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Analysis: Coronavirus and local control in Texas/Texas Tribune

Without broader statewide orders for Texans to stay at home, local officials — and local circumstances — have made the state a patchwork of responses to the new coronavirus. By Ross Ramsey Only three COVID-19 cases have been confirmed in the 22 counties in state Rep. Drew Springer’s North Texas House district, and he said …

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April 3 Valley Meeting – POSTPONED DUE TO COVID-19

In light of the current COVID situation and Governor Abbott’s recent proclamation prohibiting groups of 10 or more gathering, we have decided to CANCEL our April 3 TLDA Membership meeting until further notice.  We will continue to assess guidelines and will reschedule at a later date once more information is available. As of now, our …

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Regulators issue warning on growth of nonbank mortgage sector

From American Banker: WASHINGTON — The Financial Stability Oversight Council has identified the growth of nonbank mortgage origination and servicing as a new risk to the U.S. financial system, according to the interagency council’s annual report issued Wednesday. The report, which Treasury officials said in theory could be a blueprint for future regulation, pinpoints 12 …

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Starr County Judge Eloy Vera joins TLDA at October meeting

Please make plans to join us for the October general membership meeting on Thursday, October 3, at the McAllen Country Club with special guest Starr County Judge Eloy Vera. Please RSVP here. You can read more about Judge Vera in his TribTalk column on wind energy, published in May; and learn more about him from …

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CFPB Publishes FAQ on the SAFE Act

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has published 4 FAQs on the SAFE Act and the impact of the amendments to the SAFE Act made by § 106 of the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act. You can access the SAFE Act FAQs here:https://www.consumerfinance.gov/policy-compliance/guidance/secure-fair-enforcement-for-mortgage-licensing-act/secure-and-fair-enforcement-mortgage-licensing-act-faqs/  

Upcoming Fundraisers – Please join us!

Two of our legislative allies, Senator Charles Schwertner and Senator Charles Perry, each have campaign fundraisers scheduled for this fall.  TLDA will support them as an association at these events, but we invite you to show your support by being present at the events to represent TLDA and our efforts.  Please see invitations for each …

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