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HB 1330 87-0 (2021) Author: Canales, Terry Relating to the consideration by employers of the consumer credit reports of employees and applicants for employment. House: Business & Industry Left pending in committee
HB 3173 87-0 (2021) Author: Lopez, Ray Relating to certain peace officer hiring policies related to applicant credit history. House: County Affairs Referred to County Affairs
HB 4045 87-0 (2021) Author: Martinez, Armando | et. al. Relating to the cost, payment, and collection of health care expenses. House: Business & Industry Left pending in committee
SB 1684 87-0 (2021) Author: Powell, Beverly Relating to the cost, payment, and collection of health care expenses. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 144 86-0 (2019) Author: Canales, Terry Relating to the consideration by employers of the consumer credit reports of employees and applicants for employment. House: Business & Industry Referred to Business & Industry
HB 2173 86-0 (2019) Author: Murphy, Jim Relating to the regulation of state banks, state trust companies, and third-party service providers of state banks and state trust companies. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
HB 2732 86-0 (2019) Author: Burrows, Dustin Relating to prohibited reporting of information regarding debt incurred for nonemergency medical care. House: Business & Industry Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3933 86-0 (2019) Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey | et. al. Relating to consumer protections against billing and limitations on information reported by consumer reporting agencies. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
SB 1037 86-0 (2019) Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Sponsor: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to limitations on the information reported by consumer reporting agencies. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
SB 1423 86-0 (2019) Author: Fallon, Pat Relating to the fee for placing, temporarily lifting, or removing a security freeze on a consumer file. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1823 86-0 (2019) Author: Campbell, Donna
Sponsor: Murphy, Jim
Relating to the regulation of state banks, state trust companies, and third-party service providers of state banks and state trust companies. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 317 85-0 (2017) Author: Canales, Terry | et. al. Relating to the consideration by employers of the consumer credit reports of employees and applicants for employment. House: Business & Industry Considered in Calendars
HB 334 85-0 (2017) Author: Collier, Nicole Relating to the consideration by employers of the consumer credit reports or other credit information of employees and applicants for employment; providing civil and administrative penalties. House: Business & Industry Referred to Business & Industry
HB 1490 85-0 (2017) Author: Johnson, Eric Relating to prohibiting the use of credit scoring in certain lines of personal insurance. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 2001 85-0 (2017) Author: Johnson, Eric Relating to fees charged by a consumer reporting agency for the placement, temporary lifting, or removal of a security freeze on the consumer file or record of certain consumers or protected consumers. House: Investments & Financial Services No action taken in committee
HB 4011 85-0 (2017) Author: Burrows, Dustin Relating to prohibited reporting of information regarding debt incurred for nonemergency medical care. House: Business & Industry Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
SB 2127 85-0 (2017) Author: Taylor, Larry Relating to limitations on the information reported by consumer reporting agencies. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
HB 1515 84-0 (2015) Author: Canales, Terry Relating to the consideration by employers of the consumer credit reports or other credit information of employees and applicants for employment; providing civil and administrative penalties. House: Business & Industry Left pending in committee
HB 3964 84-0 (2015) Author: Fletcher, Allen Relating to the consideration by employers of the consumer credit reports or other credit information of applicants for employment who are recently returned veterans. House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 851 83-0 (2013) Author: Lucio III, Eddie Relating to a limitation on the use by state agencies of credit information regarding certain job applicants. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 1007 83-0 (2013) Author: Johnson, Eric Relating to prohibiting the use of credit scoring in certain lines of personal insurance. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 1575 83-0 (2013) Author: Zedler, Bill Relating to the effect on a credit report of certain transactions by a person's spouse pending a divorce decree. House: Investments & Financial Services Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2427 83-0 (2013) Author: Martinez, Armando Relating to the reporting of information regarding certain medical debt of a consumer. House: Investments & Financial Services Referred to Investments & Financial Services
HB 2597 83-0 (2013) Author: Davis, Yvonne Relating to the regulation of debt collection agencies and credit bureaus; providing civil penalties; authorizing a fee. House: Investments & Financial Services No action taken in committee
SB 72 83-0 (2013) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to prohibition of the use of credit scoring in underwriting and rating certain personal lines of insurance coverage. Senate: Business & Commerce Left pending in committee
HB 449 82-0 (2011) Author: Lucio III, Eddie Relating to a limitation on the use by state agencies of credit information regarding certain job applicants. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 754 82-0 (2011) Author: Flynn, Dan Relating to the regulation of credit reporting bureaus; providing penalties. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
HB 2170 82-0 (2011) Author: Raymond, Richard Pena | et. al.
Sponsor: Davis, Wendy | et. al.
Relating to the rights of a foster child and to assisting a foster child in obtaining the child's credit report. House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 3529 82-0 (2011) Author: Davis, Yvonne Relating to the regulation of debt collection agencies and credit bureaus. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Left pending in committee
SB 1637 82-0 (2011) Author: Davis, Wendy Relating to assisting foster children in obtaining and understanding the child's credit report. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 80 81-0 (2009) Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al. Relating to the regulation of credit reporting bureaus; providing penalties. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 437 81-0 (2009) Author: Lucio III, Eddie Relating to a limitation on the use by state agencies of credit information regarding certain job applicants. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 1157 81-0 (2009) Author: Walle, Armando | et. al. Relating to prohibiting the use of credit scoring in certain lines of personal insurance. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 1388 81-0 (2009) Author: Davis, Yvonne Relating to a fee charged by a consumer reporting agency for the placement, removal, or temporary lifting of a security freeze on the consumer file of certain elderly persons. House: Business & Industry Left pending in subcommittee
HB 1478 81-0 (2009) Author: Bohac, Dwayne Relating to the reporting of information regarding debt incurred for necessary medical treatment. House: Business & Industry No action taken in subcommittee
HB 3858 81-0 (2009) Author: Herrero, Abel Relating to the writing of and rate regulation for residential property insurance in this state. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
SB 977 81-0 (2009) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to the reporting of information regarding debt incurred for necessary medical treatment. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1911 81-0 (2009) Author: Carona, John Relating to protection of individual identifying information and consumer credit information from unauthorized use or disclosure. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 981 80-0 (2007) Author: Veasey, Marc Relating to the use of credit scoring in certain lines of personal insurance. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 1452 80-0 (2007) Author: Bohac, Dwayne Relating to the right of a person to obtain a free credit report. House: Financial Institutions Left pending in committee
HB 1581 80-0 (2007) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to charges by a consumer reporting agency for placing a security freeze on a consumer file. House: Financial Institutions Left pending in committee
HB 2334 80-0 (2007) Author: Flynn, Dan Relating to the regulation of credit reporting bureaus; providing penalties. House: Financial Institutions Withdrawn from schedule
HB 3331 80-0 (2007) Author: Hilderbran, Harvey Relating to the use of credit scoring in certain lines of personal insurance and to the contents of consumer credit reports. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 3565 80-0 (2007) Author: Rose, Patrick | et. al. Relating to the use of credit scoring in certain lines of personal insurance and to the contents of consumer credit reports. House: Insurance Posting rule suspended
HB 3959 80-0 (2007) Author: Castro, Joaquin Relating to a security freeze on a consumer file maintained by a consumer reporting agency. House: Business & Industry No action taken in committee
SB 222 80-0 (2007) Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to a security freeze on a consumer file maintained by a consumer reporting agency. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/07
SB 533 80-0 (2007) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to the use of credit scoring in certain lines of personal insurance and to the contents of consumer credit reports. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SCR 86 80-0 (2007) Author: Ellis, Rodney
Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the senate to make corrections in S.B. No. 222. Signed by the Governor
HB 23 79-0 (2005) Author: Brown, Fred | et. al. Relating to the use of credit scoring in certain lines of personal insurance. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 379 79-0 (2005) Author: Riddle, Debbie Relating to the use of the credit score of a consumer who does not have debt for certain purposes; providing penalties. House: Insurance Withdrawn from schedule
HB 412 79-0 (2005) Author: Turner, Sylvester | et. al.
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the use of credit scoring and credit history by certain telecommunications and electric service providers. House: Regulated Industries
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 700 79-0 (2005) Author: Bonnen, Dennis | et. al. Relating to the contents of consumer credit reports and to an insurer's use of credit scores in rating policies providing personal insurance coverage. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 792 79-0 (2005) Author: Coleman, Garnet Relating to the use of certain rating practices in certain lines of insurance. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 1032 79-0 (2005) Author: Giddings, Helen | et. al. Relating to the prosecution of the offense of fraudulent use or possession of identifying information and to assistance to victims of that offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 1490 79-0 (2005) Author: Flynn, Dan Relating to the regulation of credit reporting bureaus; providing penalties. House: Financial Institutions Meeting cancelled
HB 1796 79-0 (2005) Author: Geren, Charlie Relating to the regulation of consumer reporting agencies; providing penalties. House: Financial Institutions Referred to Financial Institutions
HB 1893 79-0 (2005) Author: Eiland, Craig
Sponsor: Averitt, Kip
Relating to authorizing a consumer credit reporting agency to provide certain information if the information is needed to avoid a violation of federal law. House: Financial Institutions
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 3030 79-0 (2005) Author: Strama, Mark Relating to personal identifying information contained in a consumer file maintained by a consumer reporting agency. House: Business & Industry Left pending in committee
HB 3323 79-0 (2005) Author: Oliveira, Rene Relating to the use by electric utilities of credit histories and credit scores in determining rates. House: Regulated Industries Referred to Regulated Industries
HB 3398 79-0 (2005) Author: Burnam, Lon Relating to regulation of certain personal lines of insurance. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
SB 100 79-0 (2005) Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Sponsor: Giddings, Helen
Relating to a security freeze on a consumer file maintained by a consumer reporting agency. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 167 79-0 (2005) Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al. Relating to the use of credit scoring in certain lines of personal insurance. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 351 79-0 (2005) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al. Relating to the use of credit scoring and credit history by certain telecommunications and electric service providers. Senate: Business & Commerce Co-author authorized
SB 674 79-0 (2005) Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Sponsor: Giddings, Helen
Relating to limiting the use of customers' social security numbers by persons; providing a civil penalty. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 772 79-0 (2005) Author: West, Royce Relating to the use of certain rating practices in certain lines of insurance. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 45 78-0 (2003) Author: Turner, Sylvester | et. al. Relating to the use of certain insurance underwriting guidelines based on credit history; providing penalties. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 81 78-0 (2003) Author: Wise, Miguel Relating to a prohibition of certain underwriting decisions based on credit reports; providing a penalty. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 115 78-0 (2003) Author: Burnam, Lon Relating to the use of credit scoring in underwriting certain lines of insurance coverage; providing a penalty. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 259 78-0 (2003) Author: Riddle, Debbie Relating to the use of certain insurance underwriting guidelines based on credit scores; providing penalties. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 265 78-0 (2003) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al. Relating to the use of credit scoring in the underwriting and rating of personal automobile and residential property insurance. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 331 78-0 (2003) Author: Hochberg, Scott | et. al. Relating to credit scoring in underwriting and rating certain consumer lines of insurance coverage; providing a penalty. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 696 78-0 (2003) Author: Gutierrez, Roberto Relating to the prohibition of the use of credit reports in certain insurance underwriting decisions; providing penalties. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 870 78-0 (2003) Author: Flores, Kino Relating to prohibiting the use of an individual's credit history or credit score in underwriting or determining premiums for certain consumer lines of insurance; providing a penalty. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 920 78-0 (2003) Author: Eiland, Craig Relating to the use of credit scoring in certain personal lines of insurance. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 2463 78-0 (2003) Author: Turner, Sylvester Relating to the regulation of certain telecommunications and electric service providers and the enforcement of certain penalties. House: Regulated Industries Left pending in committee
HB 2467 78-0 (2003) Author: Smithee, John | et. al. Relating to the use of credit scoring in certain personal lines of insurance. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 3393 78-0 (2003) Author: Elkins, Gary Relating to certain practices of debt collectors and credit bureaus. House: Financial Institutions Companion considered in lieu of in committee
HCR 306 78-0 (2003) Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Sponsor: Jackson, Mike
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the senate to make technical corrections to S.B. No. 14. Signed by the Governor
HR 1706 78-0 (2003) Author: Giddings, Helen Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 473. Reported enrolled
HR 1881 78-0 (2003) Author: Seaman, Gene Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 14. Reported enrolled
SB 14 78-0 (2003) Author: Jackson, Mike | et. al.
Sponsor: Smithee, John | et. al.
Relating to certain insurance rates, forms, and practices; providing penalties. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
See remarks for effective date
SB 91 78-0 (2003) Author: West, Royce | et. al. Relating to credit scoring in underwriting certain consumer lines of insurance coverage; providing a penalty. Senate: Business & Commerce Laid on table subject to call in committee
SB 99 78-0 (2003) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia Relating to prohibiting the use of credit scoring in underwriting certain consumer lines of insurance coverage; providing a penalty. Senate: Business & Commerce Laid on table subject to call in committee
SB 130 78-0 (2003) Author: Fraser, Troy | et. al. Relating to the use of credit scoring by insurers of residential properties and personal automobiles; providing a civil penalty. Senate: Business & Commerce Laid on table subject to call in committee
SB 473 78-0 (2003) Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Sponsor: Giddings, Helen
Relating to assisting consumers to prevent and detect identity theft; providing penalties. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Criminal Justice
See remarks for effective date
SB 533 78-0 (2003) Author: Carona, John
Sponsor: Elkins, Gary
Relating to certain practices of debt collectors and credit bureaus. House: Financial Institutions
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/03
SB 1821 78-0 (2003) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia Relating to the use of credit scoring and credit history by certain telecommunications and electric service providers. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SCR 73 78-0 (2003) Author: Jackson, Mike Instructing the enrolling clerk of the senate to make technical corrections to S.B. No. 14. Motion withdrawn
SCR 74 78-0 (2003) Author: Jackson, Mike Instructing the enrolling clerk of the senate to make technical corrections to S.B. No. 14. Consideration withdrawn
SCR 75 78-0 (2003) Author: Jackson, Mike Instructing the enrolling clerk of the senate to make technical corrections to S.B. No. 14. Signed by the Governor
HB 530 77-0 (2001) Author: Wise, Miguel | et. al. Relating to underwriting decisions based on credit reports; providing a penalty. House: Insurance Considered in Calendars
HB 1320 77-0 (2001) Author: Uresti, Carlos | et. al. Relating to a prohibition of certain underwriting or rating decisions based on credit history; providing a penalty. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 2891 77-0 (2001) Author: Burnam, Lon Relating to legislative review of the use of credit histories as an underwriting guideline. House: House Administration Referred to House Administration
HB 2892 77-0 (2001) Author: Burnam, Lon Relating to examination by the Texas Department of Insurance of the use of credit histories in certain underwriting guidelines. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 2893 77-0 (2001) Author: Burnam, Lon Relating to certain unfair practices by motor vehicle insurers; providing penalties. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 2894 77-0 (2001) Author: Burnam, Lon Relating to access to motor vehicle insurance coverage and to the verification of compliance with certain motor vehicle insurance requirements; providing penalties. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
SB 341 77-0 (2001) Author: Carona, John Relating to correction of a third-party debt collector's or credit bureau's files. Senate: Business & Commerce Left pending in committee
HB 107 76-0 (1999) Author: Alvarado, Leo Relating to a prohibition of certain underwriting decisions based on credit reports; providing a penalty. House: Insurance Considered in Calendars
HB 1058 70-0 (1987) Author: Price, Albert Relating to information supplied to or by a credit reporting bureau; providing a penalty. House: Business & Commerce Withdrawn from calendar
HB 515 69-0 (1985) Author: Price, Albert Relating to information supplied to or by a credit reporting bureau; providing a penalty. House: Business & Commerce Referred to subcommittee
HB 2145 69-0 (1985) Author: Evans, Larry Relating to information supplied in connection with a credit application; providing a penalty. House: Business & Commerce Referred to subcommittee
HB 704 67-0 (1981) Author: Wilson, Ron Relating to the furnishing of unfavorable credit information based in a disputed obligation to a credit reporting bureau. House: Business & Industry Referred to subcommittee
HB 705 67-0 (1981) Author: Wilson, Ron Relating to the obligation of a credit reporting bureau to give notice of unfavorable information to the affected person. House: Business & Industry Referred to subcommittee
HB 1445 66-0 (1979) Author: Waters, Ron Relating to credit information on an individual assembled or reported by a credit reporting bureau. House: Financial Institutions Considered by committee in public hearing
HB 896 63-0 (1973) Author: Rodriguez, Lindsey Relating to the furnishing copies of credit reports to the persons reported on; providing a penalty. House: Business & Industry Subcommittee hearing date
HB 912 62-0 (1971) Author: Simmons, Wayland A. Relating to the use of information concerning an individuals's credit worthiness, rating or eligibility; providing penalties.
HB 1036 62-0 (1971) Author: Rodriguez, Lindsey Relating to the furnishing of copies of credit reports to the persons reported on; providing a penalty.
HB 1503 62-0 (1971) Author: Rodriguez, Lindsey Relating to procedures and practices of credit rating bureaus; providing penalties.
HB 1504 62-0 (1971) Author: Rodriguez, Lindsey
Sponsor: Bates, James S.
Relating to the submission of false credit information to or by a credit reporting bureau; providing penalties.
HB 655 61-0 (1969) Author: Jungmichel, Charles H. Relating to the furnishing of copies of credit reports to the persons reported on; providing a penalty.
HB 1057 60-0 (1967) Author: Heatly, W.S. "Bill" Relating to the furnishing of copies of credit reports to the persons reported on; providing a penalty.
SB 246 46-0 (1939) Author: Hardin, Doss Relating to requiring any credit reporting agency supplying information relating to the credit, character, responsibility and reputation of any person, firm or corporation and to send a copy of such report signed by said credit reporting agency to the person, firm or corporation being reported; provides penalty for its violation


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