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Bill Statistics, May 19, 2013

May 20

posted by TexasLRL in Legislation, Bill statistics, 83rd Session, Legislative process

As we approach the end of the 83rd Regular Session, the library will be compiling daily bill statistics.

 

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Bill statistics, May 16, 2013

May 17

posted by TexasLRL in Legislation, Bill statistics, 83rd Session, Legislative process

As we approach the end of the 83rd Regular Session, the library will be compiling daily bill statistics.

 

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Bills in the News: Teacher Retirement

May 16

posted by TexasLRL in 83rd Session, Bills in the News

Bills in the News

In this occasional post, we feature topics receiving widespread media coverage, tips for finding bills filed during the 83rd legislative session, and related resources.

 

Bills in the News: Teacher Retirement

Proposed legislation that would make changes to the Teacher Retirement System can be found under "Retirement Systems--Teachers (I0726)." As legislative deadlines approach, the focus has been on HB1884 and SB1458. SB1458 is scheduled to be heard on the House floor on Friday, May 17.

 

The Texas Classroom Teachers Association and the Texas Retired Teachers Association have resources available online about how pending legislation would affect the Teacher Retirement System. Both organizations have toll-free numbers:

  • Texas Classroom Teachers Association: 888-879-8282
  • Texas Retired Teachers Association: 888-674-3788

Texas Classroom Teachers Association gives a brief update, and a more extensive summary of SB1458. Texas Retired Teachers Association provides a legislative update, focused on SB1458.

 

The Legislative Reference Library is unable to interpret or give legal advice on how bills apply to a particular situation.

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Bill Statistics, May 15, 2013

May 16

posted by TexasLRL in Legislation, Bill statistics, 83rd Session, Legislative process

As we approach the end of the 83rd Regular Session, the library will be compiling daily bill statistics.

 

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Bill Statistics, May 14, 2013

May 15

posted by TexasLRL in Legislation, Bill statistics, 83rd Session, Legislative process

As we approach the end of the 83rd Regular Session, the library will be compiling daily bill statistics.

 

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Bill Statistics and Deadlines, Week of May 13, 2013

May 14

posted by TexasLRL in Legislation, Bill statistics, 83rd Session, Legislative process

The Texas Legislature meets in regular session for 140 days every other year. To keep the legislative process moving smoothly, the House and Senate rules include a series of end-of-session deadlines.  Deadlines that take effect in the next week are:

 

May 15: Last House Local & Consent Calendar with local House bills must be distributed.

 

May 17: Last day for the House to consider local House bills on second and third reading.

 

May 18: Last day for House committees to report Senate bills and joint resolutions.

 

May 19: Last House Daily Calendar with Senate bills and joint resolutions must be distributed.

 

May 20: Last House Local & Consent Calendar with Senate bills must be distributed.

 

May 21: Last day for the House to consider second reading Senate bills or joint resolutions on the Daily or Supplemental Calendar.

 

As we approach the end of the 83rd Regular Session, the library will be compiling daily bill statistics.

 

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Bill Statistics, May 10, 2013

May 13

posted by TexasLRL in Legislation, Bill statistics, 83rd Session, Legislative process

As we approach the end of the 83rd Regular Session, the library will be compiling daily bill statistics.

 

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Bill Statistics, May 9, 2013

May 10

posted by TexasLRL in Legislation, Bill statistics, 83rd Session, Legislative process

As we approach the end of the 83rd Regular Session, the library will be compiling daily bill statistics.

 

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Deadlines and Statistics, Week of May 6, 2013

May 7

posted by TexasLRL in Legislation, Bill statistics, 83rd Session, Legislative process

The Texas Legislature meets in regular session for only 140 days every other year.  To keep the legislative process moving smoothly, the House and Senate rules include a series of end-of-session deadlines which begin to take effect this week:

 

May 6: Last day for House committees to report House bills

 

May 7: Calendars committee issues final floor calendar by 10 p.m.

 

May 9: Last day for House to consider House bills and joint resolutions on the daily or supplemental calendar on second reading

 

May 10: Last day for the House to consider consent House bills on second and third reading. Last day for third reading for all House bills and joint resolutions on the supplemental calendar.

 

House calendars are available from Texas Legislature Online. 

 

Bills Statistics as of 7:40 a.m. Tuesday, May 7

 
Filed
Reported out of committee
Passed by chamber of origin
Passed both chambers
Signed by the Governor
House Bills & Joint Resolutions
 4,079
1,757
669
15
2
Senate Bills & Joint Resolutions
1,980
1,048
911
107
8

 

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Bills in the News: Payday Lending

Apr 26

posted by TexasLRL in 83rd Session, Bills in the News

Bills in the News

In this occasional post, we feature topics receiving widespread media coverage, tips for finding bills filed during the 83rd legislative session, and related resources.

 

Bills in the News: Payday Lending

Texas defines a deferred presentment transaction in Finance Code §341.001(6). Also known as payday loans, these transactions are cash advances against personal checks, usually for a fee. Payday loans are short-term loans that carry high interest rates. Recently, legislation has been proposed that would impose stronger regulations on the payday lending industry.

 

Bill search

 

To find proposed legislation filed during the 83rd Legislature about payday lending, use "PAYDAY LOANS (S0464)" or "DEFERRED PRESENTMENT TRANSACTIONS (S0380)." Related subject searches that may be of interest are "CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS (S0165)" and "Consumer Protection (I0080)."

 

Resources

 

Recent news items have discussed proposed legislation regulating the payday lending industry in Texas and payday lending industry regulations considered by federal regulators.

The National Conference of State Legislatures tracks current pending state legislation that would affect the payday lending industry.

 

The Federal Trade Commission provides information about payday loans geared toward consumers.

 

Pew Charitable Trusts has undertaken the Safe Small-Dollar Loans Research Project, a project aimed at finding safe and transparent loan products to meet the immediate financial needs of consumers.

 

 

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