The House Committee on Business & Industry, chaired by Representative Oscar Longoria, focuses on a range of issues affecting Texas businesses and workforce policies. Key priorities include the regulation of workers' compensation, housing affordability, consumer data protection, and the oversight of property owners' associations. Recent bills under discussion encompass topics such as the requirements for workers' compensation insurance, protections against fraudulent deeds, and the impacts of institutional buyers on housing markets. The committee actively engages stakeholders through public hearings and invites testimony from various entities to inform legislation and ensure its effectiveness in achieving intended outcomes.

The House Committee on Business & Industry, chaired by Representative Oscar Longoria, focuses on a range of issues affecting Texas businesses and workforce policies. Key priorities include the regulation of workers' compensation, housing affordability, consumer data protection, and the oversight of property owners' associations. Recent bills under discussion encompass topics such as the requirements for workers' compensation insurance, protections against fraudulent deeds, and the impacts of institutional buyers on housing markets. The committee actively engages stakeholders through public hearings and invites testimony from various entities to inform legislation and ensure its effectiveness in achieving intended outcomes.