The House Committee on Business & Industry

85th Legislature

July 24, 2018

To begin 10 minutes after adjournment of 10:00AM joint-hearing

Houston, TX

 

Pursuant to a notice posted on July 18, 2018, the House Committee on Business & Industry met in a public hearing and was called to order by the chair, Representative Oliveira, at 2:15 p.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 only on the following Interim Charge #2:

 

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.

 

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

 

 

At 3:14 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