Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

House Trade, Workforce & Economic Development Committee Apr 23rd, 2025

Meeting Video(s)

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Trade, Workforce & Economic Development Apr 23rd, 2025 at 08:04 am

House Trade, Workforce & Economic Development Committee

The committee meeting focused on several significant bills, with notable discussions revolving around HB2343. This bill, presented by Representative Leo Wilson, aims to enhance transparency in the shrimping industry by requiring restaurants to disclose the origin of shrimp served. The bill was met with mixed reactions, especially from the Texas Restaurant Association, which raised concerns regarding the burdensome requirements for menu updates and potential liability issues if inaccuracies were reported. Meanwhile, the committee passed other bills, including HB4204 aimed at protecting older homeowners from unfair contracts, which received support from AARP Texas and sparked discussions about the implications on consumers' rights. In addition to presentation and testimony on bills, the committee also examined HCR76, which urges the federal government to regulate imports of foreign shrimp, reflecting a proactive stance on protecting local industries from unregulated competition. Overall, the meeting demonstrated a commitment to addressing economic concerns, consumer protection, and the sustainability of local businesses. The chamber was well attended, and many stakeholders provided public testimony for and against the various proposals.

Bills on the Agenda

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Texas House Bill HB2226

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the beneficiaries of trust funds paid or received in connection with an improvement on specific real property.
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Texas House Bill HB2269

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to a property owners' association's authority to require installation or maintenance of grass or turf landscaping.
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Texas House Bill HB2343

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to required labeling of and notice regarding imported shrimp and certain prohibitions on purchasing and serving that shrimp.
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Texas House Bill HB2760

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to judicial review of a Texas Workforce Commission decision in an unemployment compensation proceeding.
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Texas House Bill HB3621

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to certain disclosures and other requirements and prohibited conduct relating to the sale of tickets for concerts and other events.
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Texas House Bill HB4079

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the provision of proxy advisory services in connection with certain entities domiciled in this state.
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Texas House Bill HB4204

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to prohibiting the use of unfair service agreements; creating an offense.
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Texas House Bill HB4555

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the diagnosis, maintenance, and repair of certain motor vehicles; providing a civil penalty.
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Texas House Bill HB4531

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to status of certain documents or instruments purporting to convey title to or an interest in real property.
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Texas House Bill HB4518

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the formation of decentralized unincorporated nonprofit associations and the use of distributed ledger or blockchain technology for certain business purposes; authorizing fees.
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Texas House Bill HB4850

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to programs within the Office of the Governor and the Texas Economic Development and Tourism Office.
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Texas House Bill HB4903

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the establishment of the Quad-Agency Child Care Initiative and the Quad-Agency Child Care Initiative Commission.
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Texas House Bill HB4876

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the withdrawal of certain deposits placed in escrow in connection with the purchase or reservation of a condominium unit.
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Texas House Bill HB4996

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for the offense of refusal to execute the release of a fraudulent lien or claim.
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Texas House Bill HB5122

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to certain duties of the Texas Workforce Commission with respect to child-care resources.