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Pensions, Investments & Financial Services May 5th, 2025 at 08:05 am

House Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Committee

During this committee meeting, several important bills were discussed, including HB5632, HB3900, and SJR57. The committee focused on HB1342, which aims to reorganize the priority structure of private activity bonds for residential rental projects, responding to concerns raised by various stakeholders about the efficiency and accessibility of these bonds in supporting affordable housing. Additionally, HB3002 was presented as a consumer protection bill requiring debt collectors to disclose rights in all written and electronic communications, ensuring average Texans are informed of their rights regarding debt obligations. The meeting concluded with a discussion about upcoming bills and the schedule for the next sessions.

Bills on the Agenda

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Texas House Bill HJR40

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Sent toSOS
 
Proposed Const. Amend.
 
Proposing a constitutional amendment to remove the requirement that a home equity loan be closed only at the office of the lender, an attorney at law, or a title company.
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Texas House Bill HB1342

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the issuance of private activity bonds for qualified residential rental projects.
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Texas House Bill HB2889

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to requiring political subdivisions to provide funding for communications from opponents of bond measures of the political subdivision.
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Texas House Bill HB3002

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to requiring debt collectors to provide certain disclosures to consumers.
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Texas House Bill HB3254

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the eligibility of members of the State Board of Education to participate in a health benefit plan offered under the state employees group benefits program.
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Texas House Bill HB4820

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the issuance of obligations by certain water districts bordering the Gulf of America and an international border during a disaster declaration.