Issue 89.22 Sine Die, Special Sessions, and Interim Charges Doug Foster Director of Regulatory Affairs doug.foster@mortgagelaw.com Monday June 2nd the 89th Texas Legislature adjourned Sine Die.  This is a Latin term that ... Read More

Issue 89.21 Effective Dates for Bills to become Law Doug Foster Director of Regulatory Affairs doug.foster@mortgagelaw.com There are three possible options for the effective date of newly passed laws. Section 39, Article III, of The ... Read More

Issue 89.20 Conference Committees and Governor Veto Doug Foster Director of Regulatory Affairs doug.foster@mortgagelaw.com We are truly narrowing down to the final legislative push.  On Friday May 16th all House bills that did not ... Read More

Issue 89.19 House tries to pick up the pace with its first Saturday and Sunday calendars this session Doug Foster Director of Regulatory Affairs doug.foster@mortgagelaw.com There have been plenty of comments regarding the slow start of ... Read More

Issue 89.18 Property Owner Rights Doug Foster Director of Regulatory Affairs doug.foster@mortgagelaw.com One group of bills that are making better progress than most mortgage industry related bills are centered around property owner ... Read More

Issue 89.17 Earlier Drama deteriorates to Reprisals in the Texas House Doug Foster Director of Regulatory Affairs doug.foster@mortgagelaw.com SB2 to create Private School Vouchers is headed to the Governor for final approval.  But ... Read More