The House Committee on Business & Industry

85th Legislature

July 25, 2018

10:00 a.m.

Houston, TX

Pursuant to a notice posted on July 10, 2018, the House Committee on Business & Industry met in a public hearing and was called to order by the chair, Representative Oliveira, at 10:12 a.m.

The initial quorum call was answered as follows: Representatives Oliveira; Shine; Collier; Romero, Jr.; Stickland; and Workman.

A quorum was present.

The Committee heard invited testimony on Charge #2:

Partial: Review all existing law concerning consumer rights and protections, including but not limited to statutes that address deceptive practices, landlord/tenant agreements, and homeowner/contractor disputes. Determine whether the provisions offer adequate guidance and protections in disaster and recovery situations. (Homeowner/Contractor issue)

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

(Representative Shine in chair.)

At 12:35 p.m., on the motion of the chair and without objection, the meeting was recessed until 12:45 p.m., July 25, 2018.

The committee reconvened at 12:47 p.m. and was called to order by the acting Chair, Representative Shine.

The quorum call was answered as follows: Representatives Shine; Collier; Romero, Jr.; Stickland; and Workman.

A quorum was present.

The Committee continued invited testimony on Charge #2:

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

(Representative Oliveira now present.)

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

(Representative Oliveira in chair.)

At 4:40 p.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. Oliveira, Chair

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Angelina Lopez, Clerk