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Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 83(R)

House Bill 2548

House Author:  Burkett

Effective:  9-1-13

Senate Sponsor:  Carona


            House Bill 2548 amends the Finance Code to transfer from the Finance Commission of Texas to the consumer credit commissioner the exclusive jurisdiction to enforce statutory provisions prohibiting the imposition of a surcharge for the use of a credit card. The bill also clarifies that the finance commission may adopt rules relating to the enforcement of such a prohibition.