The House Committee on Business & Industry

87th Legislature

September 15, 2022

10:00 a.m.

E2.028

Pursuant to a notice posted on August 19, 2022, the House Committee on Business & Industry met in a public hearing and was called to order by the chair, Representative Turner, Chris, at 10:05 a.m.

The initial quorum call was answered as follows: Representatives Turner, Chris; Hefner; Lambert; Patterson; Shine; and Thompson, Senfronia.

A quorum was present.

The Chair made opening remarks.

(Representative Crockett now present.)

(Representative Ordaz Perez now present.)

The Committee met to consider the following interim charges:

Monitor the agencies and programs under the Committee’s jurisdiction and oversee the implementation of relevant legislation passed by the 87th Legislature. Conduct active oversight of all associated rulemaking and other governmental actions taken to ensure the intended legislative outcome of all legislation, including the following:

- SB 1588 and SB 581, relating to the powers and duties of certain property owners’ associations; and

- HB 3746, relating to certain notifications required following a breach of security or computerized data.

Evaluate the overall state of data privacy and online consumer protections in Texas and study the related laws and legislative efforts of other states. Make recommendations to ensure consumer data protections and online privacy.

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

At 2:06 p.m., on the motion of Representative Turner, Chris and without objection, the meeting was adjourned subject to the call of the chair.

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Rep. Turner, Chris, Chair

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Kelly Peterson, Clerk