Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Joint Resolution
HJR 40: Proposing a constitutional amendment to remove the requirement that a home equity loan be closed only at the office of the lender, an attorney at law, or a title company.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HJR 40 is a joint resolution introduced in the Texas House on November 12, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: Proposing a constitutional amendment to remove the requirement that a home equity loan be closed only at the office of the lender, an attorney at law, or a title company. Primary sponsor: Valoree Swanson (Republican), Stan Lambert (Republican), Mihaela Pleșa (Democratic), Richard Hayes (Republican). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (May 7, 2025): Reported favorably w/o amendment(s).
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valoree Swanson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 150 |
| Stan Lambert | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 71 |
| Mihaela Pleșa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 70 |
| Richard Hayes | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 57 |
| Carrie Isaac | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 73 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
- Considered in formal meeting
- Left pending in committee
- Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in committee
- Considered in public hearing
- Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
- Read first time
- Filed