Consumer Protection

State (Texas)
Texas 81st Legislature Regular Session

Relating to reporting of certain information regarding foreclosure sales of residential real property. [HB-2309] [Real Estate ] [Housing ] [Consumer Protection ]
Relating to reporting of certain information regarding foreclosure sales of residential real property.

Sponsored by: Rep. Yvonne Davis Scheduled For Public Hearing On . . . on 04/14/2009

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State (Texas)
Texas 81st Legislature Regular Session

Relating to a residential landlord's disclosure of previous use of leased premises for manufacture of methamphetamine and related remedial action. [HB-23] [Housing ] [Crime ] [Public Health ] [Consumer Protection ] [Real Estate ] [Law Enforcement ]
Relating to a residential landlord's disclosure of previous use of leased premises for manufacture of methamphetamine and related remedial action.

Sponsored by: Rep. David Leibowitz Committee Report Sent To Calendars on 05/12/2009

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State (Texas)
Texas 81st Legislature Regular Session

Relating to notice to certain homeowners regarding residential construction warranties. [HB-2223] [Construction ] [Housing ] [Consumer Protection ]
Relating to notice to certain homeowners regarding residential construction warranties.

Sponsored by: Sen. Craig Estes Placed On Intent Calendar on 05/27/2009

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State (Texas)
Texas 81st Legislature Regular Session

Relating to prohibiting the use of unsafe children's products in certain nonresidential child-care facilities. [HB-217] [Children and Youth ] [Public Safety ] [Consumer Protection ] [Public Health ]
Relating to prohibiting the use of unsafe children's products in certain nonresidential child-care facilities.

Sponsored by: Sen. Jose Menendez Laid On The Table Subject To Call on 05/04/2009

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State (Texas)
Texas 81st Legislature Regular Session

Relating to a consumer's option to prevent the sale of the consumer's financial information by a financial institution; providing a civil penalty. [HB-2129] [Consumer Protection ] [Finance ] [Data Privacy ]
Relating to a consumer's option to prevent the sale of the consumer's financial information by a financial institution; providing a civil penalty.

Sponsored by: Rep. Helen Giddings Comte Report Filed With Committee Coordinator on 05/11/2009

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State (Texas)
Texas 81st Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the provision of Internet service to consumers. [HB-1954] [Telecommunications ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Consumer Protection ]
Relating to the provision of Internet service to consumers.

Sponsored by: Rep. Chris Turner Scheduled For Public Hearing On . . . on 04/14/2009

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State (Texas)
Texas 81st Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the provision of video programming service to consumers. [HB-1953] [Telecommunications ] [Consumer Protection ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Media and Advertising ]
Relating to the provision of video programming service to consumers.

Sponsored by: Rep. Chris Turner Scheduled For Public Hearing On . . . on 04/01/2009

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State (Texas)
Texas 81st Legislature Regular Session

Relating to use of a credit score by a business or lender. [HB-194] [Consumer Protection ] [Finance ] [Small Business ]
Relating to use of a credit score by a business or lender.

Sponsored by: Rep. Roberto Alonzo Read First Time on 02/12/2009

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Texas 81st Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the regulation of facilitators of tax refund anticipation loans. [HB-1939] [Finance ] [Taxes ] [Consumer Protection ]
Relating to the regulation of facilitators of tax refund anticipation loans.

Sponsored by: Rep. Mike Villarreal Committee Report Sent To Calendars on 04/29/2009

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State (Texas)
Texas 81st Legislature Regular Session

Relating to consumer labeling requirements for certain health benefit plans; providing penalties. [HB-1932] [Consumer Protection ] [Healthcare ] [Insurance ]
Relating to consumer labeling requirements for certain health benefit plans; providing penalties.

Sponsored by: Rep. Ed Thompson Comm. Report Sent To Local & Consent Calendar on 04/29/2009

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State (Texas)
Texas 81st Legislature Regular Session

Relating to rental agreements. [HB-1851] [Housing ] [Real Estate ] [Consumer Protection ]
Relating to rental agreements.

Sponsored by: Rep. Burt Solomons Scheduled For Public Hearing On . . . on 04/15/2009

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State (Texas)
Texas 81st Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the use of certain terms by certificated telecommunications utilities, retail electric providers, and electric utilities in retail bills, and to notice of expiration or price change for certain retail electric products. [HB-1822] [Telecommunications ] [Energy ] [Consumer Protection ]
Relating to the use of certain terms by certificated telecommunications utilities, retail electric providers, and electric utilities in retail bills, and to notice of expiration or price change for certain retail electric products.

Sponsored by: Rep. Eddie Lucio Effective On 9/1/09 on 06/19/2009

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State (Texas)
Texas 81st Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the reduction in value or abandonment of stored value cards. [HB-1771] [Consumer Protection ]
Relating to the reduction in value or abandonment of stored value cards.

Sponsored by: Rep. Joe Pickett Referred To Business & Commerce on 05/06/2009

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State (Texas)
Texas 81st Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the reporting of information regarding debt incurred for necessary medical treatment. [HB-1478] [Healthcare ] [Data Privacy ] [Consumer Protection ]
Relating to the reporting of information regarding debt incurred for necessary medical treatment.

Sponsored by: Rep. Dwayne Bohac Scheduled For Public Hearing On . . . on 04/15/2009

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State (Texas)
Texas 81st Legislature Regular Session

Relating to a fee charged by a consumer reporting agency for the placement, removal, or temporary lifting of a security freeze on the consumer file of certain elderly persons. [HB-1388] [Consumer Protection ] [Senior Citizens ] [Data Privacy ]
Relating to a fee charged by a consumer reporting agency for the placement, removal, or temporary lifting of a security freeze on the consumer file of certain elderly persons.

Sponsored by: Rep. Yvonne Davis Scheduled For Public Hearing On . . . on 03/18/2009

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State (Texas)
Texas 81st Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the use of certain insurance policy forms in connection with a preferred provider benefit plan. [HB-1370] [Insurance ]
Relating to the use of certain insurance policy forms in connection with a preferred provider benefit plan.

Sponsored by: Rep. Justin Rodriguez Scheduled For Public Hearing On . . . on 03/10/2009

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State (Texas)
Texas 81st Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the disclosure and increase of credit card interest rates and fees. [HB-1336] [Consumer Protection ] [Finance ]
Relating to the disclosure and increase of credit card interest rates and fees.

Sponsored by: Rep. Harvey Hilderbran Scheduled For Public Hearing On . . . on 03/18/2009

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State (Texas)
Texas 81st Legislature Regular Session

Relating to certain certifications, professional designations, and education requirements regarding the sale of life insurance and annuities. [HB-1294] [Insurance ] [Consumer Protection ] [Education ]
Relating to certain certifications, professional designations, and education requirements regarding the sale of life insurance and annuities.

Sponsored by: Rep. Craig Eiland Effective On 9/1/09 on 06/19/2009

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State (Texas)
Texas 81st Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the sale and marketing of life insurance and annuities. [HB-1293] [Insurance ] [Consumer Protection ]
Relating to the sale and marketing of life insurance and annuities.

Sponsored by: Rep. Craig Eiland Vetoed By The Governor on 06/19/2009

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State (Texas)
Texas 81st Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the expiration of a stored value card. [HB-1007] [Consumer Protection ]
Relating to the expiration of a stored value card.

Sponsored by: Rep. Alma Allen Referred To Business & Commerce on 05/06/2009

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