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:

 

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 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