Texas 89th Legislature Update: Episode 5 Capitol Connection Live is your go-to source for the latest legislative insights impacting the Texas mortgage and real estate industries. In this edition, hosts Doug Foster and Peter Idziak are joined by ... Read More
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In episode 7 of Capitol Connection, Doug Foster and Claire M. Barber highlight House Bill 4309 and its companion Senate Bill 1900, also known as the agency “clean-up” bills for the Department of Savings and Mortgage Lending. ... Read More
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In episode 6 of Capitol Connection, Doug Foster and Claire M. Barber discuss House Bill 2533 and Senate Bill 996 relating to the use of property evaluations in lieu of a full appraisal. ... Read More
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In episode 5 of Capitol Connection, Doug Foster and Claire M. Barber discuss House Bill 216 and Senate Bill 43 regulating wrap mortgage lending, and some of the implications of the companion bills to our industry. ... Read More
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In episode 4 of Capitol Connection, Doug Foster and Claire M. Barber discuss the first 60 calendar days of the legislative session and the volume of bills for consideration. ... Read More
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