's social security number. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Referred to Business & Commerce |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|Open Records|RIGHT OF PRIVACY|SOCIAL SECURITY |
|
|
SB 803 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Averitt, Kip
|
Relating to a deceptive trade practice of taking advantage of a disaster or abnormal disruption of the market. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|Disaster Preparedness & Relief |
|
|
SB 853 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
|
Relating to customer protection for customers of mobile service providers. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Referred to Business & Commerce |
Consumer Protection|TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES|Utilities--Telecommunications |
|
|
SB 958 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Duncan, Robert
|
Relating to the installation, copying, or use of computer software for unauthorized purposes; providing a penalty. |
Senate: Jurisprudence
|
Referred to Jurisprudence |
COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE|Consumer Protection|CONSUMER PROTECTION AGAINST COMPUTER SPYWARE ACT|Criminal Procedure--General|Electronic Information Systems|IDENTITY THEFT|INTERNET |
|
|
SB 1030 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
|
Relating to the regulation of tax refund anticipation loans; imposing an administrative penalty. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Referred to Business & Commerce |
Consumer Protection|Financial--General|LOANS |
|
|
SB 1057 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
|
Relating to protections for consumers in default on credit transactions involving manufactured homes; providing a civil penalty. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Referred to Business & Commerce |
Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Consumer Protection|Housing--Manufactured Housing|REPOSSESSION OF VEHICLES & REPOSSESSION COMPANIES |
|
|
SB 1084 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Ellis, Rodney
|
Relating to the authority of the attorney general to investigate and prosecute certain violations of law. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
ATTORNEY GENERAL|Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
SB 1112 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Eltife, Kevin
Sponsor: McCall, Brian
|
Relating to debt management services; providing a penalty. |
House: Financial Institutions
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Effective on 9/1/05 |
CONSUMER CREDIT COMMISSIONER, OFFICE OF|Consumer Protection|DEBT|Financial--General |
|
|
SB 1162 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Harris, Chris
|
Relating to notice in certain real property transactions concerning public improvement districts. |
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
|
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations |
Consumer Protection|Housing--General|Property Interests--General|Property Interests--Real Property|PUBLIC NOTICE|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous |
|
|
SB 1219 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Ellis, Rodney
|
Relating to requiring debt collectors to provide a copy of a dishonored check to certain consumers; providing a civil penalty. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Referred to Business & Commerce |
Business & Commerce--General|CHECKS|Consumer Protection |
|
|
SB 1222 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Ellis, Rodney
|
Relating to the deletion of certain electronic records concerning a customer who issues a check; providing a civil penalty. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Referred to Business & Commerce |
Business & Commerce--General|CHECKS|Consumer Protection |
|
|
SB 1479 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot | et. al.
Sponsor: Corte, Jr., Frank
|
Relating to deferred presentment transactions of certain military personnel or their spouses. |
House: Financial Institutions
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Effective on 9/1/05 |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|DEFERRED PRESENTMENT TRANSACTIONS|Military & Veterans|PAYDAY LOANS |
|
|
SB 1738 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Duncan, Robert
Sponsor: Isett, Carl
|
Relating to consumer access to health care information and consumer protection for services provided by or through hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers, and birthing centers; providing penalties. |
House: Insurance
Senate: State Affairs
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Consumer Protection|CONSUMER RIGHT TO KNOW ACT|Health Care Providers|Hospitals|Insurance--Health & Accident|MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES |
|
|
SJR 28 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Ellis, Rodney
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the attorney general to prosecute certain offenses. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
ATTORNEY GENERAL|Consumer Protection|Financial--General|Insurance--General|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Officers |
|
|
SB 52 |
79-1 (2005) |
Author: Nelson, Jane
|
Relating to the development of consumer information and protection policies and to purchasing by the Texas Lottery Commission. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Amusements, Games, Sports|Consumer Protection|LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS|Purchasing--State |
|
|
HB 51 |
79-3 (2006) |
Author: Leibowitz, David
|
Relating to restrictions on the prices of certain consumer goods and services during an abnormal disruption of the market. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Referred to Business & Industry |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection |
|
|
HB 106 |
79-3 (2006) |
Author: King, Phil
|
Relating to the protection of customer telephone records; providing a penalty. |
House: Regulated Industries
|
Referred to Regulated Industries |
Consumer Protection|CONTRABAND|Utilities--Telecommunications |
|
|
HB 176 |
78-0 (2003) |
Author: McCall, Brian | et. al.
|
Relating to the contents of a receipt issued for payment of a good or service by debit or credit card; providing a civil penalty. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Reported favorably as substituted |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|CREDIT CARDS |
|
|
HB 277 |
78-0 (2003) |
Author: Hopson, Chuck | et. al.
|
Relating to the contents of a receipt or other document issued for payment by debit or credit card; providing a civil penalty. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Left pending in committee |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|CREDIT CARDS |
|
|
HB 470 |
78-0 (2003) |
Author: Hochberg, Scott | et. al.
Sponsor: Carona, John
|
Relating to the labeling, advertising, and sale of halal foods; providing a criminal penalty. |
House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Effective on 9/1/03 |
Agriculture|Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|FOOD|PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS|Religion |
|
|
HB 650 |
78-0 (2003) |
Author: Campbell, Scott
Sponsor: Williams, Tommy
|
Relating to the expiration or reduction in value of a gift certificate. |
House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Placed on intent calendar |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|GIFTS & DONATIONS |
|
|
HB 824 |
78-0 (2003) |
Author: Mercer, Ken
|
Relating to the automatic withdrawal of payments on a home loan from a borrower's account. |
House: Financial Institutions
|
Referred to Financial Institutions |
Consumer Protection|ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER|Financial--General|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens |
|
|
HB 853 |
78-0 (2003) |
Author: West, George | et. al.
|
Relating to establishing a no offensive e-mail list; providing a penalty. |
House: Regulated Industries
|
Left pending in committee |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS |
|
|
HB 936 |
78-0 (2003) |
Author: McCall, Brian | et. al.
|
Relating to a fee charged in connection with collection of a dishonored check. |
House: Financial Institutions
|
No action taken in committee |
CHECKS|Consumer Protection|Financial--General |
|
|
HB 1224 |
78-0 (2003) |
Author: Villarreal, Mike
|
Relating to the amount of deposits that a financial institution may control. |
House: Financial Institutions
|
Left pending in committee |
Consumer Protection|Financial--Banks|Financial--General|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens |
|
|
HB 1489 |
78-0 (2003) |
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
|
Relating to a consumer assistance program for health benefit plan consumers. |
House: Insurance
|
Referred to Insurance |
Consumer Protection|Insurance--Health & Accident|Insurance--Life & Annuities|PUBLIC INSURANCE COUNSEL, OFFICE OF |
|
|
HB 1588 |
78-0 (2003) |
Author: Baxter, Todd
|
Relating to the disclosure of the expiration or reduction in value of a gift certificate. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Left pending in committee |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|GIFTS & DONATIONS |
|
|
HB 1750 |
78-0 (2003) |
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
|
Relating to disclosure of price information in a written advertisement for certain communications services or equipment; providing a civil penalty. |
House: Regulated Industries
|
Left pending in committee |
ADVERTISING|Consumer Protection|TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES|TELEVISION|Utilities--Telecommunications |
|
|
HB 2138 |
78-0 (2003) |
Author: Hopson, Chuck
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
|
Relating to the use of certain electronic devices for the purpose of committing identity theft; providing criminal penalties. |
House: Financial Institutions
Senate: Criminal Justice
|
Effective on 9/1/03 |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|CREDIT CARDS|Crimes--Miscellaneous|IDENTITY THEFT |
|
|
HB 2200 |
78-0 (2003) |
Author: Solomons, Burt
Sponsor: Fraser, Troy
|
Relating to restrictions on apartment owners in a condominium regime relating to club membership. |
House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Effective on 9/1/03 |
Consumer Protection|Property Interests--Property Owners Association|Property Interests--Real Property |
|
|
HB 2392 |
78-0 (2003) |
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
|
Relating to actions brought under the Deceptive Trade Practices-Consumer Protection Act; providing penalties. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Left pending in committee |
Business & Commerce--General|CLASS ACTIONS|Consumer Protection|DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICES-CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT |
|
|
HB 2407 |
78-0 (2003) |
Author: Riddle, Debbie
|
Relating to the prevention of, and to assistance provided to certain victims of, identity theft; providing civil penalties. |
House: Financial Institutions
|
Referred to Financial Institutions |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|CREDIT CARDS|Crimes--Against Persons--General|IDENTITY THEFT |
|
|
HB 2409 |
78-0 (2003) |
Author: Solomons, Burt
Sponsor: Brimer, Kim
|
Relating to the disclosure of certain information held by a business offering check verification or check guarantee services. |
House: Financial Institutions
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Effective on 9/1/03 |
Business & Commerce--General|CHECKS|Consumer Protection |
|
|
HB 2463 |
78-0 (2003) |
Author: Turner, Sylvester
|
Relating to the regulation of certain telecommunications and electric service providers and the enforcement of certain penalties. |
House: Regulated Industries
|
Left pending in committee |
Consumer Protection|CREDIT REPORTS|CREDIT SCORING|Utilities--Electric|Utilities--Telecommunications |
|
|
HB 2530 |
78-0 (2003) |
Author: Laney, James
|
Relating to application of law regulating sweepstakes to certain associations of airmen. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Left pending in committee |
Aeronautics|Amusements, Games, Sports|Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations|Consumer Protection |
|
|
HB 2805 |
78-0 (2003) |
Author: Giddings, Helen
|
Relating to regulation of casket sales. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Posting rule suspended |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|FUNERALS & FUNERAL DIRECTORS |
|
|
HB 2851 |
78-0 (2003) |
Author: Wohlgemuth, Arlene
|
Relating to products liability. |
House: Civil Practices
|
Referred to Civil Practices |
Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Consumer Protection|Health Care Providers|MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS |
|
|
HB 2934 |
78-0 (2003) |
Author: Villarreal, Mike
|
Relating to consumer protection for and remedies available to a homebuyer whose home does not comply with certain warranties; providing an administrative penalty. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Consumer Protection|CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS|Housing--General|Property Interests--General|TEXAS HOMEBUYER PROTECTION ACT |
|
|
HB 2949 |
78-0 (2003) |
Author: Hope, Ruben
|
Relating to agreements that waive the right to demand a jury trial. |
House: Civil Practices
|
Left pending in committee |
Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Consumer Protection|Courts--Civil Procedure |
|
|
HB 2972 |
78-0 (2003) |
Author: Chavez, Norma
|
Relating to financial literacy programs for consumers. |
House: Financial Institutions
|
Left pending in committee |
Consumer Protection|EDUCATION--HIGHER--CURRICULUM|Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid|Financial--General|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens |
|
|
HB 3111 |
78-0 (2003) |
Author: Dunnam, Jim
|
Relating to damages and certain other protections afforded to a consumer with regard to the action of a debt collector. |
House: Financial Institutions
|
Left pending in committee |
Consumer Protection|DEBT|Financial--General |
|
|
HB 3393 |
78-0 (2003) |
Author: Elkins, Gary
|
Relating to certain practices of debt collectors and credit bureaus. |
House: Financial Institutions
|
Companion considered in lieu of in committee |
Consumer Protection|CREDIT REPORTS|DEBT|Financial--General |
|
|
HB 3509 |
78-0 (2003) |
Author: Flores, Kino
|
Relating to the sale of service contracts. |
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
|
No action taken in committee |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection |
|
|
HR 1706 |
78-0 (2003) |
Author: Giddings, Helen
|
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 473. |
|
Reported enrolled |
Consumer Protection|CREDIT REPORTS|Financial--General|IDENTITY THEFT|Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports |
|
|
SB 183 |
78-0 (2003) |
Author: Janek, Kyle
|
Relating to the liability of certain health care practitioners and veterinarians for prescribing approved drugs or devices. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Consumer Protection|Health Care Providers|Malpractice--Professionals|MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS |
|
|
SB 213 |
78-0 (2003) |
Author: Carona, John
|
Relating to the labeling, advertising, and sale of food in accordance with religious customs; providing a criminal penalty. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Referred to Business & Commerce |
Agriculture|Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|FOOD|Religion |
|
|
SB 235 |
78-0 (2003) |
Author: Fraser, Troy | et. al.
Sponsor: McCall, Brian
|
Relating to a receipt or other document issued for payment by credit or debit card; providing a civil penalty. |
House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Effective on 9/1/03 |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|CREDIT CARDS |
|
|
SB 299 |
78-0 (2003) |
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
|
Relating to certain privacy protections for consumer information included in the Texas no-call list. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Referred to Business & Commerce |
Consumer Protection|Open Records|Utilities--Telecommunications |
|
|
SB 405 |
78-0 (2003) |
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Sponsor: Hupp, Suzanna | et. al.
|
Relating to the prevention of, prosecution of, and punishment of identity theft and to assistance to certain victims of identity theft; providing penalties. |
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
|
Placed on Major State Calendar |
Consumer Protection|CREDIT CARDS|Crimes--Against Property|Financial--General|FRAUD|IDENTITY THEFT|IDENTITY THEFT ENFORCEMENT & PROTECTION ACT|Law Enforcement |
|
|
SB 473 |
78-0 (2003) |
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Sponsor: Giddings, Helen
|
Relating to assisting consumers to prevent and detect identity theft; providing penalties. |
House: Business & Industry
Senate: Criminal Justice
|
See remarks for effective date |
Consumer Protection|CREDIT REPORTS|Financial--General|IDENTITY THEFT |
|
|
SB 533 |
78-0 (2003) |
Author: Carona, John
Sponsor: Elkins, Gary
|
Relating to certain practices of debt collectors and credit bureaus. |
House: Financial Institutions
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Effective on 9/1/03 |
Consumer Protection|CREDIT REPORTS|DEBT|Financial--General |
|
|
SB 611 |
78-0 (2003) |
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Sponsor: McCall, Brian | et. al.
|
Relating to printing a social security number on an identification card or other identification device; providing a civil penalty. |
House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|IDENTIFICATION CARDS|Insurance--General|SOCIAL SECURITY |
|
|
SB 625 |
78-0 (2003) |
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
|
Relating to the amount of deposits that a financial institution may control. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
Consumer Protection|Financial--Banks|Financial--General|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens |
|
|
SB 627 |
78-0 (2003) |
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
|
Relating to financial literacy programs for consumers. |
House: Financial Institutions
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to Financial Institutions |
Consumer Protection|EDUCATION--HIGHER--CURRICULUM|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Financial--General|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens |
|
|
SB 853 |
78-0 (2003) |
Author: Madla, Frank
Sponsor: Martinez Fischer, Trey
|
Relating to the disclosure of certain information by persons offering to aid homeowners in obtaining property tax refunds. |
House: Business & Industry
Senate: Jurisprudence
|
Effective on 9/1/03 |
Consumer Protection|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts |
|
|
SB 943 |
78-0 (2003) |
Author: Williams, Tommy
Sponsor: Madden, Jerry
|
Relating to an exemption from the private security law for persons who furnish certain information regarding a business or governmental entity. |
House: Law Enforcement
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS & PRIVATE SECURITY AGENCIES |
|
|
SB 988 |
78-0 (2003) |
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Sponsor: Laney, James
|
Relating to application of law regulating sweepstakes to certain associations of airmen. |
House: Business & Industry
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Effective immediately |
Aeronautics|Amusements, Games, Sports|Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations|Consumer Protection |
|
|
SB 1003 |
78-0 (2003) |
Author: West, Royce
|
Relating to certain practices in connection with financing of a home. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Referred to Business & Commerce |
Consumer Protection|Financial--General|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS |
|
|
SB 1212 |
78-0 (2003) |
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
|
Relating to participation by the attorney general's consumer protection division and the award of civil penalties in an action under the Deceptive Trade Practices-Consumer Protection Act. |
House: Business & Industry
Senate: Jurisprudence
|
Effective on 9/1/03 |
ATTORNEY GENERAL|Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICES-CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT |
|
|
SB 1803 |
78-0 (2003) |
Author: Duncan, Robert | et. al.
Sponsor: Truitt, Vicki | et. al.
|
Relating to certain licensing requirements and violations under the Texas Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act; providing penalties. |
House: Public Health
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Effective on 9/1/03 |
Consumer Protection|FOOD|Safety |
|
|
SR 1008 |
78-0 (2003) |
Author: Ellis, Rodney
|
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 473. |
|
Reported enrolled |
Consumer Protection|Financial--General|Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports |
|
|
HB 38 |
78-1 (2003) |
Author: Madden, Jerry
|
Relating to an exemption from the private security law for persons who furnish certain information regarding a business or governmental entity. |
House: Law Enforcement
|
Referred to Law Enforcement |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS & PRIVATE SECURITY AGENCIES |
|
|
HB 416 |
77-0 (2001) |
Author: Maxey, Glen
|
Relating to requiring drug wholesalers to provide certain information to the Texas Department of Health. |
House: Public Health
|
Left pending in committee |
Consumer Protection|HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF|Health--General|Human Services--Medical Assistance|MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS |
|
|
HB 417 |
77-0 (2001) |
Author: Maxey, Glen
|
Relating to requiring drug manufacturers to provide certain information to the Texas Department of Health. |
House: Public Health
|
Left pending in committee |
Consumer Protection|HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF|Health--General|Human Services--Medical Assistance|MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS |
|
|
HB 446 |
77-0 (2001) |
Author: Lewis, Glenn
|
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of certain offenses involving breaches of firearm safety. |
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
|
Left pending in committee |
Consumer Protection|GUN TRIGGER SAFETY LOCKS|Weapons |
|
|
HB 472 |
77-0 (2001) |
Author: Solomons, Burt | et. al.
Sponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot
|
Relating to the regulation of telemarketing solicitation; providing penalties. |
House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
See remarks for effective date |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|FACSIMILE TRANSMISSIONS & SOLICITATION|PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION|TELEMARKETING|TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES|TEXAS TELEMARKETING DISCLOSURE & PRIVACY ACT|Utilities--General |
|
|
HB 493 |
77-0 (2001) |
Author: Haggerty, Pat
|
Relating to cancellation of certain consumer transactions. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Considered in Local & Consent Calendars |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|Property Interests--Real Property |
|
|
HB 678 |
77-0 (2001) |
Author: McCall, Brian
Sponsor: Duncan, Robert
|
Relating to collection and use of biometric identifiers; providing a civil penalty. |
House: Business & Industry
Senate: State Affairs
|
Effective on 9/1/01 |
BIOMETRIC IDENTIFIERS & VOICEPRINTS|Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|Crimes--Against Persons--General |
|
|
HB 732 |
77-0 (2001) |
Author: Jones, Jesse | et. al.
|
Relating to disclosure of price information in a written advertisement for certain communications services; providing a civil penalty. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Left pending in committee |
ADVERTISING|Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES|TELEVISION |
|
|
HB 918 |
77-0 (2001) |
Author: Turner, Sylvester | et. al.
|
Relating to ensuring reliable and affordable electricity. |
House: State Affairs
|
Laid on table subject to call in committee |
Consumer Protection|PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION|Utilities--Electric |
|
|
HB 1034 |
77-0 (2001) |
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Sponsor: Carona, John
|
Relating to disclosure of price information in a written advertisement for certain communications services or equipment; providing a civil penalty. |
House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Left pending in committee |
ADVERTISING|Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES|TELEVISION|Utilities--Telecommunications |
|
|
HB 1116 |
77-0 (2001) |
Author: Maxey, Glen
|
Relating to establishing a maximum sales price for drugs sold to certain entities. |
House: Public Health
|
Left pending in committee |
Consumer Protection|Health--General|Human Services--Medical Assistance|MEDICAID|MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS |
|
|
HB 1305 |
77-0 (2001) |
Author: Elkins, Gary
|
Relating to certain plans or operations involving gifts. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Referred to Business & Industry |
Consumer Protection|Financial--General|GIFTS & DONATIONS |
|
|
HB 1514 |
77-0 (2001) |
Author: Junell, Robert | et. al.
Sponsor: Harris, Chris
|
Relating to the operation of certain commercial enterprises. |
House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Vetoed by the Governor |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|Property Interests--Real Property |
|
|
HB 1558 |
77-0 (2001) |
Author: Averitt, Kip
|
Relating to the regulation of certain warrantors of vehicle protection products; providing penalties. |
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
|
Companion considered in lieu of in committee |
Consumer Protection|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|VEHICLE PROTECTION PRODUCT REGULATORY ACT|VEHICLE PROTECTION PRODUCTS & WARRANTORS|Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment |
|
|
HB 1692 |
77-0 (2001) |
Author: Chisum, Warren | et. al.
Sponsor: Bivins, Teel
|
Relating to customer protections applicable to certain electric utilities. |
House: State Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Effective immediately |
Consumer Protection|Utilities--Electric |
|
|
HB 1816 |
77-0 (2001) |
Author: McCall, Brian | et. al.
|
Relating to continuation and functions of the Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner and the regulation of certain financial businesses. |
House: Financial Institutions
|
Referred to Financial Institutions |
CONSUMER CREDIT COMMISSIONER, OFFICE OF|Consumer Protection|Financial--General|Sunset Bills |
|
|
HB 1869 |
77-0 (2001) |
Author: Wohlgemuth, Arlene | et. al.
Sponsor: Harris, Chris
|
Relating to the acquisition of manufactured homes through financing or other means and to persons associated with those acquisitions. |
House: Financial Institutions
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
See remarks for effective date |
Consumer Protection|CONTINUING EDUCATION|Housing--Finance|Housing--General|MANUFACTURED HOUSING|Property Interests--Real Property |
|
|
HB 2019 |
77-0 (2001) |
Author: Dunnam, Jim
|
Relating to notice to personal automobile insurance policy holders of the consumer bill of rights published by the Texas Department of Insurance. |
House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Referred to Business & Commerce |
Consumer Protection|Insurance--Insurers & Agents|Insurance--Motor Vehicles |
|
|
HB 2182 |
77-0 (2001) |
Author: Brimer, Kim | et. al.
|
Relating to certain sale-leaseback transactions subject to regulation; providing penalties. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Reported favorably as substituted |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|Financial--General|SALE-LEASEBACK TRANSACTIONS |
|
|
HB 2206 |
77-0 (2001) |
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
|
Relating to prepaid funeral contracts. |
House: Financial Institutions
|
Left pending in committee |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|Financial--General|FUNERALS & FUNERAL DIRECTORS|Insurance--General |
|
|
HB 2429 |
77-0 (2001) |
Author: Goodman, Toby
|
Relating to the regulation of private child support enforcement agencies; providing a civil penalty. |
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
|
Laid on the table subject to call |
BANKING, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|CHILD SUPPORT COLLECTION SERVICES|Consumer Protection|Family--Child Support|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--General |
|
|
HB 2430 |
77-0 (2001) |
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.
Sponsor: Carona, John
|
Relating to a consumer assistance program for health benefit plan consumers. |
House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Vetoed by the Governor |
Consumer Protection|HEALTH BENEFIT PLAN CONSUMERS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM|Insurance--Health & Accident|PUBLIC INSURANCE COUNSEL, OFFICE OF |
|
|
HB 2478 |
77-0 (2001) |
Author: Menendez, Jose
|
Relating to the regulation of deferred presentment transactions. |
House: Financial Institutions
|
Referred to Financial Institutions |
Business & Commerce--General|CHECKS|Consumer Protection|Financial--General|PAYDAY LOANS |
|
|
HB 2661 |
77-0 (2001) |
Author: Turner, Sylvester
|
Relating to consumer protections relating to the provision of electricity. |
House: State Affairs
|
Laid on table subject to call in committee |
Consumer Protection|Utilities--Electric |
|
|
HB 2806 |
77-0 (2001) |
Author: Kitchen, Ann | et. al.
Sponsor: Barrientos, Gonzalo
|
Relating to disconnection of natural gas service. |
House: Energy Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Effective on 9/1/01 |
Consumer Protection|Oil & Gas|Utilities--General |
|
|
HB 3125 |
77-0 (2001) |
Author: Bosse, Fred | et. al.
|
Relating to certain injuries or death, including injuries resulting from malicious conduct endangering public safety; providing penalties. |
House: Civil Practices
|
Left pending in committee |
Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Consumer Protection|Safety |
|
|
HB 3238 |
77-0 (2001) |
Author: Olivo, Dora
|
Relating to false, misleading, or deceptive statements or representations in connection with a home loan. |
House: Financial Institutions
|
No action taken in committee |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens |
|
|
HB 3239 |
77-0 (2001) |
Author: Olivo, Dora
|
Relating to home loan documents. |
House: Financial Institutions
|
No action taken in committee |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens |
|
|
HB 3240 |
77-0 (2001) |
Author: Olivo, Dora
|
Relating to a charge for a product or service in connection with a home loan. |
House: Financial Institutions
|
No action taken in committee |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens |
|
|
HB 3241 |
77-0 (2001) |
Author: Olivo, Dora
|
Relating to certain insurance and fees in connection with a home loan. |
House: Financial Institutions
|
Referred to Financial Institutions |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|Insurance--Life & Annuities|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens |
|
|
HB 3393 |
77-0 (2001) |
Author: Oliveira, Rene
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
|
Relating to the adoption and use of certain consumer information materials in Spanish regarding personal automobile insurance coverage. |
House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Effective on 9/1/01 |
Consumer Protection|Human Relations|INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF|Insurance--Motor Vehicles |
|
|
HB 3601 |
77-0 (2001) |
Author: Capelo, Jaime
|
Relating to the enforcement powers of the Texas Department of Health over food, drugs, devices, and cosmetics. |
House: Public Health
|
Laid on the table subject to call |
Consumer Protection|FOOD|Safety |
|
|
HB 3602 |
77-0 (2001) |
Author: Capelo, Jaime
|
Relating to the hazardous substances law; providing penalties. |
House: Public Health
|
Laid on the table subject to call |
Consumer Protection|HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES|Minors--Health & Safety|Safety |
|
|
HCR 327 |
77-0 (2001) |
Author: Wohlgemuth, Arlene
Sponsor: Harris, Chris
|
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make technical corrections in H.B. No. 1869. |
|
Signed by the Governor |
Consumer Protection|CONTINUING EDUCATION|Housing--Finance|Housing--General|MANUFACTURED HOUSING|Property Interests--Real Property|Resolutions--Corrective |
|
|
SB 141 |
77-0 (2001) |
Author: Moncrief, Mike | et. al.
Sponsor: Brimer, Kim
|
Relating to requiring disclaimers on certain advertisements that offer homestead designation services. |
House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Effective on 9/1/01 |
ADVERTISING|Consumer Protection|Property Interests--Homestead|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
SB 244 |
77-0 (2001) |
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
|
Relating to the regulation of telemarketing; providing penalties. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Referred to Business & Commerce |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|FACSIMILE TRANSMISSIONS & SOLICITATION|PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION|TELEMARKETING|TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES|TEXAS TELEMARKETING DISCLOSURE & PRIVACY ACT|Utilities--General |
|
|
SB 317 |
77-0 (2001) |
Author: Sibley, David
Sponsor: McCall, Brian
|
Relating to continuation and functions of the Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner and the regulation of certain financial businesses; providing a penalty. |
House: Financial Institutions
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
See remarks for effective date |
CONSUMER CREDIT COMMISSIONER, OFFICE OF|Consumer Protection|Financial--General|Sunset Bills |
|
|
SB 401 |
77-0 (2001) |
Author: West, Royce
|
Relating to counseling in connection with a high cost home loan. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
No action taken in committee |
Consumer Protection|COUNSELING & THERAPY|Financial--General|HOME OWNERSHIP COUNSELING|Housing--Finance|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens |
|
|
SB 560 |
77-0 (2001) |
Author: Sibley, David
Sponsor: Haggerty, Pat
|
Relating to the regulation of certain consumer transactions involving real property. |
House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|Property Interests--Real Property |
|
|
SB 657 |
77-0 (2001) |
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
|
Relating to telephone solicitation; providing penalties. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Referred to Business & Commerce |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION|TELEMARKETING|Utilities--Telecommunications |
|
|
SB 659 |
77-0 (2001) |
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
|
Relating to regulation of telephone solicitors. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Referred to Business & Commerce |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|TELEMARKETING|Utilities--Telecommunications |
|
|
SB 712 |
77-0 (2001) |
Author: Sibley, David
Sponsor: Averitt, Kip | et. al.
|
Relating to the privacy of certain information provided by consumers to insurers and other related entities; providing a civil penalty. |
House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Effective immediately |
Consumer Protection|Health--Privacy/Use of Information|Insurance--General|RIGHT OF PRIVACY |
|
|
SB 714 |
77-0 (2001) |
Author: Sibley, David
Sponsor: Averitt, Kip
|
Relating to the regulation of certain warrantors of vehicle protection products; providing penalties. |
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Effective on 9/1/01 |
Consumer Protection|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|VEHICLE PROTECTION PRODUCT REGULATORY ACT|VEHICLE PROTECTION PRODUCTS & WARRANTORS|Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment |
|
|
SB 754 |
77-0 (2001) |
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
|
Relating to consumer protection for and remedies available to a homebuyer whose home does not comply with certain warranties; providing an administrative penalty. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Referred to Business & Commerce |
Civil Remedies & Liabilities|CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING MATERIALS|Consumer Protection|CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS|Property Interests--General|TEXAS HOMEBUYER PROTECTION ACT |
|
|
SB 771 |
77-0 (2001) |
Author: Harris, Chris
|
Relating to a consumers' guide for employers regarding health benefit plans. |
House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Referred to Insurance |
Consumer Protection|INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Insurance--Life, Health & Accident|PUBLIC INSURANCE COUNSEL, OFFICE OF |
|
|
SB 775 |
77-0 (2001) |
Author: Harris, Chris
|
Relating to requiring the seller of residential real property to disclose to the purchaser the location of certain commercial enterprises. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Referred to Business & Commerce |
Consumer Protection|Property Interests--Real Property |
|
|
SB 957 |
77-0 (2001) |
Author: Brown, J. E.
Sponsor: Lewis, Glenn
|
Relating to loss damage waivers in certain rental-purchase agreements. |
House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection |
|
|
SB 1045 |
77-0 (2001) |
Author: Moncrief, Mike
Sponsor: Capelo, Jaime
|
Relating to the hazardous substances law; providing penalties. |
House: Public Health
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Effective on 9/1/01 |
Consumer Protection|HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES|Minors--Health & Safety|Safety |
|
|
SB 1046 |
77-0 (2001) |
Author: Moncrief, Mike
Sponsor: Capelo, Jaime
|
Relating to the enforcement powers of the Texas Department of Health over food, drugs, devices, and cosmetics. |
House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Effective on 9/1/01 |
Consumer Protection|FOOD|HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF|Safety |
|
|
SB 1757 |
77-0 (2001) |
Author: Carona, John
|
Relating to a consumer assistance program for health benefit plan consumers. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Referred to Business & Commerce |
Consumer Protection|HEALTH BENEFIT PLAN CONSUMERS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM|Insurance--Health & Accident |
|
|
HB 235 |
76-0 (1999) |
Author: Puente, Robert | et. al.
|
Relating to creating the Office of Natural Resource Public Interest Counsel; creating a criminal penalty. |
House: State Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
Consumer Protection|Environment--General|NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION COMMISSION, TEXAS|NATURAL RESOURCE PUBLIC INTEREST COUNSEL, OFFICE OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|Water--General |
|
|
HB 410 |
76-0 (1999) |
Author: McCall, Brian | et. al.
|
Relating to home health services. |
House: Public Health
|
Referred to Public Health |
Consumer Protection|ELDER ABUSE|Health Care Providers|Health--General|HOME HEALTH CARE|Human Services--General|Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations |
|
|
HB 537 |
76-0 (1999) |
Author: Danburg, Debra | et. al.
Sponsor: Barrientos, Gonzalo
|
Relating to telephone solicitation; providing penalties. |
House: Business & Industry
Senate: Economic Development
|
Left pending in committee |
AUTOMATIC DIAL ANNOUNCING DEVICE|Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|DON'T-CALL BILL|PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION|TELEMARKETING|Utilities--General |
|
|
HB 548 |
76-0 (1999) |
Author: Flores, Kino | et. al.
|
Relating to unauthorized charges on a bill for telecommunications services. |
House: Business & Industry
Senate: Economic Development
|
Referred to Economic Development |
Consumer Protection|SLAMMING & CRAMMING|Utilities--Telecommunications |
|
|
HB 552 |
76-0 (1999) |
Author: Danburg, Debra
|
Relating to the protection of telecommunications and electric services customers. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Referred to Business & Industry |
Consumer Protection|PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION|SLAMMING & CRAMMING|TELECOMMUNICATIONS & ELECTRIC SERVICES CUSTOMER PROTECTION|Utilities--Electric|Utilities--Telecommunications |
|
|
HB 562 |
76-0 (1999) |
Author: Giddings, Helen
|
Relating to certain transactions subject to regulation as loans. |
House: Financial Institutions
|
Subcommittee members named |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|Financial--General|LOANS |
|
|
HB 611 |
76-0 (1999) |
Author: Janek, Kyle
|
Relating to confidentiality of certain personal information provided by a customer to a business; providing a criminal penalty. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Left pending in committee |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|CONSUMER REPORTING AGENCIES|Open Records|RIGHT OF PRIVACY |
|
|
HB 637 |
76-0 (1999) |
Author: Goolsby, Tony | et. al.
|
Relating to requiring a seller of real property to deliver notice to the purchaser regarding the potential for annexation of the property. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Laid on the table subject to call |
City Government--Annexation|Consumer Protection|Property Interests--Real Property |
|
|
HB 749 |
76-0 (1999) |
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
|
Relating to the sale of certain items at a flea market; providing a penalty. |
House: Business & Industry
Senate: Economic Development
|
Effective on 9/1/99 |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|FLEA MARKETS|FOOD|MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS|Safety |
|
|
HB 793 |
76-0 (1999) |
Author: Bosse, Fred
|
Relating to ensuring that customers receive reliable and affordable electric energy services with adequate consumer protections. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Consumer Protection|Utilities--Electric |
|
|
HB 1533 |
76-0 (1999) |
Author: Puente, Robert
|
Relating to certain practices relating to the use of attorneys by insurance claimants. |
House: Insurance
Senate: Economic Development
|
Referred to s/c on Tech & Business by Pres. |
Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Consumer Protection|Crimes--Miscellaneous|Insurance--Property & Casualty |
|
|
HB 1629 |
76-0 (1999) |
Author: Bailey, Kevin
|
Relating to providing notice of warranties applicable to a motor vehicle to a purchaser. |
House: Transportation
|
Referred to Transportation |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Vehicles & Traffic--General |
|
|
HB 1729 |
76-0 (1999) |
Author: Danburg, Debra
|
Relating to telecommunications bills. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Consumer Protection|SLAMMING & CRAMMING|Utilities--Telecommunications |
|
|
HB 1730 |
76-0 (1999) |
Author: Danburg, Debra
|
Relating to the protection of telecommunications and electric services customers; providing penalties. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Consumer Protection|PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION|SLAMMING & CRAMMING|TELECOMMUNICATIONS & ELECTRIC SERVICES CUSTOMER PROTECTION|Utilities--Electric|Utilities--Telecommunications |
|
|
HB 2305 |
76-0 (1999) |
Author: Maxey, Glen
|
Relating to fees for use of an automated teller machine; providing a civil penalty. |
House: Financial Institutions
|
Left pending in committee |
AUTOMATED TELLER MACHINES|Consumer Protection|Financial--Banks|Financial--General |
|
|
HB 2418 |
76-0 (1999) |
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
|
Relating to the creation of an independent consumer assistance ombudsman program for health insurance. |
House: Insurance
|
Considered in Calendars |
Consumer Protection|Health Care Providers|Insurance--Life, Health & Accident|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
HB 2432 |
76-0 (1999) |
Author: Swinford, David
|
Relating to label requirements for certain sorghum seed. |
House: Agriculture & Livestock
|
Tabled |
Agriculture|Consumer Protection|PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS|SORGHUM |
|
|
HB 2523 |
76-0 (1999) |
Author: Wise, Miguel
|
Relating to home security system contracts. |
House: Business & Industry
|
No action taken in committee |
Aging|Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|SECURITY ALARMS & DEVICES |
|
|
HB 2537 |
76-0 (1999) |
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Sponsor: Cain, David
|
Relating to warranty performance obligations applicable to certain motor vehicles. |
House: Transportation
Senate: State Affairs
|
Effective on 9/1/99 |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Vehicles & Traffic--General |
|
|
HB 2638 |
76-0 (1999) |
Author: Gray, Patricia
|
Relating to the hazardous substances law; providing penalties. |
House: Public Health
|
Referred to Public Health |
Consumer Protection|FIRE SAFETY & PREVENTION|HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES|Minors--Health & Safety|PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS|PUBLIC HEALTH COMMISSIONER|Safety |
|
|
HB 3392 |
76-0 (1999) |
Author: Brimer, Kim
|
Relating to defenses available under the Deceptive Trade Practices-Consumer Protection Act. |
House: Civil Practices
|
Withdrawn from schedule |
Consumer Protection|DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICES-CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT |
|
|
HB 3726 |
76-0 (1999) |
Author: Bailey, Kevin
|
Relating to customer rights and customer protections to benefit consumers of electric energy. |
House: State Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
Consumer Protection|PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION|Utilities--Electric |
|
|
SB 47 |
76-0 (1999) |
Author: Carona, John
|
Relating to customer authorization of telecommunications products and services. |
Senate: Economic Development
|
Referred to Economic Development |
Consumer Protection|SLAMMING & CRAMMING|Utilities--Telecommunications |
|
|
SB 86 |
76-0 (1999) |
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Sponsor: Danburg, Debra
|
Relating to the protection of telecommunications and electric services customers; providing penalties. |
House: State Affairs
Senate: Electric Utility Restructuring - Special
|
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99 |
Consumer Protection|PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION|SLAMMING & CRAMMING|TELECOMMUNICATIONS & ELECTRIC SERVICES CUSTOMER PROTECTION|Utilities--Electric|Utilities--Telecommunications |
|
|
SB 94 |
76-0 (1999) |
Author: Moncrief, Mike | et. al.
Sponsor: McCall, Brian | et. al.
|
Relating to home health services; providing administrative penalties. |
House: Public Health
Senate: Health Services
|
Effective on 9/1/99 |
Consumer Protection|ELDER ABUSE|Health Care Providers|Health--General|HOME HEALTH CARE|Human Services--General|Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations |
|
|
SB 120 |
76-0 (1999) |
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo | et. al.
|
Relating to telephone solicitation; providing penalties. |
Senate: Economic Development
|
Co-author authorized |
AUTOMATIC DIAL ANNOUNCING DEVICE|Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|DON'T-CALL BILL|PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION|TELEMARKETING|Utilities--General |
|
|
SB 130 |
76-0 (1999) |
Author: Nelson, Jane
Sponsor: Smithee, John
|
Relating to certain unfair practices by insurers and certain related entities regarding preferred providers of health care. |
House: Insurance
Senate: Economic Development
|
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99 |
Consumer Protection|Insurance--Life, Health & Accident |
|
|
SB 155 |
76-0 (1999) |
Author: Lindsay, Jon
Sponsor: Noriega, Rick
|
Relating to a limitation on the amount charged for parking in connection with a special event; creating an offense. |
House: Transportation
Senate: State Affairs
|
Effective on 9/1/99 |
Consumer Protection|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|PARKING |
|
|
SB 167 |
76-0 (1999) |
Author: Carona, John
Sponsor: Goolsby, Tony
|
Relating to requiring a seller of real property to deliver notice to the purchaser regarding the potential for annexation of the property. |
House: Business & Industry
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
|
Effective on 1/1/00 |
City Government--Annexation|Consumer Protection|Property Interests--Real Property |
|
|
SB 436 |
76-0 (1999) |
Author: Nixon, Drew
Sponsor: McReynolds, Jim
|
Relating to a disclosure required in certain offers by mail to purchase mineral or royalty interests. |
House: Energy Resources
Senate: Jurisprudence
|
Effective on 9/1/99 |
Aging|Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|Financial--General|Mines & Mineral Resources|POSTAL SERVICE |
|
|
SB 437 |
76-0 (1999) |
Author: Nixon, Drew | et. al.
|
Relating to blocking the receipt of certain calls by telephone solicitors. |
Senate: Economic Development
|
Co-author authorized |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION|TELEMARKETING|TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES |
|
|
SB 485 |
76-0 (1999) |
Author: Whitmire, John
|
Relating to the definition of prepaid funeral benefits. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|Financial--General|FUNERALS & FUNERAL DIRECTORS |
|
|
SB 904 |
76-0 (1999) |
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
|
Relating to creating the Office of Natural Resource Public Interest Counsel; creating a criminal penalty. |
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Referred to Natural Resources |
Consumer Protection|Environment--General|NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION COMMISSION, TEXAS|NATURAL RESOURCE PUBLIC INTEREST COUNSEL, OFFICE OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|Water--General |
|
|
SB 1424 |
76-0 (1999) |
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
|
Relating to the creation of a consumer assistance ombudsman program for health insurance consumers. |
Senate: Economic Development
|
Co-author authorized |
Consumer Protection|Health Care Providers|Insurance--Life, Health & Accident|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
SB 1516 |
76-0 (1999) |
Author: Brown, J. E.
|
Relating to the regulation of telecommunications services of commercial mobile service providers. |
Senate: Economic Development
|
Referred to Economic Development |
Consumer Protection|Utilities--Telecommunications |
|
|
SB 1533 |
76-0 (1999) |
Author: Carona, John
|
Relating to the hazardous substances law; providing penalties. |
House: Public Health
Senate: State Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
Consumer Protection|FIRE SAFETY & PREVENTION|HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES|Minors--Health & Safety|PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS|PUBLIC HEALTH COMMISSIONER|Safety |
|
|
SB 1633 |
76-0 (1999) |
Author: Nelson, Jane
|
Relating to the sale or exchange of items at a flea market; providing a penalty. |
Senate: Economic Development
|
Referred to Economic Development |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|FLEA MARKETS|FOOD|MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS|Safety |
|
|
SB 1775 |
76-0 (1999) |
Author: Sibley, David
Sponsor: Brimer, Kim
|
Relating to the regulation of certain providers of service contracts; providing penalties. |
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Economic Development
|
Effective on 9/1/99 |
Consumer Protection|LICENSING & REGULATION, DEPARTMENT OF|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|SERVICE CONTRACT REGULATORY ACT |
|
|
HB 109 |
75-0 (1997) |
Author: Giddings, Helen
|
Relating to construction contract provisions, construction trust funds, and the creation of and management policies applicable to a construction account created to hold funds associated with a construction contract; providing penalties. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Left pending in committee |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|CONTRACTORS|Property Interests--Real Property |
|
|
HB 118 |
75-0 (1997) |
Author: Hirschi, John | et. al.
|
Relating to increased civil penalties for deceptive trade practices against elderly consumers. |
House: Civil Practices
|
Considered in Calendars |
Aging|Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|Crimes--Miscellaneous |
|
|
HB 381 |
75-0 (1997) |
Author: Swinford, David | et. al.
Sponsor: Madla, Frank
|
Relating to warranties and warranty claims concerning farm, industrial, or outdoor power equipment. |
House: Business & Industry
Senate: Economic Development
|
Effective on 9/1/97 |
Agriculture|Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection |
|
|
HB 423 |
75-0 (1997) |
Author: Farrar, Jessica | et. al.
Sponsor: Cain, David
|
Relating to repair of motor vehicles covered under insurance policies. |
House: Insurance
Senate: Economic Development
|
Effective on 9/1/97 |
Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Consumer Protection|Insurance--Motor Vehicles |
|
|
HB 503 |
75-0 (1997) |
Author: Bosse, Fred
|
Relating to repair of motor vehicles covered under insurance policies and to civil remedies for unfair competition or practices in the business of insuring motor vehicles against damage. |
House: Insurance
|
Left pending in committee |
Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Consumer Protection|Insurance--Motor Vehicles |
|
|
HB 595 |
75-0 (1997) |
Author: Cuellar, Henry | et. al.
|
Relating to development of a statewide consumer guide for senior citizens. |
House: Human Services
|
Subcommittee members named |
Aging|Consumer Protection|INTERAGENCY WORK GROUP|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed |
|
|
HB 617 |
75-0 (1997) |
Author: Maxey, Glen
|
Relating to fees for use of an automated teller machine. |
House: Financial Institutions
|
Left pending in committee |
AUTOMATED TELLER MACHINES|Consumer Protection|Financial--Banks |
|
|
HB 734 |
75-0 (1997) |
Author: Raymond, Richard
|
Relating to development of a statewide consumer guide for senior citizens. |
House: Human Services
|
Referred to Human Services |
Aging|Consumer Protection|INTERAGENCY WORK GROUP|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed |
|
|
HB 878 |
75-0 (1997) |
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
|
Relating to warranties for certain devices or equipment used in assisting a person with disabilities to perform daily functions or activities. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY WARRANTY ACT|Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|Disabilities, Persons with |
|
|
HB 1009 |
75-0 (1997) |
Author: Jones, Jesse | et. al.
|
Relating to a long distance carrier authorized to serve a subscriber; providing an administrative penalty. |
House: State Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
Consumer Protection|Utilities--Telecommunications |
|
|
HB 1099 |
75-0 (1997) |
Author: Smithee, John | et. al.
|
Relating to the creation of a rating system and consumer report cards for the comparison of health care plans. |
House: Insurance
|
Left pending in committee |
Consumer Protection|Health Care Providers|HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS|Insurance--Life, Health & Accident|Interim Studies|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed |
|
|
HB 1131 |
75-0 (1997) |
Author: Puente, Robert | et. al.
|
Relating to the creation by the attorney general of an environmental hotline. |
House: Environmental Regulation
|
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal |
ATTORNEY GENERAL|Consumer Protection|Environment--General |
|
|
HB 1210 |
75-0 (1997) |
Author: Maxey, Glen | et. al.
|
Relating to establishing a home buyer education program. |
House: Urban Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
Consumer Protection|Housing|Property Interests--Real Property |
|
|
HB 1509 |
75-0 (1997) |
Author: Stiles, Mark | et. al.
|
Relating to the development of a restructured competitive electricity market. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to subcommittee |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|TEXAS CONSUMER POWER ACT OF 1997|Utilities--Telecommunications |
|
|
HB 1665 |
75-0 (1997) |
Author: Oliveira, Rene
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
|
Relating to disclosure of the location of certain subsurface conditions by a person who is selling unimproved real property to be used for residential purposes. |
House: Business & Industry
Senate: Jurisprudence
|
Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97 |
Consumer Protection|Oil & Gas|Property Interests--Real Property |
|
|
HB 1807 |
75-0 (1997) |
Author: Bosse, Fred
|
Relating to ensuring that customers receive reliable and affordable electric energy services. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to subcommittee |
Consumer Protection|Energy--General|Utilities--General |
|
|
HB 1982 |
75-0 (1997) |
Author: Danburg, Debra | et. al.
|
Relating to change of a customer's telecommunications provider; providing a civil penalty. |
House: State Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
Consumer Protection|Utilities--Telecommunications |
|
|
HB 1983 |
75-0 (1997) |
Author: Danburg, Debra | et. al.
|
Relating to consumer information about pricing and production of electricity. |
House: State Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
Consumer Protection|Utilities--General |
|
|
HB 2150 |
75-0 (1997) |
Author: Dunnam, Jim
|
Relating to the repeal of the exemption of professional services from liability under the Deceptive Trade Practices-Consumer Protection Act. |
House: Civil Practices
|
Referred to Civil Practices |
Business & Commerce--General|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Consumer Protection |
|
|
HB 2548 |
75-0 (1997) |
Author: Solomons, Burt
|
Relating to a checking account for low-income consumers. |
House: Financial Institutions
|
Subcommittee members named |
Consumer Protection|Financial--General |
|
|
HB 2593 |
75-0 (1997) |
Author: Chavez, Norma | et. al.
|
Relating to the voluntary labeling of the nonuse of a certain substance used in dairy production; providing a criminal penalty. |
House: Agriculture & Livestock
|
Left pending in committee |
Agriculture|Consumer Protection |
|
|
HB 2595 |
75-0 (1997) |
Author: King, Tracy
|
Relating to notice of service connections provided by certain utilities. |
House: Natural Resources
|
Subcommittee members named |
Consumer Protection|Utilities--General |
|
|
HB 2771 |
75-0 (1997) |
Author: Coleman, Garnet
|
Relating to the registration of and reporting by charitable organizations; providing penalties. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Subcommittee members named |
Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations|CHARITIES REGISTRATION AND REPORTING ACT|Consumer Protection|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions |
|
|
HB 2772 |
75-0 (1997) |
Author: Coleman, Garnet
|
Relating to the registration and reporting by commercial solicitors and restrictions on charitable solicitation. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Subcommittee members named |
Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations|COMMERCIAL SOLICITORS REGISTRATION AND REPORTING ACT|Consumer Protection|Corporations & Associations|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions |
|
|
HB 2947 |
75-0 (1997) |
Author: Giddings, Helen | et. al.
|
Relating to fees relating to certain bank and credit accounts. |
House: Financial Institutions
|
Left pending in committee |
AUTOMATED TELLER MACHINES|Consumer Protection|Financial--General |
|
|
HB 2966 |
75-0 (1997) |
Author: Davila, Diana
|
Relating to consumer telephone calls made by a telephone solicitor. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
Consumer Protection|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Utilities--Telecommunications |
|
|
HB 2967 |
75-0 (1997) |
Author: Davila, Diana
|
Relating to fees for use of an automated teller machine. |
House: Financial Institutions
|
Left pending in committee |
AUTOMATED TELLER MACHINES|Consumer Protection|Financial--Banks |
|
|
HB 3036 |
75-0 (1997) |
Author: Smithee, John
|
Relating to service contracts sold by a manufacturer or seller of the property covered by the service contract. |
House: Insurance
|
Laid on the table subject to call |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection |
|
|
HB 3167 |
75-0 (1997) |
Author: Driver, Joe
|
Relating to change of a customer's telecommunications provider. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to subcommittee |
Consumer Protection|Utilities--Telecommunications |
|
|
HB 3184 |
75-0 (1997) |
Author: Davila, Diana
|
Relating to the requirement that the toll-free telephone number operated by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners be posted in a physician's office. |
House: Public Health
|
Referred to Public Health |
Consumer Protection|MEDICAL EXAMINERS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF|Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations|PHYSICIANS |
|
|
SB 27 |
75-0 (1997) |
Author: Harris, Chris
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
|
Relating to the regulation of persons that provide consumer credit information to third parties; providing a civil penalty. |
House: Business & Industry
Senate: State Affairs
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions |
|
|
SB 241 |
75-0 (1997) |
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Sponsor: Giddings, Helen
|
Relating to construction contract provisions, construction trust funds, and the creation of and management policies applicable to a construction account created to hold funds associated with a construction contract; providing criminal penalties. |
House: Business & Industry
Senate: Jurisprudence
|
Effective on 9/1/97 |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|CONTRACTORS|Property Interests--Real Property |
|
|
SB 253 |
75-0 (1997) |
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo | et. al.
Sponsor: Danburg, Debra | et. al.
|
Relating to the selection of telecommunications utilities by customers. |
House: State Affairs
Senate: Economic Development
|
Effective on 9/1/97 |
Consumer Protection|Utilities--Telecommunications |
|
|
SB 273 |
75-0 (1997) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Sponsor: Cuellar, Henry | et. al.
|
Relating to development of a statewide consumer guide for senior citizens and to coordination of state activities relating to aging; authorizing a study relating to long-term health care. |
House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Vetoed by the Governor |
Aging|Consumer Protection|INTERAGENCY WORK GROUP|Interim Studies|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed |
|
|
SB 281 |
75-0 (1997) |
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
|
Relating to development of a statewide consumer guide for senior citizens. |
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Referred to Health & Human Services |
Aging|Consumer Protection|INTERAGENCY WORK GROUP|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed |
|
|
SB 387 |
75-0 (1997) |
Author: Harris, Chris | et. al.
Sponsor: Smithee, John | et. al.
|
Relating to the use of a rating system and consumer report cards to compare certain health benefit plans. |
House: Insurance
Senate: Economic Development
|
Considered in Calendars |
Consumer Protection|Health Care Providers|HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS|Insurance--Life, Health & Accident|Interim Studies|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed |
|
|
SB 684 |
75-0 (1997) |
Author: Patterson, Jerry
|
Relating to the development of a restructured competitive electricity market. |
Senate: Economic Development
|
No action taken in committee |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|TEXAS CONSUMER POWER ACT OF 1997|Utilities--Telecommunications |
|
|
SB 1007 |
75-0 (1997) |
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Sponsor: Hirschi, John
|
Relating to increased civil penalties for deceptive trade practices against elderly consumers. |
House: Civil Practices
Senate: Jurisprudence
|
Effective immediately |
Aging|Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|Crimes--Miscellaneous |
|
|
SB 1008 |
75-0 (1997) |
Author: Ellis, Rodney
|
Relating to limitations on long distance service charges and related disconnections of service. |
Senate: Economic Development
|
Referred to Economic Development |
Consumer Protection|Utilities--Telecommunications |
|
|
SB 1261 |
75-0 (1997) |
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
|
Relating to fees for use of an automated teller machine. |
Senate: Economic Development
|
Referred to Economic Development |
AUTOMATED TELLER MACHINES|Consumer Protection|Financial--Banks |
|
|
SB 1284 |
75-0 (1997) |
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Sponsor: Chavez, Norma
|
Relating to regulation of new or renovated bedding; providing penalties. |
House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Effective on 9/1/97 |
Consumer Protection|Health--General |
|
|
SB 1527 |
75-0 (1997) |
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Sponsor: Maxey, Glen
|
Relating to establishing a home buyer education program. |
House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Consumer Protection|Housing|Property Interests--Homestead |
|
|
SB 1599 |
75-0 (1997) |
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
|
Relating to a checking account for low-income consumers. |
Senate: Economic Development
|
Referred to Economic Development |
Consumer Protection|Financial--General |
|
|
SB 1721 |
75-0 (1997) |
Author: West, Royce
|
Relating to ensuring that customers receive reliable and affordable electric energy services. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Consumer Protection|Energy--General|Utilities--General |
|
|
SB 1913 |
75-0 (1997) |
Author: Sibley, David
Sponsor: Smithee, John
|
Relating to the application of insurance law to certain service contracts and asset management contracts. |
House: Insurance
Senate: Economic Development
|
Vetoed by the Governor |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection |
|
|
HB 148 |
74-0 (1995) |
Author: Shields, John
|
Relating to consumer protection for unfair competition and unfair practices for the business of insurance. |
House: Insurance
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
Consumer Protection|Insurance--General |
|
|
HB 274 |
74-0 (1995) |
Author: Combs, Susan | et. al.
|
Relating to increased civil penalties for deceptive trade practices against elderly consumers. |
House: Civil Practices
|
Coauthor Authorized |
Aging|Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|Product Liability |
|
|
HB 471 |
74-0 (1995) |
Author: Solis, Jim
|
Relating to requiring a seller of real property to provide the purchaser a notice disclosing the condition of the property. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Referred to Business & Industry |
Consumer Protection|Property Interests--Real Property |
|
|
HB 668 |
74-0 (1995) |
Author: Junell, Robert | et. al.
Sponsor: Bivins, Teel
|
Relating to civil remedies for deceptive, unfair, or discriminatory practices and certain related consumer claims. |
House: State Affairs
Senate: Economic Development
|
Effective on 9/1/95 |
Business & Commerce--General|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Consumer Protection|Tort Reform |
|
|
HB 722 |
74-0 (1995) |
Author: Turner, Bob | et. al.
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
|
Relating to liability for false disparagement of perishable food products. |
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Effective on 9/1/95 |
Agriculture|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Consumer Protection|FOOD |
|
|
HB 776 |
74-0 (1995) |
Author: Smithee, John
|
Relating to the acceptance of certain federal funds by the Texas Department of Insurance. |
House: Insurance
Senate: Finance
|
Referred to Finance |
Consumer Protection|INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Insurance--General |
|
|
HB 946 |
74-0 (1995) |
Author: Pitts, Jim
|
Relating to the disclosure at the sale of real property of information concerning the imposition of ad valorem taxes on the property. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
Consumer Protection|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous |
|
|
HB 979 |
74-0 (1995) |
Author: Oliveira, Rene
|
Relating to notice and cure provisions required for a defaulting purchaser under a contract for deed; and to requirements for a contract for deed transaction in certain counties. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Meeting cancelled |
Consumer Protection|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Property Interests--Real Property |
|
|
HB 1280 |
74-0 (1995) |
Author: Duncan, Robert
|
Relating to certain acts of unfair discrimination in the business of insurance. |
House: Insurance
|
Left pending in subcommittee |
Consumer Protection|Human Relations|Insurance--Reform |
|
|
HB 1347 |
74-0 (1995) |
Author: Coleman, Garnet
|
Relating to the registration and reporting by commercial solicitors and restrictions on charitable solicitation. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Left pending in committee |
Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations|COMMERCIAL SOLICITORS REGISTRATION AND REPORTING ACT|Consumer Protection|Corporations & Associations|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions |
|
|
HB 1423 |
74-0 (1995) |
Author: Duncan, Robert
|
Relating to unfair methods of competition or unfair or deceptive acts or practices in the business of insurance. |
House: Insurance
|
Left pending in committee |
Consumer Protection|Insurance--General |
|
|
HB 1469 |
74-0 (1995) |
Author: Hirschi, John
|
Relating to false claims made with certain state governmental entities. |
House: State Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Consumer Protection|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
HB 1601 |
74-0 (1995) |
Author: Coleman, Garnet
|
Relating to the registration of and reporting by charitable organizations; providing penalties. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations|CHARITIES REGISTRATION AND REPORTING ACT|Consumer Protection|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions |
|
|
HB 1764 |
74-0 (1995) |
Author: Conley, Karyne
|
Relating to the licensing of certain residential contractors; providing penalties. |
House: State Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
Consumer Protection|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CONTRACTORS, STATE REGULATORY FOR|RESIDENTIAL CONTRACTORS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed |
|
|
HB 1766 |
74-0 (1995) |
Author: King, Tracy
|
Relating to persons subject to regulation as telephone solicitors. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Laid on the table subject to call |
AUTOMATIC DIAL ANNOUNCING DEVICE|Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|Utilities--Telecommunications |
|
|
HB 1853 |
74-0 (1995) |
Author: Smithee, John
|
Relating to certain unfair or deceptive acts or practices under the Insurance Code. |
House: Insurance
|
Referred to Insurance |
Consumer Protection|Insurance--General |
|
|
HB 1868 |
74-0 (1995) |
Author: Hudson III, Samuel
|
Relating to the registration of and certain charges made by motor vehicle repair facilities. |
House: Environmental Regulation
|
Left pending in committee |
Consumer Protection|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Vehicles & Traffic--General |
|
|
HB 1869 |
74-0 (1995) |
Author: Hudson III, Samuel
|
Relating to the period of a motor vehicle warranty. |
House: Transportation
|
Left pending in committee |
Consumer Protection|Vehicles & Traffic--General |
|
|
HB 1905 |
74-0 (1995) |
Author: Combs, Susan
Sponsor: Barrientos, Gonzalo
|
Relating to enforcement of a motor vehicle warranty. |
House: Transportation
Senate: Economic Development
|
No action taken in committee |
Consumer Protection|Vehicles & Traffic--General |
|
|
HB 1973 |
74-0 (1995) |
Author: Berlanga, Hugo | et. al.
|
Relating to the development and implementation of a computer database to reduce fraud and abuse in the Medicaid program. |
House: Public Health
|
Left pending in committee |
Consumer Protection|Health--General|Human Services--Medical Assistance|MEDICAID |
|
|
HB 2027 |
74-0 (1995) |
Author: Yarbrough, Ken
Sponsor: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
|
Relating to the regulation of tanning facilities; providing penalties. |
House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Effective immediately |
Consumer Protection|Health--General|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|TANNING FACILITIES |
|
|
HB 2252 |
74-0 (1995) |
Author: Davila, Diana
|
Relating to the requirement that the toll-free telephone number operated by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners be posted in a physician's office. |
House: Public Health
|
Referred to Public Health |
Consumer Protection|MEDICAL EXAMINERS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF|Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations|PHYSICIANS |
|
|
HB 2272 |
74-0 (1995) |
Author: Hudson III, Samuel
|
Relating to disclosure by a used car dealer of the consideration the dealer paid for a used car; providing a penalty. |
House: Transportation
|
Left pending in committee |
Consumer Protection|Vehicles & Traffic--General |
|
|
HB 2520 |
74-0 (1995) |
Author: Horn, Jim
Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
|
Relating to the sale of certain motor fuel; providing criminal and civil penalties. |
House: Energy Resources
Senate: State Affairs
|
Placed on intent calendar |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|Oil & Gas |
|
|
HB 2541 |
74-0 (1995) |
Author: Jones, Jesse
|
Relating to disclosure of certain records of a financial institution. |
House: Financial Institutions
|
Left pending in committee |
Consumer Protection|Financial--General |
|
|
HB 2622 |
74-0 (1995) |
Author: Cook, John
|
Relating to the regulation of certain consumer credit practices; providing that certain violations are actionable. |
House: Financial Institutions
|
Left pending in committee |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|Financial--General |
|
|
HB 2667 |
74-0 (1995) |
Author: Davila, Diana
|
Relating to access by a patient or prospective patient to information regarding certain criminal convictions of a physician. |
House: Public Health
|
Referred to Public Health |
Consumer Protection|Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations|PHYSICIANS |
|
|
HB 2771 |
74-0 (1995) |
Author: Wolens, Steven | et. al.
Sponsor: Cain, David
|
Relating to pyramid promotional schemes; providing penalties. |
House: Business & Industry
Senate: Economic Development
|
Effective on 9/1/95 |
Amusements, Games, Sports|Consumer Protection|Crimes--Miscellaneous |
|
|
HB 2809 |
74-0 (1995) |
Author: Hirschi, John
|
Relating to the enforcement of standards established for the treatment of persons in nursing and convalescent homes and providing for the accountability of persons who violate such standards. |
House: Public Health
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
Consumer Protection|Nursing Homes|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions |
|
|
HB 2824 |
74-0 (1995) |
Author: Danburg, Debra
|
Relating to suits against certain real estate agents and brokers under the Deceptive Trade Practices-Consumer Protection Act. |
House: Civil Practices
|
Referred to Civil Practices |
Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Consumer Protection|Property Interests--Real Property|REAL ESTATE AGENTS |
|
|
HB 2825 |
74-0 (1995) |
Author: Danburg, Debra
|
Relating to suits against certain certified public accountants under the Deceptive Trade Practices Act. |
House: Civil Practices
|
Referred to Civil Practices |
ACCOUNTANTS|Business & Commerce--General|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Consumer Protection |
|
|
HB 2834 |
74-0 (1995) |
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
|
Relating to retaliatory action by landlords against tenants. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Referred to Business & Industry |
Consumer Protection|Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant |
|
|
HB 3000 |
74-0 (1995) |
Author: Averitt, Kip
|
Relating to information related to criminal activity, fraud, material misrepresentation, or nondisclosure in connection with an insurance transaction. |
House: Insurance
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
Consumer Protection|Insurance--General |
|
|
HB 3001 |
74-0 (1995) |
Author: Averitt, Kip
|
Providing for a penalty for certain fraudulent activity in the business of insurance. |
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
|
Left pending in committee |
Consumer Protection|Crimes--Miscellaneous|Insurance--General |
|
|
HB 3025 |
74-0 (1995) |
Author: Ehrhardt, Harryette | et. al.
|
Relating to the creation of the office of public interest advocate of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission. |
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
|
Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures |
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION|Alcoholic Beverage Regulation|Consumer Protection |
|
|
HB 3107 |
74-0 (1995) |
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
|
Relating to making crematory services more available, affordable and competitive. |
House: Public Health
|
No action taken in committee |
Cemeteries|Consumer Protection |
|
|
HB 3129 |
74-0 (1995) |
Author: Bailey, Kevin
|
Relating to inspection of automatic checkout systems; providing penalties. |
House: Agriculture & Livestock
|
Referred to Agriculture and Livestock |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|FOOD |
|
|
SB 26 |
74-0 (1995) |
Author: Bivins, Teel | et. al.
|
Relating to civil remedies for deceptive trade practices. |
Senate: Economic Development
|
No action taken in committee |
Business & Commerce--General|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Consumer Protection|Tort Reform |
|
|
SB 142 |
74-0 (1995) |
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
|
Relating to fair access to certain insurance coverage. |
Senate: Economic Development
|
No action taken in committee |
Consumer Protection|Insurance--General|RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL INSURANCE PLAN ASSN. TEXAS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed |
|
|
SB 214 |
74-0 (1995) |
Author: Sims, Bill | et. al.
|
Relating to increased civil penalties for deceptive trade practices against elderly consumers. |
Senate: Economic Development
|
Referred to Economic Development |
Aging|Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|Product Liability |
|
|
SB 336 |
74-0 (1995) |
Author: Rosson, Peggy | et. al.
Sponsor: Oliveira, Rene
|
Relating to notice and cure provisions required for a defaulting purchaser under a contract for deed and to requirements for and loans associated with a contract for deed transaction in certain counties. |
House: Business & Industry
Senate: International Relations, Trade & Technology
|
Effective on 9/1/95 |
Consumer Protection|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Property Interests--Real Property |
|
|
SB 489 |
74-0 (1995) |
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth | et. al.
Sponsor: Seidlits, Jr., Curtis
|
Relating to the disclosure of certain information by a person licensed to sell real estate. |
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: State Affairs
|
Effective on 1/1/96 |
Consumer Protection|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Property Interests--Real Property|REAL ESTATE AGENTS |
|
|
SB 558 |
74-0 (1995) |
Author: West, Royce
Sponsor: Giddings, Helen
|
Relating to construction contract provisions, construction trust funds, and the creation of and management policies applicable to a construction account created to hold funds associated with a construction contract; providing penalties. |
House: Business & Industry
Senate: Economic Development
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
Consumer Protection|CONTRACTORS|Financial--General|Labor--Health & Safety|Property Interests--Real Property |
|
|
SB 570 |
74-0 (1995) |
Author: Moncrief, Mike
Sponsor: McDonald, Nancy | et. al.
|
Relating to the confidentiality of complaint information in the possession of the Health Professions Council. |
House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Effective on 9/1/95 |
Consumer Protection|HEALTH PROFESSIONS COUNCIL|Health--General |
|
|
SB 602 |
74-0 (1995) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Sponsor: Berlanga, Hugo | et. al.
|
Relating to the development and implementation of a computer database to reduce fraud and abuse in the Medicaid program. |
House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Effective on 9/1/95 |
Consumer Protection|Health--General|Human Services--Medical Assistance|MEDICAID |
|
|
SB 811 |
74-0 (1995) |
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
|
Relating to liability for false disparagement of perishable food products. |
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Withdrawn from intent calendar |
Agriculture|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Consumer Protection|FOOD |
|
|
SB 1029 |
74-0 (1995) |
Author: Haywood, Tom
Sponsor: King, Tracy
|
Relating to persons subject to regulation as telephone solicitors. |
House: Business & Industry
Senate: Economic Development
|
Effective on 9/1/95 |
AUTOMATIC DIAL ANNOUNCING DEVICE|Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|Utilities--Telecommunications |
|
|
SB 1030 |
74-0 (1995) |
Author: Haywood, Tom
|
Relating to the prosecution of telemarketing fraud and to the granting of concurrent jurisdiction to the attorney general to prosecute telemarketing fraud offenses. |
Senate: Economic Development
|
Referred to Economic Development |
ATTORNEY GENERAL|Consumer Protection|Utilities--Telecommunications |
|
|
SB 1214 |
74-0 (1995) |
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Sponsor: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
|
Relating to the registration of and reporting by charitable organizations; providing penalties. |
House: Business & Industry
Senate: Jurisprudence
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations|CHARITIES REGISTRATION AND REPORTING ACT|Consumer Protection|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions |
|
|
SB 1216 |
74-0 (1995) |
Author: Ellis, Rodney
|
Relating to the registration and reporting by commercial solicitors and restrictions on charitable solicitation. |
Senate: Economic Development
|
Referred to Economic Development |
Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations|COMMERCIAL SOLICITORS REGISTRATION AND REPORTING ACT|Consumer Protection|Corporations & Associations|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions |
|
|
SB 1307 |
74-0 (1995) |
Author: Cain, David
|
To prohibit pyramid promotional schemes and to provide a penalty for promotion and participation in such schemes. |
Senate: Economic Development
|
Referred to Economic Development |
Amusements, Games, Sports|Consumer Protection|Crimes--Miscellaneous |
|
|
SB 1308 |
74-0 (1995) |
Author: Cain, David
|
Relating to telephone solicitations. |
Senate: Economic Development
|
Referred to Economic Development |
AUTOMATIC DIAL ANNOUNCING DEVICE|Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|Utilities--Telecommunications |
|
|
SB 1359 |
74-0 (1995) |
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
|
Relating to the Office of Natural Resource Public Interest Counsel. |
Senate: Natural Resources
|
No action taken in subcommittee |
Consumer Protection|Environment--General|NATURAL RESOURCE PUBLIC INTEREST COUNSEL, OFFICE OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed |
|
|
SB 1445 |
74-0 (1995) |
Author: Brown, J.E.
Sponsor: Siebert, Bill
|
Relating to transfer of title to a motor vehicle, procurement of a copy of a motor vehicle certificate of title, the collection and administration of the motor vehicle sales tax, and certain disclosures that must be made to the purchaser of a motor vehicle. |
House: Transportation
Senate: Finance
|
Effective on 1/1/96 |
Consumer Protection|Taxation--Sales|Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration |
|
|
SB 1451 |
74-0 (1995) |
Author: Rosson, Peggy
|
Relating to the disclosure of installment payment plan options to consumers purchasing certain motor vehicle insurance. |
Senate: Economic Development
|
Referred to Economic Development |
Consumer Protection|Insurance--Motor Vehicles |
|
|
SB 1468 |
74-0 (1995) |
Author: Harris, Chris
|
Relating to the regulation of certain consumer credit practices; providing that certain violations are actionable. |
Senate: Jurisprudence
|
No action taken in committee |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|Financial--General |
|
|
SB 1679 |
74-0 (1995) |
Author: Ratliff, Bill
Sponsor: Saunders, Robert
|
Relating to the notice the seller of an interest in coastal area property is required to furnish the purchaser. |
House: Land and Resource Management
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Withdrawn from calendar |
Coastal Affairs & Beaches|Consumer Protection|Property Interests--Real Property |
|
|
HB 121 |
73-0 (1993) |
Author: Yarbrough, Ken
|
Relating to the creation of an offense involving sales of tickets to certain events; providing a penalty. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to subcommittee |
Agriculture|Amusements, Games, Sports|Consumer Protection|Crimes--Miscellaneous|TICKET SCALPING |
|
|
HB 306 |
73-0 (1993) |
Author: Smith, Dalton
|
Relating to the creation of an offense involving sales of tickets to certain events; providing a penalty. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to subcommittee |
Agriculture|Amusements, Games, Sports|Consumer Protection|Crimes--Miscellaneous|TICKET SCALPING |
|
|
HB 364 |
73-0 (1993) |
Author: Clemons, Billy
Sponsor: Lucio, Eddie
|
Relating to the regulation of telephone solicitation; providing civil and criminal penalties. |
House: Business & Industry
Senate: Economic Development
|
Effective on 9/1/93 |
Consumer Protection|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Utilities--Telecommunications |
|
|
HB 373 |
73-0 (1993) |
Author: Seidlits, Jr., Curtis | et. al.
|
Relating to products liability. |
House: State Affairs
|
Coauthor Authorized |
Business & Commerce--General|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Consumer Protection|Product Liability|Tort Reform |
|
|
HB 511 |
73-0 (1993) |
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
|
Relating to the disclosure of information about certain musical performances; providing civil penalties. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Referred to Business & Industry |
Amusements, Games, Sports|Consumer Protection |
|
|
HB 668 |
73-0 (1993) |
Author: Denton, Betty | et. al.
|
Relating to the regulation of certain persons who resell tickets; providing a penalty. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to subcommittee |
Amusements, Games, Sports|Consumer Protection|Crimes--Miscellaneous|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|TICKET SCALPING |
|
|
HB 813 |
73-0 (1993) |
Author: Marchant, Ken
Sponsor: Parker, Carl
|
Relating to the regulation of certain consumer credit transactions; providing civil penalties. |
House: Investments & Banking
Senate: Economic Development
|
Effective immediately |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection |
|
|
HB 845 |
73-0 (1993) |
Author: Uher, D.R.
|
Relating to the application of and choice of law or arbitration under the Deceptive Trade Practices-Consumer Protection Act. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Considered in Calendars |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection |
|
|
HB 983 |
73-0 (1993) |
Author: Hartnett, Will | et. al.
|
Relating to disclosure of certain information in the sale or lease of real property. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Referred to subcommittee |
Consumer Protection|Property Interests--Real Property |
|
|
HB 1081 |
73-0 (1993) |
Author: Brimer, Kim | et. al.
Sponsor: Brown, J.E.
|
Relating to a seller's duty to disclose the condition of real property to a purchaser. |
House: Business & Industry
Senate: State Affairs
|
Effective on 1/1/94 |
Consumer Protection|Property Interests--Real Property |
|
|
HB 1130 |
73-0 (1993) |
Author: Wilson, Ron
|
Relating to the disclosure of certain information before the sale or lease of real property. |
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
|
Considered in Calendars |
Consumer Protection|Health--AIDS|Property Interests--Real Property |
|
|
HB 1151 |
73-0 (1993) |
Author: Marchant, Ken | et. al.
|
Relating to the withdrawal of excess earnings on prepaid funeral contracts. |
House: Investments & Banking
|
Considered in Calendars |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|FUNERALS |
|
|
HB 1157 |
73-0 (1993) |
Author: Wolens, Steven
|
Relating to certain notices required for a used passenger car being offered for sale; providing a penalty. |
House: Transportation
|
No action taken in committee |
Consumer Protection|Vehicles & Traffic--General |
|
|
HB 1623 |
73-0 (1993) |
Author: Gutierrez, Roberto
|
Relating to motor vehicle installment sales. |
House: Investments & Banking
|
Considered in Calendars |
Consumer Protection|Financial--General|Insurance--Life, Health & Accident|Vehicles & Traffic--General |
|
|
HB 1908 |
73-0 (1993) |
Author: Hirschi, John
|
Relating to outdoor treatment notification standards for structural pest control. |
House: Environmental Regulation
|
Referred to subcommittee |
Agriculture|Consumer Protection|Safety |
|
|
HB 1935 |
73-0 (1993) |
Author: Gutierrez, Roberto
|
Relating to the authority of the consumer credit commissioner and to the regulation of certain consumer credit practices; providing penalties. |
House: Investments & Banking
|
Referred to Investments & Banking |
CONSUMER CREDIT COMMISSION|Consumer Protection|Financial--Credit Unions |
|
|
HB 2032 |
73-0 (1993) |
Author: Combs, Susan
|
Relating to increased civil penalties for deceptive and fraudulent practices against elderly consumers. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Referred to subcommittee |
Aging|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Consumer Protection |
|
|
HB 2127 |
73-0 (1993) |
Author: Smith, Dalton
|
Relating to the definition of interest; certain penalties for receipt of interest in an amount that produces a rate in excess of the maximum rate; agreements to pay interest in an amount that produces a rate in excess of the maximum rate; determinations whether the amount of interest received produces a rate in excess of the maximum rate; determinations of the amount of interest received; contracting for, charging, or receipt of time price differentials; the enforceability of agreements to pay prepayment premiums; and expenses that may be charged and received in connection with making, renewing, or extending certain loans. |
House: Investments & Banking
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Consumer Protection|Financial--General |
|
|
HB 2195 |
73-0 (1993) |
Author: Haggerty, Pat
|
Relating to variable interest rates in negotiable instruments. |
House: Investments & Banking
|
Considered in Calendars |
Consumer Protection|Financial--General |
|
|
HB 2238 |
73-0 (1993) |
Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al.
|
Relating to payment of fees for registration or licensing. |
House: Investments & Banking
|
Laid on the table subject to call |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions |
|
|
HB 2283 |
73-0 (1993) |
Author: Coleman, Garnet
|
Relating to the registration of and financial reporting by charitable organizations and to the prohibition of deceptive practices in the solicitation of contributions. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Referred to subcommittee |
Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations|CHARITIES REGISTRATION AND REPORTING ACT|Consumer Protection|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions |
|
|
HB 2284 |
73-0 (1993) |
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Sponsor: Carriker, Steven
|
Relating to the registration and bonding of and financial reporting by persons soliciting for charitable organizations and to the prohibition of deceptive practices in the solicitation of contributions. |
House: Business & Industry
Senate: State Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations|COMMERCIAL SOLICITORS ACT|Consumer Protection|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions |
|
|
HB 2326 |
73-0 (1993) |
Author: Uher, D.R.
|
Relating to labeling of passenger vehicles with notice of bumper strength. |
House: Transportation
|
Referred to Transportation |
Consumer Protection|Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment |
|
|
HB 2401 |
73-0 (1993) |
Author: Oakley, Keith
|
Relating to the labeling of raw, fresh, or frozen fruits, vegetables, and meats that are produced in a foreign country; providing penalties. |
House: Agriculture & Wildlife Management
|
Referred to Agriculture & Wildlife Management |
Agriculture|Consumer Protection |
|
|
HB 2436 |
73-0 (1993) |
Author: Saunders, Robert
|
Relating to protecting public drinking water supplies. |
House: Environmental Regulation
|
Considered in Local & Consent Calendars |
Consumer Protection|Environment--Water |
|
|
HB 2490 |
73-0 (1993) |
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
|
Relating to unfair business practices by a gas utility and its affiliate. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Left pending in committee |
Consumer Protection|Utilities--General |
|
|
HB 2499 |
73-0 (1993) |
Author: Marchant, Ken
Sponsor: Montford, John | et. al.
|
Relating to prepaid funeral services or merchandise. |
House: Investments & Banking
Senate: Economic Development
|
Effective on 9/1/93 |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|FUNERALS |
|
|
HB 2602 |
73-0 (1993) |
Author: Shields, John
|
Relating to consumer protection for unfair competition and unfair practices for the business of insurance. |
House: Insurance
Senate: Economic Development
|
Referred to Economic Development |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection |
|
|
HB 2648 |
73-0 (1993) |
Author: Brady, Kevin
|
Relating to a requirement that certain telephone directories contain information to increase public awareness of state government services. |
House: Economic Development
|
Referred to subcommittee |
Consumer Protection|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|Utilities--Telecommunications |
|
|
HB 2661 |
73-0 (1993) |
Author: Driver, Joe
|
Relating to contracts for dating services. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Referred to Business & Industry |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection |
|
|
SB 4 |
73-0 (1993) |
Author: Parker, Carl | et. al.
Sponsor: Seidlits, Jr., Curtis
|
Relating to products liability. |
House: State Affairs
Senate: Economic Development
|
Effective on 9/1/93 |
Business & Commerce--General|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Consumer Protection|Product Liability|Tort Reform |
|
|
SB 47 |
73-0 (1993) |
Author: Sibley, David
|
Relating to requiring certain information to be printed on a practitioner's prescription pad before the prescription may be dispensed. |
Senate: Criminal Justice
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Referred to Criminal Justice |
Consumer Protection|Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations|PRESCRIPTIONS |
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SB 293 |
73-0 (1993) |
Author: Lucio, Eddie
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Relating to the regulation of telephone solicitation; providing civil and criminal penalties. |
Senate: Economic Development
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Referred to Economic Development |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Utilities--Telecommunications |
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SB 307 |
73-0 (1993) |
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
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Relating to the creation of an offense involving certain sales of tickets to events; providing a penalty. |
Senate: Economic Development
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Referred to Economic Development |
Amusements, Games, Sports|Consumer Protection|Crimes--Miscellaneous|TICKET SCALPING |
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SB 325 |
73-0 (1993) |
Author: Brown, J.E. | et. al.
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Relating to the creation of an offense involving certain sales of tickets to certain events; providing a penalty. |
House: State Affairs
Senate: Economic Development
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Left pending in committee |
Amusements, Games, Sports|Consumer Protection|Crimes--Miscellaneous|TICKET SCALPING |
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SB 438 |
73-0 (1993) |
Author: Brown, J.E.
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Relating to a seller's duty to disclose the condition of real property to a purchaser. |
Senate: State Affairs
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Referred to State Affairs |
Consumer Protection|Property Interests--Real Property |
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SB 463 |
73-0 (1993) |
Author: Madla, Frank
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Relating to the regulation of certain persons who resell tickets; providing a penalty. |
Senate: Economic Development
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Withdrawn by the Author |
Amusements, Games, Sports|Consumer Protection|Crimes--Miscellaneous|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|TICKET SCALPING |
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SB 558 |
73-0 (1993) |
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Sponsor: Coleman, Garnet
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Relating to food labeling requirements under the Texas Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. |
House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
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Effective on 9/1/93 |
Consumer Protection|FOOD|Health--General|Safety |
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SB 560 |
73-0 (1993) |
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Sponsor: Coleman, Garnet
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Relating to correction of a reference in law to the name of the former United States Bureau of Animal Industry. |
House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
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Effective on 9/1/93 |
Animals|Consumer Protection|Health--General |
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SB 561 |
73-0 (1993) |
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Sponsor: Glaze, Bob
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Relating to licensing exemptions for wholesale distribution of prescription drugs. |
House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
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Effective immediately |
Consumer Protection|Health--General|Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations |
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SB 562 |
73-0 (1993) |
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Sponsor: Coleman, Garnet
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Relating to civil, criminal, and administrative penalties under the Texas Food, Drug, Device, and Cosmetic Salvage Act. |
House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
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Effective on 9/1/93 |
Consumer Protection|Crimes--Miscellaneous|Health--General |
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SB 564 |
73-0 (1993) |
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Sponsor: Glaze, Bob
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Relating to the licensing of wholesale device distributors under the Texas Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act; providing civil and administrative penalties. |
House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
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Effective on 9/1/93 |
Consumer Protection|Crimes--Miscellaneous|Health--General|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions |
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SB 565 |
73-0 (1993) |
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Sponsor: Glaze, Bob
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Relating to the licensure of food manufacturers and wholesale food distributors. |
House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
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Effective on 9/1/93 |
Consumer Protection|FOOD|Health--General|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions |
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SB 595 |
73-0 (1993) |
Author: Whitmire, John
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Relating to the disclosure of certain information before the sale or lease of real property. |
Senate: State Affairs
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Referred to State Affairs |
Consumer Protection|Health--AIDS|Property Interests--Real Property |
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SB 696 |
73-0 (1993) |
Author: Madla, Frank
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Relating to unfair business practices by a gas utility and its affiliate. |
Senate: Economic Development
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Referred to Economic Development |
Consumer Protection|Utilities--General |
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SB 802 |
73-0 (1993) |
Author: West, Royce
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Relating to certain notices required for a used passenger car being offered for sale; providing penalties. |
Senate: State Affairs
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Meeting cancelled |
Consumer Protection|Vehicles & Traffic--General |
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SB 1041 |
73-0 (1993) |
Author: Parker, Carl
Sponsor: Saunders, Robert
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Relating to protecting public drinking water supplies; creating offenses and providing fees and penalties. |
House: Environmental Regulation
Senate: Natural Resources
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Effective on 9/1/93 |
Consumer Protection|Environment--Water |
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SB 1075 |
73-0 (1993) |
Author: Parker, Carl
Sponsor: Hunter, Todd
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Relating to payment of fees for registration and licensing under Title 79, Revised Statutes. |
House: Investments & Banking
Senate: Economic Development
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Effective immediately |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions |
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