TX
Texas House Bill HB2840

Texas 2009 - 81st Regular

Texas House Bill HB2840

Filed
 
Out of House Committee
4/20/09  
Voted on by House
4/29/09  
Out of Senate Committee
5/19/09  
Voted on by Senate
5/21/09  
Governor Action
6/19/09  
Bill Becomes Law
 
Enrolled
5/24/09  

Caption

Relating to mortgage fraud; providing a criminal penalty.

Impact

The proposed changes would have significant implications for state laws concerning mortgage practices and fraud prevention. By explicitly defining responsibilities and adding criminal penalties for making false statements in appraisals or other transactional documents, HB2840 seeks to deter fraudulent behaviors that can compromise the integrity of real estate transactions. The involvement of multiple regulatory agencies is also mandated, which may enhance collaborative efforts in investigating and addressing mortgage fraud, ultimately offering better protection for consumers.

Summary

House Bill 2840 aims to strengthen the legal framework surrounding mortgage fraud in Texas by imposing criminal penalties for certain types of fraudulent activity related to home loans and real property transactions. The bill revises several sections of the Finance and Government Codes, specifically targeting the responsibilities of lenders, mortgage bankers, and other entities involved in closing home loans. By requiring these stakeholders to provide written notice to applicants at closing, the bill emphasizes transparency and accountability throughout the mortgage process.

Contention

While HB2840 has garnered support from those advocating for stronger consumer protections in the mortgage industry, it may face opposition from industry stakeholders concerned about the potential for increased regulatory burden. Debates could arise over the practicality of compliance for smaller lenders and brokers, as well as concerns about whether the penalties are proportionate to the offenses specified. The bill's impact on existing business practices within the mortgage sector will also be a focal point of discussion as it proceeds through the legislative process.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

TX SB895

Relating to the regulation of money services businesses; creating a criminal offense; creating administrative penalties; authorizing the imposition of a fee.

TX HB4635

Relating to organized crime, racketeering activities, and collection of unlawful debts; providing a civil penalty; creating criminal offenses.

TX SB1788

Relating to organized crime, racketeering activities, and collection of unlawful debts; providing a civil penalty; creating criminal offenses.

TX HB4598

Relating to catalytic converters, including criminal conduct involving catalytic converters; providing an administrative penalty; creating a criminal offense; increasing a criminal penalty; increasing a fee.

TX SB224

Relating to catalytic converters, including criminal conduct involving catalytic converters; providing an administrative penalty; creating a criminal offense; increasing a criminal penalty; increasing a fee.

TX HB1402

Relating to the criminal penalties for certain criminal offenses.

TX HB4123

Relating to access to and use of certain criminal history record information.

TX SB1785

Relating to the dissemination of criminal history record information by the Department of Public Safety.

TX HB3451

Relating to human trafficking, including the prosecution and punishment of compelling and solicitation of prostitution and other sexual or assaultive offenses; increasing a criminal penalty; creating a criminal offense.

TX SB1527

Relating to human trafficking, including the prosecution and punishment of compelling and solicitation of prostitution and other sexual or assaultive offenses; increasing a criminal penalty; creating a criminal offense.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.