The House Committee on Business & Industry

82nd Legislature

October 8, 2012

9:00 a.m.

E2.036

Pursuant to a notice posted on October 3, 2012, the House Committee on Business & Industry met in a public hearing and was called to order by the chair, Representative Deshotel, at 9:31 a.m.

The initial quorum call was answered as follows: Representatives Deshotel; Orr; Bohac; Garza; Miller, Sid; Solomons; and Workman.

A quorum was present.

The chair laid out Interim Charge 2. Review the current statutory requirements to obtain real property by adverse possession in Texas. Recommend any changes to existing law that may be needed to ensure equitable real estate transfers in the state.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

(Representative Giddings now present.)

The chair laid out Interim charge 4. Monitor the agencies and programs under the committee’s jurisdiction and implementation of relevant legislation passed by the 82^nd Legislature, including the amendments to the Texas Property Code regarding homeowners associations.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The chair laid out Interim Charge 3. Examine current deed restriction laws and make recommendations to encourage efficiency in homeownership and conveyance.

At 11:40 a.m., on the motion of the chair and without objection, the meeting was adjourned subject to the call of the chair.

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Rep. Deshotel, Chair

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Benjamin Fitzgibbons, Clerk