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Committee Members
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Troy Fraser, Chair
Kip Averitt, Vice Chair Kyle L. Janek, Vice Chair Ken Armbrister Kim Brimer |
John Carona
Kevin Eltife Craig Estes Eddie Lucio, Jr. Leticia Van de Putte |
Charges
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Monitor the implementation of SB 5, 79th Legislature, 2nd Called Session, with particular attention to the following issues and make recommendations for any legislation needed to complete implementation. Include an analysis of the following:
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• Review current activities in the consumer finance arena, including but not limited to home equity lending, predatory lending, mortgage fraud, credit scoring, payday lending, and pre-need funeral contracts, and make recommendations for improving services to consumers and options for financial service providers. | |
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Study and make recommendations on improving the on-going implementation of SB 7 76th R.S., with particular emphasis on evaluation of the following:
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• Review and evaluate information regarding alternative forms of rate regulation for electric utilities, focusing on alternatives offered in other states. Make recommendations to improve cost-effectiveness, support a competitive retail market in Texas, take advantage of technological advances, and enhance customer choice and satisfaction. | |
• Examine overall feasibility and capacity for alternative forms of electricity generation in Texas. Study potential funding sources and logistical issues associated with developing clean coal, biomass, and next-generation nuclear electricity generation. | |
• Review and study the permissibility of rental car companies to sell used rental motor vehicles on credit union premises and other locations not continuously used for the conduct of used rental motor vehicle sales. Analyze comparative laws from other states. | |
• Study and make recommendations relating to the relocation of utilities from state owned right-of-way, including an assessment of the costs of relocations, possible funding sources and methods to decrease delays associated with relocation. Joint Charge with Senate Transportation & Homeland Security Committee. | |
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