This is the first of four legislative updates prepared by this firm and summarizes those bills effective immediately that we consider of interest to our clients. The three legislative updates that follow this update will summarize, respectively, (i) bills effective on and after September 1, 2005 that we consider of interest to our clients; (ii) the proposed constitutional amendments to be submitted for voter approval at an election to be held November 8, 2005; and (iii) changes in statutory law relating to manufactured housing.
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Home Imp. Final Agency Interpretations
The Finance Commission of Texas and the Texas Credit Union Commission (“Commissions”) have jointly issued their final interpretations of Section 50(a)(5), Article XVI, of the Texas Constitution relating to the creation of a valid home improvement lien on a Texas homestead. These interpretations were published in the July 1, 2005 issue of the Texas Register (Vol. 30, No. 26) and will become effective July 7, 2005. They are codified in the Texas Administrative Code in 7 TAC §§152.1, 152.3, 152.5 152.7, and 152.15.
Home Improvement Lending on Texas Homesteads
The Finance Commission of Texas and the Texas Credit Union Commission (“Commissions”) have jointly issued their final interpretations of Section 50(a)(5), Article XVI, of the Texas Constitution relating to the creation of a valid home improvement lien on a Texas homestead. These interpretations were published in the July 1, 2005 issue of the Texas Register (Vol. 30, No. 26) and will become effective July 7, 2005. They are codified in the Texas Administrative Code in 7 TAC §§152.1, 152.3, 152.5 152.7, and 152.15.